Orlando Sports Foundation • Founded May 2008 • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization • Primary beneficiary is the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) • OSF runs a number of ancillary events, which drive traffic and support for the Cure Bowl. u Alan Gooch, Executive Director u Matt Stover, Director of Sales and Member Relations u Becca Rogers, Director of Events and Operations u Bridget Bryant, Marketing and Communications Coordinator u Rebekkah Warmus, Operations Coordinator u Kelly Walston, Controller u Joe Hierholzer, Volunteer and Events Coordinator u Alan Gooch, Executive Director of the Cure Bowl u Dave Marcinko, Scout Team and AAC Coordinator u Rebekkah Warmus, OSF Scout Team Coordinator u Mike Vitale, CUSA Coordinator u Daniel Freer, Coordinator u Dave Hevner, MAC Coordinator u Scott Rose, BOD Scout Team Liaison u Must be current members of Orlando Sports Foundation u Must go through scout school training and agree to terms u Only two scout team committee members may receive credentials for an eligible game u Scout Team Director or Executive Director may ask for a committee member to attend a specific game u Committee Member has 48 hours to decide upon accepting assignment u Spouse / Companion Tickets u All scouting trips are paid in full by the member including:

u Travel

u Transportation

u Lodging u The Cure Bowl will secure press box credentials u All Sun Belt Conference, MAC, CUSA and American Athletic Conference games are available to scout.

u Note: UCF home and road games are typically scouted by the OSF Board of Directors and sponsors are already booked. u A digital spreadsheet is available for seeing which games are available

u This is an internal document – request Rebekkah Warmus for access u All requests must be made to Rebekkah Warmus

u Do not contact anyone at the school directly u Cancellations: if you cannot avoid a cancellation, please allow at least three weeks notice. You MUST cancel by emailing Rebekkah Warmus as soon as possible. u Packet Includes

u Game credential

u Parking Pass

u Scouting Reports

u Bowl-related handouts u Pick up at the OSF Office @Your Office (121 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801) u If other arrangements are needed, you must notify Rebekkah Warmus as soon as possible. u Your packet will be ready at least two days prior to gameday. u Ambassador of OSF / Cure Bowl

u Knowledgeable about Orlando, Cure Bowl cause and our games

u Be familiar with the information in your packet u Press Box etiquette:

u Introduce yourself to the Sports Information Directors

u Find your seat in the press box

u Ask all questions to SID / School staff before kickoff

u Do not cheer in press box

u Refrain from alcohol consumption at all times u Do not visit with the coaches at any point (including before / after games) unless invited by the school. u Do not visit President’s or Athletic Director’s box after kickoff unless invited by the school u Keep Cure Bowl business and proprietary information to yourself

u Don’t talk about which teams we may / may not have written off u Always stay positive about both school playing (even if it was a bad game) u Stay out of the locker room unless invited by the school u Sideline policy – media credentials allow sideline access before the game, halftime and last four minutes of the game u If problems or questions arise, please contact Dave Marcinko or Rebekkah Warmus. Both can be reached by cell phone on gameday. u Black Sportcoat or Jacket depending on weather u Khaki or Gray or Black slacks u White or Light Blue button-down shirt or Cure Bowl polo u Cure Bowl tie (males) or scarf (females) u Cure Bowl lapel pin u Any ancillary event invitations will come from the Scouting Coordinator u If invited to an even directly by the school, please let the Scouting Coordinator know of the invitation as soon as possible u Completed by noon on the Sunday following the game

u Pictures of the gameday experience

u Include information about your interactions with fans, media and school officials

u Report on gameday attendance by school and their behavior / engagement

u Send report to Rebekkah Warmus and Scout Team Coordinators u A brief synopsis and photos of your game can be added to the ‘Cure Bowl Scouts’ Closed Facebook Group

u Contact Rebekkah Warmus for details on being added u Simple Scouting Reports are available from Rebekkah Warmus u OSF Selection Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday November 29 at noon. Details are TBD. u All Scout Team members are invited to participate. u Teams will be announced on December 5 on the ESPN Selection Show u All scouts are invited and encouraged to attend the Cure Bowl as a part of their OSF Membership package u There are opportunities to assist in gameday roles at the Cure Bowl.

