BOWL WEEK EVENTS

GMAC Bowl Team Welcoming Reception
 
DATE1/2/2011
TIME6:30 PM
LOCATIONLadd Peebles Stadium
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The GMAC Bowl will host a southern-style shrimp boil at Ladd Peebles Stadium to welcome the coaches and players of each Bowl team, administration, both conference commissioners and their support staff, local and national media representatives, local and national corporate sponsors, Mobile city officials, and invited guests. The Welcoming Reception will be limited to 500 people. Invitation only.


Alabama Army National Guard Battleship USS Alabama Team Luncheon
 
DATE1/3/2011
TIME11:00 AM
LOCATIONUSS Alabama
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Each participating football team, traveling party and invited guests will enjoy a lunch on the famous World War II battleship, the USS Alabama. Bowl sponsors, city officials and local media have the opportunity to meet each team's players and coaches, as well as visit this historic Mobile landmark. An estimated crowd of more than 500 people is expected to attend.


Mobile Greyhound Park Media Night
 
DATE1/3/2011
TIME7:00 PM
LOCATIONMobile Greyhound Park

The 50-75 media personalities from across the country covering the GMAC Bowl will be treated to a welcoming reception, dinner and a night of entertainment at the Mobile Greyhound Park.


Cellular South FCA Breakfast
 
DATE1/4/2011
TIME7:00 AM
LOCATIONMobile Convention Center
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A special guest speaker will address members of each participating Bowl team, city officials, corporate sponsors and local FCA groups during the breakfast. A crowd of more than 900 people is expected.  Former University of Alabama National Champion Football Coach Gene Stallings spoke in 2009.


Wintzell's Oyster House Wives Day Out
 
DATE1/4/2011
TIME10:00 AM
LOCATIONWintzell's Oyster House

Wives Day Out is a special day for the spouses of the many coaches and conference staffs participating in the Bowl game. The day includes shopping and visits to local historical sites. Lunch is provided by Wintzell's Oyster House and transportation is provided by Colonial Trailways.


Buck's Pizza Players' Hospital Visit
 
DATE1/4/2011
TIME4:30 PM
LOCATIONUSA Children's and Women's Hospital
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Players and cheerleaders participating in the GMAC Bowl will visit the children staying at the USA Children's and Women's hospital.


AMF Florida Bowl Bowling Challenge
 
DATE1/4/2011
TIME8:00 PM
LOCATIONAMF Florida Bowl
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Both teams will be participating in the Annual Bowling Championship at the AMF Florida Bowl. Cheerleaders and boosters will also compete for their respective teams.


GMAC Financial Services Mayor's Luncheon
 
DATE1/5/2011
TIME12:30 PM
LOCATIONMobile Convention Center
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A special guest speaker will address city officials, media, corporate sponsors, traveling parties of each Bowl team and other guests at a special banquet. NBA All-Star Charles Barkley spoke in 2010.

During the banquet, the GMAC Bowl, along with GMAC Financial Services, will honor "Champions of Life." The Champions of Life honor is given to individuals who have achieved great success through dedication and hard work. They have overcome the many obstacles that have stood in the path of success and have given a great deal back to the community and country.


Greer's Food Tiger Mardi Gras Parade
 
DATE1/5/2011
TIME6:30 PM
LOCATIONDowntown Mobile
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A Mardi Gras parade will be held in the streets of downtown Mobile starting at 6:30 pm. Sixteen Mardi Gras societies will be represented with floats and throws for the crowd. Several local high school marching bands will join the parade, as well as the bands and cheerleaders from each participating Bowl team. A huge crowd is expected to pack the streets of downtown Mobile for this early rendition of the Mardi Gras season.

Parade Route


Spectronics Fireworks Display and Pep Rallies
 
DATE1/5/2011
TIME8:00 PM
LOCATIONDowntown Mobile over the Mobile River
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Immediately following the Mardi Gras parade, a fireworks display over the Mobile River will highlight the festivities and set the tone for both participating universities official pre-game pep rallies.


GMAC Bowl Street Party
 
DATE1/5/2011
TIME8:00 PM
LOCATIONWater Street & South Plaza in Downtown Mobile

Following the Spectronics fireworks display and pep rallies, the party will move to Water Street and South Plaza for live music from top Country and R&B acts.


MillerCoors Alumni Golf Tournament
 
DATE1/6/2011
TIME8:00 AM
LOCATIONRobert Trent Jones Golf Course at Magnolia Grove

Alumni groups from the competing Bowl teams are invited to play in a golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Magnolia Grove. Separate fees apply. Entry forms can be obtained by calling the GMAC Bowl office.


GMAC Bowl
 
DATE1/6/2011
TIME7:00 PM
LOCATIONLadd Peebles Stadium
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A national television audience will tune in to ESPN on Thursday, January 6th, for the 12th Annual GMAC Bowl. The GMAC Bowl has built a reputation of fielding some of the most competitive and exciting games of the Bowl season, including breakout performances by many NFL standouts including LaDanian Tomlinson, Byron Leftwich and Ben Roethlisberger.


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