BOWL CENTRAL: 2015 St Pete Bowl Info

[Mike Gwinn]

St Petersburg Bowl
Marshall(C-USA, 9-3) vs UCONN(AAC, 6-6)
St. Petersburg, FL- Tropicana Field
Saturday, Dec. 26th, 11 AM ET

Official C-USA Hotel: Hilton St Petersburg BayFront

Fan Events:

• 12/24- BEACH BASH presented by Madeira Beach: Interactive games, activities, friendly competition and live music awaits. This event is open to the public.
• 12/24- LADIES DAY OUT: Women from each institution will enjoy lunch and painting at Painting with a Twist & 400 Beach Seafood
• 12/24- KIDS DAY: Children from each Official Travel Party will be taken to The Florida Aquarium where they will be able to experience aquatic animals and ecosystems of Florida and around the world. Children will also get to experience a 75-minute ecotour through the bay to search for wild dolphin.
• 12/25- BATTLE OF THE BANDS: An afternoon full of fun and festivities including tug-o-war, flag football, boxing ring, and more on the beautiful Sirata Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach.
• 12/25- PICNIC IN THE PARK: Coaches, student-athletes, athletics staff, and official travel party join the St. Petersburg Bowl staff, sponsors, community leaders and fans for a Picnic in the Park at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort.
• 12/25- BOWL BLOCK PARTY: An evening full of fun and festivities! Join us at Ferg's Sports Bar for live bands, interactive games and displays. Bowl tickets and merchandise will be available, along with food and drinks. Special discounts will be offered by area merchants.
• 12/26- ESPN VIP TAILGATE: Guests will enjoy food, beverage and live entertainment at Ferg’s Sports Bar before kickoff.
• 12/26- FAN TAILGATE EXTRAVAGANZA: Game day interactive area with entertainment for fans of all ages at Ferg's Sports Bar. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

ANTHONY TRAVEL official travel partner of Marshall University Athletics

*Check back often as post will be updated as more info is available.

 

[Mike Gwinn]

 

[Mike Gwinn]

RSVP by Friday 12/18 for the Big Green Tailgate at the St Pete Bowl.

 

[Mike Gwinn]

Last day to buy St Pete Bowl tickets online at HerdZone.com is Friday, 12/25. Cutoff is 5 PM.

All tickets bought through Marshall after 12/18 must be picked up in the lobby of the Hilton St Pete Bayfront starting the evening of 12/22.

Tickets not picked up in advance can be picked up on game day at Tropicana Field starting at 9 AM. Marshall Will Call is located at Gate 5B.

 

[Herdpiper]

Hey Mike,

Are we the Home team? Usually the Home team is listed second and I have seen Marshall in that position, however you have MU vs UCONN. So is the Herd wearing Green or White? Thanks in advance,

GO HERD!!!

 

[Mike Gwinn]

Hey Mike,

Are we the Home team? Usually the Home team is listed second and I have seen Marshall in that position, however you have MU vs UCONN. So is the Herd wearing Green or White? Thanks in advance,

GO HERD!!!

@HerdEquipment tweeted yesterday that Marshall is the home team for the St Pete Bowl but they won't announce the uni combo until the day before the game(Fri).