AUBURN ANNOUNCES `TAILGATE GUYS' COMING TO CAMPUS - AuburnTigers.com

AUBURN ANNOUNCES `TAILGATE GUYS' COMING TO CAMPUS Tailgating Packages Go On Sale Monday for New Program That Expands Auburn Tailgating

Fans will have increased tailgating opportunities thanks to Tailgate Guys.

July 24, 2009

Auburn, AL - The Auburn Athletic Department announced Friday a new game day program -Tailgate Guys- that will expand and enhance tailgating opportunities on campus. Tailgate Guys, which will be located on a previously unused part of the campus green, will provide complete tailgating services to participating fans.

"We are excited to further enhance the Tiger Tailgate experience with this new program," said Jeremy Roberts, Director, Operational Support Services. "Our fans and their game day experience is one of our top priorities. This new program provides hassle free tailgating which many of our fans have expressed an interest in. It also expands both the amount of tailgating locations and types of tailgating experiences available for our loyal fans."

Tailgate Guys provides participating fans with a turn key tailgating experience. Tents, tables, and chairs will be set-up in advance. Fans will also have the option to order coolers filled with ice, paper products and utensils, and full-service catering. This program will provide Auburn fans with first class tailgating without the time consuming hassle of the set-up.

On gameday,Tailgate Guys will be located immediately south of the new Student Center on the corner of Duncan and Roosevelt. This location is the only space on campus where Tailgate Guys will be located.

This new site for tailgating will be able to accommodate several thousand additional fans on game days.

Tailgating packages go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 27, 2009 and can be purchased at: www.tailgateguys.com or by calling 334-209-1259

The Auburn Football season kicks off on September 5 against Louisiana Tech at 6:00 p.m. CST at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game will be televised by ESPNU.