http://www.russellathleticbowl.com RSS feeds for Russell Athletic Bowl 60 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=483408&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/483408/2013_Russell_Athletic_Bowl_Scheduled_For_Dec_28.aspx The 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl will take place on Saturday, Dec. 28th at 6:45 p.m. ET. The game will air nationally on ESPN. Matt Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:483408 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=196517&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/196517/What_To_Do_In_Orlando_On_1228.aspx Any big plans for tonight? Matt Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:196517 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=196515&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/196515/What_To_Do_In_Orlando_On_1227.aspx Orlando Bowl Week officially begins today with the start of Orlando Bowl Week Fan HQ on International Drive. Our official fan area gets off to a fast start with the team pep rallies tonight. Earlier in the afternoon, Rutgers and Virginia Tech will meet at the Russell Athletic Bowl Kickoff Luncheon, hosted by ESPN play-by-play announcer Joe Tessitore. If you need more ideas for what to do while you're in town, check out our Orlando Bowl Week City Guide for more recommendations on attractions, dining, shopping, nightlife and more. Weather Report Sunny with a high of 67 and a low of 44. Official Bowl Events Orlando Bowl Week Fan HQ on International Drive at Pointe Orlando, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Russell Athletic Bowl Kickoff Luncheon at the Hilton Orlando, Noon to 1:30 p.m. (SOLD OUT!) Rutgers Pep Rally at Pointe Orlando, 4:00 p.m. Virginia Tech Pep Rally at Pointe Orlando, 4:45 p.m. Official Team Events Tech Talk Live Radio Show at David's Club in the Hilton Orlando, 7:00 p.m. Local Events Sports Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades at the Amway Center, 7:00 p.m. Music Underground Bass ft. Coffi, Juan Basshead, Moombah Mafia at The Social, 9:00 p.m. Movies A Christmas Carol at Light Up UCF!, 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. Ongoing Holiday Events Walt Disney World Holiday Events Universal Studios Holiday Events Universal Islands of Adventure Holiday Events SeaWorld Holiday Events Legoland Florida Holiday Events Light Up UCF at the UCF Arena Winter In The Park at Winter Park Leu's Holiday House at Harry P. Leu Gardens ICE! at Gaylord Palms Other Bowls On Television Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman: San Jose State vs. Bowling Green, 3:00 p.m. ESPN Belk Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Duke, 6:30 p.m. ESPN Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl: Baylor vs. UCLA, 9:45 p.m. ESPN Matt Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:196515 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=197595&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/197595/Know_Before_You_Go_Parking_Shuttle_And_Stadium_Information.aspx A few reminders while you plan out your game day, courtesy of the City of Orlando... Matt Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:197595 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=196508&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/196508/What_To_Do_In_Orlando_On_1226.aspx Preparation for the game begins in earnest today. Both teams have been practicing over the holidays and taking in the sights and sounds in Orlando. There's still plenty of time to do the tourist thing in Orlando before game day, so enjoy it while you're here!. Matt Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:196508 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=195902&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/195902/What_To_Do_In_Orlando_On_1225.aspx In case you need some suggestions to spend time with (or away from) your family this Christmas Day... Matt Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:195902 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=195269&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/195269/What_To_Do_In_Orlando_On_1224.aspx There's plenty to keep you occupied while you're here for Orlando Bowl Week. Rutgers and Virginia Tech have already arrived in the City Beautiful and will be spending their holidays taking in the theme parks between practices. If you need more ideas for what to do while you're in town, check out our Orlando Bowl Week City Guide for more recommendations on attractions, dining, shopping, nightlife and more. Weather Report High of 75, low of 54. Partly cloudy. Local Events Ongoing Holiday Events Walt Disney World Holiday Events Universal Studios Holiday Events Universal Islands of Adventure Holiday Events SeaWorld Holiday Events Legoland Florida Holiday Events Light Up UCF at the UCF Arena Winter In The Park Leu's Holiday House at Harry P. Leu Gardens ICE! at Gaylord Palms Other Bowls On Television Sheraton Hawaii Bowl: Fresno State vs. SMU, 8:00 p.m., ESPN Matt Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:195269 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=173227&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/173227/Virginia_Tech_To_Meet_Rutgers_In_Russell_Athletic_Bowl.aspx The Virginia Tech Hokies and Rutgers Scarlet Knights have been selected to play in this year’s Russell Athletic Bowl. Set to take place December 28 from Orlando’s Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, the game will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and be televised nationally by ESPN.  Matt Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:173227 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=172769&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/172769/Rutgers_To_Play_In_2012_Russell_Athletic_Bowl.aspx The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will play in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Friday, December 28 against a to-be-announced ACC foe.  