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Gameday Central: Morgan State

Game Day Central: Morgan State

Towson (0-0, 0-0 CAA)
vs. Morgan State (0-0, 0-0 MEAC)
Sept. 2 - 6 p.m.
Unitas Stadium - Towson, Md.

GENERAL GAME INFO
When Saturday, September 2 , 2017 at 6 p.m.
Where Towson, Maryland
Facility Johnny Unitas Stadium (11,196)
Tickets $20
Theme Battle for Greater Baltimore
Promotion Gold Rush - Free T-shirt to first 1,000students
Community Partner American Red Cross, Blue Valor, Baltimore County Police and Fire,
Baltimore City Police and Fire, Maryland State Troopers
Student Group Partner Black Student Union, Black Greeks
College Partner BTU Council
Radio CBS Sports Radio 1300
Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Anaylyst)
Live Stats TowsonTigers.com

2-Minute Drill
  • Towson opens its 49th season of collegiate football with the Battle for Greater Baltimore against Morgan State.
  • The Tigers hold a 17-6 advantage in the all-time series, including a 12-2 advantage at Unitas Stadium.
  • The two teams are meeting for the first time since the 2011 season.  The Bears kicked a field goal on their opening possession before the Tigers scored the next 42 points in a 42-3 victory.
  • The 2008 season may have been one of the most exciting finishes as the Tigers defense stopped the Bears on the one-yard line with a 21-16 lead.
  • Sean Schaeffer and the offense took over from there as they drove off the goaline and used a 15-play drive to kill off the final 9:21 of the game clock.
  • The Tigers offense will be led by junior quarterback Morgan Mahalak.  The Oregon transfer came back from injury to lead the Tigers to victories in each of the last three games of the season.
  • Sophomore running back/kick returner Shane Simpson is one of the most dynamic players in the FCS.  He ranked sixth in the FCS in all-purpose yards a season ago.
  • Simpson, along with kicker Aidan O'Neill, were named Preseason All-Americans by College Sports Madness.
  • The defense returns 10 starters and is now under the leadership of new defensive coordinator Lyndon Johnson.
  • Linebackers Chris Tedder (74) and Diondre Wallace (66) are the top returning tacklers from last season.

Key Info for September 2
  • Entering the Stadium
    • All fans entering Johnny Unitas® Stadium in 2017 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. Once inside the stadium, fans will have the opportunity to continue to enjoy Bateman's food as they will be operating out of the concession stand on the north side of the stadium.
  • Greene Turtle on the Track
    • 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
    • There is a change to Tiger Walk this season as the team will now meet the fans in Lot 21.  The team will be joined by the Tiger band in walking down Auburn Drive to their locker room.  Tiger Walk is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. for this weekend's game.

For more information, visit Game Day Central on TowsonTigers.com.
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Players Mentioned

Morgan Mahalak

#6 Morgan Mahalak

QB
6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
Aidan O

#30 Aidan O'Neill

K
6' 1"
Sophomore
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

RB
5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
Chris Tedder

#38 Chris Tedder

LB
6' 0"
Junior
Diondre Wallace

#56 Diondre Wallace

LB
6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Morgan Mahalak

#6 Morgan Mahalak

6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
QB
Aidan O

#30 Aidan O'Neill

6' 1"
Sophomore
K
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
RB
Chris Tedder

#38 Chris Tedder

6' 0"
Junior
LB
Diondre Wallace

#56 Diondre Wallace

6' 0"
Junior
LB