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Yo ho! The Marauders go into the 2008 season as defenders of a second-place finish in the premier Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Marauders surprised everyone but themselves with an impressive 7-4 record and a convincing victory in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, capping their inaugural 2007-08 NCAA season. They then finished with the top defense in the conference and also one of the most exciting spread offenses.
The high-powered offense and stifling defense gave Marauders fans plenty to cheer about in 2007. U-Mary led the conference in attendance with over 21,000 fans during five home games at the Bismarck Community Bowl, including, a record-setting 7,000-plus fans for the home opener against Augustana College.
Six Home Games for 2008!
The Marauders embark on the 2008 season as the only NCAA Division II university in North Dakota with a schedule that features six home games — one that promises to be the most challenging in school history.
 The University of Mary welcomes the Division II Chadron State Eagles -- ranked ninth nationally -- on Thursday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m., to kick off the season at the Bismarck Community Bowl. The Crookston Eagles return to Bismarck on Sept. 20, followed by back-to-back home games against the Concordia St. Paul Golden Bears (Homecoming) on Oct. 4, and Moorhead St. Dragons (Battle for the Paddle) on Oct. 11. St. Cloud State, one of the four former NCC schools and new to the Northern Sun Conference, makes its second visit in two years. The regular season finale brings in Wayne State, their first-ever trip to Bismarck-Mandan.
 With the continued spirit and support of Marauders fans, the 2008 season promises to be filled with more fun, more fans, more food, and more football at home. Our goal at the University of Mary is to continue to provide the ultimate fan experience for the family. Contributing to that fun and excitement is the tailgating. For the second straight year, fans can kick off all Marauders home games and the Meet the Marauders event Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, with Famous Dave’s Barb-B-Que www.famousdaves.com — the official tailgate sponsor of Marauders football. Famous Dave’s has earned numerous national awards for its barbecue and most recently was selected Best Ribs in the “Best of the Best Bismarck Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards.” Tailgating begins at 3 p.m. for the home opener and 10 a.m. for all remaining games. For $3.50, fans can purchase either ribs or a pork sandwich with a choice of beans or coleslaw. The first 250 kids under 18 attending the Meet the Marauders event and all home games will receive a free Famous Dave’s meal. While you're enjoying the grub, stay on deck for music and giveaways from various sponsors.
Win a $500 free Spending Spree from Central Market grocery: Five Marauders fans will each win a $500 spending spree from the Bismarck-Mandan Central Market grocery stores. All you have to do is register at the Bismarck or Mandan Central Market stores starting Sept. 20, 2008, or during the tailgating parties -- held (under the white tent in north parking lot) between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the upcoming (Sept. 20, U-M Crookston @ Mary and Oct. 4, Concordia St. Paul @ Mary) games. If your name is drawn at the beginning of the homecoming game against Concordia St. Paul, you will have a chance to kick a 20-yard field goal at halftime of that game. If you make the field goal, you win a $500 spending spree from Central Market grocery. You must be present to win.
Tickets to Marauders football games are $7 for adults and $3 for students ages 18 or under. Tickets can be purchased at the Community Bowl gates or at the Butler Center on South 7th St. in Bismarck.
We thank you for your community involvement and support of Marauders football. Yo ho! Marauders go!
Marauders Football
Meet The Marauders
• Meet the Marauders event Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Tailgating starts at 5 p.m. from the Bismarck Community Bowl. This is an opportunity for kids to meet players and receive autographs from players following a short scrimmage that starts at 7 p.m., emceed by the "Voice of the Marauders" Jack Michaels. The first 250 kids under 18 receive a FREE Famous Dave’s meal. Junior high students or younger also receive free game tickets to the home opener.
Home Game No.1 Military Appreciation Day
• Thursday Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Chadron vs. Marauders.Tailgating starts at 3 p.m. The first 250 kids under 18 receive a FREE Famous Dave’s meal. The University of Mary will honor all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Home Game No.2
• Saturday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m. Crookston vs. Marauders.Tailgating starts at 10 a.m. The first 250 kids under 18 receive a FREE Famous Dave’s meal.
Home Game No.3
• Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. Concordia St. Paul (Homecoming) vs. Marauders. Tailgating starts at 10 a.m. The first 250 kids under 18 receive a FREE Famous Dave’s meal.
Home Game No.4
• Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. MSU-Moorhead vs. Marauders (Battle for the Paddle).Tailgating starts at 10 a.m. The first 250 kids under 18 receive a FREE Famous Dave’s meal.
Home Game No.5
• Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. St. Cloud St. vs. MaraudersTailgating starts at 10 a.m. The first 250 kids receive a FREE Famous Dave’s meal.
Home Game No.6
• Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m. Wayne State vs. MaraudersTailgating starts at 10 a.m. The first 250 kids receive a FREE Famous Dave’s meal.
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