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# Florida Citrus Sports

Florida Citrus Sports is a not-for-profit event management organization dedicated to positively impacting the Orlando region while enhancing the quality of life in Central Florida through world-class events.

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- ['AN EVENING WITH KIRK HERBSTREIT' SELLS OUT AHEAD OF AUG. 13 RETURN TO ORLANDO](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/an-evening-with-kirk-herbstreit-sells-out-ahead-of-aug-13-return-to-orlando/) - Fan-favorite event at Country Club of Orlando to help kick off football season in Central Florida.
- [Florida Citrus Sports Announces Staff Promotions for 2026](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-announces-staff-promotions-for-2026/) - Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) announced two staff promotions and a title change, reflecting the organization’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence across its world-class sporting and entertainment events portfolio. Simon Dover is now Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Since joining FCS as CFO in August 2023, Dover has taken on more than just leading the finance portion of FCS’s business.
- [FCS Announces 2026-27 College Football Schedule at Camping World Stadium](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcs-announces-2026-27-college-football-schedule-at-camping-world-stadium/) - Florida Blue Florida Classic, Pop-Tarts Bowl and Citrus Bowl will all be played in their traditional host venue amid a $400 million renovation ORLANDO, Florida (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) — Florida Citrus Sports has confirmed dates and times of its three marquee college football events this season, all set for Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The slate opens on Saturday, Nov.
- [Florida Citrus Sports and CEO Steve Hogan Honored with Award of Excellence at 2025 Golden Brick Awards](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-and-ceo-steve-hogan-honored-with-award-of-excellence-at-2025-golden-brick-awards/) - Downtown Orlando Partnership recognizes FCS for 80 Years of Impact Celebration and Hogan for three decades of leadership ORLANDO, Florida (Tuesday, May 5, 2026) — Florida Citrus Sports was recognized Tuesday morning with the Award of Excellence at the 2025 Golden Brick Awards, presented by the Downtown Orlando Partnership at its annual awards ceremony in Steinmetz Hall at
- [2026 Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Roster Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2026-driving-impact-celebrity-golf-roster-announced/) - The 2025 Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, April 28 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [2026-27 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Hunter Begins Term as President, Comes Moves to Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2026-27-leadership-update-hunter-begins-term-as-president-comes-moves-to-chairman/) - Florida Citrus Sports officially launched its 2026-27 season with a leadership transition as Jim Hunter, retired Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Marriott Vacations Worldwide, assumed the role of the organization’s 49th board President on April 1. Hunter succeeds Brian Comes of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, who begins his one-year term as Chairman, overseeing FCS’
- [NFL Approves Camping World Stadium In Orlando as Temporary Home for Jacksonville Jaguars in 2027](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nfl-approves-camping-world-stadium-in-orlando-as-temporary-home-for-jacksonville-jaguars-in-2027/) - ORLANDO, Florida (Tuesday, March 31, 2026) — NFL team owners on Tuesday approved terms of a temporary, one-year stadium lease between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida Citrus Sports for the Jaguars to use Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, during the 2027 season. The measure was approved during the league 2026 Annual Meeting in Phoenix,
- [Orlando Bowl Games Shine in Record Bowl Season](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-bowl-games-shine-in-record-bowl-season/) - Florida Citrus Sports’ two bowl games delivered on the national stage this postseason, as the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and Pop-Tarts Bowl helped power one of the strongest bowl seasons in more than a decade. Image Credit: ESPN Press Room The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl finished as the most-watched non-College Football Playoff game of the entire bowl
- [Brazil, Colombia and Croatia to Compete in "Road To 26" Friendlies at Camping World Stadium This March](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/brazil-colombia-and-croatia-to-compete-in-road-to-26-friendlies-at-camping-world-stadium-this-march/) - Orlando will host Colombia vs. Croatia on March 26 and Brazil vs. Croatia on March 31 ORLANDO, Florida — Three of international soccer’s top men's national teams will visit Orlando for a pair of matches this March on the Road to 26. Camping World Stadium will host Colombia vs. Croatia on March 26, and Croatia
- [Matchups Announced for Pop-Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/matchups-announced-for-pop-tarts-bowl-and-cheez-it-citrus-bowl/) - BYU to meet Georgia Tech in 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl; Texas–Michigan set for 80th Cheez-It Citrus Bowl ORLANDO, Florida (Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025) — Florida Citrus Sports announced Sunday that No. 12 BYU will face No. 22 Georgia Tech in this year's Pop-Tarts Bowl and No. 13 Texas will meet No. 18 Michigan in the 80th
- [Florida Citrus Sports Launches Retail Partnerships Celebrating 80th Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Season](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-launches-retail-partnerships-celebrating-80th-cheez-it-citrus-bowl-season/) - ORLANDO, Florida (Friday, Nov. 14, 2025) — Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) today announced the launch of a series of limited-edition food and beverage collaborations with some of Central Florida’s favorite breweries, restaurants, coffee shops and more, celebrating the 80th playing of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. The new retail partnership series highlights
- [Shannon Clark, Chrissy Elliott Receive Top Honors Celebrating Women in Sports Leadership](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/shannon-clark-chrissy-elliott-receive-top-honors-celebrating-women-in-sports-leadership/) - As our 80th Citrus Bowl season continues, Florida Citrus Sports is proud to celebrate two members of its leadership team who have been recognized by a pair of Central Florida's leading organizations for their outstanding contributions to the sports and events industry. Chief Customer Officer Shannon Clark has been named the 2025 Women of Inspiration
- [Steve Hogan Marks 30 Years of Leadership at Florida Citrus Sports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/steve-hogan-marks-30-years-of-leadership-at-florida-citrus-sports/) - ORLANDO, Florida — Florida Citrus Sports is proud to recognize Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan, who this week celebrates 30 years of service to the organization and the Central Florida community. A Chicago-area native and UCF graduate, Hogan joined the team at FCS on Aug. 3, 1995, and has served as CEO since Aug. 24,
- [Dates Set for 2025 Orlando Bowl Slate](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/dates-set-for-2025-orlando-bowl-slate/) - Pop-Tarts Bowl - Saturday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Cheez-It Citrus Bowl - Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Pop-Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl games were announced this afternoon as part of ESPN’s 2025-26 college football schedule release. After one of the most talked-about bowl games in
- [FCS to Kick Off 80th Citrus Bowl Season at Member Celebration Presented by AdventHealth](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcs-to-kick-off-80th-citrus-bowl-season-at-member-celebration-presented-by-adventhealth/) - ORLANDO, Florida (Thursday, May 15, 2025) — Florida Citrus Sports will launch a season-long campaign celebrating the upcoming 80th edition of the Citrus Bowl game this Friday at the organization’s annual Member Celebration presented by AdventHealth—the first in a series of special moments reflecting on the history, growth and lasting community impact of one of
- [Florida Citrus Sports Announces Staff Promotions Across Key Departments](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-announces-staff-promotions-across-key-departments/) - Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) announced a series of staff promotions reflecting the organization’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence across its world-class sporting and entertainment events portfolio. Gabriel Park has moved to Executive Vice President, Business Development, where he will continue to lead the organization’s corporate partnership strategy. Park, who joined Florida Citrus Sports
- [2025 Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Roster Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2025-driving-impact-celebrity-golf-roster-announced/) - The 2025 Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, April 28 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [2025 Driving Impact Auction Catalog](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2025-driving-impact-auction-catalog/) - The inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, May 16 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [2025-26 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Comes Begins Term as President, Line Clary Moves to Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2025-26-leadership-update-comes-begins-term-as-president-line-clary-moves-to-chairman/) - Florida Citrus Sports officially launched its 2025-26 season on April 1 with a leadership transition as Brian Comes, Vice President of Field Operations for the Americas at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, assumed the role of the organization’s 48th board President. He succeeds Sharon Line Clary of AdventHealth, who begins a one-year term as Chairman, while Steve
- [Sideline Wine & Dine Event Guide](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/sideline-wine-dine-event-guide/)
- [Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Expands to Camping World Stadium This Fall](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/big-daves-cheesesteaks-expands-to-camping-world-stadium-this-fall/) - Iconic Philadelphia-Style Cheesesteaks to Delight Fans at 65,000-Seat Stadium in Downtown Orlando ORLANDO, Florida (Friday, September 20, 2024) — Florida Citrus Sports is thrilled to welcome Big Dave's Cheesesteaks to Camping World Stadium this fall, as the award-winning purveyor of authentic Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks brings its renowned flavors to sports and entertainment enthusiasts at the 65,000-seat stadium
- [Team Selection Committee Bowl Prediction Form](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/team-selection-committee-bowl-prediction-form/) - Predict the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl (Dec. 28) and the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (Dec. 31) matchups below.
- [Gators and 'Canes To Meet In Orlando For 2019 Camping World Kickoff](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/gators-and-canes-to-meet-in-orlando-for-2019-camping-world-kickoff/) - The Florida Gators will play the Miami Hurricanes in the 2019 Camping World Kickoff game. The neutral-site, season-opening match-up was officially confirmed today after months of speculation. The 2019 matchup is the third announced Camping World Kickoff in a multi-year agreement between Camping World, Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) and ESPN Events, a division of ESPN,
- [Shannon Clark Recognized Among Orlando Business Journal C-Level Honorees](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/shannon-clark-recognized-among-orlando-business-journal-c-level-honorees/) - FCSports Chief Customer Officer Shannon Clark was included in the Orlando Business Journal's list of "C-Level" Award winners for 2014. She was recognized in the nonprofit category as a COO and included in the OBJ's luncheon celebrating all honorees held on Friday, July 18. With nearly 20 years of experience at FCSports, Clark is one
- [Florida Citrus Sports Mourns Loss of Past President and Central Florida Tourism Industry Legend Richard Jackson](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-mourns-loss-of-past-president-and-central-florida-tourism-industry-legend/) - Richard M. Jackson, 1951-2024 Former Florida Citrus Sports president and Central Florida attractions industry icon left an unforgettable legacy in Orlando's sports and tourism communities ORLANDO, FLORIDA (AUGUST 7, 2024) — Former Florida Citrus Sports board president and Howard Palmer Award recipient Richard Jackson passed away Aug. 1, 2024, at the age of 72. He leaves
- [2024 FC Series: Barcelona vs. Manchester City Matchday Guide](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2024-fc-series-matchday-guide/) - Important match day information to know for Barcelona vs. Manchester City at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on July 30.
- [Dates Set for 2024-25 Orlando Bowl Slate](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/dates-set-for-2024-25-orlando-bowl-slate/) - Pop-Tarts Bowl - Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Cheez-It Citrus Bowl - Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Pop-Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl games were announced this afternoon as part of ESPN’s 2024-25 college football schedule release. Fresh off an award-winning 2023 debut, the Pop-Tarts Bowl
- [Dr. Kerry Schwartz Named Howard Palmer Award Winner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/dr-kerry-schwartz-named-howard-palmer-award-winner/) - UPDATE: 6/28/24 Last Saturday at Camping World Stadium, at an event hosted by longtime Florida Citrus Sports partner AdventHealth, approximately 400 students from across Orange County participated in free sports physicals and electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings in preparation for the 2024-25 school year. On Thursday at Oak Ridge High School, AdventHealth cardiologist Dr. Kerry Schwartz was
- [Florida Citrus Sports Announces Retirement of Operations SVP Susan Fortini](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-announces-retirement-of-operations-svp-susan-fortini/) - ORLANDO, Florida — Florida Citrus Sports today announced the retirement of Susan Fortini, Senior Vice President of Operations, effective May 3. Over the past eight years, Fortini played an integral role in shaping the organization's operational strategies and ensuring a seamless experience for participants and VIPs at major stadium events. "Susan has been a cornerstone of
- [2024 Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Roster Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2024-driving-impact-celebrity-golf-roster-announced/) - The inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, May 16 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [2024 Driving Impact Auction Catalog](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2024-driving-impact-auction-catalog/) - The inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, May 16 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [2024-25 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Line Clary Begins Term as President, Castino Moves to Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2024-25-leadership-update-line-clary-begins-term-as-president-castino-moves-to-chairman/) - As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2024-25 season on April 1, Sharon Line Clary, Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Communications at AdventHealth, officially took over as the organization’s 47th president, while outgoing president Steve Castino of Rehmann began his one-year term as chairman. Line Clary will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s
- [2023 Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Roster Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2023-driving-impact-celebrity-golf-roster-announced/) - The inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, May 16 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [Inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Roster Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/inaugural-driving-impact-celebrity-golf-roster-announced/) - The inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, May 16 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [Florida Lottery, Department of Education visit Jones High School to promote Bright Futures Scholarship Program](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-lottery-dept-of-education-visit-jones-high-to-promote-bright-futures/) - Flanked by top representatives from OCPS and the Florida Department of Education, Secretary John Davis of the Florida Lottery took the stage in the Jones High School auditorium Tuesday to deliver an important message to 150 Tigers freshmen and sophomores about the Bright Futures scholarship program. The initiative, supported by the Lottery, has helped more
- [Florida Citrus Sports Partners With Extra Yard For Teachers and Fun Spot America to Donate $100,000 Toward Local Classroom Projects](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-partners-with-extra-yard-for-teachers-and-fun-spot-america-to-donate-100000-toward-local-classroom-projects/) - ORLANDO – Florida Citrus Sports, the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and Fun Spot America are teaming up with DonorsChoose.org to invest $100,000 to support classroom projects in Central Florida, Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced Tuesday. The combined investment includes a $25,000 commitment from Florida Citrus Sports, $25,000 from Extra Yard for Teachers
- [COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FOUNDATION, FLORIDA CITRUS SPORTS AND LIFT ORLANDO UNVEIL STEM CENTER MAKEOVER AT ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY TO CELEBRATE UCF AND THE BIG 12](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/college-football-playoff-foundation-florida-citrus-sports-and-lift-orlando-unveil-stem-center-makeover-at-orange-center-elementary-to-celebrate-ucf-and-the-big-12/) - IRVING, Texas (Sept. 29, 2023) – The College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF), Florida Citrus Sports (FCS), and Lift Orlando unveiled an Extra Yard Makeover at Orange Center Elementary in Orlando today. Part of the 2023 Big 12 Homecoming tour to welcome UCF Athletics to the conference, the new STEM center will impact students in the
- [Florida Citrus Sports and College Football Playoff Foundation Team Up to Fund $10K in Classroom Projects at Clay Springs Elementary](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-and-college-football-playoff-foundation-team-up-to-fund-10k-in-classroom-projects-at-clay-springs-elementary/) - APOPKA, Florida (Friday, Nov. 10, 2023) — Florida Citrus Sports and the College Football Playoff Foundation have teamed up to provide Clay Springs Elementary with a $10,000 DonorsChoose flash funding grant to support classroom projects on the Orange County campus this school year. Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan joined Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine
- [Florida Citrus Sports Mourns Passing of Longtime Executive Director Chuck Rohe](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-mourns-passing-of-longtime-executive-director-chuck-rohe/) - CHARLES H. “CHUCK” ROHE, 1931-2023 Groundbreaking former Florida Citrus Sports executive director and Tennessee track & field coach built an unforgettable legacy in the sports community. ORLANDO, FLORIDA [October 4, 2023] – Charles H. "Chuck" Rohe, a legendary coach and bowl administrator, passed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 92. Rohe, who served
- [FWAA to present new Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Play of the Week award](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fwaa-to-present-new-pop-tarts-crazy-good-play-of-the-week-award/) - The Football Writers Association of America, Florida Citrus Sports and Pop-Tarts are teaming up to present the Pop-Tarts ‘Crazy Good’ Play of the Week during the 2023-24 college football season. This new weekly award will celebrate the incredible athleticism, awe-inspiring strategy and jaw-dropping “did you see that?” moments from college football each week. The All-America
- [FWAA to present Cheez-It National Team of the Week each Monday](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fwaa-to-present-cheez-it-national-team-of-the-week-each-monday/) - DALLAS (FWAA) – The Cheez-It National Team of the Week will be presented each Monday during the college football regular season. Each week, the All-America Committee of the Football Writers Association will honor one outstanding team performance. The 2023 season is the 22nd for the program, which features new branding in partnership with Cheez-It, the cheeziest sponsor of
- [Simon Dover Named New Florida Citrus Sports Chief Financial Officer](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/simon-dover-named-new-florida-citrus-sports-chief-financial-officer/) - Simon Dover has been named Chief Financial Officer at Florida Citrus Sports. A former finance executive in the athletic departments at West Virginia University, Rice University and Oakland University, Dover began his new role in Orlando on August 28. Dover replaces Scott Herring, retiring after nine years in the position. Dover most recently served six
- [Dates set for 2023-24 Orlando bowl slate](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/dates-set-for-2023-24-orlando-bowl-slate/) - Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Pop-Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl games were announced Wednesday as part of ESPN’s 2023-24 college football schedule release. Pop-Tarts®, the iconic brand known for mixing flavor and fun to create indulgent snacks for any occasion, announced its next Crazy Good takeover with the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping
- [Diana Booker Named Howard Palmer Award Winner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/diana-booker-named-howard-palmer-award-winner/) - Twenty honored at Member Celebration presented by AdventHealth Diana Booker is the latest honoree to receive Florida Citrus Sports' Howard Palmer Award, the organization's most prestigious member honor, presented in recognition of a lifetime of service without regard for personal recognition. The longtime chair of the not-for-profit's audit committee, Booker accepted the award Thursday at
- [2023-24 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Castino Begins Term as President, Dougherty Moves to Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2023-24-leadership-update-castino-begins-term-as-president-dougherty-moves-to-chairman/) - As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2023-24 season on April 1, Steve Castino, Chief Growth Officer for Rehmann, officially took over as the organization’s 46th president, while outgoing president Ed Dougherty of Massey Services began his one-year term as chairman. Castino will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors. In his
- [A Brief History of Pro Football in Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/history-of-pro-football-in-orlando/) - They tell me the history of pro football in Orlando is cursed, and my initial reaction is polite skepticism. Orlando? With its football-crazed fan base? Rabid TV market? Florida Citrus Sports hosting the big-league Vrbo Citrus Bowl? Postcard weather? A Who’s Who of eventual or former NFL head coaches that included Steve Spurrier, Jack Pardee, Jim Haslett, and Jay Gruden? Sounds like a lot of positives. “I wouldn’t use that word,” said Lee Corso, the ESPN college football analyst who [...]
- [2023 Driving Impact Auction Catalog](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2023-driving-impact-auction-catalog/) - The inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, May 16 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: 2022-23 Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-2022-23-volunteer-appreciation-party/) - On Feb. 2, Florida Citrus Sports welcomed more than 150 volunteers to the Varsity Club in Camping World Stadium for the organization’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.
- [Florida State, LSU to Meet in 2023 Kickoff Game in Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-lsu-to-meet-in-2023-kickoff-game-in-orlando/) - [vc_column width="1/6"]The Florida State Seminoles will play the LSU Tigers at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The matchup will be the fourth in a series of major neutral-site games held in Orlando as part of the Florida Citrus Sports-ESPN Events partnership. Camping World Stadium previously hosted kickoff games in 2016, 2018 and
- [College Football Bowl Selection Process](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/college-football-bowl-selection-process/) - Find out all there is to know about how the country's best college football teams are selected to play in the Citrus Bowl and other bowl games at the end of each season.
- [Holiday Gift Ideas for the Sports Fan in Your Life](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/gift-ideas-for-sports-fans/) - Here are a few unique gift ideas for the sports fan in your life, including FCS memberships for football fans, arcade games for basketball fans, and much more.
- [The Ultimate Guide To College Football Tailgating](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/college-football-tailgating-guide/) - Half the fun of going to a football game happens in the parking lot before kickoff. Check out our ultimate guide to college football tailgating for all the best ways to have fun at your next game.
- [Transportation to Orlando Bowl Games](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/transportation-orlando-bowl-games/) - Learn everything you need to know about how to get to Camping World Stadium for a bowl game in Orlando, including bowl game shuttles, bowl game parking & more.
- [Memorable Moments from Past Cheez-It Bowl and Citrus Bowl Games](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/memorable-moments-at-past-orlando-bowl-games/) - From the Cheez-It cooler drop to the marquee coaching matchup of the year in 2020, the Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl have plenty of unforgettable moments.
