2015 Purdue Football Spring Game Details

Saturday is the day of the Spring game in conjunction with the normal spring events such as the Bug Bowl going on all over campus. Much of the H&R staff will be at Ross-Ade on what should be a beautiful day for football. Here is the full schedule if you plan on going.

(and if you read the post from the other day, you had better go if you want to see anything.)

The Challenge 5K Run/Walk
The Challenge, the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research 5K run/walk, will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Ross-Ade. People interested in participating may still do so by registering online. There also is on-site registration and package pickup April 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. and April 18 from 7 to 8:15 a.m. All proceeds go to help cure cancer. Head coach Darrell Hazell, whose father died from prostate cancer, again is serving as spokesman for the event and will bang the "All-American" Marching Band's Big Bass Drum to send off the participants.

Parking, Concessions and Restrooms
Free parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the A Lot, F Lot, G Lot, H Lot (upper and lower), R Lot and Z Lot. Concession stands will be open on the north concourse and behind the south end zone. The South End Zone Patio will be open with beer and wine available for purchase. Signage will direct fans to available restroom facilities.

Season Ticket Sales and Specials
The Athletic Ticket Office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fans who want to renew or purchase season tickets. In addition, fans can purchase Touchdown zone tickets for Indiana State or Bowling Green for $15 and Virginia Tech for $20. These ticket specials will be available at the ticket office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and online all day.

Fans that renew by April 18 will receive two free end zone tickets to the home opener against Indiana State.

Pregame
Returning members of the "Den of Defensive Ends" will be available in the South End Zone Patio from noon to 12:45 p.m. to sign autographs.

JPC Spring Football Café
The Ross-Ade Café will be open to John Purdue Club members from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Shively Club of Ross-Ade Pavilion. For just $10 (payment due when you sign up), fans can choose a hamburger or Italian sausage and chips. A drink is included with the purchase. In addition, you will receive a complimentary ticket to watch the spring game from the Shively Club seats. Please RSVP by April 11 to the John Purdue Club at 800-213-2239 or 494-3248 orjohnpurdueclub.com/springcafe . Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Family Fun Fest
The hugely popular Family Fun Fest runs from 11 a.m. to noon in Ross-Ade. Gate A, located at the southeast corner of the stadium, will open at 10:30 a.m. for registration. Family Fun Fest is open to all youth in eighth grade and under with adult supervision. In the event of inclement weather, Family Fun Fest will be canceled. Youngsters will be able to participate in the following interactive stations run by current members of the football team:

• Catching a pass from the quarterbacks
• Kicking a field goal with the kickers
• Accuracy throws with the wide receivers
• Dummy tackling with the defensive backs and linebackers

• Obstacle course with the offensive and defensive linemen

The Game Itself
The game will consist of four quarters, with the possibility of a running clock in the second half based on the number of plays run. The game will be played rain or shine, although lightning would result in a delay or cancellation. If the game cannot be played in Ross-Ade, it will not be moved inside. The two teams will be selected - draft style - April 15. Team rosters will be available at the concession stands.

Halftime
The 2015 Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame class will be recognized and a skills competition among Ross-Ade Brigade members will take place at halftime. Halftime will last 20 minutes.

Postgame
There will be an autograph session on the field following the game for 15 minutes.