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The 2012 college football season has been one of the most exciting in recent memory and as we head into the second half it appears it will only get better. From the opening weekend, each week has provided plenty of exciting games including numerous surprises and upsets. The great news for the Outback Bowl is that, as usual, both could be available for an Outback Bowl invitation depending leagues are deep with quality teams and with the third pick from on what happens in the remaining weeks. each conference, the Outback Bowl will get two fine teams for its New Year’s Day match-up in Tampa. SEC Tough as Ever With three teams ranked in the Top 8 spots, including Big Ten Battle Still Wide Open Alabama at No 1, the SEC once again is loaded with The Big Ten will host its second Conference great teams. A total of seven SEC teams are ranked Championship game this year, however it’s anyone’s in the Top 25 BCS Standings, more than any other guess as to who will play in it. While Wisconsin has conference. And don’t rule out the chance of an the inside track in the Leaders Division, at least four all-SEC National Championship game again. teams from the Legends Division still have a chance Either way there will be plenty of good teams to make it to Indianapolis. going to bowls, including no less than eight teams Meanwhile, no less than eight potential teams that will likely end with at least eight wins. In the meantime, we look forward to an exciting November as we continue to enjoy the journey!

CONFERENCE STANDINGS (Through games of Oct. 20) Big Ten... SEC... Legends Conf. Overall Leaders Conf. Overall East Conf. Overall West Conf. Overall Michigan 3-0 5-2 *Ohio St 4-0 8-0 Florida 6-0 7-0 Alabama 4-0 7-0 Nebraska 2-1 5-2 *Penn St 3-0 5-2 Georgia 4-1 6-1 Mississippi St 3-0 7-0 Iowa 2-1 4-3 Wisconsin 3-1 6-2 South Carolina 4-2 6-2 LSU 3-1 7-1 Vanderbilt 2-3 3-4 Texas A&M 2-2 5-2 Northwestern 2-2 6-2 Purdue 0-3 3-4 Tennessee 0-4 3-4 Arkansas 2-2 3-4 *Not Michigan St 1-3 4-4 Indiana 0-3 2-5 Missouri 0-4 3-4 Mississippi 1-2 4-3 bowl Minnesota 0-3 4-3 Illinois 0-3 2-5 Kentucky 0-5 1-7 Auburn 0-5 1-6 eligible

ABC/ ESPN college football analyst high profile speakers over the years such as Urban Meyer, Erin Andrews, Craig and former Ohio State and NFL line - James, Doug Flutie, Lou Holtz, Joe Theismann, Lee Corso and Chris Fowler. backer Chris Spielman was the guest Spielman currently teams with Sean McDonough on ABC Saturday afternoon speaker at the annual Outback Bowl telecasts. He was a two-time All American and Lombardi Trophy winner at Ohio Kickoff Luncheon October 3rd. About State University then was 700 bowl Sponsors and Club Members drafted in the second-round attended the popular Outback Bowl event in 1988 by the Detroit Lions held at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. where he led the team in Spielman shared his thoughts on not only tackles for eight straight years. football, but life, including his book, In 1996 he signed with the That’s Why I’m Here , in which Chris Buffalo Bills where he set a gives voice to his remarkable journey and team record with 206 tackles. cherished memories of his late wife and After requiring spinal surgery their battle against breast cancer. in 1997 he sat out the next The luncheon begins the ceremonial season to spend time with his send-off of the Outback Bowl selection wife who was diagnosed with committee representatives as they travel breast cancer. He retired from to Big Ten and SEC games as scouts/ football in 1999 after another ambassadors of the Bowl as they search neck injury. In 2009 he was for teams to participate in the upcoming inducted into the College game. The luncheon is known for having Football Hall of Fame. 1 New Sponsors Outback Bowl supporters started some bowling and billiards as well. the 2012 college football season and All in all, it was a fantastic way to the bowls fall event calendar in begin the season! The Huddle is the September at the annual Happy Hour first of six fall VIP events that Outback Huddle at Splitsville at the Channelside Bowl Club Members and Sponsors get Bay Plaza entertainment complex. to attend leading up to the big game. About 600 Bowl sponsors, Club For more information on booking New Club Members Members, local media and other VIP your own special event or holiday party (as of October 15, 2012) guests feasted on a wide array of food, at Splitsville contact Amy Azzarelli ACE Design National Orders from sushi, to sliders and quesadillas. at 813-514-9378 or go to & Construction Services Of course a number of guests mixed in www.splitsvillelanes.com. Northeast Underwriters Act Soft, Inc. One Source Medical Group B.A.S.I.C Engineering Pelican Aviation Bank United, NA PNC Wealth Management Bay Bayou RV Resort Prudential Annuities Cardinal Point Management, LLC Mr. Emerson King Mr. Kevin Cool Mr. Chris Roederer Doubletree Suites – Rocky Point Shephard’s Resort – Clearwater Embassy Suites – WestShore Mr. Robert Stephens First Citrus Bank Thamir A. Kaddouri, PA First Command Investments Trenam Kemker J.P. Morgan – The Private Bank TryCom Components Ms. Robin Lester Turner Consulting Services, LLC Marriott Hotel University of Tampa Athletics Tampa International Airport Whirlpool Corporation National Life Group Yacht Starship

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SEPTEMBER 20 OUTBACK BOWL HUDDLE DECEMBER 28 DEBARTOLO TEAM LUNCHEON NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SPLITSVILLE This luncheon features both teams’ official travel parties and bowl DECEMBER 31 PARADE & PEP RALLY** Summer’s over and college football is back as the Outback Bowl kicks supporters at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa. Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring the off its fall event calendar with a festive evening at Splitsville in (Invitation only) Outback Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade and a pep rally by the college Channelside in downtown Tampa. (Invitation only) marching bands & cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and at PLAYERS NIGHT AT SPLITSVILLE** least seventeen marching bands! This free family event is sponsored by OCTOBER 3 KICKOFF LUNCHEON Join the teams as they enjoy the fun at Splitsville at Channelside. Bud Light, 93.3FLZ Radio, 970 WFLA and 620 WDAE Radio and the Watch the teams compete off the field in a bowling challenge. Teams City of Tampa. Be there early. The Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs Bowl guests will celebrate the 2012 college football season with a only from 6:00-7:30 PM. Doors open to public at 7:30 P.M. special luncheon at A La Carte Pavilion. ABC/ESPN analyst and for - along 7th Avenue. mer player Chris Spielman will be the guest speaker. (Invitation only) DECEMBER 29 BUSCH GARD ENS TEAM OUTING** NOVEMBER 15 THE FORTE GROUP Both teams and their fans will enjoy the unique blend of thrilling FEAST ON THE FIFTY rides, live shows and a premier zoo. Admission tickets are available at Special guests of the Outback Bowl will enjoy a barbecue feast, fun buschgardens.com or at the front gate. and games on the field of Raymond James Stadium. (Invitation only)

DECEMBER 6 OUTBACK BOWL CONTRACT SIGNING PARTY Bowl supporters will welcome the participating college head coaches and athletic directors to the Tampa Bay area. The party will be held in the Club Lounge of Raymond James Stadium. (by invitation only)

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