There will be live entertainment, food catered by Michael's and beverages for this first time event. Due to a seating limitation of 300, only few tickets are still available so contact the BRAA office at 615-898-2210 to make your reservations. The cost of a ticket is $50 per person.

The highlight of the party will be live and silent auctions with the proceeds going toward scholarships for the athletic department.

"We are real exited about our Shooting for Scholarships clay target event this year," said Alan Farley, associate athletic director. "We held our first shoot two years ago and we are expecting a record number of participants for the 2007 event.

"Many of our fans and BRAA members are not hunters or sportsmen so we are adding a Patron Party the night before to show appreciation to our sponsors and we want to give all of our Blue Raider family the opportunity to participate."

Following is a sampling of what will be auctioned off on this very exciting night:

IT'S TAILGATE TIME: YOUR GROUP AND A WHOLE PIG: You and 49 friends will enjoy pre-game action with a fabulous tailgate party with a whole pig before the MT vs. Virginia football game on October 6, 2007. Start tailgating in a tent including tables, chairs, linens, cooler, and more. Our friends at Kirkenburt's will provide an incredible array of food and drinks for your party. To complete this package the Athletic Department will throw in a premier tailgate spot. What a great way to spend a day at Floyd Stadium.

Donated by Kirkenburt's & MT Athletic
Dept.............................................Valued at $750.00

HUT...HUT...HIKE: You and 24 of your best friends can play on the new Sportexe Powerblade turf field at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium with your own flag football game. Great for a company party, birthday party, or if you want to show off some of your old moves, this is a great package for you. Your teams will be dressed in official MT football jerseys, play-by-play will be provided over the public address system, and your game will be videoed for your future enjoyment. After the game, you and your friends will be treated to a picnic on the field, complete with beverages and a visit from one of our football coaches.

Donated by MT Athletic Dept and Slick
Pig.......................................................................Valued as Priceless

THE STOCKSTILL COACHING TREE (Bobby Bowden, Steve Spurrier, Lou Holtz, Tommy Bowden): Place your bid on 4 footballs autographed by legendary coaches that MT football coach Rick Stockstill coached under during his days as an assistant. Footballs signed by Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden, former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz, former Florida Gator head coach and current University of South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, and current Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden.

Donated by Rick Stockstill...............................................................Valued at $1,000.00

THE GLORY DAYS: Go back to your glory days or fulfill a dream of playing basketball on the floor of the Murphy Center. You and a group of 15 will have a real basketball simulated game. Your 2 teams will dress in official MT basketball jerseys, play-by-play will be provided on the public address system as you hit a 3-point shot and the game will be filmed for your future enjoyment. We will also provide two Middle Tennessee coaches to lead your teams. Your family, co-workers, and friends can come out and cheer your group on to victory.

Donated by Kermit Davis, Men's Basketball....................................Priceless

TRAVEL WITH THE TEAM: MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. WKU: Place your bid on a trip with Coach Kermit Davis and his team as they take on Western Kentucky in the 2007- 2008 men's basketball season. You will travel on the team bus and stay with the team overnight before the game in Bowling Green, KY.

Donated by Kermit Davis, Men's Basketball ..........................................Valued at $500.00

FOR THE DIE HARD MT FOOTBALL FAN-MOTOR CITY BOWL: WOW! Limited Edition Motor City Bowl merchandise that was provided to the team during their appearance in the 10th Annual Motor City Bowl in Detroit, Michigan. A leather duffle bag, a silver bowl watch, a Nike Motor City Bowl travel suit, a 2006 MT Football plague with team photo and a Motor City Bowl autograph football.

Donated by MT Athletic Department......................................................Valued at $850.00

TOTAL ACCESS WITH A COACH ON GAMEDAY: You can place your bid for a day with Coach Rick Insell as he prepares for gameday. You will shadow him from the pre-game meal until the end of his postgame comments. See the inside of the Blue Raider basketball program. You will be on the bench for the game and in the locker-room for pre-game, halftime, and postgame meetings with the team.

Donated by Coach Rick Insell........................................................................Valued as Priceless

SEE MIDDLE TENNESSEE AREA FROM THE AIR: See the City of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County from a viewpoint you have never seen before. You and your family or a group of 4 friends can fly for 1 hour over Murfreesboro, Rutherford County and parts of Middle Tennessee area and see a wonderful view from an airplane.

Donated by Terry Dorris....................................................................................Valued at $500.00

CALLING ALL DUCK HUNTERS- DUCKTALES HUNTING LODGE: Bid on this great duck hunt in Arkansas. This 2-man 2-day hunt on the bank of the Cache River between Brinkley and Clarendon, Arkansas. This includes all lodging, food, and hunts.

Donated by Mike Campbell & Frank Bloom............................................Valued at $1,000.00

ROLLING TO BATTLE: You and 19 of your closest friends will ride on the party bus to a MT away football game. This fabulous package includes snacks and beverages along the way. We will throw in 20 tickets to the game. Don't miss this one of a kind opportunity.

MINIMUM BID- $1,500

Donated by Gray Line Bus Service and MT Athletics....................................Valued at $4,500.00

CALLING ALL BIRD HUNTERS: RIVER RUN HUNTING LODGE: A must bid for a bird hunter. This one day quail hunt for 2 hunters on the beautiful Duck River includes a guide, dogs, lunch, and special handling vehicle. The preserve consists of a beautiful 10,800 square foot lodge.

Donated by Ron Vannatta and River Run Hunting lodge..............................Valued at $1,000.00

Some of these items and minimum bids are subject to change without notice.

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