A Day On The Mic
Yesterday the sixth, was a day to remember. It was Ticket Office Wednesday, but I did not work in the office. Freshmen orientation has begun and the ticket office is in charge of passing out athletic information in bags to the future students and their parents. I was there bright and early to get the day moving and was fortunate to have time to chat with Jim Mansfield (Muncie Vistors Bureau). It was weird to see all the soon-to-be freshmen walking through the student center. It feels like just yesterday, I was only a freshmen trying to juggle basketball and school. The years go by so quickly.
Later, I represented the athletic department when I stood up in front of all the freshmen and their parents on a microphone and gave them a heads up on the football season. I told them about the first home game, the ESPN home, tailgating, and then gave out two free football season tickets. I felt like Bob Barker calling the winner to “come on down”. It was a great time.
After I finished helping out at the freshmen orientation, Chris, Paula Haughn (Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing), and myself drove to the Ball State Federal Credit Union where they hosted the summer football celebration. Free food from Damon’s and free drinks from Pepsi was provided to fans and customers, while the official flagship station of Ball State Athletics — WLBC 104.1 FM – was on hand for a live-action broadcast with Steve Lindell.
I actually got interviewed live on the radio with Steve leading the way. He even got Dave Stultz, who Steve named “Dave the ticket guy”, to say the ticket information on the air. Steve is very good at what he does. Many people came to the celebration to make it a great day. Head coach, Brady Hoke, came and talked on the air with Steve, before leaving to go back to work. Even the Voice of the Cardinals, Morry Mannies, made an appearance. It was a great day for food, good conversation and a celebration for the upcoming football season.
