Staff Report
The UTC football Mocs open their 2010 season Saturday at Finley Stadium against perennial Southern Conference power Appalachian State.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., and the game will be televised on Sports South, Comcast channel 27.
First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St., adjacent to the stadium will be tailgating central, with activities for the whole family, including the Scrappy’s Kid Zone with inflatables, slides, a climbing wall and games.
Members of the Prize Patrol will be handing out free gifts and the UTC Marching Band, Sugar Mocs and cheerleaders will be on hand to lead fans parade-style to their seats before kickoff. There also will be food and drink vendors as well as big-screen TVs for keeping up with other game action.