Independence Bowl
Encyclopedia
The Independence Bowl is a post-season NCAA
-sanctioned Division I college football
bowl game
that is played annually at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana
, so named because it was inaugurated in the United States bicentennial year, 1976
.
against an at-large opponent. It then moved to inviting two at-large teams, until 1995 when it began featuring a Southeastern Conference
school against an at-large opponent.
From 1998 to 2009 the game normally featured a matchup between teams representing the Big 12 Conference
and the SEC. Teams from other conferences were included only if one of those leagues did not have enough bowl-eligible teams to fill its spot, such as in 2004 when played instead of an SEC squad. In 2008 neither the SEC nor the Big XII had enough bowl-eligible teams to fill their respective spots resulting in a matchup of Louisiana Tech
and Northern Illinois
.
Beginning in 2010, the Independence Bowl holds the third selection from the Mountain West Conference
and the seventh selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference
.
One of the most memorable games in Independence Bowl History was the 2000 "snow bowl" game between Texas A&M and Mississippi State. The game was originally publicized as a reunion game, since Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill
had served as A&M's coach for six seasons in the 1980s and led them to three conference titles. However, the weather quickly dominated the storyline as a rare and significant snowstorm hit Shreveport. In the midst of the snow, Mississippi State rallied to an overtime win over A&M.
contests.) Although it has been many years since Poulan Weed-Eater has been a sponsor, many still use their name when referring to this bowl.
Poulan (then a division of AB Electrolux Home Products, now Husqvarna AB
) sponsored the game until 1996. Newell Rubbermaid
's Sanford brand of writing products took over sponsorship from 1998 until 2000, while MainStay Investments sponsored from 2001 to 2003. In January 2005, in what was widely perceived as a publicity stunt, the Deja Vu chain of "gentlemen's clubs" offered to become the title sponsor. The offer was rejected.
The Independence Bowl's three-year search for a title sponsor ended on August 21, 2006 when PetroSun
Inc., a Phoenix, Arizona
-based company that provides services and products to suppliers of oil and gas, agreed to become the bowl's sponsor. The deal, changing the game's full name to the PetroSun Independence Bowl, was to have run through 2008 with an option for 2009; however the deal was discontinued prior to the 2008 game.
On May 21, 2009, AdvoCare
became the fifth title sponsor since the bowl's inception. The bowl was then renamed the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowlhttp://www.advocare.com/company/sponsorship/IBowl/default.aspx. The new title sponsor makes energy drink
s and nutritional supplements sold through multilevel marketing.
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
-sanctioned Division I college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
bowl game
Bowl game
In North America, a bowl game is commonly considered to refer to one of a number of post-season college football games. Prior to 2002, bowl game statistics were not included in players' career totals and the games were mostly considered to be exhibition games involving a payout to participating...
that is played annually at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana. It is the principal city of the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana and is the 109th-largest city in the United States....
, so named because it was inaugurated in the United States bicentennial year, 1976
United States Bicentennial
The United States Bicentennial was a series of celebrations and observances during the mid-1970s that paid tribute to the historical events leading up to the creation of the United States as an independent republic...
.
Conference tie-ins / matchups
For its first five years, the game pitted the champion of the Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference
The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it participates in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision...
against an at-large opponent. It then moved to inviting two at-large teams, until 1995 when it began featuring a Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
school against an at-large opponent.
From 1998 to 2009 the game normally featured a matchup between teams representing the Big 12 Conference
Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...
and the SEC. Teams from other conferences were included only if one of those leagues did not have enough bowl-eligible teams to fill its spot, such as in 2004 when played instead of an SEC squad. In 2008 neither the SEC nor the Big XII had enough bowl-eligible teams to fill their respective spots resulting in a matchup of Louisiana Tech
2008 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team
The 2008 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represents Louisiana Tech University in the college football season of 2008. LA Tech competes in the Western Athletic Conference and plays their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA. The team is coached by Derek Dooley, who is in his second...
and Northern Illinois
2008 Northern Illinois Huskies football team
The 2008 Northern Illinois Huskies football team represented Northern Illinois University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football during the 2008 season. Northern Illinois competed as a member of the West Division of the Mid-American...
.
Beginning in 2010, the Independence Bowl holds the third selection from the Mountain West Conference
Mountain West Conference
The Mountain West Conference , popularly known as the Mountain West, is the youngest of the college athletic conferences affiliated with the NCAA’s Division I FBS . The MWC officially began operations in July 1999...
and the seventh selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
.
