Outback Bowl CelebratesOver 100 Charities SupportedThrough Giving Initiative

This fall Outback Bowl officials celebrated a special milestone. Since its inception in 2016, theOutback Bowl Charitable Giving Initiative has now donated a total of $1.5 million to 114 non-profitorganizations in addition to generating almost $150 million for universities over the game’s history. The bowl has further committed to giving at least $3 million more to charities over the next six years.

“The Outback Bowl has always been an economic engine for theregion and has contributed over $149 million to universities, but wedecided that we wanted to do even more to help the day-to-day lives oflocal residents,” explains Outback Bowl President/CEO Jim McVay.“We began this charitable Giving Initiative to provide much neededfunding to the dozens of deserving organizations across Tampa Bay thatare meeting the daily needs of the community.”

Organizations that have benefitted from the Charitable GivingInitiative work hard to make the Tampa Bay community better for allresidents. Outback Bowl board members have helped select recipientsthat support children like Big Brothers Big Sisters, Children’s DreamFund, Wheelchairs for Kids and Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundationas well as organizations that support a variety of adult needs such asMeals on Wheels, Feeding Tampa Bay, the Leukemia & LymphomaSociety and Operation Home Front.

The impact on local organizations is profound. “The Outback Bowlhas been in our community for more than 30 years and has had apositive impact on our economy and charitable organizations for thatentire time,” said Pam Iorio, President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sistersand former City of Tampa Mayor.

The bowl boasts the longest college football tradition in the TampaBay region with its 34th game to be played on New Year’s Day in

Raymond James Stadium. The bowl hosts teams from the SoutheasternConference and Big Ten Conference with a 1:00 P.M. EST kickoff.

“Having long term agreements with Outback Steakhouse, and ourconference partners enables us to continue to do helpful things for theregion,” adds McVay.

The Outback Bowl looks forward to continuing to supportuniversities, the Tampa Bay economy and local charities for years tocome. Learn more about the Outback Bowl’s Charitable GivingInitiative online at www.outbackbowl.com/giving-back.

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The Outback Bowl staff wanted acreative piece of artwork to display in theirheadquarters that was unique only to the Outback Bowl. One that said both“football” and “Outback.” So on October10th “The Boom” was unveiled at an openhouse as visitors were treated to OutbackSteakhouse food anda chance to see thisoriginal one-of-a-kind artworkmanufactured by“Grand ThemingStudios” in Tampa.

The bowl also ran a contest throughoutthe month for anyone who posted a photowith the Boom on Instagram or Twitter.

If you are ever in Tampa stop by thebowl office during regular business hoursto see “The Boom” and say hello.

Outback Bowl Unveils“The Boom”

More than 500 Outback Bowlsupporters celebrated the return of collegefootball at the 2019 Happy Hour Huddle atSplitsville Presented by Buchanan, Ingersoll& Rooney. Guests got to network and playgames at the entertainment conceptlocated at the Sparkman Wharf complexon Tampa’s Downtown Waterfront. Itwas the perfect venue to kick off the bowlsfall VIP event calendar. Bowl sponsors,Club Members, local media and other VIPguests enjoyed a variety of food as well.

Guests also mixed in a variety of gamesincluding bowling, darts, ping pong,shuffleboard and billiards. There was evena green screen where they could take aphoto using Boomerang and then post iton social media.

The Huddle was the first of three VIPevents that Outback Bowl VIP ClubMembers and Sponsors get to attendleading up to the big game. Splitsville willalso host the participating college teamson December 27th. Fans can join in thefun that night beginning at 7:00 p.m.

For more information on the OutbackBowl VIP Club Membership program and how you can join us for our next VIP event contact Blake Guthrie atblake@outbackbowl.com or 813-874-2695.

Bowl Supporters Enjoy Happy Hour Huddle to Kickoff

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East Conf. OverallGeorgia 5-1 8-1Florida 5-2 8-2Tennessee 3-3 5-5South Carolina 3-4 4-6Missouri 2-3 5-4Kentucky 2-5 4-5Vanderbilt 1-5 2-7

West Conf. OverallLSU 5-0 9-0Alabama 5-1 8-1Auburn 4-2 7-2Texas A&M 3-2 6-3Mississippi St. 2-4 4-5Ole Miss 2-4 4-6Arkansas 0-6 2-8

East Conf. OverallOhio State 6-0 9-0Penn State 5-1 8-1Indiana 4-2 7-2Michigan 4-2 7-2Michigan State 2-4 4-5Maryland 1-6 3-7Rutgers 0-6 2-7

