August 19, 2003

ITTA BENA, MS – After a few days off the track, the Satellite Express Press Tour will resume its course by heading to Memphis, TN on tomorrow (Wednesday, August 20), to host a press conference in the heart of Graceland.

Mississippi Valley State University head football coach, Willie “Satellite” Totten will be speaking to the MVSU Memphis area alumni chapter in an effort to promote the upcoming season.

A press conference will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select Airport in Conference Room D. Refreshments will be served and MVSU supporters are encouraged to come out and meet with Coach Totten.

MVSU will be celebrating 50 years of football when the season kickoffs in Jackson, MS on August 30th . University officials are expecting a sellout crowd at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium when the Delta Devils face off with the Jaguars of Southern University.

The two teams played to the wire in 2002 with the Jaguars edging MVSU 19-16 in Baton Rouge, LA. Both teams finished last season strong, with MVSU’s claiming three straight victories and the Jaguars finishing 5-1 in their last six ball games.

“I think this year’s game is going to be one for the ages,” Totten said. “We have had an exciting fall camp thus far and I have no doubt that this team is ready to compete for a SWAC Championship. Southern’s not going to lay down for anyone. One thing about (Southern’ s head Coach) Pete Richardson, is that his team’s are going to be well coached and ready to play. It’s going to be an exciting day for football fans.”