One of the most memorable games in Independence Bowl History was the 2000 "snow bowl" game between Texas A&M and Mississippi State. The game was originally publicized as a reunion game, since Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill
Jackie Sherrill
Jackie Sherrill is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Washington State University , the University of Pittsburgh , Texas A&M University , and Mississippi State University , compiling a career college football record of 180–120–4...
had served as A&M's coach for six seasons in the 1980s and led them to three conference titles. However, the weather quickly dominated the storyline as a rare and significant snowstorm hit Shreveport. In the midst of the snow, Mississippi State rallied to an overtime win over A&M.
Title sponsor
In 1990, the contest became one of the earliest college bowl games to use a title sponsor, becoming the Poulan Weed-Eater Independence Bowl. (The name gave rise to the term Weedwhacker Bowl, which is sometimes used to refer to a second-rank bowl game, especially by fans of top-ranked teams who expect their squads to compete in BCSBowl Championship Series
The Bowl Championship Series is a selection system that creates five bowl match-ups involving ten of the top ranked teams in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , including an opportunity for the top two to compete in the BCS National Championship Game.The BCS relies on a combination of...
contests.) Although it has been many years since Poulan Weed-Eater has been a sponsor, many still use their name when referring to this bowl.
Poulan (then a division of AB Electrolux Home Products, now Husqvarna AB
Husqvarna AB
The Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction...
) sponsored the game until 1996. Newell Rubbermaid
Newell Rubbermaid
Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products including such well-known brands as Rubbermaid food storage, home organization, and refuse container products; Sharpie, PaperMate, Parker and Waterman writing instruments; Calphalon gourmet cookware; Goody beauty and...
's Sanford brand of writing products took over sponsorship from 1998 until 2000, while MainStay Investments sponsored from 2001 to 2003. In January 2005, in what was widely perceived as a publicity stunt, the Deja Vu chain of "gentlemen's clubs" offered to become the title sponsor. The offer was rejected.
The Independence Bowl's three-year search for a title sponsor ended on August 21, 2006 when PetroSun
PetroSun
PetroSun is an energy company specializing in oil and gas exploration and algae fuel. It headquarters are in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA....
Inc., a Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
-based company that provides services and products to suppliers of oil and gas, agreed to become the bowl's sponsor. The deal, changing the game's full name to the PetroSun Independence Bowl, was to have run through 2008 with an option for 2009; however the deal was discontinued prior to the 2008 game.
On May 21, 2009, AdvoCare
AdvoCare
AdvoCare International, L.P. is a nutrition, weight-loss, energy and sports performance products company. The company was founded in 1993 by Charles Ragus and employs around 247 people in the United States...
became the fifth title sponsor since the bowl's inception. The bowl was then renamed the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowlhttp://www.advocare.com/company/sponsorship/IBowl/default.aspx. The new title sponsor makes energy drink
Energy drink
Energy drinks are beverages whose producers advertise that they "boost energy." These advertisements usually do not emphasize energy derived from the sugar and caffeine they contain but rather increased energy release due to a variety of stimulants and vitamins....
s and nutritional supplements sold through multilevel marketing.
