Indiana University Athletics
Hoosier Fans Invited to Celebrate "Hoosier Fridays"
8/30/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 30, 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - With seven home football games in 2006, Indiana will have seven opportunities to "Defend The Rock" - Memorial Stadium. Bloomington-area IU fans can also aid this effort by participating in "Hoosier Fridays."
Each Friday from Sept. 1-Nov. 17, IU students, faculty, staff and fans are encouraged to wear officially licensed Indiana Hoosier apparel to get ready for that weekend's game. Participating business establishments will reward fans wearing IU gear with special discounts and promotions.
Participating fans will receive a "Hoosier Fridays Fan Card" which will be stamped at a participating establishment. Purchase is not required for fans to get their cards stamped.
Once a fan has visited all participating businesses, the completed card must be turned in to the IU Bookstore in the Memorial Union no later than Nov. 22. Those who turn in their completed card will be entered into a drawing for great IU prizes, which will include IU football fan experiences along with other Hoosier items. The drawing, open to patrons over the age of 17, will be held at the end of the season and winners will be notified by mail.
Terry Hoeppner says that this is a "win, win" situation for IU fans, local businesses and the Hoosier Football program.
"Our fans were unbelievable last season, but this is a new year and we need them to fill `The Rock' seven times this fall," Hoeppner said. "Not only does the `Hoosier Fridays' promotion help paint Bloomington Cream and Crimson every football weekend, but it also helps drive traffic to local businesses."
Participating Sponsors include:
• Banana Junction - Purchase of $20 or more receives a FREE 12-inch plush penguin
• Buffalouie's at The Gables - 5 FREE wings with $4.00 minimum purchase
• Colorado Steakhouse - $2.00 off Express Lunch, or buy one dinner get one of equal or higher value at half price
• Fifth Third Bank - Free first order of IU checks
• Harley Davidson of Bloomington - 10% off total purchase (excludes motorcycles and service)
• ISU-The May Agency - Enter to win $500 Best Buy gift certificate
• IU Bookstore - New promotions every Friday
• IU Varsity Shop - New promotions ever Friday
• Kroger (College Mall Road location only) - FREE box of Kroger macaroni & cheese
• Members Choice Federal Credit Union - Get an extra 0.25 percent on any certificate purchased (minimum of $1,000; new money only), FREE giveaways
• Monroe Bank - Enter to win weekly prizes, including a Grand Prize of an iPod Home System package
• Ocean Midwest Mortgage - FREE appraisal with every loan closed
• Papa Murphy's Take `N Bake Pizza - FREE cheesy bread with purchase of regularly priced family size pizza
• Qdoba Mexican Grill - FREE chips and queso (4 oz.) with purchase of an entrée and a drink
• Quick Pic Photo and Portraits - FREE CD with picture development
• Steve & Barry's - Every piece of clothing $19.98 or less
• TIS Bookstore - Buy 1 IU T-shirt - get 2 FREE (from the Buy 1 Get 2 Free section)
