Published April 18, 2018
Event marks the official kickoff of ULM’s football season-ticket sales campaign and
serves as a fundraiser for the Warhawk football program.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite or by clicking on the photo above.
MONROE – Tickets are now on sale for “2018 Kickoff with Doug Pederson,” scheduled
for Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The event marks the official
kickoff of ULM’s football season-ticket sales campaign and serves as a fundraiser
for the Warhawk football program.
In just his second year as a head coach in the National Football League, Pederson
led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 13-3 regular-season record, including the NFC East
title, as well as wins over the Atlanta Falcons (15-10) and Minnesota Vikings (38-7)
in the NFC playoffs and a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl
LII.
A three-year starter at quarterback for ULM (formerly Northeast Louisiana) from 1988-90,
Pederson completed 556-of-1,006 throws (.553) for 6,315 yards and 33 touchdowns. He
still ranks among ULM’s all-time Top 10 in pass attempts, pass completions, passing
yards and TD passes. As a senior in 1990, Pederson led the Southland Conference in
passing yards (2,152) while guiding the team to the league championship (5-1) and
a trip to the NCAA I-AA playoffs. He also still holds the school’s single-game records
for pass attempts (71), completions (46), passing yards (619) and TD passes (5) –
all set against Stephen F. Austin in 1989.
Pederson will talk about his journey from Ferndale, Washington, to his experiences
as a student-athlete at NLU and later as a quarterback in the NFL. He also will share
his remarkable story of launching his coaching career at Calvary Baptist Academy in
Shreveport, Louisiana, to becoming a head football coach in the NFL.
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE
Tickets for “2018 Kickoff with Doug Pederson” are now on sale now. Click here for tickets.
VIP tables of eight are available for $2,500 and individual VIP tickets for $250.
Those who purchase $2,500 tables and $250 individual tickets will have access to a
VIP reception, beginning at 6:30 p.m., along with an opportunity to have their photo
taken with Pederson.
Additional tables of eight are available on the arena floor for $1,000 and individual
floor seats at $100.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served to all ticket holders with arena floor-seating
access.
General admission seats in the stands are available for $25.
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
April 21: HawkFest Timeline
8 a.m.: Grove opens for tailgating.
12:30-1 p.m.: Selected football players available for autographs prior to ULM-Appalachian
State baseball game at Warhawk Field.
12:30 p.m.: Ceremonial first pitch with ULM quarterback Caleb Evans and All-America
wide receiver Marcus Green.
1 p.m.: ULM Baseball vs. Appalachian State (Warhawk Field).
3:30 p.m.: Malone Stadium gates open; DJ provides live entertainment and on-field
activities for children.
4 p.m.: ULM Alumni Association/Ouachita Parish Crawfish Boil (Malone Stadium/south
end zone).
5 p.m.: ULM Spring Football Game (Malone Stadium/free admission).
HawkFest Corporate Sponsors: CenturyLink, Jim Taylor Ford (Ruston), Jim Taylor Chevrolet
(Rayville), Sparks Nissan/Kia, Colonial Life Insurance, Rocketfast Car Wash and Johnny’s
Pizza House.
April 21: “2018 Kickoff with Doug Pederson” Timeline
6:30-7:15 p.m.: VIP reception and photo opportunity with Doug Pederson.
7 p.m.: Fant-Ewing Coliseum gates open.
7:30 p.m.: Formal program begins with Doug Pederson.