Game results
| Date | | Winning Team | | Losing Team | |||
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| December 13, 1976 | 20 | 16 | notes | ||
| December 17, 1977 | 24 | 14 | notes 1977 Independence Bowl The 1977 Independence Bowl featured the Louisville Cardinals and the Southland Conference champion Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Louisville struck first on a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown by Kevin Miller in the first quarter. Louisiana Tech answered with a 1-yard touchdown run by Lewis to tie the... |
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| December 16, 1978 | East Carolina | 35 | 13 | notes 1978 Independence Bowl In the 1978 Independence Bowl, East Carolina University defeated Louisiana Tech University 35-13. The East Carolina Pirates forced four fumbles and intercepted Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Keith Thibodeaux three times en route to victory. ECU took control of the game early, scoring twice... |
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| December 15, 1979 | 31 | 7 | notes | ||
| December 13, 1980 | 16 | 14 | notes | ||
| December 12, 1981 | 33 | 16 | notes | ||
| December 11, 1982 | Wisconsin 1982 Wisconsin Badgers football team The 1982 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the 1982 college football season. The Badgers won their first Bowl game after going 0-4 in the previous four. The bowl game was the first live college football game televised by ESPN.-Schedule:-Team players... |
14 | Kansas State 1982 Kansas State Wildcats football team The 1982 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the college football season of 1982. The team's head football coach was Jim Dickey. The Wildcats played their home games in KSU Stadium.... |
3 | notes 1982 Independence Bowl The 1982 Independence Bowl was a post-season American college football bowl game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Kansas State Wildcats at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 11, 1982... |
| December 10, 1983 | 9 | 3 | notes | ||
| December 15, 1984 | 23 | Virginia Tech 1984 Virginia Tech Hokies football team The 1984 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during the 1984 college football season. The Hokies finished the regular season with an 8-3 record. The Hokies competed in the 1984 Independence Bowl but lost to the Air Force Falcons... |
7 | notes 1984 Independence Bowl The 1984 Independence Bowl was a post-season American college football bowl game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Air Force Falcons at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 15, 1984. The game was the final contest of the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season for both... |
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| December 21, 1985 | Minnesota | 20 | Clemson | 13 | notes |
| December 20, 1986 | 20 | Texas Tech | 17 | notes | |
| December 19, 1987 | Washington | 24 | 12 | notes | |
| December 23, 1988 | 38 | 18 | notes | ||
| December 16, 1989 | Oregon 1989 Oregon Ducks football team -Schedule:... |
27 | 24 | notes | |
| December 15, 1990 | 34 | Maryland 1990 Maryland Terrapins football team The 1990 Maryland Terrapins football team represented University of Maryland in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A college football season. The Terrapins offense scored 237 points while the defense allowed 284 points... |
34 | notes 1990 Independence Bowl Maryland and played to the only tie in I-Bowl history as the Terrapins used a 14-6 fourth-quarter scoring advantage to tie. Tech running back Michael Richardson rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns to earn offensive outstanding player honors... |
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| December 29, 1991 | Georgia | 24 | Arkansas | 15 | notes 1991 Independence Bowl The 1991 Independence Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia defeated Arkansas, 24-15.-Setting:... |
| December 31, 1992 | Wake Forest | 39 | Oregon 1992 Oregon Ducks football team -Schedule:... |
35 | notes |
| December 31, 1993 | 45 | 20 | notes 1993 Independence Bowl The 1993 Independence Bowl was a post-season American college football bowl game between the and the at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 31, 1993. The 18th edition of the Independence Bowl was the final contest of the 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season for both teams,... |
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| December 28, 1994 | 20 | 10 | notes | ||
| December 29, 1995 | 45 | Michigan State 1995 Michigan State Spartans football team The 1995 Michigan State Spartans football team competed on behalf of Michigan State University in the Big Ten Conference during the 1995 NCAA Division I-A football season. Head coach Nick Saban was in his first season with the Spartans. Michigan State played their home games at Spartan Stadium in... |
26 | notes | |
| December 31, 1996 | Auburn 1996 Auburn Tigers football team The 1996 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season.Coached by Terry Bowden, they tallied an 8–4 record, played in the , and finished the season ranked #22 in the AP Poll and #21 in the Coaches' Poll.-Schedule:... |
32 | 29 | notes | |
| December 28, 1997 | LSU 1997 LSU Tigers football team The 1997 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University in the college football season of 1997–1998. Coached by Gerry DiNardo in his third season at LSU, the Tigers played their home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.... |
27 | Notre Dame | 9 | notes |
| December 31, 1998 | 35 | Texas Tech | 18 | notes | |
| December 31, 1999 | 27 | Oklahoma | 25 | notes | |
