Staff Reports

Gainesville, Fla.– To kick off the 2012 season, the University of Florida football team and volleyball team will once again come together for a special fan day experience. On Saturday, August 18, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., both teams will take part in Verizon Fan Day in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Admission is free and gates will open at 2:30 p.m.

Gator fans will have the chance to get autographs from members of the football and volleyball teams, Head Coach Will Muschamp, and the volleyball coaching staff. In addition to the Florida football and volleyball programs, the Gator soccer team will be available for autographs, as well as the cheerleaders, Dazzlers, Gatorettes, Albert and Alberta, and “The Voice of the Florida Gators” Mick Hubert. The University Athletic Association will supply 2012 team posters for coach and athlete autographs. The UAA cannot allow outside items to be brought in to the event due to NCAA compliance issues.

Due to the high demand for many of the players’ and coaches’ autographs, the lines will be monitored and closed to ensure that fans are not waiting for autographs with no chance of reaching the signing table by the event’s conclusion.

In addition to the autograph session, the volleyball team will hold their annual Orange & Blue scrimmage from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The volleyball team will then sign autographs for fans from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A full layout of autograph locations can be found on the map below.