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Sun Bowl - Get tickets
The Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) is an annual college football bowl game that is played usually at the end of December in El Paso, Texas. It is the second oldest continuously played bowl games, which began in 1935. The Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) is played at Sun Bowl Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso. The game's current full title is the Brut Sun Bowl after its sponsor Brut, which is owned by Helen of Troy Limited.
Presently, the Brut Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) matches the Pac-10 Conference against either the Big 12 Conference, Big East Conference or the University of Notre Dame. Its contract with CBS Sports is the longest continuous relationship with one network, spanning since 1968.
History of the Sun Bowl
The Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) was first played on January 1, 1935, as a fund-raising event for a local service club and to benefit underprivileged children. El Paso All-Stars were matched against the Texas Rangers. The All-Stars won and the final score was 25-21. Since, then the Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) has been played every year. Over the years, many great collegiate stars who went on to illustrious careers in both the NCAA football (get NCAA Football tickets now!) and the NFL have participated in the Sun Bowl.
Today, the Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) has grown into El Paso's number one national attraction and is second only to the Rose Bowl in longevity. Events held in conjunction with the Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) include the Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic, the FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade and the State Farm Sun Bowl Basketball Tournament.
Some Sun Bowl trivia
- A public contest was held to decide the game's name. The name 'Sun Bowl' was submitted by Dr. C. M. Hendricks, who became the first Sun Bowl Association president.
- The 2004 Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) contested between Arizona State and Purdue saw the largest fan attendance of 51, 288.
- Dick Shinaut became the first Sun Bowl MVP in 1935.
- Former names of the Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) include John Hancock Bowl, Norwest Sun Bowl and Wells Fargo Sun Bowl.
An overview of the 2007 Sun Bowl
The 2007 Sun Bowl was played at on December 31. The University of South Florida Bulls challenged the University of Oregon Ducks. After a first half that saw the game tied at one point at 11-11, the Ducks went offensive and blasted the Bulls out with a 56-21 win. The conferences got $1.9 million payments for the schools meeting each other.
2008 Sun Bowl
The 2008 Sun Bowl (get Sun Bowl tickets) will be played in December at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso.
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DEFINITIONS:
PK, Park, Parking Pass, PK Pass, Green Lot ETC = Parking and is not an entry ticket.
SRO or Sanding Room = Standing with no seat.
Club or Stadium Club Pass= No entry. Only access to the private club/bar.
The word "Club" followed or preceded with a section number are entry tickets.
Seats are together unless listed as single seats or piggy back.
GA means General Admission standing no seats.
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