matt:

To: git-all@lists.gatech.edu

Subject: NCAA Championship Game Activities





Monday, April 3, 2004



Good Afternoon,



Very few of the experts gave us much of a chance, but Coach Hewitt and 

his team have made it to the national championship game against the 

UConn Huskies.  It's been a very exciting tournament thus far and the 

site of thousands of Yellow Jacket fans celebrating Saturday in the 

Alamo Dome made this President very proud.  Fans in both San Antonio, 

Atlanta, and around the world, conducted themselves in accordance with 

Georgia Tech standards and I'm as proud of all of you as I am of this 

team.  Thanks to our student leadership and the entire Georgia Tech 

community for your conduct on Saturday.



I hope that you will take advantage of Monday's game-watching event 

tonight at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum.  The Coliseum will be open 

at 8:00 p.m. to anyone with a Georgia Tech ID.  Concession stands will 

be open and tip off for the NCAA Championship game is at 9:07 p.m.  

Wear your white and gold and show your spirit.



Immediately following the game, we will host a block party at 8th 

Street and Fowler Street.  Music, food,  beverages, giveaways including 

signed paraphernalia, and fun will be on the agenda!  A Georgia Tech ID 

is required for all events on campus Monday night.  Be prepared to show 

an ID if you leave and re-enter campus.



In order to prepare for tonight's NCAA Championship game viewing at the 

Coliseum and the block party immediately following, the campus will be 

closed at 7:00 p.m. tonight, April 5, 2004.  All cars must be removed 

from Fowler Street, between 8th and 10th Streets prior to 7:00 p.m. to 

accommodate the evening's festivities.



On Tuesday, we will host a celebration at the Coliseum to honor the 

team's return from their national championship game.  We expect the 

team to return to Atlanta sometime late Tuesday afternoon and the 

celebration will start Tuesday evening at 5:30.  The doors to the 

Coliseum will open at 4:00 and Monday's championship game will be 

replayed in its entirety on the big screens without commercial 

interruption, as a warm-up to the event.  Monday's celebration will 

feature Wes Durham as MC and the entire men's basketball team, the Pep 

Band and our cheerleaders.  Georgia Tech's official sports radio 

station -- 790 the Zone -- will be broadcasting live.  The entire 

community is welcome for this event and no I.D. will be necessary for 

admission.



This has been a wonderful ride with a team for the ages.  I know that 

you will continue to show you support for the team through your 

enthusiasm for their accomplishments and your responsible conduct 

surrounding all of the excitement.



Enjoy the moment and I'll see you all on Tuesday.  Go Jackets!





Wayne Clough,

President