CONFERENCE STANDINGS (Through Games of Nov
Last year the Outback Bowl celebrated its primary goals of the Outback Bowl is the financial contribution it makes to 25th Anniversary and with it a number of higher education each year. Bowl officials announced in September that the great accomplishments. The Bowl has been a part of the organization will eclipse the $100 million milestone in contributions to universities prestigious New Year’s Day bowl lineup for twenty-four years and features teams over its history with the upcoming 2012 game. The Bowl will provide a from the two most successful and popular conferences in college football - the combined $7 million to the twenty-four universities in the Southeastern and SEC and Big Ten. As such, this bowl has played host to some of the sports most Big Ten Conferences this year alone, monies that are divided among all the respected coaches and best players with more than 630 alumni going on to the schools in the two conferences. NFL. It has also provided life-long memories to more than 5,000 players, 70,000 Come join us January 2nd as we will once again play host to two outstanding halftime show performers and 1.5 million college football fans. universities and tens-of-thousands of visitors while benefiting universities and Of course a key goal of any bowl is benefitting the community and the the Tampa Bay community. Outback Bowl continues to create an economic impact for the area estimated at $40 million annually, in addition to generating millions of dollars of free exposure for the region each year. Indeed, last year’s Bowl was the fourth most-watch college football game of the season and was seen in 87 foreign countries. However, along with all of these wonderful benefits one of the
As we head into the final stretch of the 2011 college football season the SEC and Big Ten once again dominate the college football landscape, beginning with the Top 25 polls. The two leagues combine to place eleven teams in the Top 25 BCS Rankings , including five of the Top 13 spots. Big Ten Battle Still Wide Open SEC Tough as Ever The Big Ten will host a first-ever Conference With three teams ranked in the Top 8 spots, including Championship game this year, however who will be LSU at No. 1 and Alabama at No 3, the SEC once again is in the game is a mystery at this point as no less than loaded with great teams. And besides these two there are no four teams from the Legends Division and three from less than five other teams that can get to at least 8 wins and the Leaders Division still have a chance to make it have the potential to be available for Bowl. to Indianapolis. The great news for the Outback Bowl is that, Meanwhile, any one of eight potential teams, as usual, both leagues are deep with quality teams including conference newcomer Nebraska, could be and with the third pick from each conference, the available for an Outback Bowl invitation depending Outback Bowl will get two fine teams for its January 2nd match-up on what happens in the remaining three weeks. in Tampa. In the meantime, we will continue to enjoy the journey!
CONFERENCE STANDINGS (Through games of Nov. 5) Big Ten... SEC... Legends Conf. Overall Leaders Conf. Overall East Conf. Overall West Conf. Overall Michigan St 4-1 7-2 Penn St 5-0 8-1 Georgia 5-1 7-2 LSU 6-0 9-0 Michigan 3-2 7-2 Ohio St 3-2 6-3 South Carolina 5-2 7-2 Alabama 5-1 8-1 Nebraska 3-2 6-2 Wisconsin 3-2 7-2 Florida 3-4 5-4 Arkansas 4-1 8-1 Iowa 3-2 6-3 Illinois 2-3 6-3 Kentucky 1-4 4-5 Auburn 4-2 6-3 Northwestern 2-3 4-5 Purdue 2-3 4-5 Vanderbilt 1-5 4-5 Mississippi St 1-4 5-4 Minnesota 1-4 2-7 Indiana 0-6 1-9 Tennessee 0-5 4-5 Mississippi 0-6 2-7 1 New Sponsors
Outback Bowl supporters got the in some bowling and billiards as well. 2011 college football season and the All in all it was a fantastic way to bowls fall event calendar off to a fun kickoff the season! The Huddle is the start in September at the annual first of six fall VIP events that Outback Happy Hour Huddle at Splitsville at Bowl Club Members and Sponsors get the Channelside Bay Plaza entertain - to attend leading up to the big game. ment complex. About 600 Bowl For more information on booking sponsors, Club Members, local media your own special event or holiday party New Club Members and other VIP guests enjoyed a wide at Splitsville contact Amy Azzarelli (as of October 17, 2011) array of food, from sushi, to sliders and at 813-514-9378 or go to Amalie Oil Co. Mercer quesadillas. A number of guests mixed www.splitsvillelanes.com. Anna Maria Vacations Mills Paskert Divers ATM Solutions Mr. Monty Murray Barney and Susan Bailey Jay Nudi & Elizabeth Case Baron’s Landscape Poly Vinyl Creations Mr. Eric Castillo Principal Financial Circle K Dr. John L. Redd Clarion Hotel - Fowler Avenue Roney Insurance Deloitte Mr. Rod Schwartz Destination Tampa Bay Mr. Bruce Shindelman John & Stacie Dunphy Sunbelt Rentals Stacy & J. R. Dupell Swope Rodante, PA Florida Venture Forum Tampa Hillsborough Economic Key West Aloe Development Corp. Laser Spine Institute TERMINIX – Commercial Lightning City Gymnastics Zeliff Enterprises South
