NATCHITOCHES – Demon fans, show your Purple Pride and join the Northwestern State University family for the season-opening Purple Out game Thursday, Aug. 28 in Turpin Stadium. Tailgating, entertainment and more is store for fans prior to kick-off at 7 p.m. against the Bravehawks of Alcorn State.
“Wear your purple and come to Turpin Stadium to support your NSU Demons!” says NSU President James Genovese as he urges the community to join the Proud to Be Purple initiative, a focus on school spirit, pride in Northwestern State and tight community support. “It’s important for the community to show up for NSU and, not just the football team, but the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, the cheerleaders, pom line and our student fans.”
The Alumni Tailgate at Collins Pavilion will be from 4-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for members of the Alumni Association and $15 for non-members and include one trip through the buffet and two drinks. Tickets can be purchased at the tailgate.
The university has also designated the Aug. 28 home opener as a Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. All NSU employees are invited to attend a Faculty/Staff tailgate and are eligible for ticket discounts and giveaways.
First-time freshmen will participate in a beloved pregame tradition, the Inferno Run, prior to the football team runout.
“The Inferno Run is an unforgettable experience, and it gets the Class of 2029 and the fans in the stadium excited to welcome the team onto the field,” Genovese said.
The Spirit of Northwestern Demon Marching Band will debut the “Winner Takes All” half-time show, along with their traditional pregame show.
“I think this football team, right now, is what we call ‘joyfully angry,'” said second-year head coach Blaine McCorkle following the opening of fall camp last month. “We can be both at the same time. You can have a good attitude and work hard, but there is a healthy anger about this team right now that I’m kind of enjoying.”
Demon fans are also invited to NSU Quarterback Club luncheons, presented by Cross Financial, with this season’s first lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant. The cost is $20 with a selection from a limited menu of Merci Beaucoup favorites. McCorkle and staff will address the group and provide insight and reflection into the NSU program and its upcoming opponents. Additional luncheons will be held Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 23, Nov. 6 and Nov. 17.
“We need fans in the stands and voices in the air cheering our student-athletes and the student spirit groups that support them,” Genovese said. “Get your tickets and we will see you there.”
General admission is $15 for adults and $10 for youth 12 and under. General admission tickets are valid for any bleacher seat in the stadium on west side, east side or the upper deck.
Information on season tickets, VIP boxes, ticket packages, chairback seating and group pricing is available at https://nsudemons.com/sports/2022/4/19/2022-FB-Tickets.aspx.
Information on NSU Athletics is available at www.nsudemons.com.
