2009 outback bowl itinerary

FISH - What time does the tailgate start??

Hawkeye call me -- same ## as always.

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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>TEAM WELCOME CEREMONY & OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TEAM DINNER

Bowl VIP's, city officials, and media greet the participating teams as they enjoy a private welcome dinner from Outback Steakhouse at the Tampa Convention Center. See our photo gallery of last year's dinner.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>WIVES LUNCHEON

Spouses of both teams coaches will enjoy a special luncheon hosted by Roy's Hawaiian Cuisine Restaurant.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>PLAYERS HOSPITAL VISIT

Players and coaches from both teams will bring some cheer to children at the St Joseph Childrens Hospital in Tampa. See our photo gallery of last year's visit.(No fans please)
(Invitation Only)
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Both teams will be hosted by the 2004-05 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning for their game vs the Florida Panthers at the St Petersburg Times Forum in downtown Tampa. For additional information or to order your tickets, please call Steven Seigel at 813.301.6665 or e-mail him at SSiegel@SPTIMESFORUM.COM
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>BUSCH GARDENS TEAM OUTING

Both teams and their fans will enjoy the attractions and festivities at the world-famous Busch Gardens theme park during bowl week. Admission tickets for the general public are available at the gate.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>DEBARTOLO TEAM LUNCHEON

This 1,400 person luncheon features both team's official travel parties and bowl club Members and Sponsors. The Tampa Convention in Downtown Tampa will host the event sponsored by DeBartolo. See our photo gallery of last year's event.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>PLAYERS NIGHT AT GAMEWORKS

Join the teams as they enjoy an array of fun and games at GameWorks in historic Ybor City. Watch the teams compete off the field with interactive video games. Teams only from 6:00 - 8:00; Doors open to the public at 8:00 P.M. See our photo gallery of last year's event.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES BREAKFAST

This breakfast 7:00 A.M. held during Bowl Week is open to the public and attended by some players and coaches. Call the FCA at (813) 504-4834 to purchase tickets.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>OUTBACK BOWL BEACH DAY

Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. The Hilton, Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, 95.7 the Beat and 93.3FLZ Radio 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. See our photo gallery of last year's event.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>METLIFE / MERCEDES BENZ PRESIDENTS' RECEPTION

MetLife and Mercedes Benz host this prestigious evening for bowl VIP's and the college presidents and administrators at the A La Carte Pavilion. Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, A La Carte Catering, Outback Catering, Bonefish & Outback Steakhouse will be providing their food at the event.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>FORCON INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLASSIC

This popular golf scramble features bowl sponsors, local celebrities and officials from the participating schools for some friendly competition. Limited spots available by calling (813) 874-2695.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>UNITEDHEALTHCARE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION NEW YEAR'S EVE PARADE & BAND BLAST

Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation New Year's Eve Parade and a pep rally by the college marching bands and cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and twenty marching bands! This free family event is sponsored by our friends at United Healthcare, Budweiser, The Tampa Tribune, 93.3FLZ Radio and the City of Tampa. Be there early. The Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue. Please note: no coolers, glass containers or open alcohol allowed on streets.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY & AQUA EVE

Channelside will "Light Up Tampa Bay" on New Year's Eve with live entertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show and Ball Drop along the downtown Tampa waterfront. Enjoy the numerous restaurants and night spots at Channelside. For more information call Channelside at (813) 223-4250 For a truly unique New Year's Eve party experience that'll be a real splash, check out Aqua-Eve at the Florida Aquarium from 9 PM to 1 AM adjacent to Channelside. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, complementary beer and wine, underwater wonders and the best fireworks display in Tampa. Tickets:$90 - Dec 7th – Dec 21st; $100 – After Dec 21st. Purchase tickets by calling 813-273-4568.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>MERCEDES BENZ CORPORATE TENT VILLAGE

More than 5,000 Bowl sponsors and VIP's will enjoy a festive pregame warmup at the Outback Bowl Corporate Tent Village with a private brunch, entertainment and games across the street from Raymond James Stadium.
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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>PREGAME BOWL BASH

Bowl fans can warmup for the big game outside the stadium with live music and a pep rally, sponsored by Bright House Network, The Tampa Tribune and US 103.5 FM. Food & refreshments will be available for purchase. The fun begins at 8:00 a.m.on the south plaza between gates C & D, so come out early. (Location subject to change)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>SPARTAN STAFFING PREGAME SHOW

