December 19, 2006
Las Vegas Bowl Activities
Written by: John
I’ve been meaning to post a little something highlighting some of the various Las Vegas bowl activities that are happening this week. Here’s the highlights from the BYU Athletics website:
Cougar Club members can join BYU fans in five pre-bowl activities prior to the Dec. 21 Las Vegas Bowl, which kicks off at 5 p.m. via ESPN television.
The first team fireside will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the Black Mountain Stake Center, 801 Arrowhead Trail, in Henderson.
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., is the Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas Bowl Pep Rally under a canopy as players, coaches, bands, cheerleaders, and mascots join fans from both programs to show who has the most school spirit. Free and open to the public.
On both Wednesday, Dec. 20 from noon to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m., to 1 p.m. is the Cougar Caravan. Take the second Mesquite exit (#120) to Mesquite Ford/Lincoln/Mercury (just off I-15 South, look for the blue and white balloons). The BYU Bookstore, BYU Dining Services, and the Cougar Club are providing FREE BYU Growl Towels (available to the first 1,500 fans), FREE BYU Creamery Ice Cream (available to the first 1,500 fans), and FREE BYU Flags (one per car, 300 available). The BYU Bookstore will also be selling the best selection of Official BYU Merchandise in Nevada! Restrooms available at the dealership.
On Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m., at the Redrock Stake Center, located at 10550 Alta Drive is the second team fireside.
Third, there is a CougarTown Tailgate at the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec., 21, beginning at 2 p.m. The cost for the buffet line is $20, but purchase must be made before Dec. 18.
I’m looking at going to the Fremont Street Experience for the BYU Las Vegas Bowl Pep Rally. The fireside and the Cougar Caravan sounds fun, but we’ll have to see if I can make it at those times. One thing I don’t understand is why the Cougar Caravan is on Wednesday. Why not do a caravan on Thursday before the game and everyone drive to the game together? Seems like a better idea, but maybe I’m missing something.
Either way, I’m ready for Thursday. The forecasters here are showing some chilly temperatures that day. That nice BYU blanket my wife bought me a while ago is going to come in really handy Thursday.
Go Cougars!!
I have a hotel room reserved at the Luxor for Thursday night’s bowl game, two queen beds, $75. I can’t go–and can’t get a refund. I would like to see if anyone could use the room and reimburse me the cost–reply to cheney7@frontiernet.net. Thanks!
I live here in Vegas so I wouldn’t need it, but hopefully one of my readers can help you out.
If you can’t make it and want to give it away, I’m sure my pregnant wife and son would love a free night on the strip. Not to mention the bowl game is on our anniversary. Wow, what a nice sob story huh?
I hope someone can give you cash for your room. I hate when you can’t get out of reservations.