- [Florida Citrus Sports Mourns the Passing of Harvey Massey](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-mourns-the-passing-of-harvey-massey/) - Today we mourn the loss of a legend. Harvey Massey was a champion of Orlando since he arrived in our community nearly four decades ago. You might think that building a company the size of Massey Services would consume all of Harvey’s time. However, he always found time for his family and his community. We
- [2022-23 BOWL LINEUP ANNOUNCED](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2022-23-bowl-lineup-announced/) - The 2022-23 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host the LSU Tigers and the Purdue Boilermakers in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 2, while the Florida State Seminoles and the Oklahoma Sooners square off in the Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29. BUY CHEEZ-IT CITRUS BOWL TICKETS BUY CHEEZ-IT BOWL TICKETS Cheez-It Citrus Bowl The
- [Florida Classic Consortium, Florida Citrus Sports Extend Partnership](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-classic-consortium-florida-citrus-sports-extend-partnership/) - ORLANDO, Florida — Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University have reached an agreement to keep the Florida Blue Florida Classic in Orlando through the 2026 season. The renewal between the Florida Classic Consortium, made up of leadership from both universities, and Orlando-based Florida Citrus Sports was announced Wednesday by Bethune-Cookman University Interim President Dr. Lawrence
- [Cheez-It Signs on as Title Sponsor of Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/cheez-it-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-of-citrus-bowl/) - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Cheez-It® is doubling up on the absurdly cheezy college football action this season as it becomes the title sponsor of the new Cheez-It® Citrus Bowl. The Orlando-based postseason game features a matchup between teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Big Ten Conference at Camping World Stadium. The agreement between Florida
- [FCS Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Cathy Weeden Begins Next Act](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcs-chief-sales-and-marketing-officer-cathy-weeden-begins-next-act/) - Cathy Weeden, a longtime member of the Florida Citrus Sports family, will transition out of her current staff position as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer on May 15, 2022. The move begins a new chapter for the veteran sports executive. Before joining the FCS staff in 2013, Weeden had a long history with the organization
- [Camping World Kickoff: Parking, Shuttle and Stadium Information](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/camping-world-kickoff-parking-shuttle-and-stadium-information/) - Know Before You Go: Parking, Shuttle and Stadium Information Important fan information before the game. NEW Clear Bag and Security Policies To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry, Florida Citrus Sports has implemented an NFL-style clear bag policy this year that limits the size and type of bags
- [BILLY JOEL TO PLAY CAMPING WORLD STADIUM IN MARCH 2022](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/billy-joel-to-play-camping-world-stadium-in-march-2022/) - Legendary musician and songwriter Billy Joel will make his long-awaited return to Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
- [Feast on the 50 Presented by TD Bank Draws Huge Crowds, Brings Big Fun](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/feast-on-the-50-presented-by-td-bank-draws-huge-crowds-brings-big-fun/) - A dazzling fireworks display illuminated the night sky over Lake Lorna Doone Thursday, capping off an evening of fun on the field at Camping World Stadium. A tradition dating back more than a quarter-century, Feast on the 50 presented by TD Bank is one of Florida Citrus Sports’ most anticipated annual events. And as this
- [PHOTO GALLERY: LAKE LORNA DOONE GROUND BREAKING](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-lake-lorna-doone-ground-breaking/) - On Tuesday, June 4, the community gathered for a groundbreaking for the redevelopment of Lake Lorna Doone Park. Florida Citrus Sports and the City of Orlando are partnering on a full renovation of historic Lake Lorna Doone Park in the West Lakes neighborhoods of Orlando’s District 5. To read more about the renovation of Lake
- [PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Sideline Wine & Dine](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-2019-sideline-wine-dine/) - On March 29, Florida Citrus Sports welcomed more than 500 guests to the premium areas of Camping World Stadium to enjoy food and beverages from local Central Florida vendors. Guests also participated in raffles, prizes and other games all benefiting the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation and its MVP Summer Camp.
- [“Chalk Talk” Lunch with Grant Hill presented by CenterState Bank Set for June 28](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/chalk-talk-lunch-with-grant-hill-set-for-june-28/) - RSVP or Purchase Tickets 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, seven-time NBA All-Star, two-time NCAA Champion and current basketball analyst Grant Hill will join Florida Citrus Sports on October 25 for the third installment of its “Chalk Talk” Lunch series presented by CenterState Bank. Guests at the event will enjoy a catered lunch
- [Steve Spurrier to headline Dec. 3 Chalk Talk presented by CenterState Bank](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/steve-spurrier-to-headline-dec-3-chalk-talk-presented-by-centerstate-bank/) - National College Football Hall of Fame player and coach Steve Spurrier will join Florida Citrus Sports on December 3 for the fourth installment of its "Chalk Talk" Lunch series presented by CenterState Bank. Guests at the event will enjoy a catered lunch in the Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium and hear firsthand from Spurrier,
- [Mike Norvell to speak at April 14 Chalk Talk](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/mike-norvell-to-headline-apr-14-chalk-talk/) - Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell will join Florida Citrus Sports on Tuesday, April 14, at noon ET for a special virtual edition of its Chalk Talk series. Guests participating in this unique event will hear firsthand from Norvell as he discusses his life and career, as well as his goals for the Seminoles
- [2014-15 Membership Opens; First Access To Bowl Games In The New Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2014-15-membership-opens-first-access-to-bowl-games-in-the-new-citrus-bowl/) - Ticket packages for the first bowl games in the newly-rebuilt Orlando Citrus Bowl are on sale today. The packages are available via Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) membership, which includes priority access to the best seats in the house for the annual college football games, the Capital One Bowl and Russell Athletic Bowl. Members will be
- [Florida Cup Announces Participating Clubs and Dates for 2021 Event](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-cup-announces-participating-clubs-and-dates-for-2021-event/) - ORLANDO – The lineup for the 2021 Florida Cup is complete, with Arsenal FC, Everton FC, Inter Milan and Millonarios FC set to take the pitch for a pair of double-headers at Camping World Stadium July 25 and 28. Single-day and two-day presale packages will be available to past Florida Cup purchasers and other select
- [Atlético Nacional, Pumas Join 2021 Florida Cup Lineup](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/atletico-nacional-pumas-join-2021-florida-cup-lineup/) - ORLANDO – The lineup for the 2021 Florida Cup is complete once again, with Atlético Nacional and Club Universidad Nacional joining Everton FC and Millonarios FC. Tournament action begins on Sunday, July 25, at Camping World Stadium, where Everton and Millonarios will meet at 6 p.m. ET. The new clubs will take the pitch as
- [Florida Citrus Sports Bowl Game Dates & Kickoff Times Set](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2020-21-florida-citrus-sports-bowl-game-dates-kickoff-times-set/) - Game dates and kickoff times for this season’s Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl were announced this morning as part of ESPN’s 2020-21 college football bowl schedule release. The 2020 Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12, will take place Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping
- [Pop Warner Little Scholars and Florida Citrus Sports announce the next great chapter in the historic Pop Warner Super Bowl and  National Cheer & Dance Championships](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/pop-warner-little-scholars-and-florida-citrus-sports-announce-the-next-great-chapter-in-the-historic-pop-warner-super-bowl-and-national-cheer-dance-championships/) - Pop Warner Little Scholars, the nation’s oldest and most prominent youth football organization, and Florida Citrus Sports today announced that Orlando will continue to play host to the historic Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance National Championships, which combine to draw 10,000 Pop Warner student-athletes and their families from around the country and
- [Florida Citrus Parade Announces Lou Holtz as 2017 Grand Marshal](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-parade-announces-lou-holtz-as-2017-grand-marshal/) - Florida Citrus Sports, host of the Camping World Bowl and Citrus Bowl presented by Overton’s, will host the 37th annual Florida Citrus Parade this Saturday, December 30, with former Notre Dame head football coach Lou Holtz serving as the grand marshal for the event. Known for its unique floats, constructed using more than 100,000 pieces
- [COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FOUNDATION AND FLORIDA CITRUS SPORTS LAUNCH $1 MILLION INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT ORLANDO AREA TEACHERS](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/college-football-playoff-foundation-and-florida-citrus-sports-launch-1-million-initiative-to-support-orlando-area-teachers/) - IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) announced today the launch of a significant initiative to support Orlando teachers with a joint investment of a minimum of $1 million over the next five years to fund mutually-agreeable projects designed to support teachers and positive student environment. These projects
- [Tickets for the 2018 Florida Blue Florida Classic On Sale Now](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/tickets-for-the-2018-florida-blue-florida-classic-on-sale-now/) - Tickets for the 39th annual Florida Blue Florida Classic are now on sale to the general public. Tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster outlet, at the Amway Center Box office or by phone (800-745-3000). Tickets start as low as $20. This year’s Florida Blue Florida Classic featuring the Florida A&M University Rattlers and
- [Lee Corso Delights Crowd at Team Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lee-corso-delights-crowd-at-selection-committee-kickoff-dinner/) - For more than two decades, Florida Citrus Sports members have looked forward to Lee Corso’s annual appearance at the organization’s Team Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner, and on Monday, the legendary ESPN personality came through yet again, entertaining a sold-out crowd at Linda’s La Cantina with his 2017 projections and personal recollections from a lifetime spent
- [SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey an Open Book With Florida Citrus Sports Members at Season's Second "Chalk Talk" lunch](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/sec-commissioner-greg-sankey-an-open-book-with-florida-citrus-sports-members-at-seasons-second-chalk-talk-lunch/) - SEC commissioner Greg Sankey praised Camping World Stadium and the city of Orlando as a first-class bowl destination this week in an address to Florida Citrus Sports members. Sankey’s comments came during an intimate “Chalk Talk” luncheon — the second hosted by Florida Citrus Sports this year — which was relocated to Amway Center to accommodate a
- [Feast on the 50 presented by CenterState Bank returns to the turf October 24](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/feast-on-the-50-presented-by-centerstate-bank-returns-to-the-turf-october-24/) - Feast on the 50 presented by CenterState Bank is returning to the turf at Camping World Stadium for another year as Florida Citrus Sports celebrates college football with an annual tailgate party featuring food, drink and fun for the whole family. The event will take place on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.[vc_btn
- [Introducing Stadium Pass: One Pass, Every Big Moment at Camping World Stadium](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/introducing-stadium-pass-one-pass-every-big-moment-at-camping-world-stadium/) - Central Florida is no stranger to annual passes, but the City Beautiful has never seen one quite like this. Just in time for the 2018-19 season, Florida Citrus Sports is unveiling the all-new Stadium Pass — an exclusive opportunity to see the best Camping World Stadium has to offer for one low price. For just
- [Selection committee meets as season nears midway point](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/selection-committee-meets-as-season-nears-midway-point/) - On Monday, members of Florida Citrus Sports’ Team Selection Committee met yet again, this time to discuss the gridiron action representatives took in during Weeks 5 and 6 of the college football season. And while the selection windows for the Citrus Bowl and Camping World Bowl are far from clear as we approach the midway
- [2019-20 Membership Renewals have begun!](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2019-20-membership-renewals-have-begun/) - After an unforgettable 2018-19 campaign, Florida Citrus Sports is excited to announce that membership renewals for the 2019-20 season are underway. Renewing members can also secure tickets to the highly-anticipated return of the Camping World Kickoff featuring the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators during the renewal process. Members can contact their account representative for
- [Camping World Kickoff: Florida-Miami Matchup in Orlando Set for Aug. 24](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2019-camping-world-kickoff-set-for-saturday-august-24/) - ORLANDO — Florida Citrus Sports, in conjunction with the University of Florida, the University of Miami, ESPN and the College Football 150th Anniversary organization, announced Thursday that the 2019 Camping World Kickoff will be played on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kickoff between the Gators and Hurricanes is set for 7 p.m. at Camping World Stadium, and
- [Become a member of Florida Citrus Sports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/become-a-member-of-florida-citrus-sports/) - The 2019-20 membership season is underway at Florida Citrus Sports, and there's no better time than the present to join one of the most exciting — and impactful — social organizations in Central Florida. When you become a member of Florida Citrus Sports, you get priority seating and reserved parking at the Camping World Bowl
- [Team Selection Committee holds fourth 2019 meeting](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/team-selection-committee-holds-fourth-2019-meeting/) - On Monday, members of Florida Citrus Sports’ Team Selection Committee met at Camping World Stadium to discuss Weeks 7 and 8 of the college football season and what the results mean for the Citrus Bowl and Camping World Bowl as the season’s end draws closer. The morning’s first road report came from Anna Territo and
- [Team Selection Committee holds final October meeting](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/team-selection-committee-holds-final-october-meeting/) - Florida Citrus Sports’ Team Selection Committee held its final October meeting Monday morning, as members representing the committee discussed the Week 9 slate of games and their potential impact on the newly-minted Vrbo Citrus Bowl and the Camping World Bowl. The Week 9 presentations opened with a report from Royce Kincaid, who was in the
- [Lee Corso makes picks, tells stories at annual Kickoff Dinner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lee-corso-makes-picks-tells-stories-at-annual-kickoff-dinner-2/) - On Monday, legendary coach and broadcaster Lee Corso joined Florida Citrus Sports for its annual Team Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner presented by Lowndes and Vestal & Wiler. In front of a capacity crowd of 180 at Linda's La Cantina, Corso spoke about his career, his picks for this year and his longstanding relationship with
- [Selection Committee meets as regular season nears end](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/selection-committee-meets-as-regular-season-nears-end/) - On Monday at Camping World Stadium, Florida Citrus Sports' Team Selection Committee held its final Monday morning meeting of the season, leaving only the end-of-season Team Selection Committee Town Hall before Camping World Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl teams are chosen on Sunday, Dec. 8. This time, Rob Rogers opened up the meeting with a
- [Team Selection Committee breaks down Week 10 highlights](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/team-selection-committee-breaks-down-week-10-highlights/) - With Electric Daisy Carnival descending on Camping World Stadium, Florida Citrus Sports’ team selection committee hit the road for its Week 10 meeting — and brought in special guest Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel for the proceedings. Phil Zeman and David McLeod opened up the road reports at Dubsdread with a recap of their
- [Game Dates & Kickoff Times Set for Florida Citrus Sports Bowl Games](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/game-dates-kickoff-times-set-for-florida-citrus-sports-bowl-games-2/) - Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl games were announced Thursday as part of ESPN’s 2022-23 college football schedule release. The 2022 Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 Conference, will be played in its traditional window, on Thursday, Dec. 29. Kickoff will
- [Florida Citrus Sports Announces Staff Promotions For 2022](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-announces-staff-promotions-for-2022/) - Florida Citrus Sports announced a series of promotions and title changes as it prepares for the 2022 season. "Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to Florida Citrus Sports," said CEO Steve Hogan. "It is an exciting time to be here, and I am looking forward to what we will do together." Below are
- [Citrus Bowl Goes To AstroTurf As New Field Installation Begins](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/citrus-bowl-goes-to-astroturf-as-new-field-installation-begins/) - The City of Orlando, in concert with Florida Citrus Sports officials, have selected AstroTurf® as the provider of the new playing surface at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. The selection took place following a detailed consultation with Stantec and Patrick Maguire, one of the world's premier turf management and design firms and experts, respectively. Installation will
- [Florida Citrus Sports Hosts Free NCAA Football Youth Clinic](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-hosts-free-ncaa-football-youth-clinic/) - On Wednesday, July 28, Florida Citrus Sports hosted a free youth football clinic in partnership with NCAA Football's Youth Initiative. Held in the shadow of the Citrus Bowl as installation of the new AstroTurf field continued, the clinic featured coaches and players from UCF, the University of West Georgia, and Jacksonville University, as well as
- [Giuliana And Bill Rancic To Host Orlando Citrus Parade](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/giuliana-and-bill-rancic-to-host-orlando-citrus-parade/) - Reality TV power couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic will host the nationally-syndicated broadcast of the Orlando Citrus Parade this winter. The 30th Anniversary edition of the parade steps off in Downtown Orlando at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30. Giuliana is the popular co-anchor of E! News alongside Ryan Seacrest and is the co-star of
- [Kickoff Dinner Features Lee Corso, Member Bowl Predictions](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/kickoff-dinner-features-lee-corso-member-bowl-predictions/) - Florida Citrus Sports scouting season is in full gear, after another successful kickoff dinner at Linda's La Cantina Steakhouse with featured guest FCSports, Lee Corso scouting season is in full gear. This was Corso's return back to the kickoff dinner after he suffered a stroke in May of 2009. Members picked the ESPN College GameDay
- [Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week: Georgia Tech at Clemson](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week-georgia-tech-at-clemson/) - The Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week is a preview of a pivotal matchup featuring teams from the Big East and/or ACC that could impact the bowl picture. Week Eight: Georgia Tech (5-2, 3-1 ACC) at Clemson (3-3, 1-2 ACC) Saturday, Oct. 23 - 3:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium -- Auburn, Ala. Georgia Tech leads the series 49-24-2 Last Meeting: Dec.
- [Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week: Georgia Tech at #22 Virginia Tech](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week-georgia-tech-at-22-virginia-tech/) - The Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week is a preview of a pivotal matchup featuring teams from the Big East and/or ACC that could impact the bowl picture. Week Ten: Georgia Tech (5-3, 3-2 ACC) at #22 Virginia Tech (6-2, 4-0 ACC) Thursday, Nov. 6 - 7:00 p.m. Lane Stadium -- Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech leads the series, 4-3 Last Meeting: Oct.
- [Orlando Citrus Parade Drawing Contest Winners Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-citrus-parade-drawing-contest-winners-announced/) - Ten-year-old Emily Martinez from Bear Lake Elementary in Altamonte Springs was awarded the top prize in the Orlando Citrus Parade Drawing Contest and will ride in the Dec. 30 parade as Honorary Grand Marshal. Her drawing will also be used on the cover of the parade's program. Shenandoah Elementary school student Sydney Chamberlain, 9 years
- [Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week: West Virginia at Pittsburgh](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week-west-virginia-at-pittsburgh/) - The Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week is a preview of a pivotal matchup featuring teams from the Big East and/or ACC that could impact the bowl picture. Week Twelve: West Virginia (7-3, 3-2 Big East) at Pittsburgh (6-4, 4-1 Big East) Saturday, Nov. 26 -- Noon Heinz Field - Pittsburgh, Pa. (ABC) Pittsburgh leads series, 61-38-3 Last
- [FCSports Selection Sunday Open to the Public](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-selection-sunday-open-to-the-public/) - This Sunday, December 5, Florida Citrus Sports will announce which teams will be coming to Orlando this year to play in the 2010 Champs Sports Bowl and the 2011 Capital One Bowl as part of a special Selection Sunday event at Ember (42 West Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801). The event kicks off at 7:30
- [Daunte Culpepper And American Idol's "Big Mike" Join Orlando Citrus Parade](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/daunte-culpepper-and-american-idols-big-mike-join-orlando-citrus-parade/) - A pair of Knights will join the thousands of fans attending the Orlando Citrus Parade on December 30. UCF and NFL star Daunte Culpepper will return to Orlando to serve as Grand Marshal of the 30th Anniversary of the parade while another UCF football alumnus, former American Idol finalist Michael Lynche, will be a part of
- [NC State tops WVU 23-7 in Champs Sports Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nc-state-tops-wvu-23-7-in-champs-sports-bowl/) - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) If this was Russell Wilson's football finale, he sure made the most of it. Wilson threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns, leading North Carolina State past No. 22 West Virginia 23-7 in the Champs Sports Bowl on Tuesday night. Wilson also had 41 yards rushing, Josh Czajkowski made three field goals
- [Tide rolls over Spartans 49-7 in Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/tide-rolls-over-spartans-49-7-in-capital-one-bowl/) - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- More than any other time this season, Alabama looked like the team that was picked to win the national championship in the Capital One Bowl.
