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Papajohns.com Bowl Produces Record Economic Impact for Birmingham

January 13, 2010
The Fourth Annual Papajohns.com Bowl produced an economic impact of $18.4 million for Birmingham, according to a report provided to ESPN Regional Television by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Rush Of Fools to Perform at Papajohns.com Bowl

December 28, 2009
Christian music’s premier progressive worship band, Rush Of Fools, has been invited to play during the pre-show for the Fourth Annual Papajohns.com Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.
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Former Heisman Winner Gino Torretta is Featured Speaker at Dec. 30 Kickoff Luncheon for Papajohns.com Bowl; Bobby Humphrey is Golden Flake Legend of Birmingham

December 22, 2009
Former Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta will be the featured speaker at the Monday Morning Quarterback Club Kickoff Luncheon presented by the Sheraton Birmingham on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Fans are in for Fun at Bowl Game in Birmingham

December 16, 2009

Football fans headed to Birmingham for the Papajohns.com Bowl can look forward to more than just great action of the field. The city has plenty to see and do before and after the game. (read complete article)

South Carolina Invited to Papajohns.com Bowl

December 6, 2009

ESPN Regional Television announced today that the University of South Carolina has accepted an invitation to represent the Southeastern Conference in the fourth annual Papajohns.com Bowl. (read complete article)

UConn Invited to Papajohns.com Bowl

December 6, 2009

ESPN Regional Television announced today that the University of Connecticut will represent the Big East Conference in the fourth annual Papajohns.com Bowl. (read complete article)

Connecticut Accepts Invitation to Play in Papajohns.com Bowl Jan. 2

December 6, 2009

ESPN Regional Television announced today that the University of Connecticut will represent the Big East Conference in the fourth annual Papajohns.com Bowl........ (Read full story)

South Carolina to Represent SEC in Papajohns.com Bowl Jan. 2

December 6, 2009

ESPN Regional Television announced today that the University of South Carolina has accepted an invitation to represent the Southeastern Conference in the fourth annual Papajohns.com Bowl....... (Read full story)

Papajohns.com Bowl To Hold FCA Breakfast Dec. 31; Josh Niblett will be guest speaker for event at Sheraton

November 25, 2009

The Papajohns.com Bowl will hold the Second Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Breakfast, presented by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network of Alabama, on Thursday, Dec. 31 as part of the bowl-week activities. This year’s FCA breakfast will be held at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2009...... (Read full story)

Rush of Fools To Perform At Papapalooza As Part Of Papajohns.com Bowl Pregame Festivities

November 24, 2009

The Papajohns.com Bowl and the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), a division of IMG Worldwide, announced today an agreement in which CLC will manage the Papajohns.com Bowl’s trademark licensing program, effective July 1, 2009..... (Read full story)

Papajohns.com Bowl Announces Partnership with Collegiate Licensing Company

July 1, 2009

The Papajohns.com Bowl and the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), a division of IMG Worldwide, announced today an agreement in which CLC will manage the Papajohns.com Bowl’s trademark licensing program, effective July 1, 2009..... (Read full story)

Papajohns.com Bowl Unveils New Logo; Game Tickets on Sale Today

June 1, 2009

Papa John’s and the Papajohns.com Bowl today unveiled a redesigned logo for the Papajohns.com Bowl, just in time for the opening of ticket sales for the fourth annual Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala... (Read full story)

Fourth Annual Papajohns.com Bowl to be Played Jan. 2 as Part of Tripleheader on ESPN

April 15, 2009

ESPN Regional Television announced today that the 2009-10 Papajohns.com Bowl will be played Jan. 2 at Legion Field. The game, in its fourth year, will feature a team from the BIG EAST Conference and one from the Southeastern Conference and will be televised nationally on ESPN.... (Read full story)

Papajohns.com Bowl Names Joe Dean Jr. as Chairman of Community Relations

June 25, 2008

The Papajohns.com Bowl announced today that Joe Dean Jr. has agreed to serve as Chairman of Community Relations for the postseason bowl in Birmingham, Ala. The 2008 Papajohns.com Bowl will be played at Legion Field on Dec. 29. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN and broadcast nationally on ESPN Radio... (Read full story)

