FOOTBALL: SATURDAY'S GAME WILL HONOR SOLDIERS

SHOWDOWN VS. WVWC TO BE 'MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY' AND 'CHAMPIONSHIP CAMO DAY'

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The Concord University Department has designated the Mountain Lions' football game against West Virginia Wesleyan this Saturday, November 12, as 'Military Appreciation Day' and 'Championship Camo Day.'

Saturday's game will decide the 2011 West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and may determine if a WVIAC team qualifies for the NCAA playoffs. 

Concord Athletic Director Kevin Garrett has announced that all military personnel, active and retired, will get free admission to Saturday's game with a valid military ID. 

Concord fans are encouraged to wear camouflage to the game, to acknowledge the service of our nation's soldiers.

“We wanted to show our appreciation for everything our veterans and active-duty personnel have done for our country,” Garrett said.  “The Veterans Day weekend is the perfect time for this event.  Plus, we're playing for conference championship and we're looking forward to a tremendous game.  We'd love for our soldiers to come out and enjoy the experience.”

Concord is 6-3 this season, 6-1 in the WVIAC.  West Virginia Wesleyan is 9-1, 6-1 and ranked #19 in this week's American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division II national poll.

The Mountain Lions are seeking their first WVIAC title since 1990.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 pm at June O. Shott Field at Callaghan Stadium on the CU campus in Athens, WV.

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