- [FCSports Foundation Makes $200K Contribution To Take Stock In Children](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-foundation-makes-200k-contribution-to-take-stock-in-children/) - Take Stock in Children of Orange County held its annual ceremony today, recognizing incoming and returning students at Valencia Community College's West Campus on Thursday, February 3. The program celebrated the addition of 24 new seventh graders looking to make the most of the opportunity to advance their education. The Florida Citrus Sports Foundation --
- [Rich Fildes Honored With 2010 Howard Palmer Award](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/rich-fildes-honored-with-2010-howard-palmer-award/) - Richard J. Fildes, a Partner with Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, and Reed, was presented FCSports' highest service honor, the Howard Palmer Award, at the 2011 Member Celebration. Fildes becomes just the 22nd member to earn the award, presented during the annual Florida Citrus Sports Member Celebration held at The MEZZ in Downtown Orlando. The Member
- [Champagne Moves To Chairman, Ruffin Begins Term As President](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champagne-moves-to-chairman-ruffin-begins-term-as-president/) - As FCSports begins its 2011-12 year, Bright House Networks Vice President of Operations Michel Champagne has ended his one-year term as President and now steps into the role of Chairman of the Board. L.J. Ruffin & Associates owner Larry Ruffin takes over as President. Champagne will continue to advise on the Executive Committee and also
- [Weekend Capital One Bowl Spotlight](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/weekend-capital-one-bowl-spotlight/) - Big Ten conference play begins this Saturday with a full slate of games, headlined by our Capital One Bowl Game of the Week, No. 8 Nebraska at No. 7 Wisconsin. The other highlight matchup of the weekend features No. 25 Michigan State at Ohio State. Those two games alone will give us a much better
- [Capital One Bowl Selection Update: Week 6](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-selection-update-week-6/) - At the halfway point of the season, the Capital One Bowl picture is kind of like one of those inkblot Rorshach tests - there's no clear right answer and it's all up the personal interpretation. The Team Selection Committee met on Monday morning to discuss the previous weekend's games (and scout trips). Big Ten Results
- [Inaugural "Bowl-a-Palooza" Introduced by FCSports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/inaugural-i½bowl-a-paloozai½-introduced-by-fcsports/) - Already with two of the best bowl games in the nation, Florida Citrus Sports has plans to make the last week of December even better with the addition of Bowl-a-Palooza, a week-long extravaganza of events designed for football fans, residents, and Central Florida visitors of all ages. In its inaugural campaign, Bowl-a-Palooza will bring together
- [Arkansas Chosen as Wisconsin's Opponent in 2007 Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/arkansas-chosen-as-wisconsini½s-opponent-in-2007-capital-one-bowl/) - The Arkansas Razorbacks have been selected to represent the Southeastern Conference in the 2007 Capital One Bowl in Orlando. The Razorbacks, who fell in the conference championship game last night, will face Wisconsin on Monday, Jan. 1, at 1:00 p.m.. The game will be televised nationally by ABC. Arkansas is ranked 12th and 13th, respectively,
- [_Orlando to Play Host to "Gator Jam" in 2008](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/_orlando-to-play-host-to-i½gator-jami½-in-2008/) - Florida Citrus Sports Executive Director Steve Hogan and University of Florida Athletics Director Jeremy Foley have announced that the Florida Gator men's basketball team will play the University of Missouri-Kansas City in a neutral-site game in Orlando. "Gator Jam" will take place November 30, 2008, at Amway Arena with tickets going on sale to the
- [Florida Citrus Sports Raises $15,000 for the AHA in Tom Mickle's Honor](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-raises-15000-for-the-aha-in-tom-micklei½s-honor/) - Florida Citrus Sports, in an effort to honor its former executive director, shifted its efforts from the gridiron to the streets of Downtown Orlando when it participated in the American Heart Association's annual "Start! Heart Walk" this past Saturday and raised more than $15,000. More than 35 members of FCSports (members and staff), host of
- [Olympic Gold Medalist, "Bachelorette" Stars Join Orlando Citrus Parade Lineup](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/olympic-gold-medalist-i½bachelorettei½-stars-join-orlando-citrus-parade-lineup/) - Track star and Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin will serve as grand marshal for the 2012 Orlando Citrus Parade, while Trista and Ryan Sutter -- stars of the first season of “The Bachelorette” and the show’s biggest success story -- will host the syndicated national broadcast. The 32nd Orlando Citrus Parade steps off in Downtown
- [Feast On The 50 Holds First FCSports Event On New Turf](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/feast-on-the-50-holds-first-fcsports-event-on-new-turf/) - Over 2500 Florida Citrus Sports members and guests took to the field of the Florida Citrus Bowl tonight for the Feast on the 50, an annual tailgate celebration on the field of Orlando's historic stadium. The event featured food from Collins Catering, Port-a-Pit Barbecue, and Carraba's, plus drinks from City Beverages. An event high 25 alumni
- [2022-23 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dougherty Begins Term as President, Mears III Moves to Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2022-23-leadership-update-dougherty-begins-term-as-president-mears-moves-to-chairman/) - As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2022-23 season on April 1, Ed Dougherty, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Massey Services, officially took over as the organization’s 45th president, while outgoing president Paul Mears III of Hello! Destination Management began his one-year term as chairman. Dougherty will lead the day-to-day activities of
- [Member Celebration returns to Full Sail Live on April 18](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-celebration-returns-to-full-sail-live-on-april-18/)
- [West Virginia at Rutgers is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/west-virginia-at-rutgers-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - West Virginia leads series 32-4-2. (Last meeting: Dec. 4, 2010: WVU 35, Rutgers 14) No. 25 West Virginia looks to regain its position as the Big East favorite when the team travels to Piscataway to face Rutgers in its second-consecutive road game. Both the Mountaineers and Scarlet Knights enter Saturday’s game with 5-2 records, each
- [Virginia at Florida State is the Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/virginia-at-florida-state-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - This season, pick who you think will win the Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week and WIN! Answer the question on the Capital One Bowl Facebook page before Saturday's game. If you pick correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Capital One Bowl on January 2, 2012! Virginia Tech leads
- [USC at Notre Dame is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/usc-at-notre-dame-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - This season, pick who you think will win the Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week and WIN! Answer the question on the Champs Sports Bowl Facebook page before Saturday's game. If you pick correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Champs Sports Bowl on December 29, 2011!
- [Nebraska at Michigan is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nebraska-at-michigan-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week-2/) - This season, pick who you think will win the Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week and WIN! Answer the question on the Champs Sports Bowl Facebook page before Saturday's game. If you pick correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Champs Sports Bowl on December 29, 2011! Florida State leads
- [ACC Championship Game is the Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/acc-championship-game-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - This season, pick who you think will win the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week and WIN! Answer the question on the Capital One Bowl Facebook page before Saturday's game. If you pick correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Capital One Bowl on January 2, 2012! Michigan
- [Parking, Shuttle And Traffic Information For The Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/parking-shuttle-and-traffic-information-for-the-capital-one-bowl-2/) - Parking is SOLD OUT for the Capital One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Free shuttle service is available to bowl fans. In addition, the City of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports have published maps for parking, shuttles and road closures around the Citrus Bowl on game day. PARKING INFORMATION More information and parking map
- [2018-19 Leadership Update: Sittema begins term as president, Schaefer moves to chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2018-19-leadership-update-sittema-begins-term-as-president-schaefer-moves-to-chairman/) - As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2018-19 season on April 1, Tom Sittema, managing director of Riverbridge Capital, officially took over as the organization’s 42nd president, while outgoing president Pete Schaefer of Hannover Re began his one-year term as chairman. Tom Sittema (right) Sittema will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of
- [Breaking Down the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2022-vrbo-citrus-bowl/) - The 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl hosted by Florida Citrus Sports was action-packed from beginning to end. If you missed watching it, find out all the details here!
- [Breaking Down the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2021-cheez-it-bowl/) - The 2021 Cheez-It Bowl hosted by Florida Citrus Sports was a memorable experience for both Clemson and Iowa State. We’ve got you covered with all the details in case you missed it.
- [Bad Bunny Brings World's Hottest Tour to Camping World Stadium in August](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bad-bunny-brings-worlds-hottest-tour-to-camping-world-stadium-in-august/) - Bad Bunny takes the stage for his first Orlando stadium show this summer, bringing the heat to Camping World Stadium for a Friday night party you won’t want to miss! It’s undeniable that Bad Bunny is one of the hottest Latin trap stars of our time, and the numbers prove it. As of 2018, the Puerto Rican vocalist boasts 7 billion streams on YouTube, making him one of the top three artists dominating the platform. And that’s before releasing his [...]
- [West Virginia and NC State to Square Off in 2010 Champs Sports Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/west-virginia-and-nc-state-to-square-off-in-2010-champs-sports-bowl/) - Florida Citrus Sports' Team Selection Committee has selected the NC State Wolfpack and West Virginia Mountaineers to play in this year's Champs Sports Bowl, the first matchup in the current agreement matching top teams from the ACC and Big East. Set to take place December 28th from Orlando's Citrus Bowl Stadium, the game will kick
- [Parking, Shuttle And Traffic Information For The Champs Sports Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/parking-shuttle-and-traffic-information-for-the-champs-sports-bowl/) - Parking is SOLD OUT for the Champs Sports Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Free shuttle service is available to bowl fans. In addition, the City of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports have published maps for parking, shuttles and road closures around the Citrus Bowl on game day. PARKING INFORMATION More information and parking map
- [Orange County recognizes FCSports Foundation MVPs](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orange-county-recognizes-fcsports-foundation-mvps/) - Before Ivan Simon is asked about his dream job, he utters little more than a quiet “yes, sir” between questions. But he perks up as he describes his desire to study criminal justice upon graduating from high school. “I want to be a police officer,” Ivan says, as his shy expression transforms into a brimming
- [Oklahoma State and Northwestern close out seasons with wins in Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/oklahoma-state-and-northwestern-close-out-seasons-with-win-in-orlando/) - Florida Citrus Sports closed out 2020 with the Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29, then kicked off 2021 with the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day! Both games hosted a limited capacity crowd at Camping World Stadium. It's no small feat hosting two major bowl games in four days, particularly in times like these, and
- [Join us Thursday, April 23, for our first ever Member Night In!](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-night-in/) - [vc_single_image image="44742" img_size="full"]Longing to see a few familiar faces outside the confines of your own home? Want to talk a little football with someone other than your cat? Then join us on Zoom for an interactive Member Night IN during the first round of the NFL Draft! This special member happy hour will feature appearances
- [Florida State Beats Notre Dame In 2011 Champs Sports Bowl, 18-14](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-beats-notre-dame-in-2011-champs-sports-bowl-18-14/) - Florida State Postgame Press Conference Transcript - Jimbo Fisher, Rashad Greene, Lamarcus Joyner Florida State Notes Notre Dame Postgame Press Conference Transcript - Brian Kelly, Manti Teo Notre Dame Notes The Florida State Seminoles rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 18-14 in the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl before an
- [Florida Citrus Sports Shootout Pairs UF-UCF At Amway Center](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-shootout-pairs-uf-ucf-at-amway-center/) - The University of Florida and UCF basketball teams will meet later this year in Orlando for the Florida Citrus Sports Shootout. The “Shootout” will take place Wednesday, December 1, and will be the first-ever collegiate game at the brand-new Amway Center in Orlando. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster outlets and online at Ticketmaster.com.
- [FCSports Networking Event Set For September 17](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-networking-event-set-for-september-17/) - Join Florida Citrus Sports members (including representatives from the executive committee and board of directors) and guests at Quantum Leap Winery in Winter Park on Wednesday, September 17. Representatives from the organization's executive committee and board of directors will be in attendance. Select attendees will be recognized and have the chance to highlight their business
- [Clemson Wins 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl 40-6](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/clemson-wins-2014-russell-athletic-bowl-40-6/) - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was all smiles. His Tigers (10-3, 6-2 ACC) took home an impressive 40-6 victory over Oklahoma (8-5, 5-4) in front of 40,071 fans in the 25th edition of the Russell Athletic Bowl. “We had great preparation,” Swinney said. “We were ready from the opening kick. Oklahoma is a great football
- [Citrus Bowl Reconstruction Begins](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/citrus-bowl-reconstruction-begins/) - On Wednesday morning, officials from the City of Orlando, Orange County and Florida Citrus Sports joined together to kick off reconstruction of the Citrus Bowl with a demolition ceremony on the field of the historic stadium. At the event, FCSports CEO Steve Hogan and President Tony Massey presented Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County
- [@ChampsSportsBwl Preview: A Twitter Chat With Eric Hansen](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champssportsbwl-preview-a-twitter-chat-with-eric-hansen/) - Following up on last week's FSU perspective from Coley Harvey, Eric Hansen of the South Bend Tribune joined @ChampsSportsBwl on Twitter to give the Notre Dame outlook, including the QB situation, the biggest challenges for the Irish and who needs to step up to bring the trophy home to South Bend. @ChampsSportsBwl: This year was a step
- [Bethune-Cookman Holds Off Florida A&M In Florida Blue Florida Classic, 21-16](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bethune-cookman-holds-off-florida-am-in-florida-blue-florida-classic-21-16/) - The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats overcame a resilient Florida A&M team 21-16 after forcing a fumble in the waning moments of the Florida Blue Florida Classic at the Florida Citrus Bowl. With the win, the Wildcats ended conference play undefeated, going 8-0 in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference and ending the regular season 9-2 overall. Wildcat running
- [Announcing New Bowl Mobile Applications For 2013](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/announcing-new-bowl-mobile-applications-for-2013/) - Brand new mobile applications are now available for the Capital One Bowl and Russell Athletic Bowl. The apps are new for 2013-14 and can be found in the iTunes App Store and Google Play. The official mobile app for each game is an interactive, digital version of the printed fan guide that is distributed to
- [#18 Clemson To Take on Oklahoma in 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/18-clemson-to-take-on-oklahoma-in-2014-russell-athletic-bowl/) - The Clemson Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners have been selected to play in the 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl. This year’s edition, the silver anniversary of the game, will take place on December 29th at the Orlando Citrus Bowl stadium at 5:30 p.m., and will be televised by ESPN. "Russell Athletic is thrilled with the matchup of
- [Team Selection Committee holds second meeting of 2019](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/team-selection-committee-holds-second-meeting-of-2019/) - On Monday, members of Florida Citrus Sports’ Team Selection Committee held their second meeting of 2019, as representatives shared their road reports from more than 20 scouting trips during Week 3 and Week 4 of the season. Chris McLeod led off this week’s presentations with a recap of his and Benjamin Hankins’ trip to Charlottesville
- [2020 PRO BOWL RETURNS TO ORLANDO](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2020-pro-bowl-returns-to-orlando/) - The 2020 Pro Bowl, presented by Verizon, will return to Orlando for the fourth straight year on Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 PM ET, the NFL announced today. The 2020 Pro Bowl, presented by Verizon, will be televised on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and simulcast on ABC. Additional distribution on digital and audio platforms will be
- [Florida Citrus Sports to host Collegiate Innovation Challenge](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-to-host-collegiate-innovation-challenge/) - Florida Citrus Sports is hosting a 12-hour student hackathon to find the next big thing in sports and entertainment. Between Orlando’s growing reputation as a technology and innovation hub and the number of top college programs in the region, we know we can find that big idea right in our own backyard. If you have
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday W.I.N.E. Paint Night](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-paint-night/) - Members of our organization joined us in the Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 22 for the second installment of Wednesday W.I.N.E. — our new series of Women's Interactive Networking Events. As guests enjoyed complimentary food and drinks, Paint Nite Orlando helped attendees create wine-themed masterpieces to take home. Scroll through the
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday W.I.N.E. Yoga Night pres. by CORKCICLE](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-yoga-night/) - On Wednesday, October 3rd we hosted our third Wednesday W.I.N.E. installment - a series of bi-monthly Women’s Interactive Networking Events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Guests participated in a 45-minute yoga session held on the field of Camping World Stadium followed by a post-yoga happy hour in the Varsity Club. Scroll through the gallery below to
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday W.I.N.E. Yoga Night pres. by CORKCICLE](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-yoga-on-the-field/) - On Wednesday, November 14, we hosted our fourth Wednesday W.I.N.E. installment - a series of bi-monthly Women’s Interactive Networking Events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Guests participated in a one-hour yoga session held on the field of Camping World Stadium followed by a post-yoga happy hour in the Dex Imaging Skyline Suite overlooking the field. Scroll through
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday W.I.N.E. Yoga Night pres. by CORKCICLE](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-yoga-night-pres-by-corkcicle/) - On Wednesday, December 12, we hosted our fourth Wednesday W.I.N.E. installment - a series of bi-monthly Women’s Interactive Networking Events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Guests participated in a one-hour yoga session held on the field of Camping World Stadium followed by a post-yoga happy hour in the Varsity Club. Scroll through the gallery below to see
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday W.I.N.E. Yoga Night pres. by Corkcicle](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-yoga-night-pres-by-corkcicle-2/) - On Wednesday, February 13, we hosted our fifth Wednesday W.I.N.E. installment - a series of bi-monthly Women's Interactive Networking Events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Guests participated in a one-hour yoga session held on the field of Camping World Stadium followed by a post-yoga happy hour in the Varsity Club. Scroll through the gallery below
- [PHOTO GALLERY: WEDNESDAY W.I.N.E. HAPPY HOUR PRES. BY CORKCICLE](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-happy-hour-pres-by-corkcicle/) - On Wednesday, May 15, we hosted another Wednesday W.I.N.E. installment – a series of bi-monthly Women’s Interactive Networking Events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Guests enjoyed a happy hour held at Grape & The Grain (located at 1110 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL 32803). Scroll through the gallery below to see more from the event.
