Game Day Info
STEELERS vs BROWNS - Sun. Jan. 1
GAME DAY SPONSORS
The Cleveland Browns match-up against the Pittsburgh Steelers is presented by NFL Ticket Exchange powered by Ticketmaster. All fans in attendance will receive a Cleveland Browns pom-pom, courtesy of NFL Ticket Exchange. Visit NFL.com/TicketExchange to buy and sell tickets with other fans.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci will perform the National Anthem. At the age of 17, Farinacci was first discovered by Wynton Marsalis in Cleveland at the Tri-C Jazz Fest. After appearing on PBS with Marsalis, Dominick attended The Juilliard School in NYC. In addition to touring internationally with his own band, he has created an innovative educational outreach program at the new Center for Creative Arts at Tri-C and currently serves as Artistic Director for that program. The 28 year old trumpeter has opened for British stars Jeff Beck and Jamie Cullum, and most recently performed with Mitch Winehouse.
COLORGUARD
Members of the US Air Force 311th Recruiting Squadron from Cleveland, Ohio will present the colors.
PRE-GAME
Joining the Browns for the presentation of the American Flag are guests from the City of Cleveland Recreation Centers. Select Season Ticket Holders will also join us in the presentation of the Cleveland Browns Spirit Flag.
The Browns are proud to welcome three high school football teams from Greater Cleveland who competed in the 2011 State Championship games, as they form the player introduction gauntlet. The teams include Avon High School (Division II State Runner-Up), Kirtland High School (Division V State Champions) and St. Ignatius High School (Division I State Champions).
ALUMNI HONORARY CAPTAINS
We are honored to have Cleveland Browns Alumni Robert Jackson (Duke, Guard, 1975 – '85) and Cleo Miller (Arkansas AM&N, 1975 - '82) serve as our Honorary Captains.
FEATURED TICKET HOLDER
The Cleveland Browns would like to recognize Dr. Michael Greenberg as our Season Ticket Holder of the game. Dr. Greenberg’s connection to the Browns goes back to 1946 when his family first became Season Ticket Holders. Through the years, they’ve created many lasting memories. “My first game was in the early 1950s against the Los Angeles Rams. It was a beautiful, sunny day and of course the Browns won. That was the start of my passion. The Browns held training camp at Hiram College in the 1950s and early 1960s. As a young boy, through family connections, I was lucky enough to be invited into the Locker Room and dorm several times a week and was befriended by the likes of Bob Gain, Lou Groza and Ray Renfro. I remember meeting Jim Brown in the Locker Room and was awed by his physical appearance. I was at the Stadium for the 1964 Championship Game that we won 27-0. No one gave the Browns a chance, but we did it. My most vivid memory was of the 1987 playoff game against the New York Jets. We were down 20-10 with four minutes left, managed to tie the game and after two overtimes won 23-20. With over 60 years of connections to the Browns, these memories stand out above all else. I hope I get to see one more Championship for my team and our city.
KIDS CLUB TOP DAWG KICKOFF KIDS
Congratulations to Melanie McGregor and the Schwebel’s Kickoff Kid promotion winner for being selected as the official Kickoff Kids for today’s game! For more information on how your child can become a TOP DAWG, visit www.BrownsTopDawg.com. The Cleveland Browns Top Dawg Kids Club is presented by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in association with Giant Eagle, American Dairy Association Mideast and Fuel Up to Play 60 and Schwebel’s.
FEATURED BROWNS BACKERS
The Browns Backers Worldwide (BBW) would like to recognize the Y-Town Browns Backers from Youngstown, OH as today’s BBW Club of the Game. Congratulations also to the Browns Backer of the Game, Paul Sidoti. Paul is a lifelong Browns fan that has taken his love for the team on the road as he tours with country sensation, Taylor Swift, serving as her lead guitarist. The video is available on ClevelandBrowns.com.
Today’s game will also recognize the 2011 BBW Grant Competition winners. Burnt River Browns Backers (Mentor, OH), Fostoria Browns Backers (Fostoria, OH) and the Dallas Area Browns Backers (Dallas, TX) were each selected to receive $2,000 from the Cleveland Browns Foundation for the charitable partner in their respective communities that they support year-round.
To learn more about the Browns Backers, the official fan club of the Cleveland Browns, visit BrownsBackers.org. The Pro Football Hall of Fame proudly supports Browns Backers Worldwide.
HATS OFF TO OUR HEROES HONOR ROW
The Cleveland Browns will recognize individuals from the United States Air Force through the Hats Off to Our Heroes Honor Row.
HALFTIME
Halftime will feature a recognition of three local high school football teams who competed in the 2011 State Football Championship. The 2011 Cleveland Browns High School Coach of the Year winner will also be announced. Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week is in association with Russell Athletic.
CLEVELAND BROWNS FOUNDATION
The Cleveland Browns Foundation will recognize the 2011 Cleveland Browns Marion Motley Scholarship recipients Shawneice Floyd and Jasmyn Shumate during a special presentation.
BUD LIGHT GOOD SPORT CHALLENGE!
We need your help! We’re competing against the Bengals in the Bud Light Good Sport Challenge. If you are 21+, pledge to be a Designated Driver at a Good Sport booth during the game. You’ll help us earn 6 challenge points, and ensure your friends get home safely. Fans may register at the Bud Light Good Sport Designated Driver Booths or at any Guest Services location. You’ll also have a chance to win a Cleveland Browns/Bud Light prize!
