SAN ANTONIO — UTSA's Roadrunner Athletic Fund will hold an auction for 113 authentic game-issued jerseys and six game-worn helmets from the "Black Bird" uniform combination that the Roadrunners will wear for Saturday's Conference USA contest against North Texas at the Alamodome.
The auction will be conducted online only at goUTSA.com/auctions beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, and it will be broken into three phases. All proceeds will benefit the UTSA football program and the Roadrunner Athletic Fund.
Here is a breakdown of the auction.
• Oct. 29-Nov. 7: Jersey Nos. 1-29 (38 jerseys), 2 Helmets
• Nov. 7-14: Jersey Nos. 30-61 (38 jerseys), 2 Helmets
• Nov. 14-21: Jersey Nos. 62-99 (37 jerseys), 2 Helmets
"Black Bird" Jerseys
• SHOCKWEB™ features engineered BODYMAPPING, which maximizes compression zones across the chest and on the sides
• Integrated climacool® mesh zones create airflow to keep players cool in all conditions
• Lightweight knit structure for a true compression fit with enhanced range of motion
• Orange chrome numbers to distinguish the elite players on the field
• Chrome lining of the numbers to match UTSA's Rowdy pants
"Black Bird" Helmet
• Official Riddell on-field helmet
• Black chrome paint
• Custom-dipped orange chrome facemask
• One-of-a-kind orange chrome Rowdy decal
• Custom 3D UTSA nose bumper
• Custom "BIRDS UP" back bumper
The Roadrunner Athletic Fund (RAF) supports the more than 350 student-athletes in 17 sports at UTSA for scholarships, team operations and facilities. Every dollar raised is invested back into the programs. For more information about the auction and the RAF please call (210) 458-GIVE (4483).
The Roadrunners and Mean Green will meet for the fourth time at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Alamodome. Ticket are available by calling (210) 458-UTSA (8872) or by clicking here.
