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Quick Lane Bowl Dec. 26 • Ford Field • Detroit, Mich. • ESPN • 4:30 PM ET BOWL

The inaugural Quick Lane Bowl will be played on Sunday, Dec. 26 at 4:30 p.m., ET at Ford Field in Detroit in a nationally televised bowl game on ESPN. The game is slated to feature one member from each primary bowl partner – Big Ten Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference.

DETROIT ATTRACTIONS Detroit Opera House: Wicked: December 23, 1 p.m., & 8 p.m.

Hockey: Red Wings vs. Sabres, December 23, 7:30 pm Ice Skating: Campus Martius Park Detroit Zoo: Wild Lights, December 23, 26, 27 5:30-9 p.m.

Belle Isle Aquarium Restaurants Open on Christmas Make your reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Open restaurants include Detroit Seafood Market, Roast, Bistro 222, Wolfgang Puck, TAP at MGM and many more in downtown Detroit and the surrounding area!

Museums

The Henry Ford Ford Rouge Factory Tour Motown Museum Detroit Historical Museum Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Museum of Contemporary Art Michigan Science Center

Shopping Centers

The Somerset Collection Mall at Partridge Creek Village of Rochester Hills Great Lakes Crossing Lakeside Mall

Bowl selections announced Sunday, Dec. 7

Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl Dec. 26 • Tropicana Field • St. Petersburg, Fla. ESPN • 8 PM ET

Welcome to the natural and cultural gem of Florida’s west coast – St. Petersburg and Clearwater! Home to some of the best beaches in the state, this area is the perfect place for a relaxing and fun-flled vacation for the whole family. Experience some of the great things that this area has to offer when you attend the Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl.

If you are looking to experience the culture and art, visit one of the many historic sites, cultural events, art galleries, or museums. Spend a night on the town at one of the area’s award-winning restaurants and nightclubs. From resort-style amenities to campgrounds, you are sure to fnd the perfect place to call home during your stay. Your time in St. Petersburg and Clearwater is sure to be a memory that will last a lifetime!

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Military Bowl Dec. 27 • NMCM Stadium • Annapolis, Md. • ESPN • 1 PM ET

MILITARY BOWL

The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman has a full slate of events planned in conjunction with the game on Saturday, Dec. 27.

You can register now for the Military Bowl 5K then watch the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales headline the Military Bowl Parade.

The parade will take place on the morning of this year’s Military Bowl.

The Official Military Bowl Tailgate is back for 2014! While the Military Bowl 5K and the Military Bowl Parade kick things off downtown, we’ll get the festivities rolling at the stadium with our Official Tailgate in the Blue lot on the West side of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Starting at 9 a.m., admission to the tailgate is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, along with live music, games and more!

Bowl selections announced Sunday, Dec. 7

Hyundai Sun Bowl Dec. 27 • Sun Bowl Stadium • El Paso, Texas CBS • 2 PM ET

The 2014 game will mark the 81st anniversary of the Sun Bowl game and the 47th consecutive broadcast on CBS. The game features selections from the ACC and Pac-12 conferences.

The Hokies have travelled to the Sun Bowl twice, in 1947 (Cincinnati 18, VT 6) and again in 2013 (UCLA 42, VT 12).

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Duck Commander Independence Bowl Dec. 27 • Independence Stadium • Shreveport, La. ABC • 3:30 PM ET The northwestern part of Louisiana, in and around Shreveport-Bossier City, is a little different than the rest of the state. It’s a mixture of spicy Cajun tradition and wide-open Texas spirit, “where cowboy meets Creole.”

Here, spicy Louisiana crawfish meet cowboy-cut ribeye steaks. The music that drifts through the air could be Dixieland jazz or Texas roadhouse blues, depending on which side of the street you’re on.

From the glittering excitement of the casinos to the wonderful array of festivals, the mouthwatering local cuisine, fantastic shopping and numerous outdoor activities, museums and attractions – Shreveport-Bossier has all of the necessary ingredients for a memorable getaway.

Hokies at the Independence Bowl Dec. 15, 1984 • Air Force 23, Virginia Tech 7 Dec. 31, 1993 • Virginia Tech 45, Indiana 20

Bowl selections announced Sunday, Dec. 7

New Era Pinstripe Bowl Dec. 27 • Yankee Stadium • Bronx, N.Y. ESPN • 4:30 PM ET Yankee Stadium, the venerable “House that Ruth Built” that stood for 85 years before being reopened in 2010, has been the host to some of the most memorable collegiate and professional football games in gridiron history.

THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED The NFL Championship Game on Dec. 28, 1958, between the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts was the first NFL game to go into sudden death overtime. The Colts won, 23-17, in what is widelyregarded as “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” A national television audience saw Colts receiver Raymond Berry catch 12 passes (a championship game record) for 178 yards and a score in a game that signaled the beginning of the NFL’s surge in popularity.

WINNING ONE FOR THE GIPPER George “The Gipper” Gipp was a first-team AllAmerican at Notre Dame before dying at the age of 25 of streptococcal throat infection just days after leading Notre Dame to a win over Northwestern. While on his hospital bed he received a visit from coach Knute Rockne before a Nov. 10, 1928, showdown against Army. At halftime of a scoreless game, Rockne urged his squad to

win it for Gipp, inspiring the Irish to a 12-6 win at Yankee Stadium.

