March 31, 2008

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The Southern Miss athletics department will hold two separate once in a lifetime auctions, with the winners being named the Honorary Football Coach for the Black and Gold Teams during the Spring Football Game on April 12.

Both auctions can be accessed by clicking on http://southernmiss.cstvauctions.com/gallery.cfm.

The winners of each auction will dine with their respective team during the pre-game meal, as well as have locker room access during pre-game and halftime. The winner will roam the sidelines with the team and coaching staff during pre-game and throughout the game, and assist in several in-game decisions.

The winners will also receive recognition at the Black and Gold Spring Game, gameday coaching attire, an autographed football by Head Coach Larry Fedora, and four tickets to the Spring Game.

The starting bid for the auctions is $500, with bid increments set at $100.

The auction is currently underway, with the conclusion being Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. (CT).

The winning bidder will be contacted immediately following conclusion of auction with further details and instructions.