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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Nov 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Offense-Defense Sports is proud to announce today that stand-out linebacker Nick Moody from Roman Catholic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has officially accepted his invitation to play and participate in the second-annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl as a member of Team East. Moody, who lists the president he admires most as being Bill Clinton, likes to draw in his spare time and plans to major in Business at Florida State. Sean Taylor was his idol.
Nick will be joining 88 of the finest high school football players from across the United States tabbed to make their mark on national television January 4th, 2008 at Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, FL. The teams will be divided into East and West squads, both coached by a cadre of the most qualified personnel available including legendary ex-NFL wide receiver and current HBO football analyst Cris Carter. The game will be broadcast live nationwide by Fox College Sports and will feature various celebrities in attendance such as 2007 Miss America Lauren Nelson on hand to sing the national anthem, former Dallas Cowboy legend Nate Newton providing color commentary, and many, many more.
Last year's inaugural event was a hard-hitting affair that saw Team East come away with a hard-fought 28-14 victory over the West squad. Current Florida Gator backup quarterback and star-in-the-making Cameron Newton walked away with MVP honors in the contest which featured a bevy of players who are currently making their mark in the NCAA Division-I ranks.
About Offense-Defense Sports
Offense-Defense is a family owned and operated organization that has established a tradition of full-contact football instruction and life lessons that athletes can use on and off the field. Offense-Defense was the first football instructional organization in the world, and currently runs more than 60 football events nationwide each year. Offense-Defense has worked with more than 200,000 athletes, thousands of college stars and hundreds of NFL greats throughout the years. Twenty-eight of the 32 current NFL head coaches have worked with Offense-Defense Sports, which provides an unparalleled instructional experience for the athletes that attend its events.
Source: Offense-Defense Sports
Web site: http://www.o-d.com/
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The All American Football League today announced an agreement with War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock for the famed venue to serve as the home field of the Arkansas team in the new League. League Vice President of Football Operations and Business Keenan Davis and Stadium Manager Charlie Staggs made the announcement with former University of Arkansas players Clint Stoerner, Anthony Lucas and Robert Thomas attending the signing.
"Our agreement with War Memorial Stadium culminates an exciting month in the evolution of the All American Football League," said Davis, a former executive with the NFL and NFL Europe and native of Hot Springs, AR. "This month, over 500 former college football players, most from BCS programs and many with professional experience, participated in try-out camps at Orlando's Citrus Bowl and Legion Field in Birmingham.
"Last week, we signed contracts with several former University of Alabama players. Today, we are signing an agreement with a stadium that's part of the folklore of college football in Arkansas. These are significant milestones as the League advances towards its spring 2008 inaugural season," he said.
The League's charter teams will be located in avid college football markets with teams representing the states of Arkansas, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and other hotbeds. Stadium agreements have been signed with Florida Field in Gainesville, Legion Field and the home stadiums of Purdue University and N.C. State. Discussions are underway with venues in other prospective markets.
The All American Football League is aligning with the passion for college football and the year-round fan interest in the game's traditions and rivalries. The League's spring schedule is designed to satisfy fans who hunger for quality football between the NFL and college seasons. To the extent practical, players will be placed on the team hosted by or located closest to their alma-mater.
"We know the passion for college football is unrivaled among fans in the markets we've identified to host teams," said League Board Chairman and former NCAA President Cedric W. Dempsey. "Fans in these markets are enthusiastic about having the opportunity to see players who competed for some of the most storied programs in college football once again brought together under the banner of their school colors and traditions.
Another point of difference is the League's player eligibility requirement. Developed by the League's Board, which also includes former Florida and Tennessee coach and Tennessee Athletic Director Doug Dickey, former ACC Commissioner and Notre Dame Athletic Director Gene Corrigan, former UCLA Athletic Director Peter Dalis, and former U.S. Naval Academy Athletic Director Jack Lengyel, players selected by the League must have earned their Bachelor's degree in addition to exhausting their college football eligibility.
For more information on the All American Football League fans, can log on to http://www.allamericanfootballleague.com/.
Source: All American Football League
Web site: http://www.allamericanfootballleague.com/
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Five-Game Slate of Black College "Classics" Kicks Off September 13 with Southern Heritage Classic; Telecasts Feature Halftime Pageantry of Marching Bands and Star-Studded Music Performances
Washington, DC - (9/3/03). For more than two decades, BET has been home to some of the most legendary battles in Black College Football, and it's time for more high-energy gridiron grudge matches in 2003. Scheduled is a roster of five games pitting longtime rivals in the highly-anticipated Black College "Classics" match-ups. The battles kick off on Saturday, September 13 "live" from the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, as Jackson State goes head-to-head with Tennessee State during the 13th Annual Southern Heritage Classic at 8 p.m. ET.
Multi-talented broadcaster George Johnson of Comcast SportsNet returns to handle the play-by-play calls as BET marks its 22nd year of Black College Football action. Joining Johnson in the booth will be NFL speed man Qadry Ismail, a former Minnesota Vikings' receiver and a member of the 2000 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens, who will provide color commentary. Southwest Airlines has renewed its commitment as presenting sponsor for a sixth year.
Huddled around the football action on the field will be the renown "Showtime Half-Time" as seen in the hit movie Drumline featuring the excitement of the best marching bands in the land and celebrity musical appearances, including the national anthem sung by R&B singer Gerald Levert and half-time collaborations by rap artists Chingy and Ludacris to name a few. Also scheduled to host pre-game activities are BET talent AJ & Free, hosts of 106 & PARK; Big Tigger, host of RAP CITY; and Tiffany, host of BET.COM COUNTDOWN.
"Each year we enhance our coverage by adding new elements that make the season more thrilling than the year before. This year's schedule promises to be one of the most exciting schedules we've ever televised, and also one of the most competitive in terms of match-ups," said Jacque Coleman, BET Vice President of Specials and Sports Programming. "BET has generated a loyal fan base for these games, and we're committed to continuing our tradition of televising the best in Black College Football."
The following is the 2003 BET BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL schedule:
September 13 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Live)
Southern Heritage Classic: Tennessee State vs. Jackson State
Liberty Bowl - Memphis, TN
September 20 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
Ohio Classic: Hampton University vs. Tuskegee University
Cleveland Browns Stadium - Cleveland, OH
September 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
Whitney Young Classic: Hampton vs. Morgan State
Giants Stadium - Meadowlands, NJ
October 4 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
Circle City Classic: Florida A&M vs. Jackson State
RCA Dome - Indianapolis, IN
October 18 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
67th Annual Tuskegee vs. Morehouse Classic: Tuskegee vs. Morehouse
Memorial Stadium - Columbus, GA
ABOUT BET
BET, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the nation's leading television network providing quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs programming for the African-American audience. The BET Network reaches more than 75 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET is a dominant consumer brand in the urban marketplace with a diverse group of branded businesses: BET.com, the Number 1. Internet portal for African-Americans; BET Digital Networks - BET Jazz, BET Gospel and BET Hip-Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, specializing in a full range of event production services, including event management, venue selection, talent recruitment, sound, lighting and stage production; and BET Books, the nation's leading publisher of African-American themed romance novels under the Arabesque Books label, and publisher of new imprints Sepia and New Spirit.
(distributed through BlackPR.com/BlackNews.com)
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