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May 5 Game against Nashville Features Guests, Events

April 24, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Grand Rapids Rampage News Release


WHAT: Nashville Kats vs. Grand Rapids Rampage

Saturday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. EDT

SPECIAL EVENTS:

- T.J. Duckett, former Michigan State star and current Detroit Lions running back, will sign autographs for all fans from 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. EDT.

- Herman Moore, a four-time NFL Pro Bowl selection with the Detroit Lions and the Rampage's radio color commentator, will meet with Season Ticket Holders prior to the game.

- Rally Towels provided by ADT will be given to the first 5,000 fans who walk through the Van Andel Arena doors.

- Play for the Cure presented by Art Van celebrates its fifth year with the Rampage by honoring cancer survivors and the organizations that support them.

- Jeff Smoker, former Michigan State quarterback, will lead the Nashville Kats against Grand Rapids in a rematch of the 2001 ArenaBowl XV title game in which the Rampage captured the AFL championship.

- The Junior Rage Dance Team, comprised of young women ages six to 14 who trained with the Rampage's Rage Dance Team, will perform at halftime.

- On-Field Postgame Autograph Session with Rampage players, coaches and Rage Dance Team.

WHEN: Saturday, May 5

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. EDT

Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. EDT

THE STORY: The Grand Rapids Rampage welcome former Michigan State star quarterback Jeff Smoker and the rest of the Nashville Kats in a Central Division showdown. The matchup marks the fifth home game and ninth game overall on the Rampage's 10th Anniversary Season schedule.

Special guests include T.J. Duckett, who will be signing autographs in Van Andel Arena's main concourse from 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. EDT, and Herman Moore, who will meet exclusively with Rampage Season Ticket Holders prior to the game. In addition, the first 5,000 fans who walk through the door will receive a rally towel courtesy of ADT.

Along with the exciting Arena Football League action, several other events will make May 5 at Van Andel Arena special. The Rampage's fifth annual Play for the Cure presented by Art Van will honor cancer survivors and the organizations who work so hard to support them. Meanwhile, fans can enjoy the Junior Rage Dance Team at halftime. This dance team is comprised of young women ages six to 14 who participated in a special dance clinic organized by the Rage Dance Team on April 28.

At every Rampage game, the fun continues after the final buzzer, too. Fans are invited to join the players, coaches and members of the Rage Dance Team directly on Centennial Wireless Field at Van Andel Arena for the Rampage's postgame autograph session.

TICKETS: Tickets to the Rampage's home game against the Nashville Kats can be purchased at RampageFootball.com/Tickets/SingleGame or by calling Star Tickets Plus directly at (616) 222-4000. Tickets are also available at all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores.

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