Local Events Scheduled During Championship Week
FRISCO, Texas - The planning for the 2010 NCAA Division I Football National Championship game Jan. 7 at Pizza Hut Park by the NCAA, Southland Conference, Hunt Sports Group and the City of Frisco is nearly complete. Here are a few opportunities for fans to interact:
Great Texas Barbecue Bowl
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 / Frisco Conference Center / 7-9 p.m.
Honoring Eastern Washington and Delaware for earning berths to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game in Frisco! Entertainment by Lone Star Attitude and great barbecue provided by Randy White's Hall of Fame BBQ, all surrounded by a great western feel. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10.95 for children 12 and under, and include dinner and a complimentary team bandana. For tickets, go to www.friscochamber.com. Tickets go on sale December 21, 2010.
Champions Luncheon
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 / Frisco Conference Center / 11:30 a.m. doors open / Noon-1:30 p.m.
Salute the two teams at the Champions Luncheon! Hear comments from both head coaches about the national championship game, view exciting video highlights, and enjoy a special luncheon guest speaker! Also, the NCAA Elite 88 Award for athletic and academic achievement will be presented to one of the national championship game's participants. Tickets are $50 and a table of eight is $360. www.friscochamber.com.
Tailgate Town
Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 / Pizza Hut Park Gold Parking Lot / Noon-6 p.m. / Admission is Free
Tailgate Town will feature: the Capital One Cup Tour and sport interactives, other NCAA Corporate Champion and Partner activities, a food and beverage area, live music and deejay's, team band performances, youth clinics, autograph sessions, football interactive games, a mechanical bull, children's inflatables, face painters, photo opportunities, tailgate games, live sports talk radio remotes, souvenir sales, contests, prizes and more.
For group, individual and discount tickets to see Eastern Washington take on Delaware at Pizza Hut Park Jan. 7, 2011 visit the website: www.ncaa.com/fcs
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