| December 31, 2000 | 43 | Texas A&M 2000 Texas A&M Aggies football team The 2000 Texas A&M Aggies football team completed the season with a 7-5 record. The Aggies had a regular season Big 12 record of 5-3.-Schedule:-Notre Dame:-Wyoming:-UTEP:-Texas Tech:-Colorado:-Baylor:... |
41 | notes 2000 Independence Bowl The 2000 Sanford Independence Bowl, part of the 2000–01 NCAA football bowl season, took place on December 31, 2000 at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana... |
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| December 27, 2001 | Alabama 2001 Alabama Crimson Tide football team The 2001 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama during 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season. They began their season trying to improve upon a 3–8 record during the 2000 season. This was the team's 69th season in the SEC. This marked Dennis Franchiones first ... |
14 | 13 | notes 2001 Independence Bowl The 2001 MainStay Independence Bowl, part of the 2001–02 bowl game season, took place on December 27, 2001, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference , and the of the Big 12 Conference . Alabama... |
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| December 27, 2002 | 27 | Nebraska 2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team The 2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Frank Solich and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.-Schedule:... |
23 | notes | |
| December 31, 2003 | 27 | Missouri | 14 | notes | |
| December 28, 2004 | 17 | 13 | notes 2004 Independence Bowl The 2004 Independence Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the and the on December 28, 2004, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was the twenty-ninth time the Independence Bowl had been played and the final game of the 2004 NCAA Division I FBS football season... |
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| December 30, 2005 | Missouri 2005 Missouri Tigers football team The 2005 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri during the 2005 NCAA Division I FBS football season.-Schedule:... |
38 | South Carolina 2005 South Carolina Gamecocks football team The 2005 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season... |
31 | notes 2005 Independence Bowl The 2005 Independence Bowl, the 30th in the history of the College Football bowl game, saw the Missouri Tigers of the Big 12 overcome a 21-0 deficit late in the first quarter to defeat the SEC's South Carolina Gamecocks, 38-31 in the 30th edition of the bowl game... |
| December 28, 2006 | 34 | Alabama 2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football team The 2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama for the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season trying to improve from a 10–2 record in the 2005 season. The Tide was led by head coach Mike Shula entering his fourth year at Alabama. Despite a strong 5–2 start, they... |
31 | notes 2006 Independence Bowl The 2006 PetroSun Independence Bowl, part of the 2006–07 NCAA football bowl season, took place on December 28, 2006 at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys,... |
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| December 30, 2007 | Alabama 2007 Alabama Crimson Tide football team The 2007 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama for the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season trying to improve from a disappointing 6–7 record in the 2006 season. The Tide was led by its new head coach Nick Saban, a former head coach of rival LSU. Despite a... |
30 | Colorado 2007 Colorado Buffaloes football team The 2007 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado at Boulder in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Dan Hawkins in his second season at Colorado and played their home games at Folsom Field. Colorado finished 6-7 after losing in the... |
24 | notes 2007 Independence Bowl The 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl, part of the 2007–08 NCAA football bowl season, took place on December 30, 2007 at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference, and the Colorado Buffaloes, from... |
| December 28, 2008 | Louisiana Tech 2008 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team The 2008 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represents Louisiana Tech University in the college football season of 2008. LA Tech competes in the Western Athletic Conference and plays their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA. The team is coached by Derek Dooley, who is in his second... |
17 | Northern Illinois 2008 Northern Illinois Huskies football team The 2008 Northern Illinois Huskies football team represented Northern Illinois University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football during the 2008 season. Northern Illinois competed as a member of the West Division of the Mid-American... |
10 | notes 2008 Independence Bowl The 2008 Independence Bowl marked the thirty-third edition of the college football bowl game, and was played at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The game was contested starting on Sunday, December 28, 2008, with a 7:15 PM US CST kickoff, telecast on ESPN. the contest pitted the... |
| December 28, 2009 | Georgia 2009 Georgia Bulldogs football team The 2009 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in 2009. The Bulldogs competed in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference . This was the Georgia Bulldogs' ninth season head coach Mark Richt. The Bulldogs finished the season 8–5, 4–4 in SEC play and won the... |
44 | Texas A&M 2009 Texas A&M Aggies football team The 2009 Texas A&M Aggies football team represented Texas A&M University in the 2009–2010 college football season. The team was led by second-year head coach Mike Sherman and played their home games at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas... |
