FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ryan Trapp [email protected] December 3, 2012 305-341-4734

ORANGE BOWL ANNOUNCES 2012 HALL OF FAME CLASS Brudzinski, Dunn and Marshall to be enshrined in Orange Bowl Hall of Fame presented by Deloitte

Miami Lakes, Fla. (www.orangebowl.org) – The Orange Bowl will induct Bob Brudzinski, Warrick Dunn and Torrance Marshall into its Hall of Fame presented by Deloitte at the AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon. The luncheon will take place at Jungle Island in Miami on December 31, 2012. Brudzinski, who helped lead the Buckeyes to victory in the 1977 Orange Bowl, is the first player from Ohio State to be inducted into the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame. Dunn, the former Florida State running back, is the sixth Seminole to be recognized. Marshall, the MVP of the 2001 Orange Bowl, joins 11 other Sooners in the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame presented by Deloitte.

Brudzinski was an All-American defensive end at the Ohio State University, and played a key role in the Buckeye’s defense during the 1977 Orange Bowl. Ohio State held Colorado scoreless during the final three quarters en route to a 27-10 victory. A four-time letter winner and two-time All-Big Ten performer, Brudzinski was selected 23rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1977 NFL Draft and earned All-Rookie team honors. His 13-year professional career brought Brudzinski back to South Florida in 1981 as a member of the Miami Dolphins, where he was an integral part of the “Killer-Bs” defense which propelled Miami to Super Bowl appearances in 1982 and ’84. He ended his 13-year NFL career in 1989, finishing with 14.5 career sacks and nine interceptions.

One of the greatest running backs in Florida State history, Warrick Dunn was on three FSU Orange Bowl teams, winning a National Championship with the Seminoles in the 1993 Classic and rushing for 151 yards in a 31-26 victory over Notre Dame in the ‘96 Orange Bowl. Dunn collected a school-record 3,959 rushing yards over his collegiate career, and is the only Seminole to run for over 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. After his distinguished college career, Dunn was selected 12th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft, and went on to be named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and selected to three Pro Bowls during his 11 year career. Dunn has also been nationally recognized for his extensive charity work with his Homes for the Holidays, Warrick Dunn Charities and Betty’s Hope foundations.

Torrance Marshall was co-captain of the Oklahoma team that defeated Florida State for the National Championship in the 2001 Orange Bowl. Marshall was named Most Outstanding Player in that contest, recording six tackles, one tackle for loss and an interception in the 13-2 Sooner win. His defense held Heisman trophy winner Chris Weinke and the nation’s top offense scoreless for the only time that season. Green Bay selected Marshall 72nd overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. Marshall played four NFL seasons and two AFL seasons before retiring from football in 2007.

The 2013 Discover Orange Bowl, which will be played on January 1, is part of the Bowl Championship Series and pits the champion of the Atlantic Coast Conference against a BCS at-large team. The top two teams in the final BCS Standings will play in the Discover BCS National Championship Game on January 7, 2013. Both games will be played at Sun Life Stadium in South Fllorida. The Orange Bowl is currently accepting online application for media credentials for the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl and 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game. Accredited media can access the application by logging on to www.orangebowl.org/pressbox.

For additional information about the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl or 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game, photos and logos, please visit www.orangebowl.org.

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