3 - Outback Bowl

The Outback Bowl had a successful off-season this year as
officials were able to secure six-year contract extensions
with four key partners: Title Sponsor Outback Steakhouse,
ESPN TV, The Big Ten Conference and The Southeastern
Conference. The commitments, which begin after the upcoming
2014 game, will extend through the January 2020 Bowl Game.
Outback Steakhouse’s name sponsorship of the
bowl will take their partnership to a total of 25 years,
the longest college bowl game title sponsorship
in history.
“It was an easy decision to continue to support
two things we are very passionate about – Tampa
Bay and great college football,” said Jeff Smith,
President of Outback Steakhouse. “We’re headed
into our nineteenth year as the Outback Bowl
sponsor and Outback Steakhouse is proud to be
the longest active title sponsor for any college
bowl game.”
“It’s an honor for our organization to be associated with the finest restaurant company in the
world,” said Outback Bowl President/CEO Jim
McVay. Outback Steakhouse is the ultimate
corporate citizen in our community. No one has
been more generous, more active with charities
and more of a proponent of Tampa Bay.”
The extension with the SEC and Big Ten
continues an 18 and 20 year relationship, respectively, with the conferences. “The Outback Bowl
has a rich history with strong ties to the SEC and
we are pleased to continue this relationship with such an
outstanding post-season game,” said SEC Commissioner Mike
Slive. “The Tampa Bay area offers a great destination for
our schools and their fans and we are excited to continue
our relationship.”
“Since the Big Ten made its first appearance at the
bowl in 1988, nine different conference schools have had
the opportunity to take the field in Tampa, and this
bowl will continue to be a wonderful and rewarding
postseason destination for student-athletes and fans,”
Big Ten Commissioner James E. Delany added.
The Outback Bowl will also continue its
partnership with the ESPN TV family of networks,
as well as, its tradition in the New Year’s Day
lineup where it has been the past 25 years.
CONFERENCE STANDINGS (Through games of Oct. 20)
Big Ten...
Legends
Conf. Overall
Michigan St
3-0
6-1
Nebraska
2-0
5-1
Michigan
2-1
6-1
Iowa
1-2
4-2
Minnesota
1-2
5-2
Northwestern 0-3
4-3
SEC...
Leaders
Ohio St
Wisconsin
*Penn St
Indiana
Illinois
Purdue
Conf. Overall
3-0
7-0
3-1
5-2
1-1
4-2
1-2
3-4
0-2
3-3
0-3
1-6
East
Missouri
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Conf. Overall
3-0
3-2
3-2
3-2
1-2
1-3
0-3
7-0
5-2
4-3
4-3
4-3
4-3
1-5
West
Alabama
Auburn
LSU
Texas A&M
Mississippi
Mississippi St
Arkansas
Conf. Overall
4-0
3-1
3-2
2-2
2-3
0-2
0-4
7-0
6-1
6-2
5-1
4-3
3-3
3-5
New Sponsors
Outback Bowl supporters celebrated the 2013 college football season and
kicked off the bowls fall event calendar
October 3rd at the annual Happy
Hour Huddle at Splitsville. The
unique restaurant/entertainment concept is located at the Channelside Bay
Plaza entertainment complex. About
600 Bowl sponsors, Club Members,
local media and other VIP guests
enjoyed a wide array of food, including
sushi, calamari, sliders, pizza and quesadillas. Of course a number of guests
mixed in some bowling and billiards
as well.
All in all, it was a fantastic way
to begin the season! The Huddle is
the first of four fall VIP events that
Outback Bowl Club Members and
Sponsors get to attend leading up
to the big game.
For more information on booking
your own special event or holiday
party at Splitsville contact Amy
Azzarelli at 813-514-9378 or go to
www.splitsvillelanes.com.
New Club Members
(as of October 15, 2013)
Adams Arms
Hilton Garden Inn – Oldsmar
AOR & Associates
Hilton Hotel – Downtown Tampa
Alert Air Conditioning & Heating
Innisbrook Resort
Bay to Bay Partners
Intercontinential Hotel
Beef O’Brady’s – Hudson/Lutz
Merlin Law Group
Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel
PACA Foods
BroadSource Technologies
Rocket Sports &
Entertainment Network
Mr. Steven A. Buss
Sportstime /Geiger
Chase Alternative
Financial Solutions
Trinity Regional Rehab Center
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
VIAMEDIA TV – Verizon FIOS
Goodman Distribution
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About 1,300 Outback Bowl
members and sponsors are expected to
get a very unique experience on
November 7th at the always popular
Forte Group Feast on the Fifty event
in Raymond James Stadium.
Invited guests will get to mingle on
the field of the stadium where the bowl
game is played and even get a chance to
kick a field-goal. Then they will get a
50 yard line seat, literally, as they feast
on barbecue at their tables located right
A special thank you to these
Sales Committee volunteers who have helped
bring in Sponsors and Club Members
to support the 2013-14 Outback Bowl.
on the field. The evening is capped-off
with one of the best fireworks shows in
the area, right inside the stadium! Our
friends at The Forte Group at Morgan
Stanley are the sponsor of this festive
annual bowl event.