Matt Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:172769 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=153575&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/153575/Big_East_Week_12_Preview.aspx With only one conference game this weekend, this Big East preview is a little light. Matt Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:153575 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=153572&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/153572/ACC_Week_12_Preview.aspx A Coastal Division battle in Atlanta is the highlight of this weekend's ACC slate. Matt Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:153572 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=152409&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/152409/Weekend_Spotlight_No_22_Rutgers_at_Cincinnati.aspx Cincinnati looks to keep its Big East championship and/or Russell Athletic Bowl hopes alive this weekend when they host Rutgers. Matt Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:152409 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=148902&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/148902/Bowl_Projection_Roundup_1112.aspx A look at the latest predictions for the Russell Athletic Bowl from media outlets across the country. Matt Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:148902 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=145887&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/145887/Big_East_Week_11_Preview.aspx A look at this weekend's action in the Big East. Matt Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:145887 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=145742&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/145742/ACC_Week_11_Preview.aspx A look at the slate of games this weekend in the ACC. Matt Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:145742 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=116596&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/116596/PrimeSport_To_Offer_VIP_Packages_To_Russell_Athletic_Bowl.aspx PrimeSport, the leader in providing direct access to the biggest sporting events on the planet, announced today a new partnership with Florida Citrus Sports as the official hospitality and travel provider for the Russell Athletic Bowl and Capital One Bowl. Matt Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:116596 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=65667&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/65667/Russell_Athletic_Bowl_Tickets_Now_On_Sale.aspx Tickets for the 23rd Annual Russell Athletic Bowl are now on sale to the general public. Tickets may be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, at the Amway Center box office, by phone (800.745.3000) or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Matt Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:65667 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=51169&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/51169/2012_ACC_Previews_Georgia_Tech_with_From_The_Rumble_Seat.aspx We look at Georgia Tech with help from the crew at From The Rumble Seat, SBNation.com's Yellow Jackets blog. Matt Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:51169 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=50128&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/50128/2012_Big_East_Previews_Cincinnati_with_Down_The_Drive.aspx Matt Opper from SBNation's Down The Drive helps us preview Cincinnati's upcoming season. Matt Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:50128 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=50122&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/50122/2012_ACC_Previews_Boston_College_with_BC_Interruption.aspx Brian Favat from BC interruption helps preview Boston College football.  Matt Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:50122 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=48863&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/48863/2012_Big_East_Previews_USF_with_Voodoo_Five.aspx Jamie from Voodoo Five joins us to talk about the 2012 Bulls. Matt Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:48863 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=48815&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/48815/2012_ACC_Previews_Clemson_with_Shakin_The_Southland.aspx Shakin The Southland's DrB joins us to talk defensive overhauls, expanding the offense and more things to watch for from Clemson in 2012. Matt Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:48815 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=46833&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/46833/2012_ACC_Previews_NC_State_with_Backing_The_Pack.aspx Image courtesy NC State Athletics Talking with Akula Wolf from Backing The Pack about heightened expectations under Tom O'Brien and Mike Glennon's development. Matt Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:46833 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=46726&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/46726/2012_Big_East_Previews_Syracuse_with_Troy_Nunes_Is_An_Absolute_Magician.aspx (Image courtesy Syracuse Athletics) In our season preview for the Syracuse Orange, we talk with Sean from Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician about Ryan Nassib and the best places to eat in Orlando. Matt Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:46726 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=11337&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/11337/Citrus_Bowl_Renovations_To_Start_By_2014.aspx This morning, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced their new deal to start a planned $175 million renovation of