Oct. 3, 2001

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Byrd Stadium will be turned into the Red Sea when the 25th-ranked Terrapins tackle rival Virginia this Saturday at noon.

The first 25,000 fans to enter will receive red pom-poms to cheer the Terps to victory. Gates for the general public open at 10:30 a.m. and student gates open at 10 a.m. Maryland faithful should arrive early and expect heavy traffic entering the campus due to an anticipated capacity crowd. Pedestrian traffic into Byrd Stadium may also be slowed by heightened security measures at the gate.

Good seats are still available ... but they're going fast! Get your tickets now at 800-462-TERP or online at umterps.com.