Ole Miss Students, Fans and Alumni Asked to Wear Red and Blue Friday

.. Fans across America to celebrate College Colors Day

OXFORD, Miss. – Have you ever thought about wearing your game day apparel to class or the office? If you are looking for an excuse to support the Ole Miss Rebels not only on game day, look no further than College Colors Day. It’s so easy, anyone can do it.

The University of Mississippi encourages all fans to show their school spirit Friday (Aug. 31) by wearing red and blue. Anything goes: hats, earrings, T-shirts, ties, watches or something that shows support for the Rebels.

Think of College Colors Day as an excuse to throw a preseason tailgate party, have a friendly inter-office competition between rival schools for the upcoming season, or just a reason to support the team that has brought you excitement over the years. No matter what the reason, be sure to celebrate this national holiday with America’s 173 million college football fans and wear your Rebel colors wherever you are Friday.

College Colors Day, which is organized by The Collegiate Licensing Co., a division of IMG College, celebrates the kick-off of the college football season and promotes higher education, celebrating the achievements of colleges and universities by putting the spirit and traditions of the college experience at the center of national attention.
This year, College Colors Day is bigger than ever, with 200 universities, the NCAA and thousands of retail stores participating.

For more information on College Colors Day 2012, visit http://www.collegecolorsday.com or facebook.com/collegecolorsday.