20 | notes 2009 Independence Bowl The 2009 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl was the thirty-fourth edition of the college football bowl game, and was played at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The game started at 5:00 PM US EST on Monday, December 28, 2009... |
| December 27, 2010 | Air Force 2010 Air Force Falcons football team The 2010 Air Force Falcons football team represented the United States Air Force Academy in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by fourth year head coach Troy Calhoun and played their home games in Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado... |
14 | Georgia Tech 2010 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team The 2010 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by 3rd year head coach Paul Johnson and played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium. They are members of the Atlantic... |
7 | notes 2010 Independence Bowl The 2010 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl was the thirty-fifth edition of the college football bowl game and was played at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The game started at 5:00 PM US EST on Monday, December 27, 2010... |
MVP(s)
| Date | MVP(s) | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 1976 | Terry McFarland | McNeese State | QB |
| Terry Clark | Tulsa | CB | |
| December 17, 1977 | Keith Thibodeaux | Louisiana Tech | QB |
| Otis Wilson Otis Wilson Otis Ray Wilson is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Raiders. He won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears... |
Louisville | LB | |
| December 16, 1978 | Theodore Sutton | East Carolina | FB |
| Zack Valentine Zack Valentine Zack Valentine is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles. As a rookie, he won a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XIV. Valentine played his prep years at John A... |
East Carolina | DE | |
| December 15, 1979 | Joe Morris Joe Morris (American football) Joseph Edward Morris is a former American football running back in the National Football League who played for the New York Giants from 1982 to 1988. Initially noted for his diminutive stature — 5' 7", Morris was a key member of the Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI in 1987... |
Syracuse | RB |
| Clay Carroll | McNeese State | DT | |
| December 13, 1980 | Stephen Starring Stephen Starring Stephen Starring is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for six seasons for the New England Patriots, the Detroit Lions, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.... |
McNeese State | QB |
| Jerald Baylis Jearld Baylis Jearld Baylis was a star defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League.Baylis played college football at University of Southern Mississippi. He had a 10 year career from 1986 to 1995 for four different teams. He won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 1993 and was a CFL... |
Southern Miss | NG | |
| December 12, 1981 | Gary Kubiak Gary Kubiak Gary Wayne Kubiak is the head coach for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Kubiak has participated in six Super Bowls, losing three as a player with the Denver Broncos and winning three as an assistant coach with Denver and the San Francisco 49ers.-High school:Kubiak passed for a... |
Texas A&M | QB |
| Mike Green Mike Green (linebacker) Michael James Green is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for three seasons for the San Diego Chargers.... |
Oklahoma State | LB | |
| December 11, 1982 | Randy Wright Randy Wright Randall Steven Wright is a former professional American football quarterback who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1984 to 1988.-High school:... |
Wisconsin | QB |
| Tim Krumrie Tim Krumrie Timothy A. Krumrie is a former American football nose tackle who played his entire NFL career for the Cincinnati Bengals, from 1983 through 1994... |
Wisconsin | NG | |
| December 10, 1983 | Marty Louthan | Air Force | QB |
| Andre Townsend Andre Townsend Andre Townsend is a former defensive end who played 7 seasons for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League. He started in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXII.... |
Mississippi | DT | |
| December 15, 1984 | Bart Weiss | Air Force | QB |
| Scott Thomas | Air Force | S | |
| December 21, 1985 | Rickey Foggie Rickey Foggie Rickey Foggie is a former quarterback. Foggie was the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Golden Gophers for four seasons, before going on to play professionally in – first the Canadian Football League, and then later in the Arena Football League... |
Minnesota | QB |
| Bruce Holmes | Minnesota | LB | |
| December 20, 1986 | Mark Young | Mississippi | QB |
| James Mosley | Texas Tech | DE | |
| December 19, 1987 | Chris Chandler Chris Chandler Christopher Mark Chandler is a retired American football player, who played as a quarterback in the National Football League for 17 seasons. He is known for leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 14-2 season in 1998, followed up with an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII.-Early years:Chris Chandler was... |
Washington | QB |
| David Rill | Washington | LB | |
| December 23, 1988 | James Henry | Southern Miss | PR/CB |
| December 16, 1989 | Bill Musgrave Bill Musgrave William Scott Musgrave is an American football coach and former quarterback. He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.-Playing career:... |
Oregon | QB |
