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Ten Hottest College
Football Bowl Games

Via TicketCity.com
(based on ticket prices, sales and demand)
As of 11/30/09

1. BCS Natl. Championship 1/7/10 Pasadena, Calif.
2. Rose Bowl 1/1/10 Pasadena, Calif.
3. Sugar Bowl 1/1/10 New Orleans
4. Fiesta Bowl 1/4/10 Glendale, AZ
5. Orange Bowl 1/5/10 Miami
6. Cotton Bowl 1/2/10 Arlington, TX
7. Emerald Bowl 12/26/09 San Francisco
8. PapaJohns.com Bowl 1/2/10 Birmingham, AL
9. Chick-fil-A Bowl 12/31/09 Atlanta
10. Capital One Bowl 1/1/10 Orlando
Source: TicketCity.com

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    "There’s going to be a few more weeks of adjustment, unfortunately. New Jersey Nets interim head coach Tom Barrise on Dec. 2 after the team lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 117-101, to set an NBA record with 18 consecutive losses to start a season. Barrise replaced the fired Lawrence Frank, and in turn will be replaced by GM Kiki Vandeweghe, who takes over as head coach this week.

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    Friday, December 4, 2009


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    Tiger Woods' partners are supporting him through his challenging time and numbers from DBI show that his public appeal has dipped only slightly. MORE

    Iverson's Return To Philadelphia Rings Marketing Bell

    Allen Iverson is in a 76ers jersey for the first time since 2006, and the team, Reebok and others are ready with support. MORE

    Is Drew Brees Ready To QB National Endorsement Deals?

    The New Orleans Saints' quarterback has signed a deal with Fitness Anywhere and is on the brink of becoming a major national marketing spokesman. MORE

    Shaq Signs As Spokesman For Susta Sugar Substitute

    Marketing for the new product will see O'Neal continue to speak out against the dangers of childhood obesity. MORE

    Grand-AM Racing Treads New Territory With Continental

    Circuit signs tire company as new title sponsor and exclusive provider of tires. MORE

    Marketers Send UFL Out In Style

    Motorola, Men's Warehouse hand out fan-voted season awards, wrapping up the first campaign for the fledgling pro football league. MORE

    Danica Patrick Going Three More Laps With GoDaddy

    IndyCar race driver Patrick signs extension deals with Andretti Autosports and GoDaddy and prepares to shoot new Super Bowl TV commercials. MORE

     

     

     

     

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    Is Her Majesty The Queen And Her Loyal Subjects Ready For More Football?

    The NFL has had fan and marketing success with its UK International Series, but Alistair Kirkwood, managing director of NFLUK, explains in a Q&A why a London Super Bowl is not feasible and that an expansion team is still years away.

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    Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul McCartney, Megan Fox and Tom Hanks are among the stars whose 2010 spring and summer releases are expected to be showcased during the CBS broadcast on Feb. 7. MORE