- [Wednesday WINE presented by Corkcicle Set for May 15 at Grape & The Grain](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/wednesday-wine-presented-by-corkcicle-set-for-may-15/) - Join us at Grape & The Grain for our latest edition of Wednesday W.I.N.E. — our series of Women’s Interactive Networking Events. Guests can enjoy a bottomless selection of fantastic drinks accompanied by some light bites while socializing, sharing ideas, and making connections with business and community leaders from all over Central Florida. We'll have
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday W.I.N.E. Wine Tasting](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-wine-tasting/) - Members of our organization joined us at Lake Eola Wine Co. on Wednesday, June 20 for our first Wednesday W.I.N.E. — our new series of Women’s Interactive Networking Events. Guests enjoyed complimentary food and drinks while socializing, sharing ideas and making connections with business and community leaders from all over Central Florida. Scroll through the gallery below
- [Seven Florida Citrus Sports members named 2017-18 Volunteers of the Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/seven-florida-citrus-sports-members-named-2017-18-volunteers-of-the-year/) - Florida Citrus Sports has selected seven members as 2017-18 Volunteers of the Year for their outstanding effort and significant contributions to the organization this past season: • Rae Connelly • Paul Leake • Tim Loftin • Chris McLeod • Greg Milakovic • Karl Schmidt • Rob Yacabucci These members will be honored during Florida Citrus
- [Ted Ruta named 2018 Howard Palmer Award winner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/ted-ruta-named-2018-howard-palmer-award-winner/) - Florida Citrus Sports has selected Ted Ruta of Horizon Resorts, Inc. as the 2018 recipient of the the Howard Palmer Award, the organization’s highest service honor. The award will be presented at this year’s Member Celebration on June 7 at Full Sail Live. Member Celebration presented by Florida Hospital June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Ruta
- [Team Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner Returns Sept. 9](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/team-selection-committee-kickoff-dinner-returns-sept-9/) - On Monday, September 9, one of the most highly-anticipated member events will return as Florida Citrus Sports celebrates the start of the 2019 scouting season at the annual Team Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner presented by Lowndes and Vestal & Wiler CPAs. Attendees will enjoy the fine dining of the iconic Linda's La Cantina Steakhouse and
- [Louisville, LSU, West Virginia and Miami all Orlando-bound!](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/louisville-lsu-west-virginia-and-miami-all-orlando-bound/) - Three top-20 teams will spend the holidays in Orlando as the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl welcomes #13 Louisville and #20 LSU and the Russell Athletic Bowl hosts #16 West Virginia vs Miami. Bigtime college football has become a 70+ year tradition in the City Beautiful and this year is no exception. The West Virginia
- [Notre Dame, LSU, Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech Orlando-Bound for Bowls](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/notre-dame-lsu-oklahoma-state-and-virginia-tech-orlando-bound-for-bowls/) - Four top-25 teams will spend the holidays in Orlando as the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's welcomes No. 14 Notre Dame and No. 17 LSU and the Camping World Bowl hosts No. 19 Oklahoma State vs. No. 22 Virginia Tech. Bigtime college football has become a 70+ year tradition in the City Beautiful and this
- [Member Crush Monday: 2016-17 Volunteers of the Year Melissa Myers & Tracy Cheek](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-crush-monday-2016-17-volunteers-of-the-year-melissa-myers-and-tracy-cheek/) - When Melissa Myers moved to Florida a few years ago, she knew she wanted to find a way to give back to her new community. So when it came to figuring out the perfect place to do it, the Black Hills Works IT director did what she does best: She got online and looked for
- [Member Crush Monday: Will Fulghom](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-crush-monday-will-fulghom/) - Will Fulghom, an executive vice president at Sysco of Central Florida, has contributed to the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation's annual summer camp. A University of Mississippi grad, Will Fulghom was thrilled when his alma mater came to Orlando for last year’s Camping World Kickoff, despite the Rebels’ eventual 45-34 loss to Florida State. “As a
- [NFL kicks off 2018 Pro Bowl Week with tree-planting event at Orange Center Elementary School](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nfl-kicks-off-2018-pro-bowl-week-with-tree-planting-event-at-orange-center-elementary-school/) - On Tuesday morning, the NFL joined the City of Orlando, LIFT Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports at Orange Center Elementary for a tree planting event to kick off 2018 Pro Bowl Week. Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer was on hand for the NFL Pro Bowl Week kickoff event at Orange Center Elementary School. The event, which
- [Revamped Pro Bowl Week Brings The Football World To Orlando, Including Bowl Alums](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/revamped-pro-bowl-week-brings-the-football-world-to-orlando-including-bowl-alums/) - The 2017 NFL Pro Bowl will have a fresh look when it hits Orlando at the end of January, from the schedule of events to the format of the game itself. In its return to the mainland, the game has also gone back to a more traditional conference format. Forty-four of the top players from
- [Georgia And Nebraska To Meet In Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/georgia-and-nebraska-to-meet-in-capital-one-bowl/) - The Georgia Bulldogs will meet the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2013 Capital One Bowl. The New Year’s Day classic will kick off in its traditional 1:00 p.m. ET slot on January 1 from Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando and will be televised nationally by ESPN on ABC. Georgia makes its sixth appearance in the
- [Florida Citrus Sports Feast On The 50 Returns Oct. 18](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-feast-on-the-50-returns-oct-18/) - Get your feet on the field and enjoy tailgating at a different level on Thursday, October 18. Florida Citrus Sports Feast on the 50 presented by UnitedHealthcare and BMO Harris Bank takes place on the turf of the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and features a night full of food, family,
- [VRBO is New Title Sponsor for Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/vrbo-is-new-title-sponsor-for-citrus-bowl/) - VRBO®, the site travelers use to book beach houses, cabins and condos, has reached an agreement with ESPN and Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) to be the title sponsor of the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day on ABC and will host top teams from the
- [Steve Hogan to Receive CFHLA's Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/steve-hogan-to-receive-cfhlas-charles-andrews-memorial-hospitality-award/) - The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) will recognize Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan as the association’s 2017 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award recipient at Saturday’s CFHLA Hospitality Gala. This award, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by CFHLA, is in recognition of achievements and contributions to Central Florida’s hospitality industry, as
- [Sideline Wine & Dine returns to Camping World Stadium on March 29](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/sideline-wine-dine-returns-to-camping-world-stadium-on-march-29/) - Sideline Wine & Dine presented by OAI is returning for a third year to bring an exclusive taste of Orlando to the premium areas of Camping World Stadium. Held on the stadium's west sideline premium levels, Sideline Wine & Dine will feature food and beverages from some of of Central Florida's favorite vendors. The 2019
- [Overton's Signs On as Presenting Sponsor of Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/overtons-signs-on-as-presenting-sponsor-of-citrus-bowl/) - Overton's, America's Marine and Watersports Superstore, has reached an agreement with ESPN and Florida Citrus Sports to present the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. The game moves back to its New Year's Day spot this year and kicks off at 1:00 p.m. in Camping World Stadium and airs nationally on ABC. “We couldn’t be more
- [Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Tickets on Sale Now](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/mercedes-benz-of-south-orlando-hospitality-tickets-on-sale-now/) - The Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion is back this year to provide the ultimate tailgating experience to fans. Starting three hours before kickoff, fans can enjoy this climate-controlled VIP area next to Camping World Stadium featuring lounge seating and all-inclusive food and beverage while the team marching bands make special private performances. Tickets are
- [Member Spotlight: Ken Potrock](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-ken-potrock/) - [vc_row gap=”10″]Ken Potrock has been heavily involved in the Orlando and Central Florida tourism and sports scenes for decades. With his multi-disciplined background, Potrock has a unique combination of experience and skills. Currently the ‎SVP & GM Disney Vacation Club & Adventures by Disney, Potrock also served as President of Florida Citrus Sports in 2014-15. As
- [Member Crush Monday: Pat and Karen Connors](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-crush-monday-pat-and-karen-connors/) - A retired Army colonel, Pat Connors has a special appreciation for the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, so when Connors and his wife, Karen, became Florida Citrus Sports members in 2006 — while Connors was still enlisted, no less — it was only natural that they turned it into a way to
- [Member Crush Monday: Justin Kinsey](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-crush-monday-justin-kinsey/) - From a recent luncheon with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to exclusive networking events throughout the year, Florida Citrus Sports membership has led to many unique experiences for Justin Kinsey — to say nothing of the heart-pounding action on the field each season. An Atlanta native, Justin Kinsey is a die-hard Georgia Bulldogs fan. But perhaps
- [Member Crush Monday: John Gyllin](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-crush-monday-john-gyllin/) - “I may not remember what I ate yesterday,” John Gyllin said with a hearty laugh after a recent Florida Citrus Sports board meeting. “And I may not remember who I’ve met with this week. An Orlando Sentinel recap of Cocoa's 14-9 loss to Jones on Sept. 30, 1988 at Camping World Stadium. Gyllin was a
- [Member Crush Monday: Greg LeFils](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-crush-monday-greg-lefils/) - Sometimes relationships are just a perfect fit. The one between Greg LeFils and Florida Citrus Sports is one incredible example. A longtime Florida Citrus Sports member, LeFils has been a familiar face around Camping World Stadium for years. But his history with the former Citrus Bowl goes back decades, to his early days as a
- [Member Crush Monday: Brian Wagner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-crush-monday-brian-wagner/) - This weekend, Florida Citrus Sports will announce the participants in this year’s Citrus and Camping World Bowls. When a team comes to play in a bowl game in Orlando, it’s likely Brian Wagner was a part of their experience. Wagner (second from the left) was honored as one of Florida Citrus Sports' 2015-16 volunteers of
- [Lake Lorna Doone Park Renovations Break Ground on June 4](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lake-lorna-doone-park-renovations-break-ground-on-june-4/) - Florida Citrus Sports and the City of Orlando will partner on a full renovation of historic Lake Lorna Doone Park in the West Lakes neighborhoods of Orlando’s District 5. The redevelopment will begin with a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The Lake Lorna Doone Park renovations were unanimously approved by the Orlando City
- [Fun Spot America announced as Official Theme Park for Florida Citrus Sports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fun-spot-america-announced-as-official-theme-park-for-florida-citrus-sports/) - ORLANDO – On Wednesday, Florida Citrus Sports announced a new five-year partnership with Fun Spot America, making the Orlando landmark the Official Theme Park for Florida Citrus Sports, its bowl games and Camping World Stadium. In December, Fun Spot America played host to the Citrus Bowl's annual Day for Kids event, featuring local children and
- [Frontline Outreach Youth and Family Center Opens Doors to Renovated Gym](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/frontline-outreach-youth-and-family-center-opens-doors-to-renovated-gym/) - After nearly six months of renovation, Frontline Outreach Youth and Family Center opened the doors to “version 2.0” of its gymnasium in a Tuesday morning dedication event at the facility, located near the corner of Orange Center Boulevard and John Young Parkway, in the shadow of Camping World Stadium. Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer praised the
- [Feast on the 50 Auction Goes Mobile For First Time, Will Accept Bids Exclusively Through Handbid Smartphone App](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/feast-on-the-50-auction-goes-mobile-for-first-time-will-accept-bids-exclusively-through-handbid-smartphone-app/) - In 2017, for the first time ever, the silent auction at Feast on the 50 presented by TD Bank is going mobile, allowing participants both at Camping World Stadium and around the world to bid on a host of incredible items with proceeds from the event benefiting the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation’s middle school summer
- [Cedric the Entertainer to Headline Florida Classic Weekend Kickoff](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/cedric-the-entertainer-to-headline-florida-classic-weekend-kickoff/) - Acclaimed actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer will jump-start Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend as only he can with a hilarious headlining set at the inaugural Florida Classic Weekend Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 16. This must-see show, presented by the Florida Lottery and featuring opening acts J.J. Williamson and Malik S., begins at 7:15 p.m.
- [Brad Paisley to Perform in Downtown Orlando on Camping World Kickoff Weekend](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/brad-paisley-to-perform-in-downtown-orlando-on-camping-world-kickoff-weekend/) - As the 2016 college football season kicks off, country music superstar Brad Paisley and WME | IMG will bring Paisley’s show to Downtown Orlando to provide free entertainment for Ole Miss and Florida State fans, and the Central Florida community, in advance of the Camping World Kickoff game. “The Country Nation College Tour presented by
- [AFC rallies for 24-23 victory over NFC in 2018 NFL Pro Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/afc-rallies-for-24-23-victory-over-nfc-in-2018-nfl-pro-bowl/) - Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker caught two touchdown passes, including an 18-yard go-ahead strike from Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr with 1:31 to play, as the AFC rallied from a 20-3 halftime deficit to top the NFC 24-23 in the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl. Harrison Smith's 79-yard pick six put the NFC squad up
- [50 Years Later Morgan State Returns To Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/50-years-later-morgan-state-returns-to-orlando/) - During bowl week, Florida Citrus Sports will host members of the 1966 Morgan State University football team, paying homage to its historic Tangerine Bowl victory a half-century ago. On December 10, 1966, the Morgan State College Bears defeated the West Chester (Pa.) State College Rams, 14-6, for win number 18 of what would become a
- [2019-20 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Robinson Begins Term as President, Sittema Moves to Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2018-19-leadership-update-robinson-begins-term-as-president-sittema-moves-to-chairman/) - As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2019-20 season on April 1, Ken Robinson, President and CEO of Dr. Phillips Charities, officially took over as the organization’s 43rd president, while outgoing president Tom Sittema of Riverbridge Capital began his one-year term as chairman. Robinson will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors.
- [LIFT Orlando breaks ground on Early Learning Center in West Lakes](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lift-orlando-breaks-ground-on-early-learning-center-in-west-lakes/) - On Tuesday, LIFT Orlando broke ground on its latest revitalization project in the 32805 zip code — a state-of-the-art early learning center located in the heart of the West Lakes community. Funded in part by a $12.75 million donation from the Bainum Family Foundation procured through a partnership with AdventHealth for Children, the early learning
- [Florida Blue Florida Classic Tickets On Sale](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-blue-florida-classic-tickets-on-sale/) - Tickets On Sale Now for Florida Blue Florida Classic Rivalry Featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman HBCU rivals meet on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m. ET; Game to be broadcast on ESPN3 College football’s preeminent HBCU rivalry returns this fall when Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University square off for the 41st time in Florida
- [Over 2,500 Compete in OUC Half Marathon And 5K](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/over-2500-compete-in-ouc-half-marathon-and-5k/) - Eric Walker of Lakeland, Fla. won the 2006 OUC Half Marathon, which wound through the streets of Orlando's scenic downtown area, starting and finishing at Lake Eola Park. Jamison Fisher of Winter Park, Fla. won the Women's Open division of the race, while Jason Spence of _ and Katy Radkewich of Orlando won their respective
- [Bowl Teams Earning Attention](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bowl-teams-earning-attention/) - The Capital One and Champs Sports bowls will feature a pair of top-flight matchups this year, and as the games approach, players from the schools involved are garnering attention with both national and conference awards. In addition, ESPN personality Kirk Herbstreit last night called the Capital One Bowl his choice as this year�s �most intriguing�
- [The Scouting Report Presented by Florida Hospital for Oct. 18](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/the-scouting-report-presented-by-florida-hospital-for-oct-18/) - Florida Hospital, the official sports medicine provider of Florida Citrus Sports, is proud to support this Selection Committee update. Learn about Florida Hospital's Healthy 100 initiative on the web at www.healthy100.org. On this week's edition of the Florida Citrus Sports Scouting Report presented by Florida Hospital, Erin Campbell recaps the important topics in our bowl
- [Champs Sports Bowl To Host "Red Out" and "Gold Rush" For Fans](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-to-host-red-out-and-gold-rush-for-fans/) - Fans will have a special way to express their school pride at the 2010 Champs Sports Bowl through a pair of "color-out" promotions with official bowl merchandise! Ultimate Athletic, provider of all official Champs Sports Bowl apparel, will be creating specific shirts for NC State and West Virginia so those attending the game can bathe
- [Free Friday Night Fights Tickets For FCSports Facebook Fans](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/free-friday-night-fights-tickets-for-fcsports-facebook-fans/) - NOTE: The promotion has ended! Florida Citrus Sports is giving away a limited number of free tickets to the ESPN Friday Night Fights event THIS Friday (March 4) at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex. The event is part of ESPN The Weekend and will be broadcast LIVE on television. Fans of the Florida
- [Rutgers at North Carolina is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/rutgers-at-north-carolina-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - This season, pick who you think will win the Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week and WIN! Answer the question on the Champs Sports Bowl Facebook page before Saturday's game. If you pick correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Champs Sports Bowl on December 29, 2011! Rutgers
- [Lee Corso Entertains Team Selection Committee At Kickoff Dinner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lee-corso-entertains-team-selection-committee-at-kickoff-dinner-2/) - The 2011 Florida Citrus Sports scouting season is in full swing after another successful kickoff dinner at Linda’s La Cantina steakhouse with featured guest FCSports guest Lee Corso. FCSports scouts started the day by reporting to the Varsity Club at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and giving their views of the games attended from around the
- [Virginia Tech at Wake Forest is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/virginia-tech-at-wake-forest-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - This season, pick who you think will win the Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week and WIN! Answer the question on the Champs Sports Bowl Facebook page before Saturday's game. If you pick correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Champs Sports Bowl on December 29, 2011! Virginia Tech leads
- [Bethune-Cookman Wins Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic, 26-16](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bethune-cookman-wins-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-florida-classic-26-16/) - This season, pick who you think will win the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week and WIN! Answer the question on the Capital One Bowl Facebook page before Saturday's game. If you pick correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Capital One Bowl on January 2, 2012! Michigan
- [Notre Dame and Florida State Selected for Champs Sports Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/notre-dame-and-florida-state-selected-for-champs-sports-bowl/) - On behalf of its Selection Committee, Florida Citrus Sports’ Chairman Michel Champagne and CEO Steve Hogan announced today that the South Carolina Gamecocks and Nebraska Cornhuskers have been selected to play in the 2012 Capital One Bowl. The New Year’s classic will kick off at 1:00 p.m. on January 2nd from Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium
- [South Carolina Takes on Nebraska in 2012 Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/south-carolina-takes-on-nebraska-in-2012-capital-one-bowl-2/) - On behalf of its Selection Committee, Florida Citrus Sports’ Chairman Michel Champagne and CEO Steve Hogan announced today that the South Carolina Gamecocks and Nebraska Cornhuskers have been selected to play in the 2012 Capital One Bowl. The New Year’s classic will kick off at 1:00 p.m. on January 2nd from Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium
- [Champs Sports Bowl Sells Out For First Time In History](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-sells-out-for-first-time-in-history/) - On behalf of its Selection Committee, Florida Citrus Sports’ Chairman Michel Champagne and CEO Steve Hogan announced today that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Florida State Seminoles have been selected to play in this year’s Champs Sports Bowl. Set to take place December 29th from Orlando’s Citrus Bowl Stadium, the game will kick off
- [@ChampsSportsBwl Preview: A Twitter Chat With Coley Harvey](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champssportsbwl-preview-a-twitter-chat-with-coley-harvey/) - Coley Harvey, Florida State beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel, took time on Twitter to chat with @ChampsSportsBwl about the game, the FSU defense and punter Shawn Powell's MVP hopes. @ChampsSportsBwl: If you had to boil the #NDvFSU game down to one key position battle, what would it be? @OS_ColeyHarvey:
- [Country Music Star Hunter Hayes To Perform At 2014 Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/country-music-star-hunter-hayes-to-perform-at-2014-capital-one-bowl/) - The Capital One Bowl will once again feature performances by a major musical talent, adding to a bill that annually features the top non-Bowl Championship Series postseason matchup in college football. Capital One presents Hunter Hayes in a free concert for game ticket holders at the Capital One FanFest pregame tailgate party. Hayes will also
- [Whitley Writes: Historic Moment For Morgan State Highlights Orlando's HBCU History](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-historic-moment-for-morgan-state-highlights-orlandos-hbcu-history/) - When players came to Orlando's bowls last year, they got watches and a $420 shopping spree at Best Buy. In 1966, they got a tangerine. It wasn't just a piece of fruit to Morgan State's players. That was because when West Chester's players arrived in Orlando, they got the same thing. They also attended the
- [Steve Hogan Recognized Among Orlando Business Journal's CEOs Of The Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/steve-hogan-recognized-among-orlando-business-journals-ceos-of-the-year/) - Florida Citrus Sports Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan was recently named as one of Orlando Business Journal’s “CEO of the Year” honorees. He is one of 30 Central Florida CEOs recognized by the publication at an October 10 awards luncheon and the accompanying issue of the newspaper. Hogan has served FCSports for more than 10
- [Week 11 Selection Committee Recap](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/week-11-selection-committee-recap/) - The Florida Citrus Sports Team Selection Committee witnessed another eventful Saturday in college football. ACC had a quiet weekend compared to other conferences. Florida State defeated Virginia for its 25th straight victory and are still in contention for a spot in the College Football Playoff despite a few close wins. The Big 12 had a
- [#25 Minnesota to take on #16 Missouri in Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/25-minnesota-to-take-on-16-missouri-in-buffalo-wild-wings-citrus-bowl/) - The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been selected to play the Missouri Tigers in the 2015 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. The New Year’s Day classic will kick off in its traditional 1:00 p.m. ET slot on January 1 from the new Orlando Citrus Bowl stadium and will be televised nationally by ESPN on ABC. "Buffalo
- [Florida Citrus Sports Partners With College Football Playoff to Support Education In Orlando Citrus Bowl Neighborhoods](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-partners-with-college-football-playoff-to-support-education-in-orlando-citrus-bowl-neighborhoods/) - Florida Citrus Sports announced a partnership with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation that will result in the funding of classroom project requests for public schools in the neighborhoods surrounding the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Orlando is the sixth city to partner with the CFP Foundation's first city outside of the “New Year’s Six” bowl
- [Camping World Signs On As Title Sponsor Of Stadium, Kickoff](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/camping-world-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-of-stadium-kickoff/) - Camping World is the new title sponsor of Orlando’s football stadium and the upcoming kickoff game series. Effective immediately, the stadium formerly known as the Citrus Bowl, will be known as Camping World Stadium thanks to a new, long-term exclusive agreement as the stadium’s new naming rights partner. In addition, Camping World will be a
- [2016 Camping World Kickoff Game is Sold Out](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/camping-world-kickoff-game-is-a-sellout/) - The inaugural Camping World Kickoff between Ole Miss and Florida State will be played before a sellout crowd on Monday night. Florida Citrus Sports Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan announced today that all remaining seats for the September 5 game have been sold. In response to the overwhelming demand, the organization is releasing a small
- [FAMU, B-CU Meet In 37th Annual Florida Blue Florida Classic Saturday](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/famu-bcu-meet-in-37th-annual-florida-blue-florida-classic-saturday/) - ORLANDO – The Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats and Florida A&M University Rattlers will do battle in the Florida Blue Florida Classic Nov. 19 at Camping World Stadium. B-CU will enter the game with a 3-5 record, while FAMU is currently 4-6 after defeating Morgan State over the weekend ahead of traveling to Orlando for the Florida Classic. But the
- [Giving Thanks For Our Neighbors And Partners In West Lakes](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/giving-thanks-for-our-neighbors-and-partners-in-west-lakes/) - At a time when many people in America giving thanks – and watching football – Florida Citrus Sports is grateful for our partners in LIFT Orlando and the West Lakes communities that surround Camping World Stadium. Just a few short years into our collective effort to change the lives of those who live nearest to
- [Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur to Meet in Orlando for International Champions Cup](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/paris-saint-germain-and-tottenham-hotspur-to-meet-in-orlando-for-international-champions-cup/) - PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW Please note, the match will also be part of the 2017-18 Florida Citrus Sports ticket packages. Orlando, Fla. – Paris Saint-German F.C. of the French Ligue 1 and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. of the English Premier League will square off at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, July 22 as part of the
- [NFL Pro Bowl Returning to Orlando in 2018](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nfl-pro-bowl-returning-to-orlando-in-2018/) - Following a successful first year in Orlando, the Pro Bowl will return to Camping World Stadium on Sunday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The game will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, and simulcast on ABC, marking the first time it will air on both broadcast and cable networks. It will also
- [Citrus Sports Bowl Games Ranked Consensus Top-10 Among National Media](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/citrus-sports-bowl-games-ranked-consensus-top-10-among-national-media/) - Following bowl announcements on Selection Sunday just over a week ago, participating teams have resumed practicing in preparation for the games signaling the start of bowl season. Several media outlets have broken down the matchups and ranked all 39 bowls with both the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton’s and Camping World Bowl receiving consensus Top-10
- [20 former bowl participants selected to 2018 NFL Pro Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/20-former-bowl-participants-selected-to-2018-nfl-pro-bowl/) - The NFL released its Pro Bowl rosters Tuesday, with 20 former Citrus Bowl presented by Overton’s and Camping World Bowl participants among the 86 players selected to appear in the game, which will take place on Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at Camping World Stadium. The full list of Florida Citrus Sports bowl alumni on
- [Grant Hill delights crowd, delivers powerful message at latest Chalk Talk](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/grant-hill-delights-crowd-delivers-powerful-message-at-latest-chalk-talk/) - On June 28, former Duke and NBA star Grant Hill spoke to a packed house at the Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium, captivating a crowd of Florida Citrus Sports members and guests with tales from his career at the latest Chalk Talk presented by CenterState Bank. A 19-year NBA player, Hill spent seven seasons
- [Wednesday WINE: Yoga turns 1](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/wednesday-wine-yoga-turns-1/) - On October 9, Florida Citrus Sports will celebrate the one-year anniversary of our newest and fastest growing event, Wednesday WINE: Yoga presented by Corkcicle. Our Wednesday WINE (Women’s Interactive Networking Events) series focuses on bringing Florida Citrus Sports members and the Orlando community as a whole together to socialize, share ideas and make connections with
- [Florida Blue extends Florida Classic title sponsorship through 2022](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-blue-extends-florida-classic-title-sponsorship-through-2022/) - [vc_column width="5/6"]Florida Blue has reached an agreement with the Florida Classic Consortium to extend its title sponsorship of the Florida Blue Florida Classic, Bethune-Cookman University President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite and Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson announced Wednesday. The deal, which also includes continued title sponsorship of the Florida Blue Florida Classic Kickoff
- [2019-20 Bowl Lineup Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2019-20-bowl-lineup-announced/) - The 2019-20 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host three of the six winningest programs in college football history as the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2, 6-2 SEC) and the 14th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten) meet in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, and the No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- [Vrbo Citrus Bowl becomes ABC’s most-watched bowl game since 2010](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/vrbo-citrus-bowl-becomes-abcs-most-watched-bowl-game-since-the-2010/) - No. 13 Alabama's 35-16 victory over No. 14 Michigan in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl generated an audience of 14,003,000 viewers on Wednesday, Jan. 1, making the 2020 edition of Orlando's New Year's Day classic ABC's most-watched bowl game since the 2010 National Championship. Among Citrus Bowls all-time, the Alabama win marked the bowl’s fourth-highest audience
- [Game Dates & Kickoff Times Set for Florida Citrus Sports Bowl Games](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/game-dates-kickoff-times-set-for-florida-citrus-sports-bowl-games/) - ORLANDO – Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl games were announced Thursday as part of ESPN’s 2021-22 college football schedule release. Both games are scheduled to take place in their traditional postseason windows. The 2021 Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12
- [2021 Warrior Games Volunteers Needed](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2021-warrior-games-volunteers-needed/) - We are excited to be working with the U.S. Army as they host the 2021 Department of Defense Warrior Games this September! This event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members. The 2021 Warrior Games will take place September 12-22 in Orlando, and we are partnering
- [2021-22 BOWL LINEUP ANNOUNCED](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2021-22-bowl-lineup-announced/) - The 2021-22 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-3, 7-2 Big Ten) and the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats (9-3, 5-3 SEC) in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, while the No. 19 Clemson Tigers (9-3, 6-2 ACC) and the Iowa State Cyclones (7-5, 5-4 Big 12) square off
- [Statement Regarding 2021 Florida Cup](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/statement-regarding-2021-florida-cup/) - Though we regret Inter Milan's decision to withdraw from the Florida Cup today, we welcomed Everton to Orlando this afternoon, with Millonarios set to arrive tomorrow. Those clubs will meet as planned on Sunday, July 25, with the match beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Additional updates to the tournament schedule will be announced shortly. Out
- [Statement Regarding Arsenal](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/statement-regarding-arsenal-and-florida-cup/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 20, 2021 We are disappointed that Arsenal have decided not to participate in the 2021 Florida Cup. We wish the members of the Arsenal traveling party who tested positive for COVID-19 a speedy recovery as we continue making final preparations for the event. We will be in communication with fans
- [Sanders earns MVP honors as Oklahoma State tops Miami 37-34 in thrilling 2020 Cheez-It Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/sanders-earns-mvp-honors-as-oklahoma-state-tops-miami-37-34-in-thrilling-2020-cheez-it-bowl/) - By Brian Murphy Florida Citrus Sports Sophomore quarterback Spencer Sanders tied a career-high with four passing touchdowns as the No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the No. 18 Miami Hurricanes 37-34 in the 2020 Cheez-It Bowl on Tuesday night at Camping World Stadium. “This win might be as satisfying and gratifying a win for me,
- [2020-21 Bowl Lineup Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2020-21-bowl-lineup-announced/) - The 2020-21 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host the No. 14 Northwestern Wildcats (6-1, 6-1 Big Ten) and the Auburn Tigers (6-4, 6-4 SEC) meet in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, and the No. 18 Miami Hurricanes (8-2, 7-2 ACC) and the No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3, 7-3 Big 12) square
- [In Memoriam: Charlie Miller](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/in-memoriam-charlie-miller/) - [vc_single_image image="45366" img_size="large" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://charlesmillermemorial.app.rsvpify.com/"][vc_btn title="RSVP for Virtual Celebration of Life and Legacy" color="warning" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fcharlesmillermemorial.app.rsvpify.com%2F||target:%20_blank|"][vc_separator]Our community — our family — lost a pioneer this weekend; Coach Charlie Miller has passed at the age of 90. Charlie was a special events coordinator for FCS from 1989-2001 and helped substantially change the path of the
- [Cheez-It® heads to Orlando to join Florida Citrus Sports beginning with 2020 season](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/cheez-it-signs-on-as-bowl-partner/) - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. and Orlando, Fla., May 27, 2020 – Cheez-It®, the official snack of bowl season, announced it is moving east to become title sponsor of the Cheez-It® Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The move kicks off a multi-year agreement between Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) and Cheez-It, brokered by Denver-based Impression Sports
- [Update regarding upcoming events](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/update-regarding-upcoming-events/) - With the health and safety of our members, guests, vendors and staff top of mind, Florida Citrus Sports has postponed its upcoming events schedule, including the Bigtime Bracket Lounge and Sideline Wine & Dine events originally scheduled for March 19-20 and March 27, respectively. Given the evolving public health situation surrounding COVID-19, we will proceed
- [Sideline Wine & Dine presented by OAI returns March 27!](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/sideline-wine-dine-presented-by-oai-returns-march-27/) - Enjoy a taste of Orlando and support a great cause when Sideline Wine & Dine presented by OAI returns to Camping World Stadium on Friday, March 27.
