Aug. 27, 2009
Contact:
Allison George, 404-413-4032
Athletics Communications
ATLANTA - Georgia State students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans are invited to join the Panther football program to begin the official "Countdown to Touchdown" on Wednesday, Sept. 2 - exactly one year before Georgia State's inaugural football game.
The Countdown to Touchdown pep rally and press conference will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Georgia State Student Center Ballroom.
Georgia State President Mark Becker, Director of Athletics Cheryl L. Levick and head football coach Bill Curry will be on hand, and the entire Georgia State football team will be introduced for the first time. The team is currently practicing in preparation for their 2010 kickoff.
The event will also feature a preview of Georgia State's new athletics logos as well as other exciting announcements related to the Panthers' first football season.
Free t-shirts will be available for anyone who signs up to receive information about Georgia State football tickets.