WVU football to host annual Fan Day
WVU football is a time-honored tradition in the Mountain State. The citizens of West Virginia and all WVU alumni have a soft sot in their hearts for Mountaineer football.
For one day, players and coaches from the WVU football program give back to the fans who support them, though thick and thin.
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On Sunday, Aug. 14, beginning at 2 p.m., WVU football fans can come to the area around Milan Puskar Stadium for an exclusive meet-and-greet and autograph session with players and coaches. This is a way for the fans to get up-close-and-personal with their favorite players.
It’s kind of now or never. The fans get a glimpse of the guys without pads or their helmets. They can see their hairstyles, their faces and they can even share a smile. For once, the player and fan connection is on the same level. Both parties are free from scorn or any bad-mouthing. This is a celebration of the WVU football team and what these guys mean to the state.
Because of the one-on-one actress, big crowds are expected. So, if you’re planning on coming to the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility, arrive early. Each year that this event comes around, many people are unprepared for the large contingency that descends upon Morgantown.
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It’s almost like a gamed, but on a smaller scale. In a way, Fan Day prepares fans for what to expect in the coming weeks for gamed Saturdays. Fans can plan out their route into the stadium area, scope out parking spots and time their arrival into the gates.
Similar plans need to be hashed out for Fan Day, itself. According to an official release from the athletic department, fans are limited to just one item per person. In years past, fans would bring multiple bags of merchandise and only seek out a handful of players to get signed.
The football department does a good job of organizing players into their correct positions, with offense on one side and defense on the other. The same goes for coaches.
WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen will be at a table by himself to draw a sizable line of fans. Top players for this season, like quarterback Skyler Howard and running back Rushel Shell will also be exclusively at their own tables. These senior standouts could be professional players this time next year, with their signatures fetching a high price on a retail market.
More importantly, Fan Day is a great way to create lasting memories. All WVU football fans in the region should try to attend it.