Sept. 18, 2009

COLUMBIA, Mo. - -

The University of Missouri will take on the Furman on Saturday at Faurot Field. Kickoff for the game is set for 1 p.m. Here are some news, notes and tips for fans to keep in mind when coming to this weekend's game...

• MIZZOUGAMEDAY.COM - For the most updated gameday information, including maps, traffic flow, parking and tailgating information, and much more, visit mizzougameday.com.
• PARKING INFORMATION - Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. For information on general public parking, visit mizzougameday.com. Tailgating tents should not exceed 10'x10' and may not be set up prior to Saturday morning when the parking lots open.
• ARRIVE EARLY - Due to the large crowd that is expected, fans are encouraged to arrive early and make plans to enter the stadium early, so that they don't miss any of the game. Long lines can form outside of the stadium just before kickoff, and with security checks of bags, it can take awhile to get into the stadium. The ticket offices at both Mizzou Arena and on the North side of Memorial Stadium will open Saturday at 9 a.m. All Will Call tickets will be at the Memorial Stadium Ticket Office.
• WEAR GOLD - Fans are encouraged to wear gold to all games, with the exception of the Blackout game (Nov. 21st). The Tiger Team Store, located on the North concourse of Memorial Stadium, has plenty of gold-colored merchandise on sale, with the store opening at 9 a.m. Saturday. Additionally, the Tiger Team Store located in the lobby of Mizzou Arena will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. until kickoff.
• ATTEND TIGER WALK - Approximately two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff (10:45 a.m. this Saturday), the Mizzou team will arrive via bus at the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex. The team and coaches will walk across the Tiger Walk Bridge, spanning Providence Road, and walk down behind the stadium.
• BE LOUD, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE - Fans make a difference for the team when they're loud, and they're encouraged to continue to help make `The Zou' one of the toughest places in which to play for opponents. Along with that, fans are always expected to be respectful of visitors and those around them, and to be responsible with their actions.
• BASEBALL SCRIMMAGE & WRESTLING OPEN MATS- On Saturday, the Mizzou baseball team will scrimmage at Taylor Stadium starting at 8 a.m. and Missouri wrestling team will hold open mats starting at 9 a.m. in the wresting room on the fourth floor of the Hearnes Center. Both are free and open to the public. Parking around Taylor Stadium and the Hearnes Center will be limited to those with passes for those lots.
• MIZZOU FAN FEEDBACK FORUM - Have a question about Mizzou Athletics, or an opinion to share about an experience at a Tiger home game? Fans are invited to share these with the Athletic Department by visiting mutigers.com, and clicking on the "Fan Forum Feedback" button, located on the front page, to let us know what you think. After each game the most common fan questions are noted and addressed.
• FOLLOW MIZZOU ON FACEBOOK - Fans can share their experience, including photos and video, of their day at `The Zou' on Mizzou's page on Facebook.
• MIZZOU PRIDE POINTS- Remember our Pride Points that encompass all of the above:
• Wear Gold
• Be Responsible
• Arrive Early/Stay Late
• Celebrate Our Traditions
• Respect The Game