Army West Point Athletics

Promotions Set for 2017 Football Season
August 02, 2017 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y.  – A host of recognitions, promotions and special events are planned for the 2017 Army West Point football season.
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The Black Knights will host six games at historic Michie Stadium in 2017 with each kickoff set for noon with the exception of the season opener against Fordham, which will start at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 and a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 30 against UTEP.
Army West Point will welcome Fordham (Sept. 1), Buffalo (Sept. 9), UTEP (Sept. 30), E. Michigan (Oct. 14), Temple (Oct. 21) and Duke (Nov. 11) to Michie Stadium for the fourth season of head coach Jeff Monken's tenure.
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PROMOTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Friday, Sept. 1 vs. Fordham
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The Black Knights will host six games at historic Michie Stadium in 2017 with each kickoff set for noon with the exception of the season opener against Fordham, which will start at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 and a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 30 against UTEP.
Army West Point will welcome Fordham (Sept. 1), Buffalo (Sept. 9), UTEP (Sept. 30), E. Michigan (Oct. 14), Temple (Oct. 21) and Duke (Nov. 11) to Michie Stadium for the fourth season of head coach Jeff Monken's tenure.
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PROMOTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Friday, Sept. 1 vs. Fordham
- Youth Football Night: All youth football players and families may purchase tickets for just $30. Contact the Army West Point Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for this special offer.
- Scout Sleepover: First Annual Scout Overnight at Historic West Point. Opportunity for scout troops and packs to sleep under the stars at West Point after the game. Tickets for just $60. Contact the Army group sales office at 845-446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu to purchase tickets. Limited availability.Â
- Salute to Heroes Day: All first responders may purchase tickets for just $20. Contact the Army West Point Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for this special offer.
- Army Strong Day: All active and former members of the U.S. Army may purchase tickets at $20 each. Contact the Army West Point Ticket office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for this special offer.
- Branch Week: In conjunction with the Corps of Cadets' Branch Week, there will be several hundred tons of military equipment, vehicles and weapons near the Plain for the Academy's spin on a college career fair. The Buffalo game falls at the beginning of a week-long event that gives the opportunity for the Corps of Cadets to learn about various career fields. Fans will see tanks, attack helicopters and armored vehicles during the Cadet Review beginning at 9:00am, as well as have the opportunity to take a walk and see this military hardware up close.
- Hall of Fame Weekend:  Join us as we honor the 2017 inductees selected into the Army Sports Hall of Fame including: men's soccer star Scotty Adams, former men's lacrosse and men's soccer coach Dick Edell, football and men's lacrosse extraordinaire Charlie Jarvis, football and baseball standout Bob Mischak, men's lacrosse great Bob Miser and men's cross country and track and field star Jason Stewart. For more information on the inductees click here.
- Band Day: Several youth bands from the tri-state area will perform with the West Point band at halftime. Limited space remains. Contact the Army group sales office at 845-446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu to setup your Band Day experience.
- Reunion Classes:  1972 and 1987. Contact the Army West Point Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for reunion tickets. Subject to availability.Â
- Scout Day: $30 tickets will be offered to all scouts and families. Admission includes a scout patch and cadet-led walking tour. Contact the Army group sales office at 845-446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu to setup your Scout Day experience.Â
- Homecoming: Army West Point Athletics welcomes back West Point graduates for one of the most scenic games of the season.
- Reunion Classes: 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012. Contact the Army West Point Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for reunion tickets. Subject to availability.Â
- History Day: Special event for U.S. History class students to participate in a reenactment of the American Revolution. Limited space remains. Contact the Army group sales office at 845-446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu to setup your History Day experience
- Parents Weekend: Several activities specifically for cadet parents, families and graduates will be available during the weekend of October 20-22. For more information, visit westpoint.edu/parents.Â
- Reunion Class: 1992. Contact the Army West Point Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for reunion tickets. Subject to availability.
- Senior Day: Join us as we recognize the first classmen members of the Army West Point football team in a special pregame ceremony.
- Military Appreciation Day: All active and former military members may purchase tickets for $20. Tickets available now. Contact the Army West Point Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for this special offer.Â
- Scout Day: $30 tickets will be offered to all scouts and families. Admission includes a scout patch and cadet-led walking tour. Contact the Army group sales office at 845-446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu to setup your Scout Day experience.Â
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