2001 SEASON TICKETS Are on Sale Now!

Explosive Action . . . The Illini won four home games last fall at Memorial Stadium with four of the six home games coming down to the heart-stopping final possession.

High-powered Passing Game . . . Senior Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Kurt Kittner has thrown for 4,700 yards and 42 touchdowns in the last two years, leading the Illini to 13 victories.

Offensive Fireworks . . . The Illini have averaged 30 points per game over the last two seasons, breaking nearly every school offensive record in 1999 and topping the 30-point mark in five games last fall.

A sea of ORANGE! . . . More than 320,000 orange-clad, screaming fans witnessed Illini football at Memorial Stadium last fall, including three games with more than 60,000 fans and the pressure-packed sellout crowd of 70,000 for a classic Illinois-Michigan game.

The Bandwagon is Filling Fast! . . . Last fall, more than 26,000 fans purchased Illini season tickets. Attendance jumped by nearly 11,000, the third largest increase in college football and 1 out of every 4 season ticket holders were first-time buyers! Buy your season tickets NOW . . . while you still can!

Illini Street Fest 2001 . . . It's C-U's biggest block party . . . right outside Memorial Stadium, complete with great sounds, smells and games for the kids! Start with the Chevy's stage featuring magical musical sounds from groups such as "The Commodores," "Kool and the Gang," and the "Marching Illini," add delicious tailgate foods ranging from Mexican to Chicken to BBQ and play games for all ages -- imagine trying your hand at scoring a goal, throwing the winning touchdown pass or shooting three-pointers! And, there's free miniature golf and face-painting!

Illini Walk . . . Want to meet the Fighting Illini on Game Day! The "Illini Walk" is an Illinois tradition as the football squad arrives at Irwin Drive and walks to the locker room 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Give your favorite Illini a high-five! Wish your favorite Illini good luck! It's an up-close and personal chance to cheer on your Illini . . . before the game!

Marching Illini . . . The pageantry of college football wouldn't be complete without the world's greatest college marching band . . . The Marching Illini! The 300-piece Marching Illini performs at Illini Street Fest and delights fans with special pre-game, halftime and post-game performances.

Cheerleaders and Illinettes . . . Need help with your cheering? The Illini cheerleaders provide additional excitement to the game and add to the pageantry and color that makes up a magical Illinois football Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium!

Historic Memorial Stadium . . . One of college football's legendary arenas, Memorial Stadium has more seats between the goal lines than any other stadium.

Exciting home schedule . . . The Illini host six exciting home games, including Big Ten powerhouses Wisconsin and Penn State , along with Minnesota, Louisville and Northern Illinois and a special Thanksgiving Day showdown with intrastate rival Northwestern.

Thanksgiving Day . . . Football and Thanksgiving, An American Tradition! Contact the relatives and mark your calendar now to bring the entire family and fit an Illini game into your Thanksgiving plans! Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.

Price and Value . . . At $ 155 for a season ticket, Illinois football remains one of the best entertainment buys for fans of all ages. That's just $ 25 per game, plus $ 5 for the Orange and Blue Spring Game, set for Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. In order to meet rising costs and to remain competitive within the Big Ten, ticket prices have increased by $ 2 per ticket in 2001, the first jump in three years. Yet, the Illini remain the BEST entertainment buy in the Big Ten!

School	Season	(per game) Single
Ohio State	$ 258	$ 43
Penn State	$ 216	$ 40
Purdue	$ 192	$ 41
Michigan	$ 186	$ 35
Wisconsin	$ 180	$ 30
Michigan State	$ 168	$ 32
Minnesota	$ 168	$ 28
Indiana	$ 156	$ 26
Illinois	$ 155	$ 29
Northwestern	$ 150	$ 25
Iowa	$ 150	$ 25

2001 Football Season Ticket Order Form * Get Your Tickets Today!

4 Easy Ways to Order

Phone:
Call 217-333-3470.

Fax:
Simply complete the order form and fax to: 217-244-4170.

Mail:

Fill out the order form and mail to:
UI Athletic Ticket Office
Assembly Hall
1800 South First Street
Champaign, IL 61820

Online:
Order your tickets online at www.fightingillini.com

FISF donors are eligible for priority seating and parking. For information, call 217-333-6595.

GROUP TICKETS: Experience Illinois Football with your group!

Bring your group to a game! For group tickets, call 217-333-3470 for information about the discounts available when purchasing 20 or more tickets.