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It’s hot outside. And while you can’t control the elements The crowd listened intently as outside your home, inside the control is yours…with a ABC/ ESPN college football Meyer shared his thoughts on the new Trane Comfort System. Create your ideal home analyst and former Florida Gator 2011 college football season, talked environment, even when you’re away, Head Coach was the with the Trane ComfortLink Remote Urban Meyer of his new career in TV and spending Thermostat. Remote access is guest speaker at the annual Outback time with his family. He even told a provided through Schlage Bowl Trane Kickoff Luncheon few jokes. LiNK™, a comprehensive October 12th. About 800 bowl internet-enabled system Meyer joined ESPN in January that puts your home in You’ll be rewarded year after year with Sponsors and Club Members attended following a ten year head coaching the palm of your hand. Trane reliability, Trane energy efficiency, the popular Outback Bowl event held career that included six years at the and Trane air quality. When you expect at A La Carte Pavilion and catered more, you get more. It’s that simple. University of Florida where he led his by Outback Steakhouse. team to two national championships. The luncheon begins the send- A three-time national Coach-of-the- off of the Outback Bowl selection Trane is a proud sponsor of the Outback Bowl. Year, Meyer won over 81% of his committee representatives as they games and was named “Coach of the TM To locate an independent Trane Comfort Specialist dealer in your area, visit: travel to Big Ten and SEC games as Decade” in 2009 by The Sporting scouts/ambassadors of the Bowl as News and Sports Illustrated. His final they search for teams to participate in game at the helm of the Gators was in www.Trane.com the upcoming game. The luncheon is the 2011 Outback Bowl where the known for having high profile speak - Gators defeated Penn State 37-24.
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About 1,300 Outback Bowl to win the game. The evening was supporters continued their celebration capped-off with one of the best fire - Troy Atlas Ken Mitchell of the 2011 college football season works shows in the area, right inside November 3rd at the always popular the stadium! Our friends at The Forte Terry Bien Greg Orchard Forte Group Feast on the Fifty Group at Morgan Stanley Smith event in Raymond James Stadium. Barney once again sponsored of this Todd Buchanan Bruce Poli Invited guests enjoyed a barbecue festive annual bowl event. feast and socializing with fellow bowl Contact the Outback Bowl at Bill Cammarata Gale Porter supporters. They also were able to par - 813-874-BOWL and ask how you can Frank Cuteri Mark Ptolomey ticipate in a field-goal kicking contest become a Club Member or Sponsor of and imagine what it’s like to be in the the bowl to join us at this and future Dick Christian Mike Sugar Outback Bowl game as they look up bowl VIP events, as well as, sit in the and have to make that last second kick best seats in the stadium on January 2nd. Dale Dignum Mark Segel Tracie Domino Mitch Shriber Tim Dyn Barry Smith Christopher Giblin Kevin Smith Robin Lester Mike Starkey Tim Love Tom Stewart Jim Major Larry Weicht Carter McCain Rande Zellers Gwen Mitchell
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3 Tampa Bay Bowl Association Official Newsletter DECEMBER 27 OUTBACK BOWL SEPTEMBER 15 OUTBACK BOWL HUDDLE YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINIC – BENEFITTING AT SPLITSVILLE THE DEBARTOLO FAMILY FOUNDATION Summer’s over and college football is back as the Outback Bowl kicks This interactive, experienced based program will give youth ages 7-14 off its fall event calendar with a festive evening at Splitsville at the chance to learn football fundamentals and sportsmanship from DECEMBER 31 Channelside Bay Plaza. (Invitation only) current and former NFL stars and expert trainers. Proceeds benefit “LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY” ** the DeBartolo Family Foundation which donates more than Channelside will “Light Up Tampa Bay” on New Year’s Eve with live OCTOBER 12 TRANE KICKOFF LUNCHEON $300,000 each year to local charities. Register online at entertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show and Ball Drop along www.DeBartoloFootballAcademy.com Bowl guests will celebrate the 2011 college football season with a the downtown Tampa waterfront. Enjoy the numerous restaurants and night spots at Channelside. For more information call Channelside special luncheon at A La Carte Pavilion. ESPN analyst and former DEC. 28 BUSCH GARD ENS TEAM OUTING** Florida Gator Coach Urban Meyer will be the guest speaker. at (813) 223-4250. Watch the show from the Florida Aquarium Both teams and