STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University will present the University's new bald eagle mascot, Freedom II, at Saturday's football game against Coastal Carolina University in Allen E. Paulson Stadium (6 p.m. kick).
"Georgia Southern University is thrilled to share Freedom II with our fans and supporters at this weekend's game," said Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero. "Having a live bald eagle at our athletic events has been a University tradition for many years. Continuing this tradition by introducing Freedom II, also our nation's symbol, at a game where we are honoring our service members, will be an incredible moment and an occasion remembered for years to come.