The University of New Mexico presents Saluting America’s Heroes at this Friday’s football game against Texas Tech. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Mountain Time. The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2.
The first 20,000 fans entering the stadium will receive an American flag courtesy of Pizza Hut. During pregame ceremonies, an F-16 jet from Kirtland Air Force Base will fly over the stadium.
During the National Anthem, a giant American flag will be held by members of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Shriners, Red Cross, military and service personnel. At halftime, there will be a special relay race involving local police, firefighters and military with the winners receiving $1,000 for their charity and 50 tickets to an upcoming Lobo football game courtesy of Pizza Hut and 94 Rock.
UNM has provided all military and service personnel with half-price tickets for this game and more than 2,000 are expected to attend.
During the game, members of the 1952 Lobo football team will be recognized on the field as well as the latest inductees into this year’s UNM Athletic Hall of Honor. After the game, the Lobo football team will sign autographs. Souvenir team trading cards from First State Bank will also be distributed.a