- [Photo Gallery: 2020 Pro Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-2020-pro-bowl/) - [vc_gallery type="nivo" interval="3" images="44534,44510,44521,44523,44548,44536,44511,44513,44514,44517,44515,44522,44516,44518,44519,44520,44525,44526,44529,44528,44541,44524,44551,44544,44527,44539,44530,44550,44533,44531,44532,44535,44537,44512,44538,44542,44543,44545,44540,44546,44547,44549" img_size="full"]
- [Photo Gallery: Bowl Welcome and Huddle Greening Project at Jones High School](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-bowl-welcome-and-huddle-greening-project-at-jones-high-school/) - To kick off the 2020 Pro Bowl Week festivities on Tuesday, January 21, the NFL joined the City of Orlando and Orange County to revitalize the greenhouse and beautify the campus at Jones High School as part of the NFL’s Huddle for 100 initiative. The volunteer work kicked off at 10:00 AM ET with brief
- [NFL Pro Bowl Tickets](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/pro-bowl-tickets/) - Add content here.
- [Renew Your Membership Today!](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/membership-renewals-now-open/) - We’re opening membership renewals earlier than ever! Starting on Monday, Dec. 9, Florida Citrus Sports members will have the opportunity to renew their packages for next season at the same pricing as 2019-20 AND take advantage of exclusive prizes and giveaways. Florida Citrus Sports members should check their inbox on Monday, Dec. 9 for more
- [Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts coming to Camping World Stadium](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/def-leppard-motley-crue-poison-and-joan-jett-the-blackhearts-coming-to-camping-world-stadium/) - The world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends will hit the road together next summer for a coheadlining tour so massive that it could only be held in America’s biggest stadiums. The Stadium Tour featuring Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe with Poison and Joan Jett & The Black Hearts will hit select cities in the U.S. where each band
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Talk with Steve Spurrier pres. by CenterState](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-chalk-talk-with-steve-spurrier-pres-by-centerstate/) - [vc_gallery type="nivo" interval="3" images="44339,44313,44319,44322,44331,44323,44324,44330,44326,44318,44327,44328,44316,44340,44332,44335,44314,44337,44336,44342,44320,44341,44343,44317" img_size="large"]
- [Bethune-Cookman tops Florida A&M 31-27 in 40th Florida Blue Florida Classic](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bethune-cookman-tops-florida-am-31-27-in-40th-florida-blue-florida-classic/) - Bethune-Cookman won its ninth straight game over arch-rival Florida A&M Saturday afternoon, holding off the 13th-ranked Rattlers 31-27 in front of a crowd of 55,730 at Camping World Stadium in the 40th edition of the Florida Blue Florida Classic. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 7-4 on the year, including a 5-3 mark in
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Member Night Out at Ivanhoe Park Brewing](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-member-night-out-at-ivanhoe-park-brewing/) - [vc_images_carousel images="44137,44115,44116,44149,44117,44143,44147,44145,44118,44120,44122,44123,44124,44128,44125,44126,44127,44136,44121,44129,44130,44131,44132,44133,44134,44135,44140,44138,44139,44141,44144,44146,44148,44119" img_size="full" speed="2500" autoplay="yes" hide_pagination_control="yes" wrap="yes"]
- [Member Night Out at Ivanhoe Brewing Co. set for November 6](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-night-out-at-ivanhoe-brewing-co-set-for-november-6/) - Add content here.
- [VRBO EXTENDS TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF CITRUS BOWL](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/vrbo-extends-title-sponsorship-of-citrus-bowl/) - Add content here.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Feast on the 50 presented by CenterState Bank](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-feast-on-the-50-presented-by-centerstate-bank-2/) - A tradition dating back more than a quarter century, Feast on the 50 presented by CenterState Bank is one of Florida Citrus Sports’ most anticipated annual events. Fun was had for the whole family while guests enjoyed food and drink from restaurants, caterers and vendors from around Orlando.[vc_gallery type="nivo" interval="3" images="43887,43888,43889,43890,43891,43892,43893,43894,43895,43896,43897,43898,43899,43900,43901,43902,43903,43904,43905,43906,43907,43908,43909,43910,43911,43912,43913,43914,43915,43916,43917,43918,43919,43920,43921,43922,43923,43924,43925,43926,43927,43928,43929,43930,43931,43932,43933,43934,43935,43936,43937,43938,43939,43940,43941,43942,43943,43944,43945,43946,43947,43948,43949,43950,43951,43952,43953,43954,43955,43956,43957,43958,43959,43960,43961,43962,43963,43964,43965,43966,43967,43968,43969,43970,43971,43972,43973,43974,43975,43976,43977,43978,43979,43980,43981,43982,43983,43984,43985,43986,43987,43988,43989,43990,43991,43992,43993,43994,43995,43996,43997,43998,43999,44000,44001,44002,44003,44004,44005,44006,44007,44008,44009,44010,44011,44012,44013,44014,44015,44016,44017,44018,44019,44020,44021,44022,44023,44024,44025,44026,44027,44028,44029,44030,44031,44032,44033,44034,44035,44036,44037,44038,44039,44040,44041,44042,44043,44044" img_size="large"]
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteer Kickoff Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/volunteer-kickoff-party-photo-gallery/) - [vc_column width="5/6"] Our volunteers are an critical part of the Florida Citrus Sports team, and we couldn’t put on the games and events we do without your help. So to celebrate our amazing volunteers — and the start of college football season — we hosted a watch party for the Miami-Virginia football game on Friday,
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday WINE Yoga pres. by Corkcicle, First Anniverary](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-wine-yoga-pres-by-corkcicle-first-anniverary/) - On Wednesday, October 9, we hosted our one-year anniversary celebration of Wednesday W.I.N.E.'s Yoga on the Field as the latest in a series of bimonthly Women’s Interactive Networking Events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Scroll through the gallery below to see more from the event.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-2019-selection-committee-kickoff-dinner/) - On Monday, September 11, we held our annual Team Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner presented by Lowndes and Vestal & Wiler CPAs. Guests enjoyed the fine dining of the iconic Linda’s La Cantina steakhouse and heard predictions for the upcoming football season made live, in person, by ESPN personality and college football icon Lee Corso. Scroll through
- [Team Selection Committee holds first meeting of 2019 season](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/team-selection-committee-holds-first-meeting-of-2019-season/) - Florida Citrus Sports’ team selection committee convened for its first meeting of 2019 on Monday, as members shared details and feedback from scouting trips across the country during the first two weeks of the season. Scott Johnson led off the live presentations with a recap of his and Todd LeDoux’s trip to Louisville for Notre
- [Orlando Visitor Guide](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-visitor-guide/) - Add content here.
- [2019 Camping World Kickoff Gameday Guide](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2019-camping-world-kickoff-gameday-guide/) - A special pregame celebration to kick off the 150th college football season featuring a parachute jump and a US military flyover (weather permitting) is scheduled. Please leave enough time to reach your seats before the festivities start at 6:45 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Noon 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00
- [Florida Citrus Sports Foundation’s MVP Summer Camp Celebrates 25 Years](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-foundations-mvp-summer-camp-celebrates-25-years/) - On Monday, June 3, Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 25th annual MVP Summer Camp, one of the organization’s most important annual contributions to the community. The eight-week program is offered free of charge to economically-disadvantaged middle school-aged children, with the majority of campers coming from the West Lakes neighborhoods surrounding Camping World Stadium. “We
- [PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Member Celebration pres. by AdventHealth](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-2019-member-celebration-pres-by-adventhealth/) - On April 18, Florida Citrus Sports welcomed more than 300 guests to Full Sail Live for the organization’s 2019 Member Celebration presented by AdventHealth. The annual event, which honors current and past member service, included remarks from incoming president Ken Robinson as well as the presentation of member service awards.
- [2019 Member Award Winners Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2019-member-award-winners-announced/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan has announced that Reg Shrigley has earned the organization’s highest service honor, the Howard Palmer Award. The award will be presented to Shrigley, a longtime member and team host, during the organization’s Member Celebration presented by AdventHealth on April 18 at Full Sail Live. “Reg has been an invaluable
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday W.I.N.E. Yoga Night pres. by Corkcicle](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-wednesday-w-i-n-e-yoga-night-pres-by-corkcicle-3/) - On Wednesday, April 10, we hosted another Wednesday W.I.N.E. installment - a series of bimonthly Women's Interactive Networking Events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Guests participated in a one-hour yoga session held on the field of Camping World Stadium followed by a post-yoga happy hour in the Varsity Club. Scroll through the gallery below to
- [Miami to host spring game at Camping World Stadium on April 20](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/miami-to-host-spring-game-at-camping-world-stadium-on-april-20/) - The Miami Hurricanes will hold their spring game at Camping World Stadium on April 20 at noon. Admission to the game is free.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Member Night Out](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-member-night-out/) - On Thursday, Feb. 28, Florida Citrus Sports hosted a Member Night Out at Drive Shack Orlando. Attendees took a swings with fellow Florida Citrus Sports members in reserved golf bays while enjoying appetizers and drinks. Check out a gallery from the event below:
- [Bigtime Bracket Lounge presented by Fidelity National Title Group is back this March](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bigtime-bracket-lounge-presented-by-fidelity-national-title-group-will-return-to-the-varsity-club-this-march/) - Don't jump through hoops to follow the 2019 NCAA Tournament from the confines of a cubicle - bring the office to the Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium and enjoy the madness with Florida Citrus Sports!
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/volunteer-appreciation-party/) - Our events wouldn't be possible without the help of our volunteers. As a small token of our appreciation, Florida Citrus Sports threw a Volunteer Appreciation Party to celebrate the end of another successful season. Every year we are humbled by the amount of time and energy this group dedicates to our community. Thank you to
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Football Watch Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/football-watch-party/) - Florida Citrus Sports celebrated the end of football season with a watch party for the big game in the Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, February 3. Members and guests enjoyed football-friendly snacks, appetizers and beverages along with fun games and prizes.
- [Member Night Out Heads to Drive Shack Orlando on Feb. 28](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-night-out-heads-to-drive-shack-orlando-on-feb-28/) - Add content here.
- [Join us for the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 3](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/join-us-for-the-big-game-on-sunday-feb-3/) - Add content here.
- [KENTUCKY TOPS PENN STATE 27-24 IN VRBO CITRUS BOWL](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/kentucky-tops-penn-state-27-24-in-vrbo-citrus-bowl/) - Add content here.
- [SYRACUSE DEFEATS WEST VIRGINIA 34-18 IN 2018 CAMPING WORLD BOWL](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/syracuse-defeats-west-virginia-34-18-in-2018-camping-world-bowl/) - Add content here.
- [Enjoy Massive Savings with the Fun Spot Huge Deal](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/enjoy-major-savings-with-the-fun-spot-huge-deal/) - Add content here.
- [Save Big With Our Black Friday Deals](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/save-big-with-our-black-friday-deals/) - Add content here.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteer Kickoff Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/photo-gallery-volunteer-kickoff-party/) - We kicked off the season with all of our volunteers last week in the Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium. Guests enjoyed food and beverages while watching the Miami Hurricanes take on the North Carolina.
- [Alabama Defeats Louisville 51-14 in 2018 Camping World Kickoff](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/alabama-defeats-louisville-51-14-in-2018-camping-world-kickoff/) - Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, and the Crimson Tide defense held Louisville to 16 yards rushing in a 51-14 victory over the Cardinals in Saturday’s Camping World Kickoff.
- [Join Our Bigtime College Pick'Em Game to Win Great Prizes](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/join-our-bigtime-college-pickem-game-to-win-great-prizes/) - Add content here.
- [Florida Citrus Sports Announces College Colors Pub Crawl on Saturday, August 11](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-announces-college-colors-pub-crawl-on-saturday-august-11/) - Before the season kicks, we are making college football fans’ dreams come true with the ultimate tailgate pub crawl through downtown Orlando! Football season is in the air so we, along with Orlando Pub Crawl, are starting our own special tailgate with The College Colors Pub Crawl.
- [Florida Citrus Sports honors volunteer service at annual Member Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-honors-volunteer-service-at-annual-member-celebration/) - On June 7, Florida Citrus Sports welcomed more than 300 guests to Full Sail Live for the organization’s 2018 Member Celebration presented by Florida Hospital. The annual event, which honors current and past member service, included remarks from outgoing chairman Andy Odenbach and incoming president Tom Sittema, as well as the presentation of member service
- [Member Celebration returns to Full Sail Live on June 7](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-celebration-returns-to-full-sail-live-on-june-7/) - Member Celebration presented by Florida Hospital honors current and past member service with a night of live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
- [Florida Citrus Sports Announces Cinco de Derby Watch Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-announces-cinco-de-derby-watch-party/) - Add content here.
- [Notre Dame defeats LSU 21-17 in 2018 Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/notre-dame-defeats-lsu-21-17-in-2018-citrus-bowl-presented-by-overtons/) - Add content here.
- [Oklahoma State defeats Virginia Tech 30-21 in 2017 Camping World Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/oklahoma-state-defeats-virginia-tech-30-21-in-2017-camping-world-bowl/) - Add content here.
- [Dave Wannstedt Entertains with an Afternoon of Stories](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/dave-wannstedt-entertains-with-an-afternoon-of-stories/) - When Coach dies, they are going to have on his tombstone: “If he only had a quarterback.” That’s what late Dolphins tight end and radio analyst Jim Mandich would playfully tell people when asked about former NFL head coach and current FOX Sports analyst, Dave Wannstedt. The longtime coach spoke to a packed group of
- [Twelve Members To Be Recognized As 2016-17 Volunteers Of The Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/twelve-members-recognized-as-2016-17-volunteers-of-the-year/) - Florida Citrus Sports has selected 12 members to recognize as 2016-17 Volunteers of the Year. John Byrnes, Milton Carroll, Shawn Cavalieri, Tracy Cheek, Dr. Brian Coleman, Will Fulghom, John Gyllin, Melissa Myers, Amy Pryor, Reg Shrigley, Stew Smith and Rob Yacabucci stood out for their superlative efforts this past season. The organization will honor these
- [Lee Corso Named 2017 Howard Palmer Award Winner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lee-corso-named-2017-howard-palmer-award-winner/) - Florida Citrus Sports has selected ESPN personality Lee Corso as this year’s recipient of the the Howard Palmer Award, the organization’s highest service honor. The award will be presented at this year’s Member Celebration on May 18 at Full Sail Live. Corso becomes the 28th recipient of the award, which is presented annually. The Orlando-area
- [Camping World Signs On As Title Sponsor of Orlando Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/camping-world-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-of-orlando-bowl/) - Earlier today, Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World and Good Sam Enterprises and host of CNBC’s “The Profit”, announced that Camping World has reached an agreement with Florida Citrus Sports to become the new title sponsor of the Orlando bowl most recently known as the Russell Athletic Bowl. “Florida Citrus Sports is thrilled
- [2017-18 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: SCHAEFER BEGINS TERM AS PRESIDENT, ODENBACH MOVES TO CHAIRMAN](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2017-18-leadership-update-schaefer-begins-term-as-president-odenbach-moves-to-chairman/) - As Florida Citrus Sports kicks off its 2017-18 season today, Hannover Re’s Pete Schaefer was officially recognized as the organization’s 41st president, while outgoing President Andy Odenbach of Tavistock began his one-year term as chairman. Schaefer will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors. He serves as President and CEO of Hannover
- [AFC Wins 2017 Pro Bowl In Front Of Sold-Out Orlando Crowd](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/afc-wins-2017-pro-bowl-in-front-of-sold-out-orlando-crowd/) - The AFC defeated the NFC 20-13 in the 2017 edition of the Pro Bowl, the first to be played in Orlando. Camping World Stadium hosted the best from the NFL in front of 60,834 fans. “It was an unbelievable feeling; like a dream come true,” Green Bay Packers safety and Dr. Philips alum Ha Ha
- [NFL Pro Bowl Week Kicks Off With Community Grant Event at Lake Lorna Doone Park](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nfl-pro-bowl-week-kicks-off-with-community-grant-event-at-lake-lorna-doone-park/) - On Tuesday afternoon, the NFL joined the City of Orlando, LIFT Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports at Lake Lorna Doone Park, unveiling plans to refurbish the park’s multi-purpose field through a Pro Bowl Community Grant. The field will be renamed the “NFL PLAY 60 Field,” and help create additional spaces for local youth to get
- [NFL Joins Effort To Refurbish Lake Lorna Doone Park With Community Grant](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nfl-joins-effort-to-refurbish-lake-lorna-doone-park-with-community-grant/) - Florida Citrus Sports has picked up a new teammate in efforts to redevelop Lake Lorna Doone Park, which sits in the shadow of Camping World Stadium. As part of Pro Bowl Week at the end of January, the National Football League is providing a Pro Bowl Community Grant to FCSports and LIFT Orlando to fund
- [DEFENSE LEADS LSU TO BUFFALO WILD WINGS CITRUS BOWL VICTORY OVER CARDS](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/defense-leads-lsu-to-buffalo-wild-wings-victory-over-cards/) - A stingy LSU defense frustrated and harassed Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson all afternoon, rolling to a 29-9 win over Louisville in the 71st edition of the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on Saturday afternoon. Jackson, who came into the game averaging 410 yards of total offense a game, was limited to just 188 yards.
