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Brackets 101

Brackets Logo, Benefiting the Myron Cope Scholarship, Brakets 101

Plan to join us for our annual event to support students in the School of Communication!
The Myron Cope Scholarship honors the memory of Myron Cope, legendary and beloved Pittsburgh sports journalist and broadcaster.

March 12, 2012
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Student Center
Fifth Floor, Basketball Court

Sports panelists include:

  • Bob Rager, Point Park’s 300+-game-winning men’s basketball coach;
  • Rick Dayton, KDKA morning news anchor who spent seven years covering and broadcasting ACC basketball games; and
  • Tony DeFazio, sports analyst and editor of Pittsburgh Sports Report;
  • Tracy Foster, college standout at Indiana University and NBA player

Hear from Pittsburgh sports information experts about conference rankings, hot trends, records, and injuries to help you fill out your brackets for the annual NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Special Feature: Silent and live auction of sports memorabilia and event packages!

Live Auction:

  • Steelers Package: 2 game tickets, sideline pre-game passes, autographed Hines Ward football, and Steelers gear
  • Penguins Package: 4 game tickets, dinner in Lexus Club, visit to broadcast booth, ride on Zamboni, and an autographed jersey
  • Duke Basketball: 2 tickets to a 2012/2013 regular season Duke home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium (winners choice of any game except for NC game), hotel and airfare included
  • Catered dinner at Andy Russell's home for six to eight guests
  • Wine tasting and appetizers for four couples at the home of Andy Russell and a copy of his latest book, “Beyond the Goalpost,” for each couple
  • Two tickets to the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament at Consol Energy Center

Silent Auction:

  • Steelers game day football signed by Andy Russell, Jack Lambert and Jack Ham
  • Four Steelers tickets (winner's choice), plus $200 Morton's gift certificate
  • Golf foursome, carts, and lunch at St. Clair Country Club
  • Golf foursome and carts at Point Park event at Laurel Valley
  • Golf threesome at Oakmont
  • Pitt Basketball tickets for 2012/2013 game, plus $100 Nakama gift certificate
  • Two Pirate's tickets, club level for Skyblast night, plus Josh Gibson basket
  • Autographed Jerome Bettis jersey
  • Autographed Jerome Bettis football
  • Nemacolin package
  • CSI Pittsburgh, plus $100 Cioppino gift certificate
  • Two amethyst necklace and bracelet sets with purple wallet and scarf
  • Three contemporary necklaces and bracelets - jasper, turquoise, smoky quartz, copper - plus $100 Joseph Orlando gift certificate
  • Two turquoise, copper, and smoky quartz necklace and bracelet sets, plus tote bag
  • Pittsburgh Marathon basket
  • Pittsburgh Passion basket, plus accessories

Hear from Pittsburgh sports information experts about conference rankings, hot trends, records, and injuries to help you fill out your brackets for the annual NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Honorary Chairman:

Former Steelers All-Pro linebacker Andy Russell

Plus, see other Steelers alumni at the event!

Table Sponsorships

  • Table of 10 = $1,500
  • Benefits include: logo on event program and signage; one table of 10 at the event; company choice of printed or promotional item in “Bracket Packet” given to attendees; recognition in press release and other promotional materials when possible.
  • Individual tickets = $50

REGISTER NOW!

To Sponsor a Table or Purchase Tickets

Contact:

Jan Gray
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
412-392-8018
jggray@pointpark.edu