u If interested contact Rebekkah Warmus u Since 2015 OSF has awarded priority points in several categories:

u Membership

u 1 pt – each year as paid member

u 1 pt – renewing before priority deadline

u Ticket

u 1 pt – each $500 in Cure Bowl tickets purchased

u 3 pts – each referral of a paid OSF membership

u Sponsor

u 1 pt – becoming a Business Warrior

u 1 pt – each $500 spent on add-ons / sponsor assets

u Event

u 1 pt – Striker lane at Strike Out Breast Cancer

u 2 pts – 300 Club lane at Strike Out Breast Cancer

u 1 pt – per golfer in foursome at Cure Bowl Cup u Cincinnati Bearcats u ECU Pirates u Houston Cougars u Memphis Tigers u Navy Midshipmen u SMU Mustangs u South Florida Bulls u Temple Owls u Dave Marcinko u Tulsa Golden Hurricane American Athletic Conference Coordinator u UCF Knights u Appalachian State Mountaineers u Arkansas State Red Wolves u Coastal Carolina Chanticleers u Southern Eagles u u Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns u u Daniel Freer u Sun Belt Conference Coordinator u UL Monroe Warhawks u Charlotte 49ers u FIU Panthers u FAU Owls u Louisiana Tech Bulldogs u Marshall Thundering Herd u Middle Tennessee Raiders u Old Dominion Monarchs u Rice Owls u Southern Miss Golden Eagles u UAB Blazers u UTEP Miners Mike Vitale CUSA Coordinator u UTSA Roadrunners u Western Kentucky Hilltoppers u u u u u Central Chippewas u u Kent State Golden Flashes u Miami Redhawks u Northern Illinois Huskies Dave Hevner u Mid-American Conference Coordinator u u 2020 MAC SUMMARY

• Buffalo - MAC East Champ - 5-0 in Conference - 6-1 overall

• Ball State - MAC West Champ - 3-1 in Conference - 7-1 overall

• Ball State over Buffalo in MAC championship game - their first MAC championship in 24 years

• In the Camellia Bowl Buffalo defeated Marshall 17-10

• In the Arizona Bowl Ball State defeated San Jose State 34-13 CONFERENCE TEAMS

MAC EAST

Akron Kent State Bowling Green Miami Buffalo Ohio

MAC WEST

Ball State Northern Illinois Central Michigan Toledo Eastern Michigan Western Michigan What Can we Expect from Top 3 teams in MAC West?

Toledo - Loaded on both sides- 21 starters return- Could start season 5-1 if they get past Colorado State- road game vs Ball State in MAC opener looms large - May run the table in Ohio.

Ball State - Defending champs- Great linebackers led by Brandon Martin and experienced defense -Road games at Penn State, Wyoming. Home game vs Toledo and Central Michigan.

Western Michigan - Solid offense and 5 starters return on OL. Tough schedule, road games at Buffalo, Toledo and Eastern Michigan. Open season at Michigan. Might surprise us. What Can we Expect from Top 3 teams in MAC East?

Buffalo - Back 7 on defense tops in league. Kevin Marks one of best RB in country. Road games at Ball State and Miami - on road - will be a threat to win conference.

Kent State - Outstanding offense with best QB in league Dustin Crum. Defense needs to improve- Gave up 70 to Buffalo last year- Home games vs Bowling Green and Buffalo- at Iowa and Texas AM to start Season- Could be bowl eligible.

Miami -QB Brett Gabbert- offense will be good. Defense has many returnees, tough September schedule at Cincy, Minnesota and Army. Home game vs. Buffalo. Some Other Teams to Watch in the MAC?

Central Michigan - Washington QB transfer Jacob Irman could add excitement to offense. Road games at LSU and Missouri to start season - Kent State and Toledo at home. McElwain Chippewas - bowl eligible if offense can improve?

Ohio - Only 3 games last year -De’ Monte Tuggle a stud at RB, could be best in league. - toughest MAC Game vs Buffalo - may win 6 games and be bowl eligible. New Head Coach - Tim Albin.

Eastern Michigan - 1 of 8 teams in country to return all 11 starters in defense. Winnable bowl games at Bowling Green and Western Illinois - could be bowl eligible. Some Other Teams to Watch in the MAC?

Akron - Winless last year - Many starters back on both sides of ball but schedule is tough at Ohio State, Auburn, Toledo and Western Michigan - Another rough year for Zips.

Bowling Green- Offense should be better with QB transfer from Cincy Drew Gunther. Defense most experienced in MAC but Loeffler’s offense still developing -

Northern Illinois- Winless in 6 games last year - OL returns 5 starters, 7 on defense - Offense needs to show up- start season with road games at Michigan, Illinois State and Pitt - then home vs. San Jose State UGH. Top 10 Players to Watch

- QB Dustin Crum - Sr. Kent State - DE Troy Hairston - Sr. Central Michigan - DE Ali Fayad - Sr. Western Michigan - LB Brandon Martin - Sr. Ball State - LB James Patterson - Sr. Buffalo - LB Christian Albright - Sr. Ball State - RB De’Monte Tuggle - Sr. Ohio - DE Kameron Butler - Jr. Miami - DT Ralph Holley - Sr. Western Michigan - RB Kevin Marks - Sr. RB - Buffalo Must See Games in 2021

September 25 Toledo at Ball State October 2 Western Michigan at Buffalo October 9 Buffalo at Kent State October 23 Western Michigan at Toledo November 2 Miami at Ohio November 9 Buffalo at Miami November 16 Toledo at Miami November 27 Miami at Kent State

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