Sept. 30, 2008
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ESPN College GameDay Information
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – ESPN’s popular College GameDay Built by The Home Depot show will air this Friday and Saturday from The Commons, Vanderbilt’s new home for all first-year students located on the southeastern side of campus.
College GameDay co-hosts Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard will broadcast from The Commons Center patio, facing a terraced lawn surrounded by four new residence halls reserved for first-year Vanderbilt students.
The public is invited to attend the show, which will air Friday from 3:30-3:50 p.m., (CT) and Saturday from 9-11:00 a.m. On Saturday, gates will open at 7 a.m., with the GameDay hosts starting production from the set as early as 8 a.m.
ESPN officials selected The Commons site after a thorough survey of the Vanderbilt campus.
“ESPN wanted a location that showcases Vanderbilt University, and meets all their needs,” said Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics David Williams II. “When their representatives saw The Commons location, they thought it was a natural site.”
“It’s an outstanding venue, and makes a tremendous statement about our university. I know ESPN is happy and I know Vanderbilt University is delighted with the choice,” Williams added.
The Commons includes 10 residence halls or Houses, special study and social areas and the showpiece Commons Center, a modern dining and activity hub.
More information regarding public parking on the Vanderbilt campus for this event will be announced later this week. Full details will be available at the official Vanderbilt athletic website, vucommodores.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When Should fans arrive?
On Friday, Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, and Kirk Herbstreit will be live for a SportsCenter shot from approximately 3:30-3:50 p.m. CST at The Commons.
On Saturday, Gameday will do a segment on the 8 a.m. SportsCenter and go live from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Commons. Fans may start arriving at 7 a.m.
Where is The Commons?
The Commons is located on the edge of the east side of Vanderbilt’s campus (18th Avenue South and Horton Avenue). The show will be on the lawn in front of The Commons Center. Here are two maps:
View Map 1 | Map 2 (outlined in red)
Where do I enter The Commons on Friday and Saturday?
There will be one point of entrance to the “Inner Circle”, the area immediately behind the stage, and it will be at the front of the quad on the Hank Ingram Hall side of the location. A line will then queue from that area along the sidewalk in between the quad and Ingram Hall all the way back to an area in between Ingram and Murray Hall. Fans entering the location from 18th Avenue South should enter the area in between Murray and Ingram Halls to join the line. The Horton Avenue entrance into the area will be barricaded off, and signs will lead the general public along 18th Avenue South into the line area.
When should I get to GameDay on Saturday?
Students and fans can begin forming a line at 6 am on Saturday morning. No loitering or camping will be allowed prior to that time.
What can I bring into the GameDay site?
Fans are allowed to bring appropriate signs and any spirit paraphernalia (pom poms) into the site. No bags of any kind will be allowed in – that includes backpacks and purses.
Are there any restrictions for fans?
Yes. Vulgar signs, commercial signs (.com’s, business signs) and projectiles are strictly prohibited. ESPN will also search those immediately behind the stage and in front of the shrubs (the Inner Circle) for projectiles and vulgar signs and will dictate who makes it into that area. ESPN will have complete control of the Inner Circle area. The area behind the shrubs is open to the public. The same rules still apply. No Vulgar Signs. No Projectiles. No Commercial Signs. No Alcohol.
Where can I park?
Anyone attending any of these events may park free in Lot 77 (located at 18th and Horton), Lots 80 and 82 (located at Edgehill and 18th Avenue South) or in the Terrace and Wesley Garages.
From downtown – west on Broadway, turn left onto Edgehill Avenue , turn right onto 18th Avenue South. Parking is available in lots #80 and #82 at the corner of Edgehill and 18th Avenue South and in lot #77 at the corner of 18th Avenue South and Horton. Also, parking is available in the Wesley Place garage, corner of 21st and Scarritt Place, or the Terrace Place garage on Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues South.
From 440 – north on 21st Avenue to Magnolia Avenue. Turn right on Magnolia, which will merge into 16th Avenue South, turn left onto Edgehill Avenue. Parking is available in lots #80 and #82 at the corner of Edgehill and 18th Avenue South and in lot #77 at the corner of 18th Avenue South and Horton. Also, parking is available in the Wesley Place garage, corner of 21st and Scarritt Place, or the Terrace Place garage on Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues South.
From West End – east on West End Avenue to right on 31st Avenue South, left onto 16th Avenue South, turn left onto Edgehill Avenue, left onto 18th Avenue South. Parking is available in lots #80 and #82 at the corner of Edgehill and 18th Avenue South and in lot #77 at the corner of 18th Avenue South and Horton. Also, parking is available in the Wesley Place garage, corner of 21st and Scarritt Place, or the Terrace Place garage on Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues South.
From I-65 – exit onto Wedgewood Avenue. Turn right onto 16th Avenue South, turn left onto Edgehill Avenue, turn left onto 18th Avenue South. Parking is available in lots #80 and #82 at the corner of Edgehill and 18th Avenue South and in lot #77 at the corner of 18th Avenue South and Horton. Also, parking is available in the Wesley Place garage, corner of 21st and Scarritt Place, or the Terrace Place garage on Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues South.