Enjoy a colorful pregame show, sponsored by Spartan Staffing, featuring the pageantry of high school and college bands along with numerous special activities including a U.S. Marine Corps flyover and skydivers delivering the game ball. A popular Outback Bowl tradition you won't want to miss. Show time begins at 10:15 a.m.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 430px" vAlign=top>OUTBACK BOWL 2009

The 23rd Annual Outback Bowl matches two of college football's best teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (Gates open 9:30 a.m.).Raymond James Halftime ShowWait until you see this colorful show featuring more than 4,000 performers!</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


Note - All events, dates and times are subject to change.

this is why they dont want a playoff format. towns lose out economically and players lose out on the bowl experience.

5Team,

Not sure if you have my digits, but I believe I have yours. I'll drop you an email in the next day or so. I am about 99% locked and loaded for the game. Hopefully, we can meet up and head in together (you, me, Hawkeye, and anyone else).

Looking forward to it.

I'm there, looking forward to FISH on the grill cooking up some corn on the cob.

The parade is a nice family event for anyone in the TAMPA area as well.

I actually have an invite to the Outback Bowl President's Reception on 12/30. My wife's out of town, so I was considering asking this hottie from the neighborhood to go with me, but I may live to regret that.

Anyone have extra tix to the Champs Bowl in Orlando Saturday afternoon OR is anyone going and setting up a tailgate? Buddy of mine and I were considering driving up there--he went to Wisconsin and we've been to the last five bowl games they've been in: a Music City, two Cap Ones and two Outbacks.

FISH, I will probably find your TG get together about 8:30 ish, my dad is meeting me at 8 AM at my hut. HKY feel free to catch a ride, I'm sure you will have a few.

5teamparlay said:

I'm there, looking forward to FISH on the grill cooking up some corn on the cob.

The parade is a nice family event for anyone in the TAMPA area as well.

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This stuff cannot be done with a BCS playoff? Sounds like southern propaganda.

I'mTedBell, Fishhead, Viking611, BillsFan gather in preparation for a Lightning game two years back.

BlackBart, Fishhead, I'MTEDBELL (background), BillsFan and Hawkeye rolling towards the Ice Palace in Feb 2007

regretfully, viking611, will NOT be attending this year's Outback Bowl festivities! It was a 5% chance of not happening and that 5 percent has happened! Have plans to be in Minneapolis on the 3rd so this just won't work out.

Pains me to say it....was truly looking forward to a return trip to Tampa.
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where is the Fish?? is he drunk? he has not posted in this thread yet and to be honest im shocked

barman said:

BlackBart, Fishhead, I'MTEDBELL (background), BillsFan and Hawkeye rolling towards the Ice Palace in Feb 2007

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How does the fish land a awesome gal and hottie like billsey bill?..... its just plain mindboggling

To all it may concern..........

Will be in the NORTH endzone parking lot at 7am..........in a van($19.95 on side).


Look for a grill, a six-foot cooler with 100+ beers, and a competitive cornhole game in progress.


Also............

Attending the Clearwater Beach party on the 30th from 11-4 pm, and then on to the Tampa Convention Center for the traditional bowl game "Hawkeye Huddle"(20.000+ Hawk fans getting wasted).

On the 31st, attending the parade in YBOR at 5pm............will be at the Green Inguana.



:toast::toast::toast:

may still try and make this...will have it figured out by sunday evening!

these are the Ueker seats that FH eventually fell down ---- :nohead::toast:

Randy Peterson

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All's Well in Iowa Camp
Posted 12/26/2008 7:11 PM CST on Des Moines Register
Iowa is now two up on South Carolina:
Not only have Hawkeye officials sold more tickets to the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl than South Carolina, but coach Kirk Ferentz’s team doesn’t appear to have any academic problems.
“I think we’re all right,” Ferentz said after practice Friday.
South Carolina had to rule three players ineligible for the game after they failed to pass at least credit hours.
Iowa worked out about two hours Friday. Linebacker A.J. Edds has a sore shoulder, but he vowed to be ready for the game.
“For sure,” he said.
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Haven’t seen a lot of Iowa fans yet, but it’s still early.
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Check out what was sitting in the parking lot at the University of Tampa, where the Hawkeyes are practicing:




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