UTAH STATE

The Utah State Aggies (2-6) are ranked ahead of the San Jose State Spartans and the Hawai‘i Warriors in the Western Athletic Conference standings.

Head coach Gary Andersen is in his first year with the Aggies and is joined by former Warrior running backs’ coach Alex Gerke. This season, Andersen’s Aggies have scored 216 points.

“They have a good new coach, they’re playing inspired ball and they’re good competitors,” Warrior defensive coordinator Cal Lee said. “This homecoming is going to be a challenge for us.”

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

The 2009 season marks the 100th year of Warrior football. Saturday’s game also marks Homecoming weekend, which means there are several promotions available for UH fans. 

Rainbowtique is offering select green t-shirts for $10 each or two for $15, while McDonald’s has pledged to contribute $500 for each defensive sack this season. 

In addition to these season-long promotions, University of Hawai‘i Alumni Association members will receive half-off tickets for this weekend’s game, and the marching band will perform a Homecoming halftime show that will extend halftime by five minutes.

GAME TIME

Before the beginning of the 2009 season it was announced that the game times for all WAC home games would begin at 5:05 p.m. 

In previous seasons, games began an hour later, but this did not allow visiting teams enough time to depart the night of the game. The visiting WAC teams save money by leaving that same night.

As a result, Aloha Stadium’s ticket office has now opened at 12:30 p.m. and will have student tickets available, and stadium gates will open at 2 p.m.

PARKING

If you are interested in tailgating before the game, the Lower Hālawa parking lot at Aloha Stadium will open at 11:30 a.m., with all other lots opening at 12:30 p.m. 

Aloha Stadium charges $5 per vehicle for all parking lots. TheBus also offers football game service, in addition to the 2009 UH Football Express Shuttle that brings students to and from games. 

For more information, visit alohastadium.hawaii.gov.

POSTSEASON

Both the Aggies and the Warriors enter Saturday’s game with a 2-6 record. The winning team will move forward in their bid to become bowl-eligible this season. 

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