- [MIAMI WINS 2016 RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL, 31-14](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/miami-wins-2016-russell-athletic-bowl-31-14/) - The Miami Hurricanes’ 10-year bowl losing streak is over. The ‘Canes broke the streak with a resounding 31-14 win over West Virginia in the 17th annual Russell Athletic Bowl in front of 48,625 fans at Camping World Stadium. The win snapped a six-game bowl skid and was the Hurricanes first victory since a 21-20 win over
- [Member Spotlight: Sam Stark](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-sam-stark/) - Sam Stark has a somewhat unique relationship with Florida Citrus Sports. You see, he started his career as an intern and later an employee of FCS. Now, some 20 years later, he’s the President of Moxe – an Orlando-based strategic marketing agency – and he’s back with Florida Citrus Sports, but this time as a
- [Member Spotlight: Tony Martin](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-tony-martin/) - Florida Citrus Sports member Tony Martin is a self-professed “sports junkie” who also believes in “giving back to the community.” With those two characteristics, becoming a member of FCS nearly 35 years ago was a no-brainer for Martin. “FCS afforded me the opportunity to do both in one organization,” he said. “I started in 1982
- [Carol Monroe Retires After 33 Years With Florida Citrus Sports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/carol-monroe-retires/) - [vc_video link="https://youtu.be/3icKY249CaQ"] Back in 1983, “Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi” opened in theatres, and McDonald’s introduced “Chicken McNuggets.” In June of that year, Carol Monroe was hired by Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) as an administrative assistant and the organization is all the better for it. For the last 33 years, no
- [Member Spotlight: Susan Fortini](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-susan-fortini/) - Florida Citrus Sports member Susan Fortini has a great deal of gratitude when it comes to FCS. She is not only a longtime member, but she was employed by the organization early in her career and just last week returned to help fill the void left by the retiring Carol Monroe. And according to Fortini,
- [Member Spotlight: Rob Yacabucci](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-rob-yacabucci/) - To have a successful organization, you have to have great people. When it comes to Florida Citrus Sports, having great volunteers is vital. That’s where Rob Yacabucci comes in. A member of the organization’s Associate Board, Yacabucci has also taken on the responsibility of attracting and organizing volunteers. Members are assigned to a list of
- [Member Spotlight: Joe Doher](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-joe-doher/) - Orlando real estate broker Joe Doher may still be considered a new member to Florida Citrus Sports, having only been a part of the organization for three years. But the non-profit has had a big impact on Doher, and an even bigger impact on the community in which he serves. “The incredible thing about being
- [Member Spotlight: Paul Mears III](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-paul-mears-iii/) - When Paul Mears started working with Florida Citrus Sports decades ago, he may have sensed how his career and volunteering would parallel each other. As the president of Mears Transportation Group, and “Hello!” Destination Management, he sees the connection between great entertainment, tourism and economic impact. “What I like about FCS is that they are
- [Orlando to host 2016 ACC Football Championship](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-to-host-2016-acc-football-championship/) - [vc_row gap=”10″ content_placement=”middle”]The Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship is coming to Orlando in 2016. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that its annual conference championship game featuring the winner of their Atlantic and Coastal Divisions will be played at Camping World Stadium on December 3, 2016. The game will kick off in primetime and be
- [Member Spotlight: Pat Bishop](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-pat-bishop/) - Pat Bishop has been involved with Florida Citrus Sports for three decades. She has served on the organization’s board four different times, is on her second term as an executive committee member and was the first woman elected to the FCS Board of Directors back in 1990. These are all things Bishop should take great
- [Jones vs. Evans Game Returns to Camping World Stadium for Inaugural Legacy Classic](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/jones-vs-evans-game-returns-to-camping-world-stadium-for-inaugural-legacy-classic/) - Newly-formed series will put spotlight on local high school and neighboring communities The Jones High School Tigers (3-0) will play host to the Evans High School Trojans (2-1) in the inaugural “Legacy Classic” Thursday night at Camping World Stadium. The game, presented by the Jones High School Booster Club, Florida Citrus Sports, LIFT Orlando,
- [Member Spotlight: Andy Odenbach](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-spotlight-andy-odenbach/) - With the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl coming to Camping World Stadium, Florida Citrus Sports Board President Andy Odenbach confidently explains, it’s just the beginning. In the past two years, Florida Citrus Sports (“FCS”) has been busy. Attracting several prominent sporting events and big names to Orlando -- from the the Copa America Centaria soccer tournament
- [Chuck Rohe Presented With Howard Palmer Award](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/chuck-rohe-presented-with-howard-palmer-award/) - On June 16, Florida Citrus Sports leadership presented former Executive Director Chuck Rohe with the organization’s highest service honor, the Howard Palmer Award. The award was presented as part of the Member Service Awards at the Member Celebration presented by Florida Hospital. Rohe, who served as the organization’s Executive Director from 1982-2002 is arguably the
- [Six Members Recognized As Volunteers Of The Year For 2015-16](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/six-members-recognized-as-volunteers-of-the-year-for-2015-16/) - On June 16, FCSports recognized other members who gave superlative efforts during the 2015-16 season through its Member Service Awards. The awards were presented as part of the Member Service Awards at the Member Celebration presented by Florida Hospital. Dr. Brian Coleman (Omega Dental Group, P.A.), Joe Doher (Berkshire Hathaway), Chuck Ingram (Estes, Ingram, Foels
- [Orlando to Host 2017 Pro Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-to-host-2017-pro-bowl/) - The Pro Bowl is coming to Orlando in 2017. The NFL announced today that its annual all-star game will be played at Camping World Stadium on Juanuary 29, 2017 and televised live at 8 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. The 2017 Pro Bowl will feature a return to the traditional AFC vs. NFC
- [Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons to Face Off in Orlando Pre-Season Game](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/miami-dolphins-and-atlanta-falcons-to-face-off-in-orlando-pre-season-game/) - The Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons will play a neutral-site NFL preseason game at Camping World Stadium on Thursday, August 25. The game, which will be televised nationally on NBC at 8:00 p.m., will be the first preseason NFL contest in Orlando since 1996. This will be Miami’s third preseason game in Orlando after playing
- [2016-17 Leadership Update: Odenbach Begins Term As President, Mills Moves To Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2016-17-leadership-update-odenbach-begins-term-as-president-mills-moves-to-chairman/) - [vc_column offset="vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10"]As Florida Citrus Sports kicks off its 2016-17 season today, Tavistock’s Andy Odenbach was officially recognized as the organization’s 40th president, while outgoing President Harold Mills of ZeroChaos began his one-year term as chairman. Odenbach will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors. He serves as Vice President of Sports
- [Florida State Spring Football Game To Kick at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-spring-football-game-to-kick-at-300-p-m-on-saturday-april-9/) - Florida Citrus Sports will host Florida State football’s 2016 Spring Game, the annual intersquad scrimmage, on Saturday, April 9 at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. The game will kick off at 3:00 p.m. This will be the first time that the game has been played in The City Beautiful and will provide an opportunity for Seminole
- [Michigan To Face Florida In 70th Annual Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/michigan-to-face-florida-in-70th-annual-buffalo-wild-wings-citrus-bowl/) - The Michigan Wolverines (9-3, 6-2 Big Ten) and the University of Florida Gators (10-3, 8-2 SEC) will meet in the 70th annual Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. The New Year’s Day Classic will kick-off in its traditional 1:00 p.m. timeslot on ABC. Florida and Michigan both return to Orlando after their 2008 rematch that featured
- [North Carolina To Face Baylor In The 26th Annual Russell Athletic Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/north-carolina-to-face-baylor-in-the-26th-annual-russell-athletic-bowl/) - The North Carolina Tar Heels (11-1, 8-0 ACC) and the Baylor Bears (9-3, 6-3 Big 12) will meet in the 26th annual Russell Athletic Bowl. This year’s game is slated for Tuesday, December 29 at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN. This year’s Russell Athletic Bowl will be a game of firsts. It’s the first time that
- [FCSports To Test LiveEventTV During Bowl Games](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-to-test-liveeventtv-during-bowl-games/) - During the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl fans will have the opportunity to enhance their game day experience without having to leave their seats. LiveEventTV will give users unprecedented access to video, audio and stats delivered directly to their smart devices. Developed by Winter Springs-based imediaReach, LiveEventTV provides sports and
- [U.S. Women's National Team To Meet Brazil at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium on October 25](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/u-s-womens-national-team-to-meet-brazil-at-orlando-citrus-bowl-stadium-on-october-25/) - The U.S. Women’s National Team returns to the Orlando Citrus Bowl for the first time since 2013 as part of the 10-match Victory Tour to celebrate the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship. Orlando City SC and the City of Orlando, with the support of the Central Florida Sports Commission and Florida Citrus Sports, have
- [Alabama, Louisville to meet in the 2018 Orlando Kickoff](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/alabama-louisville-to-meet-in-the-2018-orlando-kickoff/) - The Alabama Crimson Tide will play the Louisville Cardinals in the Orlando Kickoff game during college football’s opening weekend in 2018. The neutral-site season opener is the second announced game in a multi-year agreement between Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) and ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, to host major neutral-site, regular-season college football games in
- [Florida State To Play 2016 Spring Game in Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-to-play-2016-spring-game-in-orlando/) - Florida State Director of Athletics Stan Wilcox announced today that the Seminoles will play their 2016 spring football game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. FSU has partnered with Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) for the game scheduled for Saturday, April 9, with kick off set for 5:00 p.m. Florida State’s Marketing and Promotions Office, The
- [Ford Kiene Named 2015 Howard Palmer Award Winner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/ford-kiene-named-2015-howard-palmer-award-winner/) - City Beverages CEO Ford Kiene was honored with the Howard Palmer Award, the FCSports' highest service honor, at the 2015 Member Celebration. Kiene becomes the 26th recipient of the award, presented during the annual Florida Citrus Sports Member Celebration held at Full Sail University’s ‘Full Sail Live’ venue. The Member Celebration, presented by BMO Harris Bank
- [Eight Members Recognized As 2014-15 Volunteers Of The Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/eight-members-recognized-as-2014-15-volunteers-of-the-year/) - Florida Citrus Sports recognized eight members who gave superlative efforts during the 2014-15 season through its Member Service Awards, presented at last night’s Member Celebration. John Atwood, Terri Bernhardt, Larry Poleyeff, Ted Ruta, Rob Rogers, Kevin Rinker, Steve Stutzer and Tom Wert have all provided the organization with years of support, both financial and through
- [Harold Mills Begins Term As President, Ken Potrock Moves To Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/harold-mills-begins-term-as-president-ken-potrock-moves-to-chairman/) - ZeroChaos CEO Harold Mills was inducted as the 39th president of Florida Citrus Sports, with a one-year term that will last through March of 2016. In this new role, Mills will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors. His term began on April 1, but his first appearance as president will happen
- [Rolling Stones To Play At Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium On June 12](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/rolling-stones-to-play-at-orlando-citrus-bowl-stadium-on-june-12/) - The Rolling Stones and the City of Orlando announced on March 31 that the "world's greatest rock n' roll band" will return to the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium for the first time in over 17 years on Friday, June 12. The Citrus Bowl performance is part of the Stones' ZIP CODE tour and will be
- [Mexico Takes On Costa Rica At Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium On June 27](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/mexico-takes-on-costa-rica-at-orlando-citrus-bowl-stadium-on-june-27/) - The Mexican National Team, Soccer United Marketing (SUM) and Orlando City SC – in partnership with Orlando Venues, Florida Citrus Sports and Central Florida Sports Commission – announced today that as part of its 2015 U.S. Tour, Mexico will return to the Orlando Citrus Bowl for the first time since the 1994 FIFA World Cup
- [A Year To Remember for Florida Citrus Sports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/a-year-to-remember-for-florida-citrus-sports/) - The 2014-15 bowl season was the culmination of one of the most important and challenging years in the history of Florida Citrus Sports. Together as a staff and a team of community leaders and volunteers, we were tasked with operating our events – including three signature football games – in the midst of a near-complete
- [Missouri Defeats Minnesota 33-17 in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/missouri-defeats-minnesota-33-17-in-the-buffalo-wild-wings-citrus-bowl/) - In its first year as the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl, Orlando's New Year's Day bowl treated fans to antics that only a brand like Buffalo Wild Wings could deliver. Fake punts, fake field goals and a QB throwback were just some of the plays that Minnesota and Missouri pulled out of the playbook in a
- [Selection Committee Recap: Monday November 24](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/selection-committee-recap-monday-november-24/) - The Florida Citrus Sports Team Selection Committee was present at seven games this weekend as we inch closer to bowl selection. Florida State remains undefeated after yet another close call, this one coming against Boston College. The Seminoles’ kicker, Roberto Aguayo, booted a 26-yard field goal in the final seconds of the game to claim
- [Bethune-Cookman Wins First Florida Blue Florida Classic In New Citrus Bowl Stadium](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bethune-cookman-wins-first-florida-blue-florida-classic-in-new-citrus-bowl-stadium/) - Story by Alvin Hollins (special to Florida Citrus Sports) Bethune-Cookman quarterback Larry Brihm ran in a two-point conversion in overtime to lead his Wildcats to a razor-thin 18-17 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football victory over rival Florida A&M in the 35th Florida Blue Florida Classic in the newly refurbished Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando Saturday
- [ESPN, Florida Citrus Sports Team Up For Orlando Kickoff Game; Florida State vs. Ole Miss in 2016](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/espn-florida-citrus-sports-team-up-for-orlando-kickoff-game-florida-state-vs-ole-miss-in-2016/) - The Florida State Seminoles will play the Ole Miss Rebels in the Orlando Citrus Bowl stadium on Labor Day, 2016. The neutral-site season-opening game on the evening of Monday, Sept. 5, will be televised nationally by ESPN as the first of an annual Orlando Kickoff game. “We’re excited to bring regular season neutral-site college football
- [Pepsi Becomes Beverage Provider For Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/pepsi-becomes-beverage-provider-for-orlando-citrus-bowl-stadium/) - Florida Citrus Sports announced a new multi-year business relationship today for PepsiCo to become official and exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider for the newly renovated Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. PepsiCo’s iconic brands will now be available for sale throughout the stadium: Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Sierra Mist, Aquafina and Lipton Iced Teas. The reconstructed Citrus Bowl
- [Steve Hogan Receives 2014 Dick Pope Legacy Award](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/steve-hogan-receives-2014-dick-pope-legacy-award/) - Florida Citrus Sports Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan was named an honoree for the 2014 Dick Pope Legacy Awards. He is one of four community leaders recognized by Orlando’s Chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events. This year’s awards will be presented during the Grand Tour Gala on Saturday, November 1 at The
- [Week 8 Team Selection Committee Recap](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/week-8-team-selection-committee-recap/) - With another week down, members of the Florida Citrus Sports Team Selection Committee were at the stadium bright and early this Monday morning to talk about game day action and the current landscape of college football. In the ACC, Florida State remains unbeaten, handing Notre Dame its first loss of the season. Victory slipped through
- [FCSports Announces Partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings for New Year's Day Bowl Game](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-announces-partnership-with-buffalo-wild-wings-for-new-years-day-bowl-game/) - The 2015 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl will air live on ABC on New Year’s Day at 1:00 p.m. (ET) in the new Orlando Citrus Bowl stadium. The game is in its first year of a new cycle, pitting top non-College Football Playoff teams from the Big Ten (or Atlantic Coast) conference against a top
- [Citrus Bowl Progress Continues On; First Video Board Is Installed](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/citrus-bowl-progress-continues-on-first-video-board-is-installed/) - The new Orlando Citrus Bowl is materializing with each passing day. Perhaps one of the most exciting signs of progress this month is the construction of the first of five video display boards that will eventually be positioned throughout the stadium. In late August, initial construction began on the largest of the new boards. Sized
- [FCS Volunteers/Bands](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcs-volunteersbands/) - The news came on the TV in the Orlando hotel suite. After winning two national titles in five years, Urban Meyer was resigning as Florida's football coach. Everybody was stunned that stress had driven a 45-year-old man to the hospital and then into early (if temporary) retirement. Then an 84-year-old man provided some perspective. “He
- [Michael Cantrell Named Chairman of the Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/michael-cantrell-named-chairman-of-the-year/) - Michael Cantrell, Account Executive at Coca-Cola Refreshments, received the Chairman of the Year Award presented at Florida Citrus Sports’ 2014 Member Celebration. Before Cantrell became a member in 1998, Coca-Cola had worked with Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) for over 50 years. Upon joining, Cantrell sought to become more active and establish a more personal relationship
- [Joe Doher Earns FCSports Rookie of the Year Award](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/joe-doher-earns-fcsports-rookie-of-the-year-award/) - Joe Doher, Broker-Owner of Prudential Results Realty, received the Rookie of the Year Award presented at Florida Citrus Sports’ 2014 Member Celebration. Doher had high expectations for Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) before he joined the organization in 2013. After he was introduced to the organization by a co-worker who was a member back in the
- [Getting to Know FC Sports Member Rob Yacabucci](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/getting-to-know-fc-sports-member-rob-yacabucci/) - The Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) award for Volunteer of the Year highlights one member each year that has done tremendous service for the organization’s events. FCSports awarded Yacabucci for his dedication, commitment and heart for the organization. “It’s an honor to get recognized for something I truly love doing,” said Yacabucci. Yacabucci, who joined FCSports
- [Media Tour New Orlando Citrus Bowl As First Seats Installed](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/media-tour-new-orlando-citrus-bowl-as-first-seats-installed/) - Mayor Buddy Dyer welcomed local media on Friday, July 25, for their first tour of the new Orlando Citrus Bowl as reconstruction continues on pace for substantial completion by November. Following last month's "Forward Progress To The 50" celebration, installation of the precast concrete for the new stadium lower bowl is nearly complete, finishing with
- [Scott Herring Named New FCSports Chief Financial Officer](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/scott-herring-named-new-fcsports-chief-financial-officer/) - Scott Herring, a former finance executive with the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies, has been named Chief Financial Officer at Florida Citrus Sports, the not-for profit membership-based organization that runs the Capital One Bowl and Russell Athletic Bowl. Herring returns to Central Florida after two-plus seasons with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, where he served as
- [Orlando Citrus Bowl Celebrates "Forward Progress To The 50](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-citrus-bowl-celebrates-forward-progress-to-the-50/) - On Wednesday, June 4, Orlando officials, construction workers and the Florida Citrus Sports staff celebrated the latest construction milestone for Orlando Citrus Bowl reconstruction, as the installation of precast conrete for the new lower bowl has reached the halfway point. The "Forward Progress To the 50" event featured brief remarks from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer,
- [Paul Kennedy Given Howard Palmer Award at 2014 Member Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/paul-kennedy-given-howard-palmer-award-at-2014-member-celebration/) - Long-time local sports television personality Paul Kennedy was honored with the Howard Palmer Award, the FCSports' highest service honor, at the 2014 Member Celebration. Kennedy becomes the 25th recipient of the award, presented during the annual Florida Citrus Sports Member Celebration held this year at Full Sail University’s ‘Full Sail Live’ venue. The Member Celebration, presented
- [Ken Potrock Begins Term As President, Tony Massey Moves To Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/ken-potrock-begins-term-as-president-tony-massey-moves-to-chairman/) - Ken Potrock of Disney Vacation Club made his first public appearance as 2014-15 FCSports President at the Member Celebration presented by BMO Harris Bank and Florida Hospital. Tony Massey of Massey Services Inc., who served as president in 2013-14, begins his one-year term as Chairman. Outgoing 2013-14 President Massey will move to Chairman, where he
- [First FCSports Happy Hour of 2014 Set For Feb. 13 at Aloft](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/first-fcsports-happy-hour-of-2014-set-for-feb-13-at-aloft/) - We're celebrating the beginning of Citrus Bowl reconstruction with our first happy hour of 2014. Come join us at the w xyz bar in the Aloft Orlando Downtown Hotel (500 S Orange Avenue) on Thursday, February 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Our happy hours bring together FCSports members, their guests and anyone else who
- [Whitley Writes: The Citrus Bowl Is Dead, Long Live The Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-the-citrus-bowl-is-dead-long-live-the-citrus-bowl/) - Wherever he was at 10:29 a.m. on January 29th, Mick Jagger probably felt a mysterious tug of nostalgia. That’s when the countdown started and couple of hundred people at the Citrus Bowl looked toward the north. 5…4…3…2…1…Ka-BOOM! Talk about an exploding scoreboard. This one really did have its legs blown out. As it crashed to
- [Video of Early Citrus Bowl Demolition Progress](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/video-of-early-citrus-bowl-demolition-progress/) - A brief recap of the early days of Citrus Bowl demolition, including the Wednesday kickoff event:
- [Whitley Writes: Spending Holidays In Orlando Means Christmas Cheer For Bowl Players At Best Buy](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-spending-holidays-in-orlando-means-christmas-cheer-for-bowl-players-at-best-buy/) - At least one person is not going to be happy with the Capital One Bowl. He or she lives in the apartment next to South Carolina receiver Kane Whitehurst. He left Orlando with a nice win and a killer subwoofer. It cost $600, most of which was picked up by the bowl. I'm no stereo
- [Whitley Writes: Another Side Of Bowl Week At Give Kids The World Village](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-another-side-of-bowl-week-at-give-kids-the-world-village/) - John Wallace accomplished almost every mission Louisville gave him during the regular season. He made 17 of 21 field goals and 49 of 50 extra points. Then the sophomore from Celia, Ky., got to Orlando for the Russell Athletic Bowl. A little girl he’d never met came up and asked him for a favor. “Could
- [Whitley Writes: Tampa's National Championship Future Means Orlando Is Closer Than You Think](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-tampas-national-championship-future-means-orlando-is-closer-than-you-think/) - Since envy is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, I have nothing but nice things to say about Tampa getting the world’s biggest college football game. Our friends to the west have secured the 2017 College Football Playoffs National Championship Game. It will hopefully be a smashing success. But when the announcement came Monday, I
- [US Open Champion Justin Rose, Ron Dayne and George Rogers All Join Florida Citrus Parade Lineup](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/us-open-champion-justin-rose-ron-dayne-and-george-rogers-all-join-florida-citrus-parade-lineup/) - One week from today, a Central Florida tradition returns to Downtown Orlando when the Florida Citrus Parade winds down Orange Avenue and back up Rosalind Avenue on its way to Lake Eola Park. This year, a pair of Heisman winners join an Orlando resident and reigning champion golfer as the headline talent. The parade steps
- [Whitley Writes: Plenty To Cheer About During Orlando Bowl Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-plenty-to-cheer-about-during-orlando-bowl-week/) - A strange thing happened after last year's Rose Bowl game. Thousands of fans from the losing side didn't want to leave. That’s not routine at 123 of the 124 NCAA Football Subdivision schools. It's a tradition at Wisconsin, and Orlando is about to be reminded why. The Badgers are coming to town for the Capital
- [Miami to Meet No. 18 Louisville in Russell Athletic Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/miami-to-meet-no-18-louisville-in-russell-athletic-bowl/) - The Miami Hurricanes have been selected to play in the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl against the Louisville Cardinals. The game takes place December 28th at 6:45 p.m. from Orlando’s Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, and will be televised nationally by ESPN. Miami will make its fourth trip to the Russell Athletic Bowl after a nine-win season,
- [No. 19 Wisconsin to Meet No. 9 South Carolina in Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/no-19-wisconsin-to-meet-no-9-south-carolina-in-capital-one-bowl/) - The South Carolina Gamecocks will play the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2014 Capital One Bowl. The 68th edition of the New Year’s Day classic will be played on January 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. from Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and will be televised nationally by ESPN on ABC. South Carolina makes its second Capital One
- [Louisville to Play In 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/louisville-to-play-in-2013-russell-athletic-bowl/) - The Louisville Cardinals have accepted an invitation to play in the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl. This year’s edition of the game will take place on December 28th at Orlando’s Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium at 6:45 p.m., and will be televised nationally by ESPN. "Russell Athletic is thrilled that the Louisville Cardinals will complete their outstanding
- [Whitley Writes: The Future Looks Bright For Orlando's Bowl Games, This Year And Beyond](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-the-future-looks-bright-for-orlandos-bowl-games-this-year-and-beyond/) - It's never too early to look ahead. Check out any cable news show, where talking heads are already busily handicapping the 2016 presidential election. In that spirit, Steve Hogan got up at the FCS breakfast Monday and made his weekly prediction: Sarah Palin vs. Alan Grayson. I'm kidding. It's just that giving Hogan good-natured grief
- [Whitley Writes: Golf Tips And Life Lessions From Wounded Warriors](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-golf-tips-and-life-lessions-from-wounded-warriors/) - Patrick Wickens adjusted his cap and surveyed the putt. He bent his knee and propped most of his body weight on the crutch under his left arm. The crutch under his right arm splayed to the side. Once steadied, he stroked the golf ball through the spider-web shadows and past the tombstone. The purple carpeting
- [Whitley Writes: Miami at FSU a Welcome Return To The Old Days](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-miami-at-fsu-a-welcome-return-to-the-old-days/) - You know it’s a big game when the coaches say it’s not. So what’s happening in Tallahassee Saturday must be huge. Jimbo Fisher says it’s just the next game on FSU’s schedule. Al Golden wants his Hurricanes to take them one crazy comeback game at a time. “We all know who we’re playing,” he said.