their fans will enjoy the unique blend of thrilling (Invitation only) New Year’s “Aqua Eve” party featuring food buffet, drinks and live rides, live shows and a premier zoo. Admission tickets are available at entertainment for one price. Call (813) 273-4030 for tickets. buschgardens.com or at the front gate. NOVEMBER 3 THE FORTE GROUP FEAST ON THE FIFTY JANUARY 2 MERCEDES BENZ DECEMBER 29 DEBARTOLO TEAM LUNCHEON CORPORATE TENT VILLAGE Special guests of the Outback Bowl will enjoy a barbecue feast, fun This luncheon features both teams’ official travel parties and bowl More than 4,000 Bowl sponsors and VIP’s will enjoy a festive pregame and games on the field of Raymond James Stadium. (Invitation only) supporters at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa. warm-up at the Outback Bowl Corporate Tent Village with a private (Invitation only) brunch, and entertainment near Raymond James Stadium PLAYERS NIGHT AT SPLITSVILLE** (Invitation only). Join the teams as they enjoy an array of fun and games at Splitsville at Channelside Bay Plaza. Watch the teams compete off the field with interactive video games. Teams only from 6:00-7:30 PM. Doors open to public at 7:30 P.M.
DECEMBER 30 CLEARWATER BEACH DAY** Join the school marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. Visit St Pete-Clearwater, The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Hilton, Allegiant Airlines, Suncoast Hospice, St Pete Clearwater International Airport and 95.7 the Beat sponsor this fun day which includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 8 OUTBACK BOWL METLIFE/MERCEDES BENZ GRIDIRON GALA CONTRACT SIGNING PARTY MetLife & Mercedes Benz host this prestigious evening for bowl VIP’s Bowl supporters will welcome the participating college head coaches and the college representatives at A La Carte Pavilion. Carrabba’s and athletic directors to the Tampa Bay area. The party will be held in the Club Lounge of Raymond James Stadium. (by invitation only) Italian Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, A La Carte Catering, Bonefish Grill & Outback Steakhouse provide a delectable PREGAME BOWL BASH** menu (By invitation only). Bowl fans can warm-up for the big game with live music and a pep DECEMBER 26 TEAM WELCOME CEREMONY & rally, sponsored by Bright House Networks, The Tampa Tribune, OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TEAM DINNER Coca-Cola Zero, 970 WFLA and 620 WDAE Radio. Food & refresh - Bowl officials, city officials and media greet the participating teams as ments will be available for purchase. The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. on they enjoy a private welcome dinner from Outback Steakhouse at A the south plaza between gates C & D, so come out early. La Carte Pavilion. (Invitation only) PREGAME SHOW** DECEMBER 27 FCA BREAKFAST** Enjoy a colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high school This breakfast is at 7:00 A.M. and is open to the public and attended and college bands along with numerous special activities including a by some players and coaches. Call the FCA at (813) 918-4521 or go military flyover and military skydivers. A popular Outback Bowl online at www.FCATampaBay.org in advance to purchase tickets. tradition you won’t want to miss. Show time begins at 12:15 p.m.
PLAYERS HOSPITAL VISITS OUTBACK BOWL 2012** Players and coaches from both teams will brighten the day for chil - The Outback Bowl matching two of college football’s best teams from dren at the St Joseph Children’s Hospital in Tampa (no fans please). the SEC and Big Ten Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. DECEMBER 31 UNITEDHEALTHCARE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION (Gates open 11:30 a.m.). LADIES LUNCHEON NEW YEAR’S EVE PARADE & PEP RALLY** COCA-COLA ZERO HALFTIME SHOW Spouses of both teams’ coaches will enjoy a special luncheon hosted Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring the Wait until you see this colorful show featuring more than 4,000 by Roy’s Hawaiian Cuisine Restaurant. (Private event) Outback Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade and a pep rally by the college performers! marching bands & cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and at TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING** least seventeen marching bands! This free family event is sponsored Both teams will attend the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey game by our friends at UnitedHealthcare, Budweiser, 93.3FLZ Radio, 970 ** Indicates Event Is Open To Public. Some Events Require at the St Petersburg Times Forum in downtown Tampa. Game time is WFLA, 620 WDAE and the City of Tampa. Be there early. The Purchase Of Ticket. All Event Dates & Times Subject To Change. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or the Forum box office. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue.
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