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To: Nittany Lion who wrote (4388)	9/17/2001 9:30:53 PM
From: MythMan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 11146

Penn State stepping up security measures By: Sports Information Date: September 17, 2001 Penn State Reviewing Beaver Stadium Security to Ensure Safety of Football Fans In the wake of Tuesday's tragic events in the nation, Penn State officials have been reviewing and adjusting security measures in and around Beaver Stadium throughout the past week to ensure the safety of Nittany Lion football fans. Penn State hosts Wisconsin on Saturday, September 22 at 12:10 p.m. and fans should anticipate needing extra time to enter the stadium gates due to additional security measures that will be implemented. "We have had numerous discussions the past several days and are taking the necessary precautions to ensure that our fans will be able to enjoy Penn State football as they have in the past," stated Tim Curley, Director of Athletics. "The safety of our fans has always been, and will continue to be, our top priority at every Penn State home football game and athletic event." Penn State officials will prohibit fans from bringing large purses, bags and backpacks to the stadium. Fans bringing those items can expect to have them inspected as they enter the stadium gates, delaying entry into the facility. Among the additional safety and stadium gameday procedures which will be in place in and around Beaver Stadium for the remainder of the season: - An increased number of security and stadium personnel; - The University has requested local airports and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate planes with banner advertisements over Beaver Stadium on gamedays; - Fans are strongly encouraged to follow traffic instructions and park where instructed; - Fans are encouraged to take the appropriate route to the stadium based on your parking pass; - All Suite and Club Seat patrons with reserved parking are encouraged to access the parking lot via Porter Road off of Route 26/College Avenue, which can be accessed via the U.S. 322 Bypass. Stadium parking lots will open at 7:00 a.m. and stadium gates will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday for the Wisconsin game. Fans also are encouraged to ride the CATA shuttle bus from downtown State College and selected hotels to and from the game. The shuttle bus drop off and pick up location is at the corner of Curtin Road and University Drive, two blocks from Beaver Stadium. This service is available for all home football games. Coach Joe Paterno's squad (0-1) will be returning to the field for the first time since playing No. 1 Miami on Sept. 1. Wisconsin (1-2) has been idle since Sept. 8. The contest is the opening game of the Big Ten Conference schedule.