Sept. 13, 2002

John Ray’s Grandson Playing for the Hoosiers: Alex Stscherban (pronounced SURE-bon), grandson of former UK Coach John Ray, is a member of the Indiana football team. A true freshman from Mishawaka, Ind., Stscherban is the team’s No. 2 fullback.

Ray was head coach of the Wildcats from 1969-72. He was a key figure in the drive to build Commonwealth Stadium, which opened in 1973.

Game Nearing Sellout: Strong ticket sales this week has the Indiana game near sellout status.

Tickets cost $22 each. On Saturday, the Memorial Coliseum ticket office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Commonwealth Stadium ticket office opens at 5 p.m.

Ticket Tent for Will-Call Pick-up: Fans who ordered their Indiana tickets over the phone or via the Internet may pick them up at a special will-call ticket tent at Commonwealth Stadium.

The will-call ticket tent will be located next to the ticket booth on the northwest corner of Commonwealth Stadium. The tent has become necessary to accommodate the large number of fans who have bought Indiana game tickets over the phone and via the Internet.

The will-call ticket tent will open at 5 p.m. Fans who have to pick up will-call tickets are encouraged to come early because of the long lines expected.

Team Will Have “Cat Walk” at 5 p.m. as Wildcats Arrive at Gate 9: Fans are encouraged to meet the team when the Wildcats arrive at 5 p.m. at Gate 9. The players will make the “Cat Walk” from Gate 9 to their stadium entry point at Gate 12. Blue cat paws are painted along the “Cat Walk” route on the south side of the stadium and fans are encouraged to line up on the sidewalk and cheer the team as it enters the stadium.

The “Cat Walk” has been organized by the families of the players, a group named the Wildcat Football Family Association.