April 13, 1998
Game Time Change for Blue/White Spring Game
The starting time for the Blue/White Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 25, has been changed to 2 p.m.
“Frankly, we misunderstood the ending date for Keeneland, thinking that the last racing day conflicted with the Blue/White Game,” said C. M. Newton, UK Director of Athletics. “When we realized that Keeneland finishes the day before (Friday the 24th), we decided to change the football game to the daytime.
“This follows the policy that we use during the fall in terms of playing during the day except when we conflict with Keeneland. It suits our coaches and players to play during the day. We have a chance of nicer weather during the afternoon and that’s a plus for the fans. It also will encourage our fans to attend the baseball game immediately after the Blue/White Game.”
Wildcat FanFare Weekend Set for April 24-26
The Blue/White Spring Football Game, an interactive FanFare, and three baseball games highlight the second annual Wildcat FanFare Weekend April 24-26.
Tickets for the FanFare Weekend will go on sale April 17.
The festivities begin on Friday, April 24, with the Kentucky vs. Arkansas baseball game at 6 p.m. at Cliff Hagan Stadium.
Saturday’s fun begins with the Wildcat FanFare from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Nutter Field House. The FanFare will have a number of activities for Wildcats fans of all ages.
Fans can display their athletic ability in the football obstacle course, the football accuracy throw, free throw shooting, golf putting, batting and pitching cages, bowling, and laser tag.
A field goal kicking contest will qualify one fan for the opportunity to compete for a grand prize at halftime of the Spring Game. The grand prize is one year’s lease of a Nissan Maxima, courtesy of Andy Ryan Nissan.
Additional activities at the FanFare include face painting, giveaways of posters and media guides, the WKYT/UK intramural 3-on-3 football tournament, internet computer displays, and the Sega Genesis Truck.
At the souvenir stand, fans will be able to purchase merchandise with the new “Air Raid ’98 – Reload” logo. Barbecue from Red, Hot, and Blue and Papa John’s Pizza will be sold.
The Blue/White Spring Football Game kicks off at 2 p.m. with an alumni game. The alumni will play touch football for one quarter and the score of that quarter will remain on the board when the varsity begins action in the second quarter.
Following the football game, the baseball series vs. Arkansas resumes at 5 p.m. at Cliff Hagan Stadium. The FanFare Weekend wraps up on Sunday with the Kentucky-Arkansas baseball game at 1 p.m.
Tickets for the Wildcat FanFare Weekend cost on ly $5 per person, and children in the eighth grade or younger will be admitted free. One ticket covers admission to all of the weekend’s events. Beginning April 17, advance tickets may be purchased at Central Kentucky locations of Dawahare’s, Kroger, SuperAmerica, and the UK Ticket Office in Memorial Coliseum.
Here is the schedule for the weekend:
Friday 6 p.m. – UK baseball vs. Arkansas at Cliff Hagan Stadium.
Saturday 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. – The Wildcat FanFare at the Nutter Field House, including numerous activities for children and adults.
2 p.m. – Blue/White Spring Football Game at Commonwealth Stadium. The first quarter will be an alumni touch football game. The varsity begins play in the second quarter.
5 p.m. – UK baseball vs. Arkansas at Cliff Hagan Stadium.
Sunday 1 p.m. – UK baseball vs. Arkansas at Cliff Hagan Stadium.
