Special events set for 2010 football

Special to The Vindicator

YOUNGSTOWN

Season tickets, tailgate passes, hospitality tailgate tents and Penguin Club chair-back seats/membership are still available through the YSU athletic ticket office.

The 2010 home schedule features six games with three in September at Stambaugh Stadium.

The Penguins will play host to Butler (Sept. 11), Central Connecticut State (Sept. 18) and Southern Illinois (Sept. 25).

Those games will feature State Farm Kids Days in the tailgate lot, featuring bounce-a-rounds, games, prizes, clowns and activities.

B.J. Alan will provide post-game fireworks following the first two games, and All three September games will feature “Special $5” ticket prices for fans.

The homecoming game is Oct. 30 against Northern Iowa and will be highlighted by the game day parade and Hall of Fame ceremonies.

YSU plays host to Indiana State on Nov. 13 in the senior day game.

Tickets for YSU’s season-opener at Penn State on Sept. 4 will be available for Gridiron ticket members of the Penguin Club and for season ticket holders, based upon availability.

YSU will also hold a one-day sale of Penn State tickets for YSU students in August. There will be no sale of Penn State tickets to non-season ticket holders.

Individual game tickets for the home season will go on sale Aug. 2 at the YSU athletic ticket office located inside Stambaugh Stadium.

Season tickets, Penguin Club memberships and tailgate passes will be available.

Ticket prices are $16 for reserved and $12 for general admission.

For more information, fans should call (330) 941-1YSU or log onto YSUsports.com.