Ribbon cutting, statue unveiling at Champions Plaza set for Aug. 25

Louisiana Tech Athletics announced Friday the ribbon-cutting and statue unveiling for the Sarah and A.L. Williams Champions Plaza is scheduled for Aug. 25.

The five living recipients – Terry Bradshaw, Karl Malone, Kim Mulkey, Willie Roaf, and Teresa Weatherspoon – will all be in attendance along with the family of Fred Dean. Fans can join in the recognition of the most highly-decorated student-athletes in Tech history as the event is free and open to the public.

The ceremony will start inside the Thomas Assembly Center as doors open at 5:45 p.m. with the program beginning on the east side of the court at 6 p.m. with speakers including Louisiana Tech University President Les Guice, Director of Athletics/ Vice President Eric A. Wood, and soon-to-be Tech Athletics Hall of Famer and philanthropic gift provider Chris Richardson.

Statue recipients will also take part in a 10-12 minute Q& A session with the emcee.

Following the conclusion of the program, everyone will make his or her way to the north end zone of Joe Aillet Stadium for a few brief remarks by Wood and the official ribbon cutting, statue unveilings.

Once the statues are unveiled, the public will be welcome to walk through Champions Plaza.

The plaza, named in honor of former Tech student- athlete and football coach A.L. Williams and his wife, Sarah, had its groundbreaking back on April 22.