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What's Happening At Eagles-Saints Game

Here's a list of what's going on at Sunday's Eagles-Saints game ...

  • Sunday's game is presented byVerizon Wireless.
  • Verizon Wireless will be holding a cell phone drive at Sunday's game to benefit the Verizon Wireless HopeLine. The HopeLine collection benefits victims of domestic violence in emergency or life-threatening situations by donating or selling used cell phones. Since 2001, the Verizon Wireless HopeLine has collected over 5 million cell phones. Fans will be able to donate any used wireless phone, charger, or battery at the entrances to Lincoln Financial Field.
  • HeadHouse Plaza Activities: For those in attendance at Sunday's game, the HeadHouse Plaza will feature activities prior to kickoff including a live performance from Greengenes. Gates to the HeadHouse Plaza will open at 10 a.m. A live pregame broadcast from 94 WYSP will take place in the plaza before the game. The Verizon Wireless Store on wheels will be on hand along with Dunkin Donuts who will be there with their sampling truck. Fans can also check out interactive booths provided by Best Buy and Papa John's on the plaza. The Eagles Cheerleaders will be performing a dance in front of the band stage at 11:50 a.m.
  • Parking costs for lots in the sports complex are $20 for cars; $40 for oversized vehicles. Although traffic conditions near the Sports Complex have improved, with over 70,000 fans coming to the game on Sunday, there will inevitably be traffic tie-ups in the area of Lincoln Financial Field. To help alleviate this situation, the City and the Philadelphia Eagles encourage fans to carpool and/or take public transportation.
  • Sunday's Honorary Captains are Vice President of Verizon Corporate Services Christine Baron and her guest Vinnie Ferrentino from Verizon Wireless along with Eagles receiving great, Harold Carmichael.
  • Sunday's National Anthem will be performed by Bianca Ryan, the first ever Grand Prize Winner of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT. She is currently recording her next CD with the great Quincy Jones. Bianca is a resident of Philadelphia.
  • Sunday's Home Opener will feature a field size flag, unfurled by all branches of the military.
  • Sunday's Snapple Coin-Toss Kid is Christopher Rose of Drexel Hill, PA.
  • Sunday's RE/MAX Kickoff Kid is Christopher Kirchner from Philadelphia PA.
  • Sunday's Eagles Kids Club Biggest Fan is Tabatha Dalponte, from Buena Vista Township, New Jersey.
  • Sunday's Dietz and Watson Hometown Hero is Sergeant Kristopher Stoner. Sergeant Stoner is assigned to the 6th Engineer Support Battalion as a member of the USMC Inspector Instructor's Staff. SGT Stoner joined the Marines in 2005 and is trained as a vehicle mechanic, maintenance supervisor and route recon specialist. He deployed to Iraq in 2007 and joined the 6th Engineer Support battalion upon his return from combat. He serves on the unit's Military Funeral Honors detachment and has represented the Marines in over 100 funerals, receiving many letters of appreciation for his work.
  • Sunday's Coach of the Week is Coach Drew Gordon of La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, PA. Coach Gordon directed his Explorers to the Catholic League AAAA Division championship and a 9-3 record last season. This season, the Explorers are off to a 2-0 start. In honor of Coach Drew Gordon, the Philadelphia Eagles will donate $1,000 to La Salle College High School's athletic program.
  • Philadelphia Eagles Scratch Off Lottery Tickets: Eagles Instant Scratch Off lottery tickets will now be available in ticket vending machines at Lincoln Financial Field on game day. These tickets will be available for purchase in the vending machines at each of the following locations: sections 106, 122, C6, C16 and in the HeadHouse Lobby. Each ticket is $5. If a winning ticket is purchased, the cash prize may be redeemed at the Eagles Ticket Office windows in the HeadHouse Lobby. Participants must be 18 years or older to play.
  • Halftime Band: The halftime entertainment for Sunday's game will be a live performance by the artist Jaicko on the Miller Lite Phlite Deck. The Miller Lite Phlite Deck serves as the site for all halftime performances and is located on the concourse level behind section 107. It hosts 50 lucky fans that are able to watch the game from a great location while being front row for the halftime show. To be on the Phlite Deck, fans must have a ticket from the Miller Lite promotional teams. To find out more information on the Phlite Deck, please visit PhiladelphiaEagles.com/MillerLite.
  • Verizon Wireless Fair Catch Challenge: At halftime of every game this season one lucky fan will be selected at random to participate in our Fair Catch Challenge. One fan will have the chance to stand at midfield at Lincoln Financial Field, in front of 70,000 fans with the chance to catch 3 punts. The balls will be delivered from our punting machine in the North End Zone. If the participant catches 1 punt he or she will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Pro Shop, if they are able to catch 2 punts they will receive a prize from Verizon Wireless and if the participant is able to catch all 3 punts they will receive two tickets to the final home game on December 27th against the Denver Broncos.
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Family Starting Line-ups: Each week the Eagles will be choosing up to four families whose lives have recently been affected by a medical condition to receive tickets to the game courtesy of Teva Pharmaceuticals. The group will have the opportunity to watch warm-ups from the sidelines and be on the field as the Eagles starters are announced! This week's families will be from Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley.
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Community Red Zone: Each week the Eagles will highlight two local charitable organizations that are making a difference in the red zone, courtesy of Teva Pharmaceuticals. The organizations will receive exhibit space in the HeadHouse Plaza pregame so they can provide information on their services to fans along with tickets to the game. This week's organizations are: Good Sports, who partners with sporting goods manufacturers to ensure that disadvantaged youth are getting the equipment they need to participate in sports activities and Laurel House who helps victims of domestic violence and their children.
  • MADD: The Eagles are teaming up again with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to administer a Designated Driver program on game day. Fans who sign up to be a designated driver receive a wristband redeemable for a free soft drink. Visit the MADD information booth located behind section 120 or any of the Guest Services locations to sign up.
  • Gender Specific Search Lines:For the 2009 season, there will be a new security search layout at every gate and entrance. Signs will designate each security search line as: Male, Female, or Family. Family lines are for groups that prefer to stay together through the security process. As Guests approach the gate, they will be instructed to locate and follow the signs for their designated security search line. This layout has been designed to improve the flow through security and ensure you get into Lincoln Financial Field in a timely manner.
  • GuestAssist is the text messaging service available to Guests at Lincoln Financial Field. A Guest may call for assistance during events by sending a text message from their cell phone. The text message is received by a stadium representative and the appropriate assistance is dispatched from the Event Command Post. By using the GuestAssist system, Guests will be able to report issues and concerns, ask for information and call for assistance in a fast, easy and convenient way. Users open a blank text message and address the message to ""78247"" and type the word ""ASSIST"" followed by a space and the issue (question, comment, concern, etc.) and location. On non-event days, Guests can contact the Guest Services Hotline at (267) 570-4400 for assistance.
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