As the Cincinnati Reds make a push to the playoffs, and fans flock to Great American Ball Park to watch them play, FOX Sports Ohio’s Fan Express to Reds Country has been the coveted ride to get them there. Not only have groups of Reds fans from all over Cincinnati and Dayton enjoyed trips to the ballpark on the luxury coach, but FOX Sports Ohio has treated college and BTN partners to the Fan Express experience.
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, members from The Ohio State University, including President E. Gordon Gee, attended the Reds game in style. President Gee heard about FOX Sports Ohio's "Bowtie Tuesday" Reds telecats, where analyst Chris Welsh wears a bowtie during the game. Being an avid bowtie wearer himself, he wanted to attend a Tuesday game and participate in "Bowtie Tuesday". The Fan Express brought in the group from OSU’s Columbus campus, and Gee enjoyed a booth visit and was featured during the telecast.
"The Fan Express helped create the perfect “night at the ballpark” for Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee and 35 Ohio State students who wanted to break away from their studies to enjoy the spirit of Great American Ball Park. After enjoying door-to-door service, popcorn, hotdogs and crackerjacks, it’s not surprising that we received wonderful feedback from those students who participated in the event. After returning to campus, students felt like Hollywood stars after their classmates saw them repeatedly on Fox Sports Ohio."
-Jim Lynch, Senior Director of Media Relations, Office of The Ohio State University Communications
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Ohio State President Gee and FOX Sports Ohio Analyst
Welsh, both sporting their bowties on Bowtie Tuesday.
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| The group from Ohio State in front of the Fan Express |
Earlier last month, members from college partners Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati also took in a Reds game via the Fan Express courtesy of FOX Sports Ohio.
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| Xavier Musketeers got to experience the Fan Express to a Reds game. Even the Blue Blob came along for the stylish ride. |
"FOX Sports Ohio was kind enough to offer the Cincinnati Bearcats Department of Athletics the chance to experience the Fan Express. We were able to take that opportunity to thank our staff who work so hard behind the scenes and treat them to an incredible night. Many thanks go out to FOX Sports Ohio for the wonderful experience."
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| University of Cincinnati Bearcats posed in front of the Fan Express before heading into GABP for the Reds game. |
-Brad Wurthman, University of Cincinnati Associate Athletics Director, Marketing/Strategic Communications