the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium by 2014. It's great news for the Russell Athletic Bowl, as it means the long-awaited fixes -- which will amount to basically an entirely new stadium for a fraction of the price -- will be in place during the next contract cycle. Matt Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:11337 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6741&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6741/Every_Fresh_Start_Involves_Ordering_New_Business_Cards.aspx Today and tomorrow, we embark on the daunting task of replacing eight years' worth of logos. Shirts, signage, stationary...probably some other things that don't begin with s. This is the bowl's first name change in eight years, the longest stretch in an admittedly patchwork title history. By the time Florida Citrus Sports purchased the game in 2001, it had seen four different names (Blockbuster Bowl, Carquest Bowl, MicronPC Bowl and MicronPC.com Bowl). At the time, it was among the lowest tier of bowl games in a field of 25. Starting in 2001 it became the Tangerine Bowl, a throwback to the old days of Orlando's original bowl game (now the Capital One Bowl). We had two title sponsors under the Tangerine name (Visit Florida and Mazda) before Champs Sports came on board in 2004 and helped bring the game to the next level. Matt Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6741 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6727&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6727/Mesh_Shorts_And_New_Beginnings.aspx It's an exciting (and hectic) day at Florida Citrus Sports as we finally flip the switch on the Russell Athletic Bowl. This process has been bubbling for a couple of months now but it's just like bowl week: no amount of late nights and early mornings can avoid the pandemonium of game day (or in this case, launch day). It's straight downhill today; forget the breaks and just worry about steering. Matt Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6727 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6726&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6726/Russell_Athletic_Bowl_Announcement_Video.aspx Here's a one-minute "hype" video we produced to announce the new title sponsor of our game. Matt Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6726 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6725&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6725/Russell_Athletic_Bowl_Merchandise_Now_Available.aspx If you love this new bowl logo so much that you want to wear it, buddy, you are in luck. Ultimate Athletic, our official merchandise provider, has worked up some t-shirts and hats featuring the new mark. And yes, the shirts are all Russell Athletic stock.  In addition, Russell Athletic is offering a 30% discount to fans who shop online between today and June 26. Matt Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6725 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6429&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6429/Champs_Sports_Bowl_Programs_Patches__Champions_Merchandise_Available.aspx Official Champs Sports Bowl merchandise, including bowl patches, game programs and apparel, is available for purchase online. Matt Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6429 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6430&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6430/Florida_State_Beats_Notre_Dame_In_2011_Champs_Sports_Bowl_18-14.aspx The Florida State Seminoles rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 18-14 in the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl before an announced crowd of 68,305 at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Matt Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6430 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6431&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6431/Parking_Shuttle_And_Traffic_Information_For_The_Champs_Sports_Bowl.aspx Parking is SOLD OUT for the Champs Sports Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Free shuttle service is available to bowl fans. In addition, the City of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports have published maps for parking, shuttles and road closures around the Citrus Bowl on game day.  Matt Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6431 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6432&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6432/Florida_State_Notre_Dame_Give_Back_To_Central_Florida.aspx The Florida State Seminoles and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football teams met on friendly terms today at Give Kids the World Village as part of Orlando Bowl Week. (Article by Neil Tredray) Matt Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6432 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6436&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6436/ChampsSportsBwl_Preview_A_Twitter_Chat_With_Eric_Hansen.aspx Following up on last week's FSU perspective from Coley Harvey, Eric Hansen of the South Bend Tribune joined @ChampsSportsBwl on Twitter to give the Notre Dame outlook, including the QB situation, the biggest challenges for the Irish and who needs to step up to bring the trophy home to South Bend. Matt Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6436 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6437&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6437/Notre_Dame_Practice_Report_1226.aspx The Irish football squad completed its heavy work today with a typical Wednesday workout in full pads in 72-degree conditions under cloudy skies. The Notre Dame team worked on the grass fields adjacent to the Citrus Bowl Stadium from 1:45-3:15 p.m. Report courtesy of Notre Dame Sports Information. Matt Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6437 