It's the time of the year when football fans begin to get the urge to check out the home schedule, to read the pre-season magazines about their favorite team, and to place their order for season tickets. That's definitely the feeling at Miami University.

Coach DON TREADWELL's RedHawk football squad, picked by one publication to win the MAC East in 2012, has been going through strength and conditioning drills for about a month now. But the real deal begins on Thursday, August 2 when players officially report to camp. The first official practice is Friday afternoon, August 3.

Treadwell, senior quarterback ZAC DYSERT (Ada) and senior defensive lineman AUSTIN BROWN (Woodbridge, VA) will represent Miami next Tuesday, July 24, at the annual Mid-American Conference Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit. The MAC and ESPN have announced that this year's 2012 MAC Football Media Day will be shown LIVE nationally on ESPN3. The event will be carried live from 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ET and will feature each of the league's head coaches as well as selected student-athletes from the 13 football institutions.

On Saturday, Aug. 11, Miami football brings back the Pigskin Preview & Cookout. Fans are invited to attend the scrimmage at 11 a.m., following by autographs and interviews at 1:30, and lunch at 2 p.m. Click here to make reservations to attend the cookout.

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The Miami RedHawk football squad is "All-In" for the 2012 season! Are you? Get your tickets today so that you can be part of what promises to be an exciting season. Your family is invited to attend Miami's popular "Family Weekend", October 26-27. The RedHawks host arch-rival Ohio that Saturday afternoon, so there's no better time to root on the Red & White. Purchase four Family Weekend tickets for just $44! But wait ... there's more! Included in the purchase are four vouchers for free hot dogs and drinks AND a free Miami hat. To order, call (513) 529-HAWK, visit the Athletic Ticket Office at Millett Hall, or order tickets online at www.MURedHawks.com.

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