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The International Bowl features a match-up of teams from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and the Big East, two of the NCAA’s powerhouse conferences.
The International Bowl is an experience like none other in Toronto. In the days leading up to the game, a series of events including the battle of the marching bands and the pre-game pep-rally build up a strong air of anticipation.
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The 2008 International Bowl
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Rice Leads Rutgers To Win Over Ball State - Crowd soars to 31,455 In Second Annual International Bowl
The second International Bowl lived up to all its advance billing as the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights and the Ball State University Cardinals delighted a crowd of 31,455 at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Saturday, January 5.
Rutgers running back Ray Rice ran for an International Bowl record 280 yards in leading the Scarlet Knights to a 52-30 victory. The highly-rated junior, who finished third in the nation in rushing, was voted the game’s Most Valuable Player.
Rice scored four touchdowns, set a school record with his rushing total and became just the fifth player to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season in U.S. collegiate football history.
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“I've been around great, great running backs in college football and the National Football League and this guy today is second to none from what I've seen," Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano said. "It was an amazing performance and one that shouldn't shock any of us because he's come close to it before.”
Quarterback Mike Teel also had a strong game for Rutgers. He opened the game with a 36-yard touchdown strike to Tim Brown. Later, Teel found Tiquan Underwood for a 35-yard major and Kenny Britt for a 47-yarder.
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While Ball State quarterback Nate Davis fired three touchdown passes, including two to Darius Hill and one to Dante Love, the Cardinals never got close enough to mount a serious challenge.
“It gave us a great opportunity. We had a great time in Toronto,” Ball State head coach Brady Hoke said. It’s a fantastic city… it was a great atmosphere to play in, and a tremendous facility.”
International Bowl Executive Director Ken Hoffman spoke positively about this year’s game and said he expects the Toronto-based game to continue to grow.
“The International Bowl is really carving a niche on the Bowl circuit,” he remarked. “People are really enjoying the international flavour. We feel proud of what we’ve done and feel buoyed by the future.”
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2008 Teams
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers, located in Piscataway, New Jersey, is considered by many to be one of the most remarkable turnaround stories in College Football history.
Much of Rutgers' success is credited to the leadership of Coach Greg Schiano who built a team of extremely talented players, led by Junior running back Ray Rice.
The Rutgers dual receiving threat is lead by Junior Tiquan Underwood and closely followed by Sophomore Kenny Britt.
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| Not to be outdone by the offence, the Scarlet Knights' defence, led by Junior DE Jamaal Westerman, is ranked in the top 10 in the country.
Rutgers' fans are some of the most vibrant in College Football - they promise to bring their unique flavour in large numbers to Toronto.
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Ball State Cardinals
Ball State, located in Muncie, Indiana, boasts a potent aerial attack which features three of the nation's best offensive players.
Sophomore quarterback Nate Davis threw for 3,376 yards (13th in the nation) and 27 TD (T-13th in the nation).
Davis frequently targets Junior WR Dante Love or Junior TE Darius Hill. Love caught 87 balls for 1,229 yards (5th in the nation), and scored nine TDs. Hill was a semi-finalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's best tight-end. Hill finished the regular season with 837 yards and nine TDs.
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| Earlier this season, the powerful Ball State offence put up 40 points against a tough Nebraska team.
Chris Miller continues the tradition of Ball State punters by being named on the AFCA All-America First Team.
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Read more about the 2008 International Bowl!
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Programs
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Get into the game with the 2008 Official Program. Check out fascinating features on Rutgers' Ray Rice and Ball State's Nate Davis. Find out what David Letterman and James Gandolfini have in connection to this year's International Bowl. Enjoy spectacular colour photos. All this and much, much more. It's a must for football fans.
Click here to purchase.
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Quick Facts
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Official Name: International Bowl
Main Line: 416-619-0550
Fax Number: 416-619-0468
2008 Executive Director: Ken Hoffman
Internet Address: www.internationalbowl.org
Email: info@internationalbowl.org
Game Date: Saturday January 5, 2008
Game Time: 12:00 noon EST
Tickets: Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster
Ticket Prices: $15-$40
Venue: Rogers Centre
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Matchup: Big East Conference vs. Mid-American Conference
Team Payout: $1.5 million combined payout
Television: Sportsnet (Canada), ESPN2 (U.S.)
Radio: The Fan590 (National, Canada)
Westwood1 Radio Network (National, U.S.)
Official Hotels: Big East – Westin Harbour Castle
MAC – Sheraton Centre
Media – Renaissance Toronto Hotel
Big East Band – Westin Harbour Castle
MAC Band – Sheraton Centre
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Rogers Centre
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Rogers Centre Facts
• Opened: June 3, 1989
• Formerly known as SkyDome, the venue was renamed Rogers Centre on February 2, 2005
• First retractable-roof domed stadium in the world
• Luxury Suites: 95
• Football Capacity: 46,374 (not including 3,434 seats in Luxury Suites)
• Ceiling Height is 310 feet
• The Rogers Centre site takes up 12.7 acres (5.14 hectares), with the building itself taking up 11.5 acres (4.66 hectares)
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Rogers Centre provides an ideal home for the International Bowl. The stadium facilitates a festive and exciting atmosphere, and the domed roof keeps the fans warm and dry in the winter weather.
Rogers Centre is recognized as one of the world's premiere entertainment centers, which since its spectacular opening on June 3, 1989, has achieved the highest honors in the stadium entertainment industry.
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Over 2,000 events have been staged and more than 50 million people have visited Rogers Centre. In 1997, Rogers Centre hosted a record of 302 event days with announced attendance for events and tours of 4,500,000, making it one of the busiest venues in the world. It is utilized as a model for architects of future domed stadiums currently being built around the world.
Rogers Centre is the home of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club™, World Series Champions in 1992 and 1993, and the Toronto Argonauts Football Team™ who won the Grey Cup in 1991, 1996, 1997 and 2004. The facility’s versatility allows it to accommodate a variety of events suited for an arena, a domed stadium and an open-air facility.
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| A unique feature of Rogers Centre is its Videoboard, one of the world's largest, measuring 110 feet wide by 33 feet high - bringing everyone even closer to the action.
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Volunteers
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Volunteers were critical to the success of the 2007 International Bowl. Volunteers assisted not only during the game itself, but in the many events which made up International Bowl Week.
With an even greater number of festivities and events planned for the 2008 International Bowl, Volunteers are once again needed. If you are interested in lending a helping hand and having a great, first hand NCAA Division I football experience, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please call the International Bowl office or e-mail volunteers@internationalbowl.org.
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