Jason Strayhorn, Keith Nichol, Greg Kelser, Jamie Morris, And Marcus Ray Discuss Broadcasting "Maize" And "Green" Football At VIP Mentoring's Coaches For Kids Maize 'N' Green Tailgate At Ford Field Thursday, October 27, 2016 Beginning At 5:30pm
DETROIT, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Sports Network football announcers and former MSU football standouts Jason Strayhorn and Keith Nichol, along with MSU basketball legend and Detroit Pistons television analyst Greg Kelser, join Sports Talk 1050 WTKA radio personalities and former U of M football stars Jamie Morris and Marcus Ray to headline the Coaches for Kids Maize 'N' Green Tailgate at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, October 27, 2016 beginning at 5:30pm. Kelser will lead a special roundtable segment that includes Strayhorn, Nichol, Morris, and Ray providing insight and sharing personal stories about their experiences as announcers and broadcasters of "maize" and "green" football.
Following the roundtable segment, the broadcasters will be recognized by VIP Mentoring in a special presentation for their broadcasting work. Kelser, Morris, former WDIV reporter and WBNS-10TV meteorologist Ashlee Baracy, and Denby High School head football coach Tony Blankenship will also be inducted into VIP Mentoring's "Hall of Fame" in recognition of their contributions to the nonprofit and to the Detroit community.
Former MSU head football coach George Perles, Detroit Lions legend Lem Barney, and various U of M and MSU alumni football players will also be present. As is tradition, the event's "maize" and "green" football tailgate format will include introductions of the alumni football players, live and silent auctions, and a photo station. The event also celebrates mentoring and coaching. Baracy will serve as the master of ceremonies.
The Presenting Sponsor is Lear Corporation, and other major sponsors include Ford Motor Company Fund, Gill Industries, and other businesses. This is the fifth year of the event, with the dollars raised going directly to the VIP Mentoring program. VIP Mentoring, which is in its 36th year, provides mentors and programs for at-risk youth in Detroit.
Event Timeline: |
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5:30 pm |
Registration, Cocktails, Tailgate Dinner, Silent Auction, Photo Station |
6:50 pm – 7:50 pm |
Program including Greg Kelser, Jason Strayhorn, Keith Nichol, Jamie Morris, Marcus Ray, Ashlee Baracy, Tony Blankenship, Da'Stanza Murphy, and "Hall of Fame" Presentation |
Ford Field: Enter through Gate G located on St. Antoine Street. Complimentary valet parking is available. |
VIP Mentoring is a Detroit-based nonprofit organization with a mission to create sustainable, meaningful mentoring relationships for children in Michigan, especially the city of Detroit, where challenging circumstances seriously compromise opportunities to succeed.
Neither VIP Mentoring nor the "Coaches for Kids Maize 'N' Green Tailgate" event are affiliated with or endorsed by either the University of Michigan or Michigan State University.
SOURCE VIP Mentoring
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