LOMBARDI’S LOW POINT One member of the famed Seven Blocks of Granite was future Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, who later in the 1936 season endured what he called “the most devastating loss of my life.” Needing one win for a Rose Bowl berth, the Rams fell to NYU, 7-6, on a muddy Yankee Stadium field on Thanksgiving Day, dropping from No. 3 to No. 15 in the final AP rankings.

THE FINAL GAME The final Whitney M. Young Urban League classic on September 12, 1987 was also the last football game ever played at the old Yankee Stadium. Central State University of Ohio defeated Grambling, 37-21.

Afterwards, Grambling coach Eddie Robinson said, “They just came to play. We didn’t.”

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Russell Athletic Bowl Dec. 29 • Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium • Orlando, Fla. ESPN • 5:30 PM ET In the new College Football Playoff era, the Russell Athletic Bowl will match the top selection from the ACC (inclusive of Notre Dame) outside of the CFP series against the second selection from the Big 12 outside of the CFP series.

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For 2014, Orlando’s Citrus Bowl stadium has been rebuilt into a state-of-the-art venue capable of hosting worldclass events. About 90 percent of the stadium has been replaced, including portions that have stood since its original construction in 1937. Only the upper decks, which were added in 1990 and remain viable as part of a modern facility, remain.

The new Citrus Bowl will offer an enhanced fan experience at every level, with wider, chair-back seating, new concessions areas and restrooms, and new club and premium spaces throughout the building.

On Dec. 28, 2012, Virginia Tech defeated Rutgers 13-10 in overtime at the Russell Athletic Bowl.

Bowl selections announced Sunday, Dec. 7

Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl Dec. 30 • LP Field • Nashville, Tenn. • ESPN • 3 PM ET Nashville is one of the best cities in the country for hospitality and entertainment. Known as Music City, Nashville has lots to offer the college football fan.

The Inaugural Music City Bowl was held on December 29, 1998 at Vanderbilt Stadium. Virginia Tech ended a 10-game losing streak to Alabama in the game. The Hokies won 38-7.

In 1999, the stadium for the Tennessee Titans was completed and the game moved to its current home at LP Field. The Bowl has had some major accomplishments

You don’t have to pay a penny to listen to Nashville’s live music scene. Take a stroll and open the ears to all the music playing around every corner in Music City. Make sure to check out all the big music events and festivals that are completely free.

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adding to its success and has solidified its position as one of Nashville’s most important events.

Moreover, the Bowl has one of the most successful youth initiatives in the country with its Youth Football Program. The Bowl’s Youth Football Program reaches families in eighty communities in Middle Tennessee, southern Kentucky, and northern Alabama. More than 20,000 participants are part of a unique program that involves players, cheerleaders, and coaches with Nashville’s Holiday Tradition.

Nashville’s Bowl game continues to evolve as a cornerstone event for Music City and the Middle Tennessee region.

Belk Bowl Dec. 30 • Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, N.C. ESPN • 6:30 PM ET

Welcome to Charlotte! Get ready to gear up for an unforgettable experience as you cheer your team on to victory in the Queen City.

As the North Carolina hub for professional and amateur teams including the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, NASCAR and more, Charlotte is a winning city with a deep passion for sports and outdoor recreation.

Miranda Lambert will be the featured act at the 2014 Belk Bowl. The 13th annual Belk Bowl will feature a matchup of the

Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Belk Bowl this year,” says Lambert, the reigning Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards Female Vocalist of the Year and Grammy Award winner. “It’s always a fun time in Charlotte and it will be a great way to end the year!”

This year’s FanFest event is free to the public and will begin at noon with Miranda Lambert scheduled to begin her performance at 4 p.m.

Bowl selections announced Sunday, Dec. 7

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Jan. 2 • Everback Field • Jacksonville, Fla. ESPN • 3:20 PM ET Gator Bowl Sports has a storied and memorable 69-year tradition.

The game has showcased many of college football’s biggest names including Heisman Trophy winners George Rogers, Pat Sullivan, Earl Campbell, and John David Crow. Outstanding players such as Dan Marino, Thurman Thomas, Archie Manning, Larry Csonka and Peyton Manning are also part of the Gator Bowl mystique.

Virginia Tech has appeared in the Gator Bowl five times, including the 1994 game that was held in Gainesville, Fla. The 1994 Hokie team photo at Jacksonville Landing

Hokies at the Gator Bowl Dec. 30, 1994 • Tennessee 45, Virginia Tech 23 Jan. 1, 1998 • UNC 42 , Virginia Tech 3 Jan. 1, 2001 • Virginia Tech 41 , Clemson 20 Jan. 1, 2002 • FSU 30, Virginia Tech 17 Jan. 2, 2006 • Virginia Tech 35, Louisville 24

Darryl Tapp and his Gator Bowl MVP trophy

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Birmingham Bowl Jan. 3 • Legion Field • Birmingham, Ala. • ESPN • 1 PM ET Southern Hospitality.

SERIOUS FOOTBALL.

This is your family’s chance to be a part of all the events and local flavor leading up to the Birmingham Bowl and to experience serious football done Southern style. Enjoy all the pageantry and southern fanfare of great college football in Birmingham — a place we rightly call the Magic City.

The Birmingham Bowl is a conditional bowl for the ACC, If available, the ACC will be the first conditional choice for Birmingham Bowl should either of that bowl’s primary partners not have an eligible team.

Bowl selections announced Sunday, Dec. 7