Bringing a group of 100 or more? Why not reserve a tent? If your group purchases 100 or more tickets, your group qualifies to reserve a tent space in our exclusive tent areas located on the north and south side of Kirby Avenue and along First Street directly across from Memorial Stadium. Registered Group Tailgates are as easy as 1-2-3-4:
1. Order your 100 or more tickets by calling the UI Athletic Ticket Office at (217) 333-3470.
2. Reserve your tent space by calling the UI Group Office at (217) 244-0062.
3. Reserve your tent by calling one of our two approved tent providers.
4. Take care of your food and beverage needs by utilizing one of our approved caterers.

Group Discount Prices
The more tickets you buy, the more your group can save money off the regular $ 29 (main stands) ticket price! Buy 20-49 tickets, save $ 2 off the regular ticket price ($ 27) or buy 50-99 tickets and receive a $ 4 discount ($ 25). If you buy 100 or more tickets, you'll save $ 6 off the regular price (just $ 23) and you'll qualify to reserve a tent space and host a Registered Group Tent Tailgate!
Groups of 20-49 (a $2 savings): $ 27/ticket
Groups of 50-99 (a $4 savings): $ 25/ticket
Groups of 100 or more (a $6 savings!): $ 23/ticket and qualify to reserve tent space!

Every game is a group discount game!
Choose from six great home games to bring your group to historic Memorial Stadium for a memorable fall Saturday afternoon . . . and earn a discount on your ticket price!

September 8	Northern Illinois (Illini Street Fest Kickoff & Salute to Agriculture)
September 15	Louisville (Dad's Day/Band Day/Varsity I Day)
October 6	Minnesota (Foundation Day)
October 20	Wisconsin (Homecoming)
November 10	Penn State (Salute to Education)
November 22	Northwestern (Thanksgiving Day)

For more information on Illinois football group outings, approved caterers and tent providers, call the Illinois Football Group Sales Office at (217) 244-0062

GROUP TAILGATE TENT ALCOHOL POLICY (Beer and Wine Only)
If your group plans on serving alcohol (beer and wine only), your group must select an approved caterer with an approved liquor license. These approved liquor servers have provided the University of Illinois with the necessary information regarding liquor license, liquor liability and trained bartenders. An individual group may not serve or bring its own alcohol to the event.

GROUP TAILGATE TENT FOOD POLICY
University of Illinois approved caterers have provided the necessary documentation as an approved food handler and server. If your group would like to prepare and serve food on your own, you must have prior approval from Patricia Kerst at the UI Division of Environmental Health and Safety. You can reach Pat by calling (217) 333-1106 at least two weeks in advance of your tailgate event date. If your group is serving its own food and has received approval from Ms. Kerst, you still must hire an approved caterer from the above list to serve your alcohol (beer and wine only). There are no exceptions to the University alcohol policy.

UI STUDENT STUDENT AND SINGLE-GAME TICKET INFORMATION: LOTTERY SIGNUPS BEGIN APRIL 16
University students purchasing a season ticket will pay just $ 50 for a five-game ticket (excluding the Thanksgiving Day game with Northwestern) or $ 60 for a six-game ticket -- that's just $ 10 per game for a seat in the main stands! That's a great value, more than a 60% savings off a regular single-game general public ticket price!

STUDENT LOTTERY -- Week of April 16!
There is only ONE lottery for student. Sign up for the student football ticket lottery for individuals and groups Monday and Tuesday, April 16 and 17! The annual Student Lottery provides ILLINOIS students with the opportunity to purchase the best individual and group seating at Memorial Stadium.
* Sign up online at www.fightingillini.com April 16 and 17. Deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesday.
* Results will be posted at www.fightingillini.com and the Athletic Ticket Office, North Box Office, Assembly Hall Wednesday, April 18 at 9 a.m.
* Lottery student season ticket sales will be conducted April 19 and 20 at the Athletic Ticket Office, North Box Office, Assembly Hall beginning at 9 a.m.
* General non-lottery student season tickets will be sold beginning April 23 at 9 a.m.

2001 BLOCK "I" TICKETS
Want to sit in Block "I"? You can purchase Block "I" tickets at the UI Ticketmobile on the south side of the Illini Union and at the Athletic Ticket Office Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20. No other student season tickets are being sold during this week!

STUDENT SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Students can purchase single-game tickets in the Student Section (main stands) for any of the six home games for the special student price of $ 14 beginning Tuesday, September 4 at 9 a.m. Prior to September 4, students can purchase regular main stand tickets at the $ 29 general public price or horseshoe seating for $ 14.