UF Announces Orange & Blue Football Debut Game Format
Friday, April 9, 2010 | Football
The University of Florida's 2010 Orange & Blue Debut, presented by Scotts, will kick off Saturday at 1 p.m. at Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This year's Gator debut will consist of four 10-minute quarters with a running clock in the second half. When the first-team offense has the ball, it is the Blue team on offense. When the second-team offense has the ball, it is the Orange team on offense.
At all times, the first-team offense will square off against the first-team defense, while the second-team offense will face the second-team defense. When the first-team offense (Blue team) has the ball, they will drive toward the south end zone, while the second-team offense (Orange team) will attempt to score in the north end zone. The teams will not switch directions at halftime.
There will be no live kickoff or punt returns. When one team scores, the opponent will begin the subsequent drive at their own 35-yard line. On all punts, the returner will call a fair catch. Extra points and field goals will be live.
Regardless of Orange or Blue team designations, the offense will wear blue jerseys and the defense will wear white.
Please note that all game format guidelines are subject to change.
2010 Orange & Blue Debut Event Information
Broadcast Information
Live on GatorVision Online (Subscription-based service, log on to www.gatorvision.tv for more information); Gator Radio Network airing on WRUF-AM 850 and WRUF-FM 103.7 locally, simulcast on Cox channel 946 in Gainesville/Ocala; Gatorzone.com; Sirius Radio channel 216 and XM Radio channel 199; Sun Sports tape-delay airing at the following times:
· Sunday, April 11 - 9 a.m.
· Sunday, April 18 - 9 a.m.
· Wednesday, April 21 - 3 p.m.
· Tuesday, April 27 - 11 p.m.
· Sunday, May 2 - 9 a.m.
First Aid Stations
First aid stations will be located on the east and west concourses, as well as in the Champions Club.
Gates/Seating
The following gates will be open for entry into the stadium: 1, 4, 7, 12 and 15. The upper north and south seating areas will be closed.
Gator Alumni-Student Flag Football Game
A flag football game between Gator alumni and current UF students affiliated with the UF Rec Sports program will take place on Florida Field at approximately 11:45 a.m. The teams will be coached by Florida wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni and linebackers coach D.J. Durkin. Scheduled participants include Chris Doering, Jacquez Green, Willie Jackson Jr., Travis McGriff and others (subject to change).
Great Gator Yard Sale
The Gator SportShop's annual Great Gator Yard Sale begins at 9 a.m. outside of the Gator SportShop by Gate 9.
Guest Student Assistant Coaches
Two UF students will be randomly selected to serve as Guest Assistant Coaches on the sidelines for the game, with each student given the chance to select the first offensive play for their respective team. To enter, students may email their name and contact information to the UAA Marketing & Promotions Department (promotions@gators.uaa.ufl.edu). Entries must be submitted by noon on Friday, April 9.
Parking
· O'Connell Center surface lot - reserved passes and disabled parking only
· O'Connell Center garage - first come, first serve parking until full
· Other campus lots are open to public parking
*Shuttles will run beginning at 10am from large commuter lot south of Museum Rd.
Tickets
On the day of the event, tickets will be available for $5 at the box offices in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium beginning at 8:30 a.m. Prior to Saturday, fans may pick up free tickets at participating Florida Farm Bureau offices. (Limit four per person. One-time offer per person. While supplies last.)
Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance of game day to avoid long lines at the ticket window. Tickets may be purchased in person at the ticket office located in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during business hours, order online at www.gatorzone.com or call 1-800-34-GATOR.
Current UF students with a valid Gator1 Card, members of Gator Boosters, F Club Letterwinners and Alumni Association members are all admitted free of charge. These fans need to present their membership/identification card(s) at the gate on game day for free admittance.
Verizon Wireless Gator FanFest
The FanFest will take place outside Gates 6 and 7 of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Live music includes performances by The Manor (10:30 a.m.) and Eager Beaver (11:45 a.m.). Free samples will be available from Gator sponsors including Gustafson Milk and Pepsi. Other sponsors will set up interactive games and distribute product coupons and Gator-branded giveaways, including Florida Farm Bureau Insurance, The District on 62nd, Lincoln Mercury, Scotts, Mid-Florida Heating and air, Nationwide Insurance, Verizon Wireless and whatsmyscore.org. Fans will also be able to get autographs from Florida's most recent national champion teams – women's swimming and diving and men's track and field – as well as the women's track and field team.
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