| Chris Oldham Chris Oldham Christopher Martin Oldham is a former professional American football cornerback for twelve seasons in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints. Oldham graduated from Highlands High School in 1986.... |
Oregon | DB | |
| December 15, 1990 | Mike Richardson Mike Richardson (Canadian football) Michael Richardson is a Canadian football player. He attended Louisiana Tech in 1987 until 1991. In 1990 he was named Most Valuable Player in the Independence Bowl. A year later, he was signed as a free agent with the New York Giants... |
Louisiana Tech | RB |
| Lorenza Baker | Louisiana Tech | LB | |
| December 29, 1991 | Andre Hastings Andre Hastings Andre Orlando Hastings is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. A 6'1", . wide receiver from the University of Georgia, Hastings played in 8 NFL seasons from 1993 to 2000 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New... |
Georgia | FL |
| Torray Evans | Georgia | LB | |
| December 31, 1992 | Todd Dixon | Wake Forest | SE |
| Herman O'Berry | Oregon | CB | |
| December 31, 1993 | Maurice DeShazo | Virginia Tech | DB |
| Antonio Banks Antonio Banks (American football) Antonio Dontral Banks is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft.... |
Virginia Tech | S |
| Date | MVP(s) | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, 1994 | Mike Groh Mike Groh Mike Groh is an American college football coach and former player, currently the wide receiver's coach at the University of Alabama... |
Virginia | QB |
| Mike Frederick | Virginia | DE | |
| December 29, 1995 | Kevin Faulk Kevin Faulk Kevin Troy Faulk is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.As of 2010, Faulk is the longest-tenured current member of the Patriots,... |
LSU | RB |
| Gabe Northern Gabe Northern Gabriel O'Kara Northern Gabriel O'Kara Northern Gabriel O'Kara Northern (born June 8, 1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a former professional American football player who played linebacker/defensive end for five seasons for the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings. Gabe currently serves as Defensive... |
LSU | DE | |
| December 31, 1996 | Dameyune Craig Dameyune Craig Dameyune Vashon Craig is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League for four seasons for the Carolina Panthers. He is currently the quarterbacks coach for Florida State University.-Early years:Craig played high school football for Mattie T. Blount High... |
Auburn | QB |
| Takeo Spikes Takeo Spikes Takeo Gerard Spikes is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 13th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft... |
Auburn | LB | |
| Rickey Neal | Auburn | LB | |
| December 28, 1997 | Rondell Mealey Rondell Mealey Rondell Christopher Mealey is a former American football running back in the National Football League.-Early life:Rondell Mealey was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played high school football at Destrehan High School where he was a teammate of Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed. Mealey was an... |
LSU | RB |
| Arnold Miller Arnold Miller Arnold Miller was a miner and labor activist who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America , AFL-CIO, from 1972 to 1979.-Early life and mining career:... |
LSU | DE | |
| December 31, 1998 | Romaro Miller Romaro Miller Romaro Miller is an American football quarterback from Shannon, Mississippi. He is best known as a three year starter for the University of Mississippi Rebels... |
Mississippi | QB |
| Kendrick Clancy Kendrick Clancy Lakendrick Tridel Clancy is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000 and has also played for the New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints... |
Mississippi | DL | |
| December 31, 1999 | Tim Strickland Tim Strickland Timothy Strickland is a former Canadian Football League linebacker who played six seasons in the CFL for the Montreal Alouettes. He was an Eastern Division All-Star three times.- External links :... |
Mississippi | CB |
| Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Josh Heupel, , is the current co-offensive coordinator at the University of Oklahoma. He was the quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners football team in 1999-2000, and led Oklahoma to the 2000 national championship.-Personal:... |
Oklahoma | QB | |
| December 31, 2000 | Ja'Mar Toombs | Texas A&M | RB |
| Willie Blade Willie Blade Willie Blade is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Texans, and the Jacksonville Jaguars during his career.... |
Mississippi State | DT | |
| December 27, 2001 | Seneca Wallace Seneca Wallace Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
Iowa State | QB |
| Matt Word | Iowa State | LB | |
| Waine Bacon Waine Bacon Waine Bacon was an American football defensive back.... |
Alabama | S | |
| December 27, 2002 | Eli Manning Eli Manning Eli Nelson Manning is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is the younger brother of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning... |
Mississippi | QB |
| Chris Kelsay Chris Kelsay Christopher Kelsay is an American football outside linebacker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft and was the 6th defensive end selected in the draft. He played collegiately at... |
Nebraska | DE | |
| December 31, 2003 | Cedric Cobbs Cedric Cobbs Cedric Cobbs is an American football running back for the Arkansas Twisters of the af2.-NFL career:... |
Arkansas | RB |
| Caleb Miller Caleb Miller Caleb Miller is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
Arkansas | LB | |
| December 28, 2004 | Bret Meyer | Iowa State | QB |
| Nick Moser | Iowa State | DB | |
| December 30, 2005 | Brad Smith Brad Smith (American football) Bradley "Brad" Alexander Smith is an American football quarterback, running back, wide receiver and return specialist for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He played college football at Missouri.-High... |
