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Classic Weekend Events
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City Is In Classic Mode: FAMU Tampa Classic Filled With Weekend Of Events
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Tennessee State University (TSU) will play the first annual FAMU Tampa Football Classic, Saturday, September 16 at 6 p.m. at Ray- mond James Stadium.
The Historically Black Col- lege and University (HBCU) classic football game will be a true clash of the titans, featur- ing two of college football’s sto- ried programs.
"We are extremely excited to return to the bay Area with the Tampa Classic at Raymond James Stadium and look to
continue our long-standing tradition of successful classic games through collaboration with our partners with Hills- borough County, the City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission,” said FAMU Athletic Director, Mil- ton Overton.
“Our matchup against Ten- nessee State will prove to be an exciting contest reminiscent of legendary matchups between coaches Jake Gaither and John Merritt.”
The two teams have faced off numerous times since 1944,
with the Tigers holding a nar- row 30-24 edge over the Rat- tlers.
Both programs rank in the NCAA Division I FCS Top Ten in all-time winning percentage, and the two schools have com- bined to win 22 Black College National Championships (FAMU 12, TSU 10). It’s a match-up that shouldn’t be missed.
Before the teams collide on the field, there will be an excit- ing series of events designed to welcome fans and engage the community.
Thursday, September 14 7 p.m
FAMU TAMPA CLASSIC WELCOME EVENT FREE EVENT Tampa Hilton 211 N. Tampa Street
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Friday, September 15
FAMU TAMPA CLASSIC TEAM LUNCHEON 11:30 A.M. $75 Tampa Hilton 211 N. Tampa Street
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FAMU GOLF TOURNAMENT Rogers Park Golf Course 7910 North 30th Street
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FAMU TAMPA CLASSIC RATTLER ROUNDUP 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. FREE EVENT Tampa Hilton
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FAMU TAMPA CLASSIC ALUMNI SAIL AWAY
Yacht Starship 603 Channelside Drive • Boarding at 8:30 pm
• Departure at 9:00 pm Only $75 Tickets Left
Saturday, September 16
FAMU PRESIDENT'S RECRUITMENT FAIR & DONOR
ENGAGEMENT FREE EVENT Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus
Student Services Auditorium - 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
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FAMU TAMPA CLASSIC FANFEST
Raymond James Stadium
• Gates open at 2:30 pm • Event will close at
5:30 pm GAME TIME 6 P.M.
Tickets for the FAMU Tampa Football Classic start at $38.
AKAs Postpone Tampa Classic Weekend Events
Due to power outage, the Reception planned for 09.15.17 at 6 p. m. in honor of Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, President of Ten-
nessee State University and the International First Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorpo- rated® is cancelled.
The Tampa Classic AKA Block Party planned for 09.15.17 at 8 p. m. is post- poned. The new date is yet to be determined (TBD).
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