As the Outback Bowl enters the first year of its new six

As the Outback Bowl enters the first year of its new six year contract
with its four key partners - Title Sponsor Outback Steakhouse, ESPN TV,
The Big Ten Conference and The Southeastern Conference – it will
also continue to build on its 25 year history in the New Year’s Day
bowl lineup. Not only that, but this year’s game will kick off at
12:00 Noon ET making the Outback Bowl the first game of the day.
“We are extremely excited for the opportunity to be the first game to kick
off the most tradition-rich day of college football – New
Year’s Day,” notes Outback Bowl President/CEO
Jim McVay. “All eyes of the college football
world will be on the Outback Bowl and our
beautiful Tampa Bay community.”
Outback Steakhouse reaches a milestone this year as it enters its twentieth
year with the game, the longest of any of
the college bowl game title sponsorships.
The Outback Bowl will also be building on its
19 year relationship with the SEC and 21 year partnership with the Big Ten Conference. In all, the two
conferences have squared-off 21 times in the bowl with
the SEC holding a 13-8 advantage.
Halfway through the 2014 college football season
there are no less than nine teams from the SEC
and Big Ten ranked in the Top 25 polls. That should point to
another great match-up for the Outback Bowl. Each of the
past five games were decided in overtime or the final minute
of the game. This year’s team announcements will
be made on Sunday, December 7th. Tickets are
available at www.Ticketmaster.com. Premium
seats are available directly through the Outback
Bowl office at 813-874-BOWL.
Dak Prescott, QB
Mississippi State
J.T. Barrett, QB
Ohio State
CONFERENCE STANDINGS (Through games of Oct. 13)
Big Ten...
SEC...
East
Conf. Overall
Georgia
3-1
5-1
Kentucky
2-1
5-1
Florida
2-2
3-2
Missouri
1-1
4-2
South Carolina 2-3
3-3
Tennessee
0-2
3-3
Vanderbilt
0-4
2-5
West
Mississippi St.
Ole Miss
Alabama
Auburn
Texas A&M
LSU
Arkansas
Conf. Overall
3-0
6-0
3-0
6-0
2-1
5-1
2-1
5-1
2-2
5-2
1-2
5-2
0-3
3-3
East
Conf. Overall
Michigan State 2-0
5-1
Ohio State
1-0
4-1
Rutgers
1-1
5-1
Maryland
1-1
4-2
Penn State
1-2
4-2
Michigan
1-2
3-4
Indiana
0-2
3-3
West
Conf. Overall
Iowa
2-0
5-1
Minnesota
2-0
5-1
Northwestern 2-1
3-3
Nebraska
1-1
5-1
Wisconsin
1-1
4-2
Purdue
1-2
3-4
Illinois
0-3
3-4
About 1,300 Outback Bowl sponsors
and members will get a very unique experience on November 13th at the always
popular Forte Group Feast on the Fifty
event in Raymond James Stadium.
Invited guests will get to be 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 sit on the field
and feast on barbecue. The evening will
be capped-off with one of the best fireworks shows in the area, right inside the
stadium! The Forte Group at Morgan
Stanley is the sponsor of this festive
annual bowl fall tradition.
Contact the Outback Bowl at 813874-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, as well as, sit in the best
seats in the stadium on January 1st.
To a great team, the goal line
is the target, not an obstacle.
Ami K. Forte
Investment Management Consultant
Managing Director — Wealth Management
Wealth Advisor
(19 years)
James F. Streitmatter
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
(31 years)
Charles Lawrence
Vice President
Financial Advisor
(15 years)
Evan P. Forte, CRPS®
Financial Advisor
(9 years)
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business. When the game is on the line, we will work
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Helping winners succeed — it’s our focus at the
Forte Group. That’s why we proudly sponsor the
Outback Bowl.