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6438&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6438/Florida_State_Practice_Report_1226.aspx It was work before play for the Florida State football team Monday as the No. 25 Seminoles got in a 2 ½-hour practice Monday inside the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium as preparation continued for the Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl. Report courtesy of Florida State Sports Information / Seminoles.com Matt Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6438 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6439&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6439/ChampsSportsBwl_Preview_A_Twitter_Chat_With_Coley_Harvey.aspx Coley Harvey, Florida State beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel, took time on Twitter to chat with @ChampsSportsBwl about the game, the FSU defense and punter Shawn Powell's MVP hopes. Matt Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6439 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6440&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6440/Champs_Sports_Bowl_Sells_Out_For_First_Time_In_History.aspx The 2011 Champs Sports Bowl has officially sold out. It is the first sellout in the game’s history in Orlando. Matt Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6440 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6441&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6441/Notre_Dame_and_Florida_State_Selected_for_Champs_Sports_Bowl.aspx On behalf of its Selection Committee, Florida Citrus Sports’ Chairman Michel Champagne and CEO Steve Hogan announced today that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Florida State Seminoles have been selected to play in this year’s Champs Sports Bowl. Set to take place December 29th from Orlando’s Citrus Bowl Stadium, the game will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and be televised on ESPN. Matt Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6441 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6492&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6492/ACC_Championship_Game_is_the_Champs_Sports_Bowl_Game_of_the_Week.aspx The two strongest teams in the ACC meet for a second time this season at the ACC Championship Game in Charlotte.  The rematch between #20 Clemson (9-3, 6-2 ACC) and #5 Virginia Tech (11-1, 7-1 ACC) has higher stakes as the conference’s automatic BCS bid to the Discover Orange Bowl. Matt Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6492 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6493&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6493/Virginia_Tech_at_Virginia_is_the_Champs_Sports_Bowl_Game_Of_The_Week.aspx After 12 weeks, the ACC Coastal division championship has come down to one game. Virginia and Virginia Tech square off this weekend for the right to play for the ACC title and a BCS bowl-berth. The Hokies hold the edge with only one conference loss, but the Cavaliers would own the tiebreaker with a win at home on Saturday. Tech hasn’t lost to its rival from Charlottesville in eight years and has only dropped one game to the Cavs since 1998. Matt Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6493 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6532&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6532/Open_Audition_Commences_for_Bowl_Games_Public_Address_Announcer.aspx For 30 years, Florida Citrus Sports and its bowl games have been blessed with the golden pipes of Bob Matheison handling the public address announcing duties. After three decades, Matheison has announced that he is retiring from the booth and turning over the reins to someone else. In the spirit of competition, FCSports has decided to open up to the public the audition to fill Matheison’s shoes. Matt Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6532 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6535&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6535/Champs_Sports_Bowl_Weekend_Spotlight.aspx An intriguing weekend across the Big East and ACC starts early with a pair of Friday night games with Champs Sports Bowl implications. All three of the conference leaders in the Big East - Cincinnati, Rutgers and West Virginia - all hit the road this week against league opponents. Tonight, the Scarlet Knights travel to Louisville and the Mountaineers visit Syracuse. Tomorrow afternoon, the Bearcats are in Tampa to meet USF. If all three maintain their unblemished conference records, we may not know our Big East options until later in the season when the three teams play each other. However, it's possible that one might stumble on this "road test weekend" and help narrow our possibilities. Matt Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6535 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6537&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6537/If_The_Season_Ended_Today_-_BCS_Analysis_and_Bowl_Picks.aspx Now that the first BCS standings have been released, it's time to start up one of our (ok, my) favorite games around the office: If The Season Ended Today. We're not PROJECTING the bowls; we're treating the current poll like the final one, so you can get a better idea of how the bowl process works. Matt Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6537 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6544&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6544/Champs_Sports_Bowl_Selection_Update_Week_7.aspx One week after Wake Forest shook up the ACC Atlantic division, the other side of the conference experienced some upheaval. Two upsets in the Coastal changed the face of the division race while the Atlantic returned (somewhat) to status quo. Meanwhile, the Big East remains in a sort of limbo as contenders continue to dance around each other. ACC Results Miami 