July 14, 2010

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52 DAYS TO KICKOFF: Erik Shaw remembers being a disappointed Lamar student when the university dropped football after the 1989 season. Suffice it to say he's much happier now that his alma mater is bringing football back.

Shaw, the president and CEO of Five Point Credit Union, plans on being at Provost Umphrey Stadium for the home opener against Webber International on Sept. 11.

"I'm glad to see football coming back," said Shaw, a 1991 graduate of Lamar. "It creates excitement on campus and will create opportunities for kids to continue their careers close to home."

The Nederland native said Five Point Credit Union has been a corporate sponsor of Lamar Athletics for years.

"It's something we're proud of," he said. "We believe Lamar is vitally important to the health and well being of Southeast Texas."

The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved an athletics fee to restore the program in February of 2008 and named former NFL player Ray Woodard its eighth head coach on June 19, 2008.

Lamar will play an 11-game schedule this season, with six games being played in the newly renovated Provost Umphrey Stadium. The first home game will be against Webber International on Sept. 11.

Tickets for this historic season are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Lamar Ticket Office at (409) 880-1715 or by visiting the athletics Web site at www.lamarcardinals.com/tickets/footbl-s-tickets.html. LAMAR