- [Whitley Writes: SEC Shake-Up Could Bring Fresh Faces To Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-sec-shake-up-could-bring-fresh-faces-to-capital-one-bowl/) - Going into the football season most experts agreed on at least one thing. It would be a cold day in you-know-where before Missouri was in the mix for the Capital One Bowl. Given the Tigers’ history in Orlando, we shouldn’t be surprised at what happened last weekend. Figuratively speaking, it was a cold day in
- [Whitley Writes: Big Weekend Highlights Russell Athletic Bowl Options](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-big-weekend-highlights-russell-athletic-bowl-options/) - For those of us who’ve been waiting for a weekend like this, a word of advice from Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher: “Keep it in perspective,” he said. “It is what it is.” What is it? Arguably the biggest game in the history of the Atlantic Coast Conference. And definitely the biggest game in the
- [FCSports Honored With Central Florida Urban League Cornerstone Award](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-honored-with-central-florida-urban-league-cornerstone-award/) - Florida Citrus Sports received the Cornerstone Award for Youth Development from the Central Florida Urban League at the organization’s annual gala, held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The CFUL signature event, featuring more than 400 community and business leaders, celebrated organizations and individuals that have made a significant contribution to the community in the four areas
- [Whitley Writes: The Jackets May Change But The Game Stays The Same](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-the-jackets-may-change-but-the-game-stays-the-same/) - A diehard breakfast club meets on Mondays at the Citrus Bowl. Other bowls probably look at the Dex Imaging Skyline Club and wonder, “What's the point?” Why are 80 people eating breakfast burritos and talking about the Purdue Boilermakers? To truly understand, you need an orange polyester blazer hanging way back in your closet. Tangerine
- [Whitley Writes: South Carolina vs. UCF Is A Marquee Matchup Orlando Deserves](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-south-carolina-vs-ucf-is-a-marquee-matchup-orlando-deserves/) - Can you feel it? Something is different about this week, at least if you're a college football fan in Orlando. If you can't feel it, you can see it. Network television trucks are parked outside Bright House Networks Stadium. Earlier this week, real live students stood in line to buy tickets. Everybody wants to see
- [Whitley Writes: Aggies Impressive On And Off The Field In Week Three](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-aggies-impressive-on-and-off-the-field-in-week-three/) - Kevin McDonald has been to plenty of college football stadiums. But he’d never seen anything like Kyle Field at Texas A&M, and his scouting report might give Orlando pause. If the Aggies make it to the Capital One Bowl, is the city ready for Midnight Yell? Will fans be ready to stand the whole game
- [Whitley Writes: Lee Corso Still Going Strong At FCSports Kickoff Dinner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/whitley-writes-lee-corso-still-going-strong-at-fcsports-kickoff-dinner/) - Ah, the sounds of the season. You know football season is back when you hear bands playing, Oklahoma State players denying payoffs, Nick Saban snarling at the media and one distinctive voice. “Not so fast, my friend!” Lee Corso didn’t break out his catchphrase Monday night, but he said a lot of other things. It
- [Capital One Bowl Extends Agreement With Southeastern Conference](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-extends-agreement-with-southeastern-conference/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan, President Tony Massey and Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive announced extended partnership agreements for Orlando’s Capital One Bowl, maintaining the game’s traditional Big Ten-SEC matchup through 2019-20. Under the extended agreements, the New Year’s Day Classic will continue to feature the first selections from the Big Ten and SEC
- [Capital One Bowl Extends Agreement With Big Ten Conference](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-extends-agreement-with-big-ten-conference/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan, President Tony Massey and Big Ten Conference Commissioner James E. Delany announced an extended partnership agreement for Orlando’s Capital One Bowl, maintaining the game’s traditional relationship through the 2019-20 season. Under the extended agreement, the New Year’s Day Classic will select an eligible Big Ten team immediately after the
- [Russell Athletic Bowl Announces Enhanced Partnership with Atlantic Coast Conference](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/russell-athletic-bowl-announces-enhanced-partnership-with-atlantic-coast-conference/) - The Russell Athletic Bowl will host the first available selection after the College Football Playoff system from the ACC, including Notre Dame, beginning with the 2014-15 season. The Russell Athletic Bowl has historically featured some of college football’s best players and teams since moving to Orlando in 2000. The game has elevated its profile steadily
- [Carol Monroe Celebrates 30 Years With Florida Citrus Sports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/carol-monroe-celebrates-30-years-with-florida-citrus-sports/) - For the last 30 years, representatives of Florida Citrus Sports’ partner schools have had a hard time escaping the smiling face that introduces herself as our organization’s direct connection to the teams that participate in Orlando’s annual bowl games. From Bobby Ross in her first year to countless others who have since come and gone
- [CFO Dennis Braziel Honored At OBJ C-Level Awards](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/cfo-dennis-braziel-honored-at-obj-c-level-awards/) - Florida Citrus Sports Chief Financial Officer Dennis Braziel was honored on Friday during the Orlando Business Journal's C-Level Awards, which recognized the top c-level employees in Central Florida. It was the third such distinction for Braziel in three years. He was named nonprofit CFO of the Year in 2011 (a previous iteration of this award)
- [2013 Russell Athletic Bowl Scheduled For Dec. 28](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2013-russell-athletic-bowl-scheduled-for-dec-28/) - The 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl will take place on Saturday, Dec. 28th at 6:45 p.m. ET. The game will air nationally on ESPN. This year’s games will be the final bowl games played in the current Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium as a near complete reconstruction will begin in February 2014. Now in its second year
- [Capital One Bowl To Continue On January 1 In 2014](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-to-continue-on-january-1-in-2014/) - The 2014 Capital One Bowl will be played at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The game will air nationally on ABC. It will be the final bowl games played in the current Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium as a near complete reconstruction will follow this year’s Orlando Bowl Week. Preliminary construction and renovation (scheduled
- [Kevin McDonald Named Chairman Of The Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/kevin-mcdonald-named-chairman-of-the-year/) - Kevin McDonald was named the 2013 Chairman of the Year for his leadership of the Florida Citrus Sports Hospitality Committee. The award was presented during the 2013 Member Celebration presented by BMO Harris Bank and Florida Hospital. A member since 2009, McDonald stepped in to lead the Hospitality Committee shortly after the passing of longtime
- [Vonn Howard Named 2013 Volunteer Of The Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/vonn-howard-named-2013-volunteer-of-the-year/) - Vonn Howard of Mercury Marine was named the 2013 Volunteer of the Year for his tremendous service with collegiate and high school bands across a number of Florida Citrus Sport events. The award was presented at the 2013 Member Celebration presented by BMO Harris Bank and Florida Hospital. A member since 2008, Howard serves on
- [Gary Schneider Named Rookie Of The Year](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/gary-schneider-named-rookie-of-the-year/) - First-year Florida Citrus Sports member Gary Schneider was named 2012-13 Rookie Of The Year by the organization. The award was presented at the 2013 Member Celebration presented by BMO Harris Bank and Florida Hospital. In his first year of membership, Schneider was a regular presence at nearly every FCSports event, from the Orlando Mini Open
- [Tony Massey Installed As President, Kuykendall Moves To Chairman](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/tony-massey-installed-as-president-kuykendall-moves-to-chairman/) - The 2013-14 leadership team officially began their terms last night during the 2013 Member Celebration at Fields BMW in Winter Park. Kuykendall Gardner Risk & Insurance Brokers’ Bobby Kuykendall began his one-year term as Chairman of the Board, while Tony Massey of Massey Services Inc. was inducted as the organization’s 37th President. The Member Celebration,
- [Charlie Miller Named 2013 Howard Palmer Award Winner](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/charlie-miller-named-2013-howard-palmer-award-winner/) - Local athletics pioneer and former Florida Citrus Sports employee Charlie Miller has earned the organization's highest service honor, the Howard Palmer Award. Miller received the recognition in front of his family and a crowd of fellow FCSports members at the 2013 Member Celebration presented by BMO Harris Bank and Florida Hospital. Miller becomes the 24th
- [Aaron Murray Makes History With Capital One Bowl MVP Performance](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/aaron-murray-makes-history-with-capital-one-bowl-mvp-performance/) - Aaron Murray entered the Capital One Bowl with a winless postseason record, still reeling from an SEC Championship Game heartbreaker that saw a shot at the national title slip from his grasp. On New Year's Day, he put on a record-setting performance and left the Capital One Bowl a champion. Murray finished as game MVP
- [Georgia Wins Barnburner Over Nebraska, 45-31](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/georgia-wins-barnburner-over-nebraska-45-31/) - The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 45-31, in the 2013 Capital One Bowl. Quarterback Aaron Murray broke a 31-31 tie in the fourth quarter and led the Dawgs to victory with a record-setting passing performance. "I'm just really thankful for the victory," said Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt after the game. "Very impressed with
- [Virginia Tech Comes Back To Trump Rutgers In Overtime](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/virginia-tech-comes-back-to-trump-rutgers-in-overtime/) - Virginia Tech completed its 20th consecutive winning season with a 13-10 overtime victory over Rutgers in the 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl. The Hokies rallied from a 10-0 deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter before Cody Journell's field goal in overtime gave them their first lead of the game. They sealed the victory when
- [Antone Exum, Virginia Tech Outlast Rutgers](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/antone-exum-virginia-tech-outlast-rutgers/) - Nobody had a better week than Virginia Tech cornerback Antone Exum. Earlier this week Exum gave his Best Buy gift cards to three kids in need and gained national attention. ESPN, CBS and many other media outlets praised his actions. He was a star at the Give Kids the World Village dancing and playing games with
- [Virginia Tech To Meet Rutgers In Russell Athletic Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/virginia-tech-to-meet-rutgers-in-russell-athletic-bowl/) - The Virginia Tech Hokies and Rutgers Scarlet Knights have been selected to play in this year’s Russell Athletic Bowl. Set to take place December 28 from Orlando’s Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, the game will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and be televised nationally by ESPN. Virginia Tech is bowl-eligible for an impressive 20th-straight season and
- [Country Star Dierks Bentley To Perform At Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/country-star-dierks-bentley-to-perform-at-capital-one-bowl/) - The Capital One Bowl will add big-time musical talent to a bill that already features the top non-Bowl Championship Series postseason matchup in college football. Capital One presents Dierks Bentley in a free concert for game ticket holders at the Capital One FanFest pregame tailgate party as well as a headlining performance in the game’s
- [Charlie Wilson, Rickey Smiley Headline Florida Blue Florida Classic Weekend](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/charlie-wilson-rickey-smiley-headline-florida-blue-florida-classic-weekend/) - The Florida Classic Consortium is pleased to announce Charlie Wilson, former lead singer of The Gap Band, will headline the McDonald’s Halftime Show as part of the 33rd annual Florida Blue Florida Classic. Additionally, comedian Rickey Smiley will perform as part of this year’s Florida Blue Battle of the Bands. Charlie Wilson, a six-time Grammy
- [Bowl Game Tickets Now On Sale](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bowl-game-tickets-now-on-sale/) - Tickets for the 67th Annual Capital One Bowl and 23rd Annual Russell Athletic Bowl are now on sale to the general public. Tickets may be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, at the Amway Center box office, by phone (800.745.3000) or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Capital One Bowl tickets are priced from $50-$92, with special seating in
- [Summer Campers Become Fresh From Florida Farmers With IGrow Buckets](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/summer-campers-become-fresh-from-florida-farmers-with-igrow-buckets/) - Florida Citrus Sports and its recentpartnership with Fresh From Florida has shown to be very beneficial to the campers attending the annual FCSports Summer Camp. The summer camp is entering its 19th year, allowing Central Florida’s underprivileged youth a place filled with fun and learning in a safe environment. Thanks to Fresh From Florida, this
- [Mayors Announce Plan To Start Citrus Bowl Renovations Immediately](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/mayors-announce-plan-to-start-citrus-bowl-renovations-immediately/) - City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced today an agreement that allows the renovations of Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium – home to the Capital One and Russell Athletic bowls – to begin design work immediately with construction beginning no later than January of 2014. As part of the
- [Bill Sullivan Wins Howard Palmer Award at Member Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bill-sullivan-wins-howard-palmer-award-at-member-celebration/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced at Monday’s FCSports Member Celebration that Bill Sullivan, owner of I.Wanna Distributors, has earned the not-for-profit’s highest service honor, the Howard Palmer Award. Hogan also announced L.J. Ruffin & Associates owner Larry Ruffin began his one-year term as chairman of the board while Bobby Kuykendall of Kuykendall Gardner
- [Gamecocks Wrap Up Huskers After "Home Run" Plays](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/gamecocks-wrap-up-huskers-after-home-run-plays/) - After a very unusual start for South Carolina, the Gamecocks went on a 21-0 run to end the game to get the victory. (Article by Justin Kane)
- [Cornhuskers, Gamecocks Give Back At Day For Kids](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/cornhuskers-gamecocks-give-back-at-day-for-kids/) - Players and coaches from Nebraska and South Carolina met at DisneyQuest for Day for Kids, a charity event with the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation. The Cornhuskers and Gamecocks took time out of their Capital One Bowl preparations to spend some time with disadvantaged children from around Central Florida.
- [Florida State, Notre Dame Give Back To Central Florida](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-notre-dame-give-back-to-central-florida/) - The Florida State Seminoles and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football teams met on friendly terms today at Give Kids the World Village as part of Orlando Bowl Week. The 147 families being hosted by Give Kids the World got a chance to meet players from both teams and take part in a variety of games
- [Notre Dame Practice Report 12/26](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/notre-dame-practice-report-1226/) - Report courtesy of Notre Dame Sports Information The Irish football squad completed its heavy work today with a typical Wednesday workout in full pads in 72-degree conditions under cloudy skies. The Notre Dame team worked on the grass fields adjacent to the Citrus Bowl Stadium from 1:45-3:15 p.m. The media contingent that visited with head
- [Florida State Practice Report 12/26](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-practice-report-1226/) - Report courtesy of Florida State Sports Information / Seminoles.com It was work before play for the Florida State football team Monday as the No. 25 Seminoles got in a 2 ½-hour practice Monday inside the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium as preparation continued for the Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl. For all but a handful of
- [Florida Wins Florida Citrus Sports Shootout, 96-70](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-wins-florida-citrus-sports-shootout-96-70/) - ORLANDO, Fla. (FCSports.com) - Their second go-around in the Florida Citrus Sports Shootout ended much better than the first time for the No. 10 Florida Gators. The Gators avenged last season’s close loss to UCF by beating the Stetson Hatters by a comfortable margin, 96-70, in front of 5,843 at the Amway Center. Florida head
- [Michigan State at Iowa is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/michigan-state-at-iowa-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The Iowa Hawkeyes host No. 17 Michigan State (4-1, 7-2) in Iowa City for their final home game of the season this Saturday. Last year’s 37-6 victory by the Hawkeyes ended the Spartan’s unbeaten streak. With just two games left after this weekend, both teams enter the game with a chance to appear in the
- [Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/virginia-tech-at-georgia-tech-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced today that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through its Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, will partner with Florida Citrus Sports on the event formerly known as the Orlando Citrus Parade. The event’s new name will be the Fresh From Florida Parade. An annual holiday classic,
- [Florida Citrus Sports Announces Partnership with Fresh From Florida](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-announces-partnership-with-fresh-from-florida/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced today that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through its Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, will partner with Florida Citrus Sports on the event formerly known as the Orlando Citrus Parade. The event’s new name will be the Fresh From Florida Parade. An annual holiday classic,
- [South Carolina at Arkansas is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/south-carolina-at-arkansas-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks (7-1, 5-1 SEC) and the No. 9 South Carolina Gamecocks (7-1, 3-1 SEC) are barely trailing the lead in the Southeastern Conference with both teams suffering only one loss in conference play this season. The Gamecocks meet the Hogs in Fayetteville for their third straight road game looking to hold
- [Notre Dame at Wake Forest is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/notre-dame-at-wake-forest-is-the-champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The Big Ten got much of the spotlight last weekend thanks to Michigan State's upset of Wisconsin. The SEC didn't have quite the same fireworks, since the conference seems to largely be in a holding pattern until a packed Nov. 5 weekend.
