July 16, 2008

ATHENS, Ohio-Ohio fans can look forward to an exciting day in Columbus on Sept. 6 when the Bobcat football team takes on Ohio State at noon on ESPN or ESPN2.

Tickets for the general public will only be allocated to active Ohio Bobcat Club members. An individual who contributes a minimum of $100 between April 1 & July 25, 2008 will be recognized as an active member for the purpose of Ohio State ticket allocation. Tickets will be allocated based on priority points. As outlined below, the total donation amount contributed to the Ohio Bobcat Club between April 1st & July 25th will determine the number of tickets an individual is eligible to purchase.

$5000+                   10 tickets

$1500-$4999            8 tickets

$1000-$1499            6 tickets

$500-$999               4 tickets

$100-$499               2 tickets

All gifts made to the OBC are made through the Ohio University Foundation. Gifts can be made online using a credit card by going to www.ohio.edu/give. Gifts can also be mailed to:

The Ohio University Foundation
PO Box 869
Athens, OH 45701-0869

Please make checks payable to The Ohio University Foundation. Please also indicate on the memo section of the check or in an attached letter that the gift should be directed to the Ohio Bobcat Club. Please contact the Ohio Bobcat Club with any questions pertaining to donations at 740-593-1176.

Tickets will be distributed via mail the week of August 11th. Please fill out the application and return to the ticket office no later than July 25th. Applications for this game will not be accepted after this date.

Link to this form - Ohio vs. Ohio State Application Form (.doc)

Ohio vs. Ohio State Student Tickets
Ohio students enrolled in the 2008-09 academic year are eligible to purchase 1 ticket if they are a member of the O Zone. To do so, visit: https://commerce.cashnet.com/ouozone.

Fans will also be able to access information about the Bobcat Bash in Columbus shortly by www.bobcatbash.org. The site will list information about events, accommodations, tickets, game watches, etc.

Central Ohio Chapter

The Central Ohio Chapter will also host a Pregame Jam and Pep Rally at Lodge Bar on 165 Vine Street in Columbus on Friday, Sept. 5 from 6-10 p.m. For more information, please contact Jamie Stroh at jlblack@yahoo.com.

Fans "Make an Impact" this season and purchase tickets by calling the Ohio Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-575-CATS (2287). The deadline for fans to renew their season tickets for the 2008 season is Friday, July 25^th.