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New Sponsors
Our Newest Club Members
(as of September 25, 2014)
Aloft Hotel – Downtown Tampa
Banker Lopez Gassler, PA
Brandon Academy, LLC
Client First Advisors
Coconut Cove Suites
– Clearwater Beach
Conestoga Rovers & Associates
Ms. Tina Dunsford
Ms. Deana Grandy
G + K Services
In Place Marketing
iQuest, inc.
Insect IQ
Kemps, LLC
Lightning City Gymnastics
Major Properties, LLC
Quality Beach Resort
– Clearwater Beach
Questmont Advisors
Dr. John L. Redd II
R. E. S. Textiles
Residence Inn – Sabal Park
Residence Inn – Telecom Park
Rosenkranz Law Firm
Sheraton Tampa East
Synovus Bank
Tampa Bay Logistics
Towne Place Suites
– Fletcher & I-75
Whirpool Corporation
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Outback Bowl supporters celebrated
the halfway mark of the 2014 college
football season on October 9th at the
annual StaffEx Happy Hour Huddle
at Splitsville. The unique restaurant/
entertainment concept located at the
Channelside Bay Plaza entertainment
complex was the perfect venue to kick
off the bowls fall event calendar.
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.
The StaffEx 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.
Splitsville will also host the participating teams on December 28th.
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.
A special thank you to these
Sales Committee volunteers who have
helped bring in Sponsors and Club Members
to support the 2014-15 Outback Bowl.
(All Star Members as of September 25)
Jeff Antonaccio
Troy Atlas
Todd Buchanan
Dick Christian
Tracie Domino
Lynn Dumais
Tim Dyn
Glenn Fasani
Christopher Giblin
Richard Greaser
Julian Kessler
Jim Major
Banking By Entrepreneurs
For Entrepreneurs
Carter McCain
Tom Mitchell
Andrea Nole
Bernie O’Brien
Steve Pratico
Mark Ptolomey
Cecil Riggs
Chris Roederer
Jonathan Simkins
Scott Skornschek
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)
NOVEMBER 13
DECEMBER 31
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. You can also choose to celebrate the night at the
Florida Aquarium New Year’s “Aqua Eve” party featuring food buffet,
beer, wine and live entertainment for one price. Buy tickets at
www.FLAquarium.org
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. (by Invitation only)
DECEMBER 11
DEBARTOLO
CONTRACT SIGNING PARTY
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)
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. (by Invitation only)
DECEMBER 27
LADIES LUNCHEON
Spouses of both teams’ coaches will enjoy a special luncheon hosted
by Roy’s Pacific Rim 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).
TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING**
Both teams will attend the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey game
against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Amalie Arena in downtown
Tampa. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or
the Forum box office.
DECEMBER 28
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 29
LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY
& AQUA EVE PARTY**
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, Bonefish Grill
& Outback Steakhouse provide a delectable menu (by invitation
only).
DECEMBER 31
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
AT BUSCH GARDENS**
Join the two college marching bands at Busch Gardens as they squareoff for a special “Battle of the Bands” performance. Admission to park
required. Time TBD
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARADE & PEP RALLY
PRESENTED BY TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL**
JANUARY 1
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).
PREGAME BOWL BASH**
Bowl fans can warm-up for the big game with live music and a pep
rally, sponsored by Bright House Networks, Coke Zero, The Tampa
Tribune, Sparkling Ice, Newsradio 970AM and 620 WDAE Radio.
Food & refreshments will be available for purchase. The fun begins at
9:00 a.m. on the south plaza between gates C & D, so come out early.
PREGAME SHOW**
Enjoy a colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high school
and college bands along with numerous special activities including
skydivers. A popular Outback Bowl tradition you won’t want to miss.
Show time begins at 11:15 a.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 12:00 p.m.
(Gates open 10:30 a.m.).
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
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.
BUSCH GARDENS
TEAM OUTING**
COCA-COLA ZERO HALFTIME SHOW
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.
Wait until you see this colorful show featuring more than 3,500
performers!
®
The Forte Group at
Morgan Stanley
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