West Conf. OverallMinnesota 6-0 9-0Wisconsin 4-2 7-2Illinois 4-3 6-4Iowa 3-3 6-3Purdue 3-4 4-6Nebraska 2-4 4-5Northwestern 0-7 1-8

BIG TEN CONFERENCE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

Big Ten Games This WeekIndiana at Penn State Wisconsin at Nebraska

Michigan State at Michigan UMass at Northwestern Ohio State at Rutgers Minnesota at Iowa

SEC Games This WeekAlabama at Mississippi State

Florida at Missouri Georgia at Auburn

Kentucky at Vanderbilt LSU at Ole Miss

South Carolina at Texas A&M

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SEPTEMBER 19 OUTBACK BOWL HUDDLE ATSPLITSVILLE PRESENTED BY

BUCHANAN, INGERSOLL & ROONEYThe Outback Bowl kicks off its fall event calendar with a festiveevening at Splitsville in the Sparkman Wharf entertainment complexin downtown Tampa sponsored by Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney. (by invitation only)

DECEMBER 12 DEBARTOLO CONTRACT SIGNING PARTYBowl supporters will welcome the participating college head coachesto the Tampa Bay area. The party will be held in the West ClubLounge of Raymond James Stadium. (by invitation only)

DECEMBER 26 TEAM WELCOMESBowl officials, city officials and media greet the participating teams asthey arrive at the team hotels.

DECEMBER 27 LADIES LUNCHEONSpouses of both teams’ coaching staffs will enjoy a special luncheonhosted by Outback Steakhouse. (Private event)

PLAYERS HOSPITAL VISITSPlayers from both teams will brighten the day for children at TampaGeneral Hospital (no fans please).

PLAYERS NIGHT AT SPLITSVILLE**Join the teams as they enjoy the fun at Splitsville at Sparkman Wharf.This unique venue offers bowling, billiards, bocce ball and more.Teams only from 6:00-7:00 PM. Doors open to public at 7:00 P.M.

DECEMBER 28 BUSCH GARDENS TEAM OUTING**Both teams and their fans will enjoy the unique blend of thrilling rides,live shows and animal exhibits. Admission tickets are available atbuschgardens.com or at the front gate.

DECEMBER 29 TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING**Both teams will attend the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey gameagainst the Detroit Red Wings. A few players will also compete in a funcompetition at intermission. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. Tickets areavailable at Ticketmaster or the Arena box office.

DECEMBER 30 CLEARWATER BEACH DAY**Presented by Visit St Pete - Clearwater

Join the school marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sunand beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Enjoy thisfun day which will also feature live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war andother contests from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Visit St.Pete-Clearwater, Amplify Clearwater, the Hilton, Clearwater GasSystem, Allegiant, St. Pete Clearwater International Airport, 93.3FLZ,970WFLA and 620 WDAE Radio.

RxBENEFITS GRIDIRON GALAThis is a prestigious evening event for bowl sponsors,VIP’s and thecollege administrators at the Marriott Waterstreet (by invitation only).

DECEMBER 31 BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT BUSCH GARDENS**Join the two college marching bands at Busch Gardens as they square-off for a special “Battle of the Bands” performance. Admission to parkrequired. Time TBD.

DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVEPARADE & PEP RALLY**

Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring theOutback Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade and a pep rally by the collegemarching bands & cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats andabout fifteen high school marching bands from around the countryalong with the college bands! This free family event is sponsored byBud Light, Mix 100.7, US 103.5, 98Rock, 970 WFLA and 620WDAE Radio and the City of Tampa. Be there early. The Parade startsat 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue.

JANUARY 1 PREGAME BOWL BASH**

Bowl fans can warm-up for the big game with live music and a peprally, sponsored by Coca-Cola, Newsradio 970AM and 620 WDAERadio. Food & refreshments will be available for purchase. The funbegins at 9:00 a.m. on the south plaza outside the stadium betweengates C & D, so come out early.

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITALPREGAME SHOW**

Enjoy a colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high schooland college bands along with numerous special activities includingskydivers. A popular Outback Bowl tradition you won’t want to miss.Show time begins at 12:15 p.m.

OUTBACK BOWL 2020**The Outback Bowl matching two of college football’s best teams fromthe SEC and Big Ten Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.(Gates open 11:30 a.m.).

OUTBACK HALFTIME SHOWWait until you see this colorful show featuring more than 3,000performers!