30, UNC 24 Virginia 24, Georgia Tech 21 Virginia Tech 38, Wake Forest 17 Clemson 56, Maryland 45 Florida State 41, Duke 16 Big East Results Utah 26, Pittsburgh 14 Rutgers 21, Navy 20 UConn 16, USF 10 Cincinnati 25, Louisville 16 What we learned: Matt Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6544 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6543&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6543/BCS_Standings_-_101611.aspx The first Bowl Championship Series standings of the season are released, and that takes us one step closer to Selection Sunday. There's still half a season to be played, but now bowl projections and possible pairings can be discussed without the Way Too Early prefix. Although really, anything prior to the last week of the season is still Too Early, if history is any indication. Let's check the first standings: 1. LSU Tigers 2. Alabama Crimson Tide 3. Oklahoma Sooners 4. Oklahoma State Cowboys 5. Boise State Broncos 6. Wisconsin Badgers 7. Clemson Tigers 8. Stanford Cardinal 9. Arkansas Razorbacks 10. Oregon Ducks 11. Kansas State Wildcats 12. Virginia Tech Hokies 13. Nebraska Cornhuskers 14. South Carolina Gamecocks 15. West Virginia Mountaineers 16. Michigan State Spartans 17. Texas A&M Aggies 18. Michigan Wolverines 19. Houston Cougars 20. Auburn Tigers 21. Penn State Nittany Lions 22. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 23. Illinois Fighting Illini 24. Texas Longhorns 25. Washington Huskies That's six teams from the Big Ten, five from the SEC, three from the ACC and one from the Big East. On the Capital One Bowl front, that means there are a lot of options to choose the right match-up. We'd be choosing from everyone except LSU and Alabama on the SEC side and everyone but Wisconsin (and likely Nebraska) on the Big Ten side. Things are even more wide open on the ACC side. Virginia Tech is right at #12 and could be on the verge of a BCS berth, but there are a number of teams that could snatch that spot. The remaining ranked team in the conference is Georgia Tech. With West Virginia as the only ranked team in the Big East and (at the moment) presumptive champion, our choices may not be dictated by the rankings so much as other factors like records and head-to-head wins. We'll go more in depth on the what-ifs tomorrow.  Matt Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6543 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6542&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6542/Champs_Sports_Bowl_Selection_Update_Week_6.aspx While we already have our first bowl-eligible teams after six weeks of play, there are far too many games left to be played to know what could be available to the Champs Sports Bowl in December. Our Team Selection Committee met on Monday to discuss the current state of our partner conference as we inch closer to Selection Sunday. ACC Results Wake Forest 35, Florida State 30 Virginia Tech 38, Miami 35 Georgia Tech 21, Maryland 16 Clemson 36, Boston College 14 UNC 14, Louisville 7 NC State 38, Central Michigan 24 Big East Results West Virginia 43, UConn 16 Rutgers 34, Pittsburgh 10 Syracuse 37, Tulane 34 *Notre Dame 59, Air Force 33 What we learned: Matt Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6542 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6541&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6541/Weekend_Champs_Sports_Bowl_Spotlight_-_108.aspx Both of our partner conferences are in the thick of league play this weekend as the championship races start to take shape. With current ACC division leaders Clemson (Atlantic) and Georgia Tech (Coastal) at home against Boston College and Maryland, respectively, a pair of games - Florida State at Wake Forest and Miami at Virginia Tech - are almost critical to keep pace before entering the second half of the year. In the Big East, preseason favorite West Virginia opens conference play against Connecticut, but another game, Pittsburgh at Rutgers, features the two teams atop the standings after one week. The Panthers and Scarlet Knights are our Game of the Week. Additionally, Notre Dame returns to South Bend to host a tough Air Force team. Florida Citrus Sports selection committee members will be on the road this weekend representing the Champs Sports Bowl at all of those games above, plus Louisville at North Carolina and Central Michigan at NC State. Matt Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6541 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6540&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6540/Champs_Sports_Bowl_Selection_Update_Week_5.aspx Week 5 was a light one for teams in the ACC and Big East, but the biggest games of the weekend might have an impact far beyond the teams playing in them. Our Champs Sports Bowl representatives have been on the road up and down the east coast meeting with fans and officials from our partner schools as we prepare for the second bowl season under the current conference pairings that give us the second team from the Big East (first after BCS) and the third team from the ACC (second after BCS). Here are the big stories from last weekend and our most recent Team Selection Committee meeting: Matt Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6540 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6539&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/6539/Weekend_Champs_Sports_Bowl_Spotlight.aspx One week after Clemson's upset of preseason-No. 5 Florida State in Death Valley, the No. 15 Tigers take their high-octane offense on the road to meet another ACC power, No. 10 Virginia Tech. It's our Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week and it tops the weekend slate of games in our partner conferences for the CSB. Matt Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:57:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6539