BUTLER ROCKS -- Friday, Sep 3,1999 The Nauticom Sports Network Kicked off its season at Butler vs Penn Hills Game. Butler High Stadium was the focus of NSN's season kick-off tailgate party and started rocking at 6:00 pm on Friday, Sep 3, just before the Golden Tornados met Penn Hills a.k.a."The Beast from the East." The Tornados came up a little short against an always-tough Penn Hills squad, but Tim O'malley, the new Butler athletic director, says that they'll get 'em next time out. NSN's tailgate kick-off party featured one of the best bands in the 'Burgh --The Dharma Sons-- rockin'-the-house. With Rob Bayne on vocals and guitar, Matt Dudek on bass, Rich Rust on keyboard and Bill Warnick on drums, the Sons performed their original song called, " Streamin', It's how you play the game. You can hear a little of The Dharma Sons talent here

NSN's Al Goering did a live broadcast from the grounds with interviews and hi-lites.

Head coach Randi Greci inte rview.    Butler cheerleaders' Nauticom Sports Network cheer!

The Butler boosters fed the crowd with Silver Star hot dogs, Mrs. T's Pierogies, Isaly's Chipped Ham BBQ and the Point Plaza Bi-Lo kicked in the bakery buns.