April 16, 2002

Columbia, Mo. - A full plate of activities for all ages is planned this weekend in Columbia in association with the annual Spring Football Game.

The headline event is the Black & Gold Spring Game, which is set for a 2 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium. The scrimmage will culminate the second spring practice season under Head Coach Gary Pinkel. Admission to the game is just $3, or three canned food items which go to the Central Missouri Food Bank.

Prior to the scrimmage, kids of all ages are invited to check out the Tiger Experience in the West parking lot of the Hearnes Center. Beginning at 10 a.m., and running until kickoff of the scrimmage, the Tiger Experience will feature a fun mix of free interactive games and exhibits for children and adults. A sampling includes pictures with Truman the Tiger, inflatable games including the KPLA Bounce House, and face painters, among many others.

Following the scrimmage, the 2nd annual Tailgate Mizzou Dinner & Auction will take place in the Hearnes Center Arena beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Tiger Scholarship Fund, and includes live and silent auctions for a myriad of valuable autographed collectibles. Dinner and cocktails will be served, and tickets are available for $50 each ($500 for a table of eight) by calling Brenda Baker at (573) 884-0742.

For the bargain hunters out there, the Tiger Team Store will be holding a weekend-long garage sale at the Memorial Stadium store located on the North end of the stadium. The sale, which features authentic game-worn jerseys from all Tiger sports in addition to regular merchandise, runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and continues from Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, with selected merchandise going for 25% off the already low prices on the final day.

Other athletic contests being held in Columbia include a baseball game vs. Kansas on Friday (6:30 p.m.), a tennis match vs. Oklahoma on Saturday (1 p.m.) and a pair of softball games vs. Texas Tech on Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.). The first 500 fans at softball on Saturday will receive a Truman the Tiger Growth Poster, while the first 250 fans on Sunday will receive the popular Truman the Tiger Bobblehead Doll.

SUPER TIGER SATURDAY/WEEKEND

Friday, April 19th

10 a.m.	 Black & Gold Golf Tournament - Eagle Knoll Golf Course

6:30 p.m.	Mizzou Baseball vs. Kansas - Taylor Stadium

Saturday, April 20th
9 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tiger Team Store Spring Garage Sale - Memorial Stadium
	 Featuring great bargains on popular Mizzou merchandise
	 Also featuring authentic jerseys and practice gear worn by the Tigers

10 a.m.-2 p.m.	The Tiger Experience - Hearnes Center West Parking Lot
	 FREE Admission for fun interactive games and exhibits area featuring:
	 Pictures w/Truman the Tiger and the KOMU Peacock
	 The KPLA Bounce House/Other Inflatable Games
	 Face Painters

1 p.m.	 Mizzou Tennis vs. Oklahoma - Green Tennis Center
	 Free admission

2 p.m.	 Black & Gold Spring Game - Memorial Stadium
	 Admission is $3 or 3 canned food items donated to the Central Missouri Food Bank

6:30 p.m.	Second Annual Tailgate Mizzou Dinner & Auction - Hearnes Center Arena
	 Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight for $500
		Live & Silent Auction
		Dinner & Cocktails
		Valet Parking

7 p.m.	 Mizzou Softball vs. Texas Tech - University Field
	 First 500 fans receive a Truman the Tiger Growth Poster

Sunday, April 21st

Noon-5 p.m.	Tiger Team Store Spring Garage Sale - Memorial Stadium
	 Final Day - Additional 25% off selected merchandise

1 p.m.	 Mizzou Softball vs. Texas Tech - University Field
	 First 250 fans receive a Truman the Tiger Bobblehead Doll