Category Archives: Bowls

Penn State bowl discussion? They should play

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite all of the problems that have occurred at PSU, the one group who should not be punished is the football team. The players have done nothing wrong. And while the entire institution deserves to be punished, there are more … finish reading Penn State bowl discussion? They should play

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NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite approving a measure for the full cost of attendence, the NCAA board was not expected to discuss a petition signed by 300 football and men’s basketball players seeking a share of television money. The National College Players Association, an … finish reading NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

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Saints get Mercedes Benz naming rights for Superdome

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The success of the New Orleans Saints over the last couple of years has allowed the Superdome to get a naming rights deal. Mercedes Benz has signed up for a ten year agreement which will provide benefits to the state as … finish reading Saints get Mercedes Benz naming rights for Superdome

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OSU finishes one hearing, new inquiry commences

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Just as OSU thought it was done with the NCAA, a second letter of inquiry popped up. The hearing with the Committee on Infractions on Friday took only 4 hours (short by NCAA standards) but the wait time until the … finish reading OSU finishes one hearing, new inquiry commences

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Playoff PAC sues Fiesta Bowl for violating kickbacks

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Playoff PAC continues to take shots at the Fiesta Bowl and is now attempting to use some state anti-kickback laws by filing a complaint that alleges that the Fiesta Bowl improperly benefitted itself.   The claims relate to the pricing and … finish reading Playoff PAC sues Fiesta Bowl for violating kickbacks

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USC stripped of 2004 BCS Championship

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In a long awaited move that was long overdue, the BCS finally decided to strip USC of its 2004 BCS Championship.  Despite having won the game in a rout over Oklahoma 55-19, USC will no longer have that in its … finish reading USC stripped of 2004 BCS Championship

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NCAA’s Emmert appoints bowl task force

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The long awaited appointment of the NCAA bowl task force was finally announced this week. It consists of: Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman, Co Chair American Express CEO Kenneth I. Chenault Co-chair Judy Genshaft, President of South Florida Nathan Hatch, President of Wake … finish reading NCAA’s Emmert appoints bowl task force

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Arizona Senator Kyl won’t return Fiesta cash

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)   Politicians who received letters from the Fiesta Bowl requesting that they return tainted campaign contributions are responding, and none appear too happy to be tarred with the same brush as the bowl’s ousted CEO. U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of … finish reading Arizona Senator Kyl won’t return Fiesta cash

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AZ ethics committee finds violations

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) An Arizona Senate Ethics Committee review found some lawmakers may have violated state law by improperly accepting free football tickets from the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, chairman Ron Gould said Thursday. However, Gould told The Associated Press that he is temporarily … finish reading AZ ethics committee finds violations

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NCAA establishes Division I Bowl Licensing Task Force

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA decided to place a 3 year moratorium on new bowls and create a task force to examine how the mechanisms are structured.  So we now have a BCS Task Force and an NCAA Task Force and a subcommittee … finish reading NCAA establishes Division I Bowl Licensing Task Force

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Nine of 11 members of NCAA panel attended Fiesta Frolic retreat

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) Nine of the 11 members of an NCAA panel that will help decide the Fiesta Bowl’s fate attended a bowl-sponsored retreat that included free meals, resort rooms and golf outings. The nine names all showed up on a 2008 “Fiesta … finish reading Nine of 11 members of NCAA panel attended Fiesta Frolic retreat

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Fiesta Bowl status still far from certain with both NCAA and BCS

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Fiesta Bowl is still in a holding pattern after preparing and presenting over this weekend. Reports last week said that the NCAA is still determining how to deal with the problems that arose in the operation of the Fiesta … finish reading Fiesta Bowl status still far from certain with both NCAA and BCS

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BCS could decide Fiesta’s fate soon

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the wake of all of the scandals, the fate of the Fiesta Bowl is up in the air.  The details of the investigation have cast doubt on how the BCS will respond to the situation. According to the AP … finish reading BCS could decide Fiesta’s fate soon

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Will Fiesta Bowl really be able to recover funds

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Reports came out this week that the Fiesta Bowl was trying to recover monies which were wrongfully paid to politicians.  So as you see in this AP article, this should set up an interesting battle. Cetainly those that don’t return … finish reading Will Fiesta Bowl really be able to recover funds

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Might be bad time for Orange Bowl to be handing out large raises

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the wake of the Fiesta Bowl scandal, it is probably not the best of times for the Orange Bowl to be releasing information on large raises given to some of its top employees.  As you can see in this … finish reading Might be bad time for Orange Bowl to be handing out large raises

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Watchdog group wants Fiesta Bowl investigated

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A watchdog group wants the Federal Election Commission to launch an investigation into the Fiesta Bowl for reimbursing its employees for campaign donations according to this AP report.  In its complaint filed Tuesday, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington … finish reading Watchdog group wants Fiesta Bowl investigated

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Will Fiesta Bowl be able to save itself?

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe seems to think so according to this AP report. Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe says he is encouraged by the Fiesta Bowl’s response to an investigative report that led to the firing of its longtime … finish reading Will Fiesta Bowl be able to save itself?

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NCAA President Emmert unhappy with recent incidents

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

March was quite a month for NCAA headlines. And if you add in the last 3 months you have a roster that looks like this: U. Conn basketball coach Jim Calhoun (in Final Four) Auburn in National Championship Game Cam … finish reading NCAA President Emmert unhappy with recent incidents

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Fiesta Bowl fires CEO Junker; may lose BCS status

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Fiesta Bowl will be asked to justify its inclusion in the BCS after organizers for the Arizona game fired president and CEO John Junker for “an apparent scheme” to reimburse employees for political contributions and “an apparent conspiracy” to … finish reading Fiesta Bowl fires CEO Junker; may lose BCS status

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Fiesta Bowl findings expected to be critical of fundraising procedures

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Fiesta Bowl officials are bracing for what could be a scathing report from an internal investigation of the event’s financial and political dealings, some of which may have skirted, or even broken, state and federal law. The report, which could … finish reading Fiesta Bowl findings expected to be critical of fundraising procedures

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