Missouri | QB |
| Marcus King | Missouri | CB | |
| December 28, 2006 | Dantrell Savage Dantrell Savage Dantrell Savage is a free agent American football running back who last played for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008... |
Oklahoma State | RB |
| Jeremy Nethon | Oklahoma State | LB | |
| December 30, 2007 | John Parker Wilson John Parker Wilson John Parker Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. college football at the University of Alabama, he went undrafted during the 2009 NFL Draft, before signing with the Falcons as a free agent.-Freshman:After leading Hoover High School to... |
Alabama | QB |
| Wallace Gilberry Wallace Gilberry Wallace Gilberry is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Alabama.-High school:Gilberry played his prep football at Baldwin County High... |
Alabama | DE | |
| December 28, 2008 | Phillip Livas Phillip Livas Phillip Livas is an American football wide receiver for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.... |
Louisiana Tech | WR/KR |
| Weldon Brown Weldon Brown Weldon Brown Weldon Brown Weldon Brown (born May 12, 1987 in Bossier City, Louisiana is an American football player who is currently with the Edmonton Eskimos. He played cornerback for Louisiana Tech University. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 26, 2009... |
Louisiana Tech | CB | |
| December 28, 2009 | Aron White | Georgia | TE |
| Geno Atkins Geno Atkins Gene Renard "Geno" Atkins Jr. is an American football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia... |
Georgia | DL | |
| December 27, 2010 | Jared Tew | Air Force | RB |
| Rick Ricketts | Air Force | DT |
Most appearances
| Rank | Team | Appearances | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ole Miss Ole Miss Rebels football The football history of the University of Mississippi , includes the formation of the first football team in the state and is 26th on the list of college football's all-time winning programs... |
5 | 4–1 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football program represents Louisiana Tech University in Western Athletic Conference. The team currently competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. Since the Bulldogs first season in 1901, Louisiana Tech has compiled an all-time record of 554 wins, 422... |
4 | 2–1–1 |
| T3 | Air Force Air Force Falcons football The Air Force Falcons are a college football team from the United States Air Force Academy, located just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA Division I and the Mountain West Conference.-Style:... |
3 | 3–0 |
| T3 | Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide football |TeamName = Alabama football |Image = Alabama Crimson Tide Logo.svg |ImageSize = 110 |Helmet = Alabama Football.png |ImageSize2 = 150 |CurrentSeason = 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team... |
3 | 2–1 |
| T3 | McNeese State | 3 | 1–2 |
| T3 | Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies football The Texas A&M Aggies football team represents Texas A&M University in college football. The Aggies have competed in the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996. They will join the Southeastern Conference in July 2012. Texas A&M football has earned one national title and 18... |
3 | 1–2 |
| T7 | Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies football The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a college football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have more wins in team history than any other program in the ACC. Their home games are played at Lane Stadium which seats over... |
2 | 1–1 |
| T7 | Georgia Georgia Bulldogs football The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54... |
2 | 2–0 |
| T7 | LSU LSU Tigers football The LSU Tigers football team, also known as the Fighting Tigers or Bayou Bengals, represents Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States in NCAA Division I FBS college football. Current head coach Les Miles has led the team since 2005. Since 1999 when Nick Saban took over as... |
2 | 2–0 |
| T7 | Oregon Oregon Ducks football The Oregon Ducks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Oregon located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. Known as the Ducks, the... |
2 | 1–1 |
| T7 | Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks football The Arkansas Razorbacks football program is a college football team that represents the University of Arkansas. The team is a member of the Southeastern Conference's Western Division, which is in Division I's Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
2 | 1–1 |
| T7 | Iowa State Iowa State Cyclones football The Iowa State Cyclones football team represents Iowa State University in college football. The Cyclones compete in the Big 12 Conference in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. ISU started playing football in 1892, however, it did not become an official sport until 1894... |
2 | 1–1 |
| T7 | Missouri Missouri Tigers football The Missouri Tigers football team represents the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team has competed in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996... |
2 | 1–1 |
| T7 | Texas Tech Texas Tech Red Raiders football Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
2 | 0–2 |
| T7 | Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane football The University of Tulsa's Golden Hurricane football team represents Tulsa in Conference USA. Tulsa is currently coached by first-year head coach Bill Blankenship. The football team was coached by Todd Graham until he accepted the head coaching job at Pittsburgh.... |
2 | 0–2 |