July 14, 2009
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - An opportunity to attend the Penn State-Iowa primetime football clash and meet Coach Joe Paterno are among the experiences available on ESPN Radio's Fifth Annual "Don't Give Up ESPYS V Foundation" Auction.
The on-air auction will take place Wednesday, July 15, with the first experiences being offered during the 6:00 a.m. hour of "Mike & Mike in the Morning." The Penn State Football Experience auction will begin at 12:00 p.m. on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. Fans should call 1-800-4JIMMYV to bid on Wednesday.
The online auction of other items is underway. For a complete list of the items being offered during the V Foundation Auction, go to: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=espnauctions.
The Penn State Football Experience package includes two game tickets to the September 26, 2009 football game against Iowa at Beaver Stadium (8:00 p.m. kick), two pre-game sideline passes where winners will meet Coach Joe Paterno, pre-game locker room tour for two, two media credentials to attend the post-game press conference, and an invitation for two to Athletic Director Tim Curley's private reception and dinner on Friday, September 25th.
The auction winner and guest will also receive two Penn State White-Out t-shirts, two Beaver Stadium Pictorial game programs and two sets of complete game notes that are distributed to the media. Also included: a behind the scenes production tour and an opportunity to meet the ESPN/ABC broadcast team.
The Penn State Football Experience is non-transferable. Dates and details subject to change. Ticket location to be determined. This package is for the winner and one guest.
Nittany Lion quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno is scheduled to appear on The Herd at 12:40 p.m. to talk about the Penn State Football Experience that is part of the auction.
More than 250 unique experiences and items are available via the online portion of the V Foundation auction. Experiences include an inside view of ESPN "Monday Night Football" and ESPN college basketball. Plus, find unique experiences with many pro teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Boston Bruins, NASCAR and many more. Also up for bid -- premium signed items such as jerseys, footballs, basketballs, baseballs and one-of-a-kind commemorative pieces.
Since ESPN Radio had its first annual Don't Give Up ESPYS V Foundation Auction in 2005, a total of $2.58 million has been raised to fund cancer research.
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