Today (Monday, July 1, 2013) marks the historic date the Middle Tennessee State University athletic department and its faithful fans have been looking forward to — officially becoming members of Conference USA.
In the 2013-14 athletic seasons, MT will look forward to contests against fellow C-USA members Charlotte, East Carolina, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Old Dominion, Rice, Southern Miss, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB, UTEP and UTSA, in addition to old rivals FAU, FIU and North Texas.
To mark the historic day, several events to celebrate the move to C-USA will take place today (July 1) across Murfreesboro.
All day - Paint the town BLUE
You can also stop by the Stones River Mall and take a photo with the MT inflatable football helmet, as it will be located in front of the mall all day.
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Reeves Sain — MT football players and Olympic sports coaches will be signing autographs, passing out schedule cards and posters as well as C-USA giveaways.
Reeves Sain — MT football players and Olympic sports coaches will be signing autographs, passing out schedule cards and posters as well as C-USA giveaways.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Keep your eyes to the sky as a special banner is flown around town to celebrate the historic move to C-USA.
Keep your eyes to the sky as a special banner is flown around town to celebrate the historic move to C-USA.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join us at Sam's Sports Grill (1720 Old Fort Pkwy), the "Official Headquarters" of MT's move to C-USA. MT President Dr. Sidney McPhee, Director of Athletics Chris Massaro and head coaches Rick Stockstill (football), Kermit Davis (men's basketball) and Rick Insell (women's basketball) will be on hand to meet and greet fans, as well as answer questions about the new conference. Blue Raider football players will also be signing autographs, passing out schedule cards and posters as well as C-USA giveaways. Additionally, MT mascot Lightning and MT cheerleaders will be greeting fans at the door.
After the event, Lightning and the MT cheerleaders will be moving throughout Stones River Mall meeting with fans.
Join us at Sam's Sports Grill (1720 Old Fort Pkwy), the "Official Headquarters" of MT's move to C-USA. MT President Dr. Sidney McPhee, Director of Athletics Chris Massaro and head coaches Rick Stockstill (football), Kermit Davis (men's basketball) and Rick Insell (women's basketball) will be on hand to meet and greet fans, as well as answer questions about the new conference. Blue Raider football players will also be signing autographs, passing out schedule cards and posters as well as C-USA giveaways. Additionally, MT mascot Lightning and MT cheerleaders will be greeting fans at the door.
After the event, Lightning and the MT cheerleaders will be moving throughout Stones River Mall meeting with fans.
1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Chick-fil-A — MT football players and Olympic sports coaches will be signing autographs, passing out schedule cards and posters as well as C-USA giveaways.
Chick-fil-A — MT football players and Olympic sports coaches will be signing autographs, passing out schedule cards and posters as well as C-USA giveaways.
4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Look back to the sky as a special banner is flown around town to celebrate the historic move to C-USA.
Look back to the sky as a special banner is flown around town to celebrate the historic move to C-USA.
Inaugural C-USA football season tickets on-sale now!
Blue Raider fans...don't forget the best way to show your pride and excitement to the move to Conference USA is to become a football season ticket holder today! Season tickets start as low as $85 per seat!
The Blue Raiders will host Western Carolina, Memphis, East Carolina, Marshall, FIU, and UTEP at Floyd Stadium. There will be four Saturday games with WCU and Marshall being played on Thursdays.
Pricing for the 2013 season includes:
$115 for Sideline Reserved
$150 for Chair backs (requires BRAA donation)
$365 for Stadium Club (requires BRAA donation)
$85 for General Admission
$95 for Sideline Reserved Group (+20)
$60 for General Admission Group (+20)
$150 for Chair backs (requires BRAA donation)
$365 for Stadium Club (requires BRAA donation)
$85 for General Admission
$95 for Sideline Reserved Group (+20)
$60 for General Admission Group (+20)
Being a season ticket holder will provide fans a significant discount on sideline reserved seats, postseason bowl game priority, and the ability to renew your seats every year. If you are a BRAA member you will also gain priority points for purchasing season tickets.
Payment plan options are also available.
Payment plan options are also available.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Blue Raider Ticket Office today at 615-898-5261 or visit www.GoBlueRaiders.com. The ticket office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM and is located at Gate 1A of Floyd Stadium.
