October 3, 2019

Ancillary Events

COACHES LUNCHEON KICKS OFF BATTLE OF THE PINEY WOODS WEEKEND AT NRG STADIUM

Both head coaches available Friday at 1:15 p.m.; Game kicks at 3:00 p.m. Saturday

HOUSTON – Lone Start Sports and Entertainment will kick off a big weekend at NRG Stadium on Friday as they play host to the Battle of the Piney Woods Coaches Kickoff Luncheon presented by Don Sanders.  The event will be Friday, Oct. 4th starting at 11 a.m. at NRG Stadium.  This year’s luncheon will feature both head coaches from Stephen F. Austin University and Sam Houston State University Coach Carthel and Coach Keeler will each speak to fans at the luncheon, which will be emceed by Houston Texans Radio Sideline Reporter John Harris.

Stephen F. Austin Head Coach Colby Carthel and Sam Houston State Head Coach K.C. Keeler will both be available to the media at 1:15 p.m. in the West Club at NRG Stadium.

The festivities around the 94th installment of the Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B will get underway Saturday at NRG Stadium with Fan Fest at 12:30 p.m.  Fan Fest, located in Bud Light Plaza, will feature a special performance by Texas music artist Canaan Bryce at 1 p.m. A Waxahachie native, Bryce brings his own distinctive sound unlike any other up-and-coming artist in the Texas Music scene. His sound has been described as “the definition of Texas Country.” In October 2018 Canaan Bryce released his highly anticipated debut album Hwy 287.  The record showcases Canaan’s vocal talents with more powerful songs like “Just Stay” and “Wastin’ My Time.”  Canaan has toured with and opened as of late with rising stars including Koe Wetzel, Read Southall, Sam Riggs and Shotgun Rider among others.

The game will kick at 3:05 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN 3 and heard locally on Sports Radio 610 starting at 3 p.m. CT.  Tickets for Saturday’s game are still available and can be purchased by visiting www.botpw.com or calling 832-667-2390.

WHAT:
Battle of the Piney Woods Coaches Kickoff Luncheon presented by Aramark and Don Sanders

WHO:
Stephen F. Austin Head Coach Colby Carthel
Sam Houston State Head Coach K.C. Keeler

WHERE: NRG Stadium, West Club

PARKING: Teal Lot

WHEN:
Friday, Oct. 4th starting at 11 a.m.
Coaches’ media availability at 1:15 p.m.

CONTACT:
Brianna Lewis, LSSE –
brianna.lewis@houstontexans.com

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