Dec. 15, 2007

MEMPHIS, TENN. - Fans who purchased tickets for the 2007 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl are encouraged to pick up their tickets at the U of M Athletic Office Building on Dec. 17 and 18.

The ticket office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday for fans to pick up their tickets in advance for the New Orleans Bowl. The Athletic Office Building is located at 570 Normal which is on the corner of Southern Avenue and Normal Street.

All tickets not picked up on Monday or Tuesday can be obtained in New Orleans on Friday. The ticket staff will be set up in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside (2 Poydras Street) hotel lobby from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and then will move to the Louisiana Superdome from 5 p.m. until halftime of the game. Once at the Superdome, fans who need to pick up their tickets should proceed to Gate B. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21.

When picking up tickets, fans must provide identification. Anyone who wishes to have someone else pick up their tickets must contact the ticket office at 901-678-2331.