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Game Day Central: Elon

Towson (1-7, 0-5 CAA)
vs. Elon (2-6, 1-4 CAA)
Nov. 5 - 2 p.m.
Unitas Stadium - Towson, Md.

GENERAL GAME INFO
When Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Where Towson, Maryland
Facility Johnny Unitas Stadium (11,196)
Theme Military Appreciation Day
Gameday Sponsor SECU
Community Partner USO-Metro, Maryland National Guard, American Red Cross,
VA MD Healthcare System, Baltimore Station, Catch-A-Lift Fund,
6th Branch, MD 9/11 Rolling Memorial
Student Group Partner Veterna Center, Loyola-TU ROTC
College Partner College of Science and Mathematics
Radio CBS Sports Radio 1300
Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Anaylyst)
Live Stats TowsonTigers.com

2-Minute Drill
  • Towson looks to get on the winning track as they welcome Elon to Unitas Stadium for a 2 p.m. kickoff.
  • Saturday's game is Military Appreciation with all active military and veterans receiving four complimentary tickets.
  • There will be an interactive Military Village, featuring two howitzer's, on the track in the East endzone.
  • Saturday's game will mark the first CAA game that will not be broadcast.  The Tigers have appeared on Comcast SportsNet in each of their first five CAA games.
  • The Tigers and Phoenix are meeting for just the sixth time.  Towson holds a 4-1 advantage in the season, but Elon won last year's meeting 17-13.
  • Each of the last three games with the Phoenix have gone down to the final minutes.  All three games were one possession games and decided by a total of 13 points.
  • Running back Shane Simpson scored the lone touchdown for the Tigers, scoring from 49 yards out in the first quarter.
  • The Tigers offense is in a touchdown drought over the past two games.  The offense has failed to reach the endzone in the last nine quarters.
  • Safety Monty Fenner forced another fumble against Delaware and now has forced a team-high three fumbles on the season.  Fenner is also tied for second on the team with 51 tackles.
  •  Punter Jake Ryder ranks third in the FCS in punting, averaging 46.1 yards on 32 punts.  Nearly half (15-of-32) of his punts have traveled over 50 yards.
  • The Tigers close out their 2016 home schedule as they play host to William & Mary for Senior Day Nov. 12.  Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. on the American Sports Network.
Key Info for November 5
  • Pregame Activities
    • Military Village located in the East endzone starting at 12:30 p.m.
    • Men's Basketball intrasquad scrimmage at 11 a.m. in SECU Arena
  • Entering the Stadium
    • All fans entering Johnny Unitas® Stadium in 2016 will be subject to new security measures. 
    • Metal-detector wands will be utilized at all entrances into the stadium.
    • Please allow extra time to enter prior to the game.
  • Bag Policy
    • Backpacks, small purses, diaper bags, etc. will be permitted at Johnny Unitas ® Stadium and are subject to search.
    • However, any bags exceeding 14"x11"x4" will NOT be permitted in the Stadium and can be placed at claim check.
  • Claim Check
    • Claim checks will be available at the North and South gates for any items that are not permitted inside Johnny Unitas® Stadium.
    • Strollers are permitted inside Johnny Unitas ® Stadium, however, must be stored in designated areas.
  • Player Will Call
    • Towson player will call will now be located in the South Unitas ticket window located on the press box side of the stadium.
  • Bill Bateman's Bistro Tailgate in Lot 13
    • Opens 4 hours prior to kickoff. Food and beer specials go up until game time and ALL Tiger Fans are welcome, 21 and over with proper ID to drink. During the game, the Greene Turtle will be hosting fans in the east end zone of the track in the Greene Turtle Tent. The tent will open 45 minutes prior to kickoff and close at the end of the game. Food and beer specials will be available to all fans 21 and over.
  • Family Zone in East Endzone
    • Towson's new Family Zone will be located on the track in the East endzone. This year's features in the Family Zone will include a moon bounce, face painting, and photo opportunities with player cut outs and Doc the Tiger.
  • Parking
    • Permit parking (season ticket holders) are now located in lot 21 and 21a. General parking is FREE on a first-come-first-served basis for lots 13 and 14. Game day parking permits will be required to park in Lots 19, 20 and 21. Lots 13, 14 and all core campus garages and non-resident lots will be available for General Parking 4 hours prior to game time. No permit is required for these areas. Once the general parking in lots 13 & 14 near the stadium fill, general parkers will be redirected to the Union or Glen garages.
  • Student Tickets
    • No more ticket vouchers. Towson students present their OneCard when entering and all OneCards will be run through a ticket scanner to verify admission. Only valid and active OneCards are accepted. Students can use meal points at the concession stands within Johnny Unitas Stadium, however, meal equivalency use will not be allowed.
  • Tailgating
    • New tailgating maps have been added to Game Day Central, as well as the University's full tailgating policy.
  • Tents
    • Due to safety concerns, tents will be allowed in all lots EXCEPT Lot 14.
  • Tiger Walk
    • The team will meet and greet fans, as well as the Towson marching band, between tailgating lots 13 and 14, walk around the east end of Johnny Unitas Stadium. Once the Tigers reach the other side of the Stadium, the Towson drum line, as well as fans from the upper lots, will walk down Osler Drive to the locker room. Tiger Walk is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. for this weekend's game.
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Players Mentioned

Monty Fenner

#8 Monty Fenner

DB
6' 0"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jake Ryder

#91 Jake Ryder

P/K
6' 0"
Senior
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

RB
5' 9"
Redshirt Freshman

Players Mentioned

Monty Fenner

#8 Monty Fenner

6' 0"
Redshirt Sophomore
DB
Jake Ryder

#91 Jake Ryder

6' 0"
Senior
P/K
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

5' 9"
Redshirt Freshman
RB