Southeastern Conference Joins BIG EAST in Birmingham’s Papajohns.com Bowl in 2008

April 30, 2008

ESPN Regional Television (ERT) today announced that the Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala., will host a matchup between the BIG EAST Conference and the Southeastern Conference starting in 2008... (Read full story)

Papa John’s extends sponsorship of Papajohns.com Bowl through 2009

April 21, 2008

Papa John’s International (NASDAQ: PZZA), has agreed to a two-year commitment to remain the title sponsor of the Papajohns.com Bowl, ESPN Regional Television (ERT) announced today. The extension includes the 2008 and 2009 bowl games, and Papa John’s will have a two-year renewal option to extend the sponsorship through 2011. Terms were not disclosed... (Read full story)

CINCINNATI TO REPRESENT BIG EAST CONFERENCE IN PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL

Nov 28, 2007

ESPN Regional Television announced today that the University Cincinnati has accepted an invitation to represent the BIG EAST Conference in the second annual Papajohns.com Bowl... (Read full story)

Papajohns.com Bowl doubles its economic impact in second year

Jan 7, 2007

In a report provided to ESPN Regional Television, the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau indicated that the 2007 Papajohns.com Bowl brought an estimated $8.1 million to Birmingham... (Read full story)

ARCHIE MANNING NAMED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dec 13, 2006

Legendary quarterback Archie Manning will deliver the keynote address at the Inaugural Papajohns.com Bowl Kickoff Luncheon. The luncheon is set for noon on Friday, Dec. 22, exactly 24 hours before East Carolina (7-5) and South Florida (8-4) face off at Birmingham's historic Legion Field... (Read full story)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ACCEPTS PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL INVITATION

Dec 3, 2006

ESPN Regional Television announced today that the University of South Florida (USF) located in Tampa, Fla., accepted an invitation to represent the BIG EAST Conference in the inaugural Papajohns.com Bowl... (Read full story)

EAST CAROLINA TO REPRESENT C-USA IN INAUGURAL PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL GAME

Nov 28, 2006

ESPN Regional Television announced today that East Carolina University (ECU) located in Greenville, N.C., has accepted an invitation to represent Conference USA in the inaugural Papajohns.com Bowl... (Read full story)

PAPAJOHNS.COM SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR OF INAUGURAL PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL GAME

Nov 16, 2006

Papajohns.com, the popular online ordering site of Papa John’s Pizza (NASDAQ: PZZA), has entered into a multi-year agreement as the title sponsor of the newly created Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala., ESPN Regional Television announced today... (Read full story)

BIRMINGHAM BOWL TICKETS WILL BE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED

Nov 1, 2006

Tickets to the Birmingham Bowl – which are on sale now - are first-come, first-served with the best seats going to fans who buy tickets early. Furthermore, patrons can renew their seats year-after-year. Those who purchase tickets early in the bowl’s inaugural year will reap the benefits for years to come... (Read full story)

BIRMINGHAM BOWL CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Nov 1, 2006

Papajohns.com, the popular online ordering site of Papa John’s Pizza (NASDAQ: PZZA), has entered into a multi-year agreement as the title sponsor of the newly created Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala., ESPN Regional Television announced today... (Read full story)

ESPN REGIONAL TELEVISION NAMES BIRMINGHAM BOWL STAFF

July 27, 2006

ESPN Regional Television (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN, Inc., has named the staff members for its owned-and-operated Birmingham Bowl: Mark Meadows as executive director, Bo Kerr as manager of sales and marketing and Robbie Robertson as chairman of the executive board. Meadows will be responsible for overseeing the overall management and marketing of the bowl event and all related activities. Kerr will develop and implement the sales and marketing strategy for all bowl events. Robertson will serve as the presiding officer of the executive board. The Birmingham Bowl staff will share office space with ESPN Regional Television employees in Birmingham... (Read full story)

ESPN REGIONAL TELEVISION TO OWN AND OPERATE NEW BIRMINGHAM BOWL

May 9, 2006

ESPN Regional Television (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN, Inc., will own and operate the Birmingham Bowl, a newly created college football bowl game to be played at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The NCAA Football Bowl Certification Committee certified the game April 27... (Read full story)