Contact the Outback Bowl at
813-874-BOWL and ask how you can
become a Club Member or Sponsor of
the bowl in order to join us at this and
future bowl VIP events, and sit in the
best seats in the stadium on January 1st.
(All Star Members as of Oct. 15)
Todd Buchanan
Bill Cammarata
Dick Christian
Lynn Dumais
Glenn Fasani
Mike Kerrigan
Lee Kercher
Carter McCain
Mickey Peters
Mark Ptolomey
Barry Smith
Robert Stephens
Todd Timmerman
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Note: All events, locations, dates and times are subject to change. ** (indicates event open to general public all others are invitation-only)
OCTOBER 3
OUTBACK BOWL HUDDLE
AT SPLITSVILLE
The Outback Bowl kicks off its fall event calendar with a festive
evening at Splitsville in the Channelside entertainment complex in
downtown Tampa. (Invitation only)
NOVEMBER 7
DECEMBER 29
TEAM NIGHT AT
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING**
Both teams will attend the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey game
against the New York Rangers at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in
downtown Tampa. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at
Ticketmaster or the Forum box office.
THE FORTE GROUP
FEAST ON THE FIFTY
Special guests of the Outback Bowl will enjoy a barbecue feast, fun
and games on the field of Raymond James Stadium. (Invitation only)
DECEMBER 12
DEBARTOLO
CONTRACT SIGNING PARTY
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. Watch the show from the Florida Aquarium New
Year’s “Aqua Eve” party featuring food buffet, drinks and live entertainment for one price. Buy tickets at 813-273-4000 or online at
www.FLAquarium.org
JANUARY 1
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)
MERCEDES BENZ
CORPORATE TENT VILLAGE
More than 4,000 Bowl sponsors and VIP’s will enjoy a festive
pregame warm-up at the Mercedes Benz Corporate Tent Village with
a private brunch and entertainment near Raymond James Stadium
(Invitation only).
DECEMBER 26
TEAM WELCOME CEREMONY
& OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TEAM DINNER
Bowl officials, city officials and media greet the participating teams as
they enjoy a private welcome dinner from Outback Steakhouse at A
La Carte Pavilion. (Invitation only)
DECEMBER 31
Credit Tim Wirt
DECEMBER 30
CLEARWATER BEACH DAY**
Join the school marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the
sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach. Enjoy this fun day
which will also feature live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other
contests from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Visit St Pete-Clearwater, The Clearwater Regional
Chamber of Commerce, the Hilton, Clearwater Gas System,
Allegiant Airlines, St Pete Clearwater International Airport, 95.7
the Beat and 93.3FLZ Radio.
METLIFE/MERCEDES BENZ GRIDIRON GALA
MetLife & Mercedes Benz host this prestigious evening for bowl VIP’s
and the college administrators at A La Carte Pavilion. Carrabba’s
Italian Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, A La Carte
Catering, Bonefish Grill & Outback Steakhouse provide a delectable
menu (By invitation only).
Credit Steve Jacobson
DECEMBER 27
Credit Brenda Nixon
PREGAME BOWL BASH**
BUSCH GARDENS
TEAM OUTING**
Bowl fans can warm-up for the big game with live music and a pep
rally, sponsored by Bright House Networks, The Tampa Tribune, Kia,
Sparkling Ice, Newsradio 970AM and 620 WDAE Radio. Food &
refreshments will be available for purchase. The fun begins at 10:00
a.m. on the south plaza between gates C & D, so come out early.
Both teams and their fans will enjoy the unique blend of thrilling
rides, live shows and a premier zoo. Admission tickets are available at
buschgardens.com or at the front gate.
DECEMBER 28
PREGAME SHOW**
LADIES LUNCHEON
Spouses of both teams’ coaches will enjoy a special luncheon hosted
by Roy’s Hawaiian Cuisine Restaurant. (Private event)
PLAYERS HOSPITAL VISITS
Players and coaches from both teams will brighten the day for
children at Tampa General Hospital (no fans please).
PLAYERS NIGHT AT SPLITSVILLE**
Join the teams as they enjoy the fun at Splitsville at Channelside.
Watch the teams compete off the field in a bowling challenge. Teams
only from 6:00-7:15 PM. Doors open to public at 7:15 P.M.
DECEMBER 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARADE
& PEP RALLY PRESENTED
BY TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL**
Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring the
Outback Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade and a pep rally by the college
marching bands & cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and at
about fifteen marching bands from around the country! This free family event is sponsored by Tampa General Hospital, Bud Light,
93.3FLZ Radio, 970 WFLA and 620 WDAE Radio and the City of
Tampa. Be there early. The Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along
7th Avenue.
Enjoy a colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high school
and college bands along with numerous special activities including a
flyover and skydivers. A popular Outback Bowl tradition you won’t
want to miss. Show time begins at 12:15 p.m.
OUTBACK BOWL 2014**
The Outback Bowl matching two of college football’s best teams from
the SEC and Big Ten Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
(Gates open 11:30 a.m.).
COCA-COLA ZERO HALFTIME SHOW
Wait until you see this colorful show featuring more than 3,500
performers!
®
The Forte Group at
Morgan Stanley
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