ASU Red Wolves Tour USS Alabama Battleship in Mobile
By: Arkansas Sports Nation
Updated: January 6, 2013
The ASU Red Wolves spent Saturday having a little fun on the day before they get down to business on the football field in Mobile, Alabama.
The team was treated to a luncheon and tour of the USSAlabama Saturday as part of the activities leading up to Sunday's GoDaddy.com Bowl.
Players, coaches, administrators, staff members and fans enjoyed a barbeque lunch before going on a walking tour of the USSAlabama. One of the highlights of the Red Wolves' GoDaddy.com Bowl experience, the players spent time taking pictures and videos while touring the battleship and the various aircraft in the park.
"Today's luncheon and tour of the USS Alabama was another great event hosted by the GoDaddy.com Bowl," said ASUInterim Head Coach John Thompson. "This was a great experience for our guys, and we are extremely appreciative to have this opportunity. This has been a great week for our team, and we're looking forward to finishing strong at the game tomorrow night."
Following the tour, the Red Wolves traveled to Ladd-Peebles Stadium to take a team photo and hold their final practice heading into Sunday's GoDaddy.com Bowl.
The Red Wolves went through a light walk-through to put the final touches on their game day preparations. Arkansas State (9-3) will take on No. 25 Kent State in the Jan. 6 GoDaddy.com Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. and the game will be televised by ESPN.
The team was treated to a luncheon and tour of the USSAlabama Saturday as part of the activities leading up to Sunday's GoDaddy.com Bowl.
Players, coaches, administrators, staff members and fans enjoyed a barbeque lunch before going on a walking tour of the USSAlabama. One of the highlights of the Red Wolves' GoDaddy.com Bowl experience, the players spent time taking pictures and videos while touring the battleship and the various aircraft in the park.
"Today's luncheon and tour of the USS Alabama was another great event hosted by the GoDaddy.com Bowl," said ASUInterim Head Coach John Thompson. "This was a great experience for our guys, and we are extremely appreciative to have this opportunity. This has been a great week for our team, and we're looking forward to finishing strong at the game tomorrow night."
Following the tour, the Red Wolves traveled to Ladd-Peebles Stadium to take a team photo and hold their final practice heading into Sunday's GoDaddy.com Bowl.
The Red Wolves went through a light walk-through to put the final touches on their game day preparations. Arkansas State (9-3) will take on No. 25 Kent State in the Jan. 6 GoDaddy.com Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. and the game will be televised by ESPN.
Click the video box to see a slideshow of photos from today's tour of the USS Alabama.
