Texas Bowl

The Texas Bowl is ready to kick-off the 2009 college football season, and we are proud to bring you the Official Texas Bowl Newsletter — your source for all the latest college football information.  This year’s game will host a Big 12 team and the Navy Midshipmen in what is sure to be the biggest game to date.

It has been an exciting “off-season” for the Texas Bowl!  We donated $75,000 to our charity beneficiary, DePelchin Children’s Center, at their annual luncheon and continue to proudly support Houston’s oldest charity.  In addition, we have partnered with ESPN to broadcast the game this year on Thursday, December 31 at 2:30 p.m.  The 2009 Gridiron Legends will be announced and honored at tonight’s Houston Texans game when they take on Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings.  What a great start to the 2009 season!

This newsletter is designed to help you keep up with all the latest football action and Texas Bowl updates, so feel free to email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have any comments or suggestions.

See you at the game!
The Texas Bowl Team

P.S. Come out and see us at Kemah on the Boardwalk on Sunday, September 6 and Tailgate 101 held at Academy Sports + Outdoors (9734 Katy Freeway) on Saturday, September 12!

Conference Football Updates

The Big 12 Conference promises to be as strong and exciting as ever this year with some big games on the 2009 horizon.  Last year’s history-making 3-way tie between Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech raised questions across the board and those teams are ready to set the record straight, with Oklahoma State close on their heels.  Baylor will look to stand-out QB Robert Griffin to make waves and give the Bears their first bowl berth in 15 years.

The Navy Midshipmen hope to earn their 7th consecutive bowl berth and Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy as they push for the 7 wins needed to play in the 2009 Texas Bowl.  Lindy’s Preseason College Football Magazine projects Navy to go 9-4.

As your source for college football, the Texas Bowl will continue to cover Conference USA and the hometown Rice Owls and Houston Cougars.  2009 should be equally as exciting as the 2008 season in which the league boasted the nation’s No. 1 overall offense (Tulsa), the individual leader in total offense (Houston QB Case Keenum) and the top freshmen receivers in terms of yards and touchdowns (Southern Miss WR DeAndre Brown) as well as catches (Houston WR Tyron Carrier).  Look for Conference USA to turn some heads in 2009.

Bowl Outlook — Big 12 & Conference USA

ESPN forecasters Mark Schlabach and Bruce Feldman have predicted the 2009 bowl lineup and picked the Baylor Bears to take on the Navy Midshipmen in the 2009 Texas Bowl.  Below are the bowls and picks with Big 12 or Conference USA teams or you can See the full list at ESPN.

In the News

Each week we will bring you Texas Bowl and college football news highlights from across the country.  Check out a few major headlines below from the past few months.

• 2009 Texas Bowl televised on ESPN — July 21, 2009
  The Texas Bowl Committee announced today that the 2009 Texas Bowl will be televised nationally by ESPN. The game will be played on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Reliant Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT… Read More
• 2009-10 BOWL SCHEDULE — JULY 21, 2009
  The 2009-10 bowl season will start in Albuquerque, N.M. and in Pasadena, Calif. Here’s a look at the schedule from the New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 19 to the Citi BCS National Championship Game on Jan. 7 in the Rose Bowl… Read more at ESPN
• Texans sign Caldwell, Casey — july 28, 2009
  The Texans announced today that they have signed their third- and fifth-round draft picks, center Antoine Caldwell and tight end James Casey, respectively. The pair are the fifth and sixth Texans’ draft choices to sign, joining cornerback Glover Quin, tight end Anthony Hill, cornerback Brice McCain and safety Troy Nolan… Read more at HoustonTexans.com

Texas Bowl Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Anheuser-Busch is the new partner for TexFest.  Watch out for fun promotions throughout the fall in retail and on 94.5 FM The Buzz.

BOWL WEEK SCHEDULE

After playing the game on December 30th the past 2 years, the Texas Bowl is making the leap to a coveted time slot on New Year’s Eve.  The teams will still arrive on December 26th allowing them to stay an extra night in our great city and we have several new events to make the most out of their visit.  Events are still subject to change, but take a look at the below preliminary Bowl Week Schedule.  If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and let us know where/when you would like to help out — we would love to have you!

Saturday, December 26	Team Arrivals Coaches Dinners
Sunday, December 27	Family Event Team Bowling Tournament
Monday, December 28	Spouses Luncheon Rodeo Bowl
Tuesday, December 29	Team Luncheon Family Event Best Buy Shopping Spree Chairman’s Reception
Wednesday, December 30	DePelchin Children’s Center Visits Band Pizza Parties Officials Dinner Gridiron Legends Dinner
Thursday, December 31	TexFest 2009 Texas Bowl

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