Sept. 16, 2008

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Not only was last Saturday `Cats vs. Dogs at Ryan Field, it was raining cats and dogs during Northwestern's victory over the Southern Illinois Salukis for the annual Take a Kid to the Game Day. Because of the inclement weather, Northwestern is offering this children's discount again for this Saturday's game against Ohio University at 11 a.m.

Bring the whole family out to Ryan Field to take advantage of this great discount. Two children (8th grade and under) are admitted FREE with each adult ticket purchased at regular price. That's less than $9 per person! Offer valid on day of game only and may not be combined with any other offer or advanced ticket purchases. After you play at Wildcat Alley before the game, enter through Gate J to receive this special discount for you and your family.

In addition to admission into the game, the Wildcat game days have even more to offer, including Walk With Us, Wildcat Alley, Walker Terrace and autograph sessions with former Wildcat players including Wildcat great Brian Musso at the game this Saturday.

All fans who attend the Wildcat home games also have the chance to win incredible prizes from U.S. Cellular, Lou Malnati's, ESPN Zone, Chipotle, Bank of America, Impact Networking, Goose Island, AthletiCo, Vienna Beef and more. The season-long search for the Wildcat MVP is sponsored by U.S. Cellular, where one lucky fan will sit in the luxurious stadium club with three guests for U.S. Cellular Day against Illinois on November 22. The winner will have a VIP tour before the game, will be named the honorary captain, will receive Wildcat gear and more! For more chances to become the Wildcat MVP stop by participating U.S. Cellular stores to enter.

At all home games fans can enter to win an autographed Coach Fitzgerald football and can be part of the in-game contests to win discounted concessions, coupons for specially priced Create-A-Cats, an official football team photo, personal pan Lou Malnati's pizza and Chipotle burrito coupons when you beat Wildcat coaches in a modified game of bean bags during halftime.

To see everything the Wildcats have to offer this season, be sure to arrive early for the full Wildcat gameday experience.

Game Day Traditions
• Wildcat Alley -- This pregame fan fest area opens two hours before every home game and is located just steps north of Ryan Field. Fans can enjoy food, games, entertainment, music, face-painting and much more. Admission is free for everyone and is made possible with the support of Northwestern Athletics and Goose Island Pub.

• Walk With Us -- Honor late head coach Randy Walker by joining the band, cheerleaders, Willie the Wildcat and other Wildcat fans on Walker Way two-and-a-half hours before the game to greet the team when they arrive at Ryan Field. Plus, this is your chance to catch the official Walk with Us t-shirt from the cheerleaders!

• Walker Terrace -- Stop by this mini-Wildcat Alley that is open at the start of the game and shuts down when the game ends. Walker Terrace features interactive games, concession stands, a unique view of the game, face painting and more. Plus, at halftime Wildcat coaches compete against fans in the Chipotle Challenge, which means you could win Chipotle burritos if you beat our coaches in the bean bag toss!

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