The University of Hawai'i athletic department has received $50 non-refundable deposits from 378 fans requesting more than 1,300 new season tickets for the 2008 season.

The deposit program was launched Wednesday, following the hiring of new head coach Greg McMackin.

Season ticket prices and premium seat contributions will remain the same as last year, UH said.

The deposit (per order, not per ticket) will be applied to fans' new season-ticket purchases. Deposits can be paid online or at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office.

Callbacks for new tickets will begin in May.

Current season-ticket holders will be mailed renewal information in February and they will not need to place a deposit for additional seat requests.

In 2007, UH said it sold 22,975 season tickets, which was an increase of 4,760 from the 18,215 sold for the 2006 campaign. The athletic department has a goal of selling 30,000 season tickets for the 2008 season.

For details on the season ticket sales, go to www.hawaiiathletics.com.

2008 FOOTBALL SEASON-TICKET PRICES

Sidelines $145*

South end zone $127*

North end zone Adult $99

North end zone Sr. Citizen $87

North end zone Jr. Bow (4-high school) $77

*Premium seat contribution applies in certain sections (28,500 seats in Aloha Stadium have PSCs and 21,500 do not)

2008 HOME FOOTBALL OPPONENTS*

NON-CONFERENCE GAMES

Sept. 6 — Weber State

Nov. 29 — Washington State

Dec. 6 — Cincinnati

WAC GAMES*

Louisiana Tech

Idaho

San Jose State

Nevada

*Dates to be determined by WAC