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Aggie-Eagle Classic Set For Monday, Sept. 5

Aug 8, 2005

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Central University and North Carolina A&T State University will have their own "Monday Night Football" match-up in September.

This year, the game will be played Monday, Sept. 5. Officials hope to generate more growth by being the only Historically Black College and University Classic in the country being played that day.

"The date change of the Aggie-Eagle Classic is an important detail for fans to know, but the more important thing is that it offers depth to an already exciting weekend," said Lawrence Wray, chairman of Capital Area Sports Foundation and assistant city manager of the City of Raleigh. "In 2004 we created the all-inclusive ticket, and in 2005, we are able to offer the fans a more complete weekend with events Saturday, the Soul Fest concert at Alltel Pavilion Sunday, and the game on Monday."

In addition to the new date, the Aggie-Eagle Classic will be able to offer more amenities to fans with the opening of Vaughn Towers at N.C. State's Carter-Finley Stadium with box suites and club seating.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Stadium gates open at noon while tailgating begins at 9 a.m.