Fans filled Saluki Stadium for Football FanFest

08/22/2013 | 12:00:00 | Football

Aug 22, 2013

CARBONDALE, Ill. - Over 500 fans were on the field at Saluki Stadium for the Saluki Football FanFest on Thursday night. Fans met and interacted with the 2013 Salukis 10 days before the team opens the season on the road against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31. The players signed autographs and also tossed the football with the younger fans.

Fans in attendance had the opportunity to tag their seats for season tickets for the upcoming. Prairie Farms provided free chocolate milk and ice cream as 105.1 WVZA broadcasted live from the event. The Saluki mascots, cheerleaders and shakers were also on the field.