- [Big Ten Selection Update - Week Eight](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/big-ten-selection-update-week-eight/) - The great thing about days like last Saturday is that they remind us of why we love college football. Michigan State's miracle Hail Mary against Wisconsin was the kind of once-in-a-lifetime moment that Spartan fans will cite for years to come. The "bad" thing (not really bad) about those days is that on the following
- [Georgia vs. Florida is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/georgia-vs-florida-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The No. 22 Georgia Bulldogs (5-2, 4-1 SEC) and the Florida Gators (4-3, 2-3 SEC) face off in Jacksonville this weekend for one of college football’s most stories rivalries. The rivalry began 1915 and is one of few such games still played at a neutral-site. The Gators hold a three-game winning streak over the Dawgs,
- [SEC Selection Update - Week Eight](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/sec-selection-update-week-eight/) - The Big Ten got much of the spotlight last weekend thanks to Michigan State's upset of Wisconsin. The SEC didn't have quite the same fireworks, since the conference seems to largely be in a holding pattern until a packed Nov. 5 weekend.
- [Capital One Bowl Weekend Spotlight](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-weekend-spotlight/) - The SEC and Big Ten each have a marquee game this weekend as conference records and head-to-head resumes shape up. With the first BCS poll now out, we keep inching closer towards Selection Sunday. The Big Ten's big game is our Capital One Bowl Game of the Week: Wisconsin at Michigan State. The Badgers' trip
- [Champs Sports Bowl Weekend Spotlight](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-weekend-spotlight/) - An intriguing weekend across the Big East and ACC starts early with a pair of Friday night games with Champs Sports Bowl implications. All three of the conference leaders in the Big East - Cincinnati, Rutgers and West Virginia - all hit the road this week against league opponents. Tonight, the Scarlet Knights travel to
- [If The Season Ended Today - BCS Analysis and Bowl Picks](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/if-the-season-ended-today-bcs-analysis-and-bowl-picks/) - Now that the first BCS standings have been released, it's time to start up one of our (ok, my) favorite games around the office: If The Season Ended Today. We're not PROJECTING the bowls; we're treating the current poll like the final one, so you can get a better idea of how the bowl process
- [Capital One Bowl Selection Update: Week 7](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-selection-update-week-7/) - After the release of the first Bowl Championship Series standings, our Team Selection Committee has begun to talk in earnest about available teams. Unfortunately for prognosticators (but fortunately for fans of college football), a lot of the teams on our radar still have to play each other. There will be a number of great games
- [Champs Sports Bowl Selection Update: Week 7](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-selection-update-week-7/) - One week after Wake Forest shook up the ACC Atlantic division, the other side of the conference experienced some upheaval. Two upsets in the Coastal changed the face of the division race while the Atlantic returned (somewhat) to status quo. Meanwhile, the Big East remains in a sort of limbo as contenders continue to dance
- [BCS Standings - 10/16/11](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bcs-standings-101611/) - The first Bowl Championship Series standings of the season are released, and that takes us one step closer to Selection Sunday. There's still half a season to be played, but now bowl projections and possible pairings can be discussed without the Way Too Early prefix. Although really, anything prior to the last week of the
- [Michigan at Michigan State is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/michigan-at-michigan-state-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - No. 19 Michigan State (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) looks for its fourth straight win against No. 10 Michigan (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten) in the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy at Spartan Stadium. For the third straight season, the Wolverines are unbeaten entering the contest. It is the first time since the 1965-67 seasons that
- [Champs Sports Bowl Selection Update: Week 6](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-selection-update-week-6/) - While we already have our first bowl-eligible teams after six weeks of play, there are far too many games left to be played to know what could be available to the Champs Sports Bowl in December. Our Team Selection Committee met on Monday to discuss the current state of our partner conference as we inch
- [Weekend Capital One Bowl Spotlight - 10/8](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/weekend-capital-one-bowl-spotlight-108/) - One week after Alabama and Wisconsin demonstrated themselves to be the clubhouse leaders in their respective conference, our selection committee members will hit the road to see a handful of games in the SEC and Big Ten. Just before the halfway mark of the season, a conference win could mean the difference between challenging for
- [Weekend Champs Sports Bowl Spotlight - 10/8](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/weekend-champs-sports-bowl-spotlight-108/) - Both of our partner conferences are in the thick of league play this weekend as the championship races start to take shape. With current ACC division leaders Clemson (Atlantic) and Georgia Tech (Coastal) at home against Boston College and Maryland, respectively, a pair of games - Florida State at Wake Forest and Miami at Virginia
- [Auburn at Arkansas is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/auburn-at-arkansas-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - No. 12 Arkansas (4-1, 2-0 SEC) and No. 23 Auburn (4-1, 2-0 SEC) haven't received a lot of attention in a crowded SEC West thanks to injuries and close games. However, climactic victories last weekend have put the spotlight on the two teams as they face off in Fayetteville, Ark.
- [Capital One Bowl Selection Update: Week 5](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-selection-update-week-5/) - After five weeks of play in the Big Ten and SEC, the Florida Citrus Sports Team Selection Committee might be a step closer to seeing which teams will be on the board for the Capital One Bowl in late December. Nothing in college football is a lock when you are dealing with the greatest regular
- [Weekend Champs Sports Bowl Spotlight](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/weekend-champs-sports-bowl-spotlight/) - One week after Clemson's upset of preseason-No. 5 Florida State in Death Valley, the No. 15 Tigers take their high-octane offense on the road to meet another ACC power, No. 10 Virginia Tech. It's our Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week and it tops the weekend slate of games in our partner conferences for
- [Nebraska at Wisconsin is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nebraska-at-wisconsin-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers make their Big Ten debut this Saturday in a long-overdue matchup against the No. 7 Wisconsin Badgers. The Cornhuskers return to Camp Randall Stadium 37 years after Wisconsin receiver Jeff Mack Sr. crossed the end zone following a 77-yard reception as time expired to secure a 21-20 victory against then-
- [Arkansas at Alabama is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/arkansas-at-alabama-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide opens Southeastern Conference play in a West division matchup with the No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Both teams have compiled a 3-0 record against nonconference opponents and are riding a 13 game nonconference winning streak, the longest in the SEC. The Razorbacks will be seeking revenge from
- [Alabama at Penn State is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/alabama-at-penn-state-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide travel to State College, Pa., to take on the No. 25 Nittany Lions of Penn State in an SEC-Big Ten showdown. Both teams posted overwhelming victories as they kicked off the 2011 season and they meet in the only contest between ranked teams this weekend. The Crimson Tide enters
- [Boise State vs Georgia is the Capital One Bowl Game Of The Week](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/boise-state-vs-georgia-is-the-capital-one-bowl-game-of-the-week/) - The 2011-12 college football season kicks off this Saturday, and Atlanta’s Georgia Dome hosts one of the most intriguing games of the opening weekend and one of only two that pair Top 25 teams according to the preseason USA Today Coaches’ Poll. The no. 7 Boise State Broncos make a cross-country trek to meet the
- [Florida Citrus Sports CFO Named "CFO Of The Year" In Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-cfo-named-cfo-of-the-year-in-orlando/) - Florida Citrus Sports Chief Financial Officer Dennis Braziel was named the Orlando Business Journal's nonprofit CFO of the Year. The award was announced in Friday's issue of the OBJ and presented during a luncheon at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown. Braziel joined the FCSports staff in 2007 after serving as CFO for Hannover Life Reassurance in
- [FCSports Shootout Continues Local Flavor With Florida vs. Stetson](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-shootout-continues-local-flavor-with-florida-vs-stetson/) - The Florida Citrus Sports Shootout, a neutral-site basketball game that produced early-season fireworks in 2010, will return this season with a game featuring the University of Florida Gators against the Stetson University Hatters. This year’s “Shootout” will take place on Monday, November 28, 2011, at Amway Center in Orlando. Tickets go on sale to the
- [FCSports Challenges Community to Support Alabama](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-challenges-community-to-support-alabama/) - Florida Citrus Sports is launching an initiative to help those so affected by the late-April tornadoes that ripped through the Southeast, devastating portions of Alabama. The organization has partnered with local ABC affiliate and official media partners WFTV Channel 9 to match a $100,000 contribution toward those efforts, specifically focusing on providing aid in Tuscaloosa.
- [Bowl Games Have Banner Moments Here And Abroad](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/bowl-games-have-banner-moments-here-and-abroad/) - Banners from this past year's Capital One Bowl and Champs Sports Bowl game were donated to Wycliffe Global Alliance, who used them for shelter materials in Papua New Guinea.
- [2011 Member Service Award Winners Honored](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2011-member-service-award-winners-honored/) - FCSports recognized members who gave superlative efforts during the 2010-11 season last night during the 2011 Member Celebration. Rob Yacabucci of United Space Alliance was named Rookie of the Year, Bryan Cole of Super Holiday Tours was named Chairman of the Year for his work with the Orlando Citrus Parade Committee, and Shawn Cavalieri of
- [NC State Champs Sports Bowl Champions Gear Available](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nc-state-champs-sports-bowl-champions-gear-available/) - Ultimate Athletic, the official merchandise provider of the Champs Sports Bowl, has official NC State Champs Sports Bowl Champions gear for sale to Wolfpack fans. Click the link below to visit Ultimate Athletic's online store. NC State Champions Gear
- [NC State Pep Rally Canceled](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nc-state-pep-rally-canceled/) - Due to inclement weather, the North Carolina State band and cheerleaders will not make it to Orlando in time for tomorrow's Champs Sports Bowl Pep Rally. As a result, the NC State portion of the event (5:45-6:30 p.m.) has been cancelled. Florida Citrus Sports and the Champs Sports Bowl regret the inconvenience. The band and
- [Jordan, UCF upset No. 18 Florida 57-54](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/jordan-ucf-upset-no-18-florida-57-54/) - (Associated Press) - With five starters returning from an NCAA tournament team, Florida was a trendy pick to win the Southeastern Conference and make a deep postseason run. Now, they might be considered one of the nation's biggest disappointments. Marcus Jordan scored 18 points, Keith Clanton hit two free throws in the final seconds and
- [Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week: #24 Florida State at #14 Miami](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-game-of-the-week-24-florida-state-at-14-miami/) - The Champs Sports Bowl Game of the Week is a preview of a pivotal matchup featuring teams from the Big East and/or ACC that could impact the bowl picture. Week Six: #24 Florida State (4-1, 2-0 ACC) at #14 Miami (3-1, 1-0 ACC) Saturday, Oct. 9 –-7:00 p.m. Sun Life Stadium -- Miami, Fla. Miami leads the series 31-23 Last Meeting: Oct. 7, 2009 (Miami 38, Florida
- [Florida Citrus Sports Names President, Annual Award Recipients](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-names-president-annual-award-recipients/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced Thursday that Harvey Massey, CEO/Chairman of Massey Services, has earned the not-for-profit's highest service honor, the Howard Palmer Award. The award was presented to Massey, a former FCSports chairman and long-time organization trailblazer, during the organization's annual Member Celebration held at 55 West in Downtown Orlando. Also at
- [Capital One Bowl Extends Agreement with SEC](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-extends-agreement-with-sec/) - On behalf of Florida Citrus Sports and its membership, President Chuck Beverly and CEO Steve Hogan have announced that an agreement has been reached with the Southeastern Conference for the Capital One Bowl, extending the current relationship through 2014. The agreement keeps the bowl's current selection structure in place, with the New Year's Day stalwart
- [Capital One Bowl, ESPN Ink New Deal](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-espn-ink-new-deal/) - Florida Citrus Sports Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan has announced that the Capital One Bowl has signed an agreement with ESPN that will have the game's television rights secured through 2018. The Capital One Bowl will continue to match the first non-Bowl Championship Series selection from the powerhouse Southeastern and Big Ten conferences on
- [Capital One and Champs Sports Bowls Post Big Numbers](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-and-champs-sports-bowls-post-big-numbers/) - Both of FCSports' bowl games had a banner year in 2009-10, with each making its respective mark nationally and locally in attendance and television ratings. This year, both Orlando bowl games showed significant attendance improvements from the year previous. The Champs Sports Bowl between Miami and Wisconsin hosted 56,747 fans, an increase of nearly
- [CVB Float Wins 2009 Elmer Cook Award; Spherion Float Wins Online Fan Vote](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/cvb-float-wins-2009-elmer-cook-award-spherion-float-wins-online-fan-vote/) - Two citrus floats from the 2009 Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade were honored by judges and fans following the event. The float from the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau float, featuring a citrus rendition of a jet airliner, was given the 2009 Elmer Cook award as the best in show by a panel of
- [Penn State Edges LSU in Capital One Bowl, 19-17](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/penn-state-edges-lsu-in-capital-one-bowl-19-17/) - (AP) Collin Wagner kicked a 21-yard field goal with 57 seconds left, and the No. 11 Nittany Lions staved off a last-ditch drive by No. 13 LSU for a 19-17 victory Friday. Penn State (11-2) gave up a 13-point, second-half lead after Stevan Ridley's 1-yard touchdown run put LSU (9-4) ahead 17-16 with 12:49
- [Ashley Memory Wins Citrus Sweets Dessert Challenge](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/ashley-memory-wins-citrus-sweets-dessert-challenge/) - The winner of the inaugural Citrus Sweets Dessert Challenge came all the way from Pittsboro, N.C., with her recipe: Crepes Suzette with Tangerines & Honey. Memory traveled down from North Carolina for the judging, which was held immediately prior to step-off of the Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade. The winning recipe was chosen from a group of
- [Wisconsin Bullies Way Past Miami in Champs Sports Bowl, 20-14](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/wisconsin-bullies-way-past-miami-in-champs-sports-bowl-20-14/) - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- All that Miami speed was no match for the big, bad Badgers. John Clay had 121 yards rushing and two touchdowns, powering No. 24 Wisconsin past 14th-ranked Miami 20-14 in the Champs Sports Bowl on Tuesday night. Clay ran through, over and around the Hurricanes to help the Badgers (10-3)
- [Lisa Leslie Named Grand Marshal for Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lisa-leslie-named-grand-marshal-for-spherion-orlando-citrus-parade/) - Three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player and four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie will serve as grand marshal for the 2009 Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade. Leslie joins fellow gold medalist Shawn Johnson and entertainers Joey Fatone and Cheryl Burke as a part of the 30th annual parade as well as its nationally syndicated broadcast. Leslie's legacy
- [Paterno, Miles Visit Orlando For Capital One Bowl Contract Signing](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/paterno-miles-visit-orlando-for-capital-one-bowl-contract-signing/) - Les Miles and Joe Paterno visited Orlando on Thursday, Dec. 10, along with athletics directors from LSU and Penn State to take part in the Capital One Bowl Contract Signing Luncheon. The two nationally-renowned coaches spoke very highly of each other's team as they gave local fans a preview of Orlando's premier bowl game, which
- [Champs Sports Bowl Pits Miami Against Wisconsin](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-pits-miami-against-wisconsin/) - The Miami Hurricanes and Wisconsin Badgers have been selected to play in this year's Champs Sports Bowl. This year's game is set to take place December 29th at 8:00 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN. No. 14/15 Miami will head north on the Florida Turnpike for its final game after posting a 9-3 record
- [LSU And Penn State To Play In Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lsu-and-penn-state-to-play-in-capital-one-bowl/) - Louisiana State University and Penn State University have been selected to play in this year's Capital One Bowl. The game -- played on January 1 at 1:00 p.m. and featuring two of the nation's top defensive units -- will be televised nationally on ABC. "The Capital One Bowl is truly the premier non-BCS bowl game
- [LSU To Play In Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lsu-to-play-in-capital-one-bowl/) - On behalf of its Selection Committee, Florida Citrus Sports' Chairman Cathy Weeden and CEO Steve Hogan announce that Louisiana State University has been selected as the Southeastern Conference representative in this season's Capital One Bowl. "The Capital One Bowl is truly the premier non-BCS bowl game in terms of opponents and television ratings," said Hogan.
- [Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade Talent Announced; Features 'Dancing with the Stars' Veterans](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/spherion-orlando-citrus-parade-talent-announced-features-dancing-with-the-stars-veterans/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced talent for the 2009 Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade on Monday, Nov. 30, and the lineup will look very familiar to fans of ABC's hit Dancing With The Stars. Entertainer Joey Fatone, dancer Cheryl Burke and Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, all of whom have appeared on DWTS, will
- [East Lake Student Grace Averitt Wins Parade Drawing Contest](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/east-lake-student-grace-averitt-wins-parade-drawing-contest/) - Grace Averitt, a fourth grader at East Lake Elementary, has won the 2009 Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade drawing contest, beating out over 300 other entrants. Grace will ride in the parade on Dec. 30 as an Honorary Grand Marshal. Her winning design will serve as the cover of the parade program. Her entry was chosen
- [RBC Bank Feast on the 50 Lights Up the Night](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/rbc-bank-feast-on-the-50-lights-up-the-night/) - Florida Citrus Sports annual on-field bonanza -- RBC Bank Feast on the 50 - took place last night at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and saw a crowd of over 2,100 come out and ignore the rain to enjoy a night of food, drinks, fun, fireworks and school spirit. Alumni tents, food vendors, two beer trucks and
- [Capital One Bowl Extends Partnership with Big Ten Conference](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-extends-partnership-with-big-ten-conference/) - The Capital One Bowl will continue to host the top non-BCS Big Ten team through 2013, the conference and FCSports announced Tuesday. The renewal for the 2010-2013 college football seasons extends the conference's second-longest bowl agreement behind the Rose Bowl, a partnership that first began in 1992 and has set one of the Big Ten's
- [Champs Sports Bowl Extends Partnership with Atlantic Coast Conference](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-extends-partnership-with-atlantic-coast-conference/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan and Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford have announced a partnership agreement for the 2010-13 Champs Sports Bowls. The agreement with the ACC will bring Orlando the second pick after the Bowl Championship Series selection (i.e. the conference's third overall pick) to play against the top non-BCS team from
- [Champs Sports Bowl Partners with BIG EAST Conference](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-partners-with-big-east-conference/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan and BIG EAST Conference commissioner John Marinatto have announced a partnership agreement for the Champs Sports Bowl. The agreement with the BIG EAST will bring Orlando the first pick after the Bowl Championship Series selection (i.e. the conference's second overall pick) as well as the right to select Notre
- [FCSports Teams with UCF and Others to Help Welcome 1958 Buffalo Team](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-teams-with-ucf-and-others-to-help-welcome-1958-buffalo-team/) - The epic tale of the bowl-bound 1958 Buffalo team was one of the most prominent storylines during last year's college football postseason, when the present-day Mid-American Conference champion Bulls received their first bowl bid since that 1958 season, on their milestone 50th anniversary. Approximately 23 members of that 1958 squad, plus spouses and families, were
- [Summer Camp Nears Close to 16th Year of Service](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/summer-camp-nears-close-to-16th-year-of-service/) - The Orlando Police Department G.R.E.A.T (Gang Resistance Education And Training) Program and Florida Citrus Sports partnered again this summer to sponsor a fantastic sports camp attended by over 250 disadvantaged youth ages 10-15. Two three-week sessions offer students the opportunity to participate in various sporting events, enhance their computer skills, learn to swim and experience
- [Champs Sports Extends Bowl Title Sponsorship](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-extends-bowl-title-sponsorship/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan has announced that Champs Sports, a division of Foot Locker, Inc., has extended its sponsorship of the Champs Sports Bowl continuing in Orlando through the 2013 college football season. The game is presently the only annual postseason matchup featuring teams from the Atlantic Coast and Big Ten conferences. Champs
- [Florida Citrus Sports Foundation Makes $1 Million Donation to TSIC](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-foundation-makes-1-million-donation-to-tsic/) - Florida Citrus Sports Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan announced today that the FCSports Foundation has made a $1 million donation to help local administrator Valencia Community College bring Take Stock in Children (TSIC) to Orange County. FCSports, the founding partner, has committed to sponsor children for five years in the program at $200,000 per year.
- [Florida Citrus Sports Foundation Awarded Disney Helping Kids Shine Grant](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-foundation-awarded-disney-helping-kids-shine-grant/) - Walt Disney World Senior Vice President of Global Sports Enterprises Ken Potrock announced Friday that the Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) Foundation has been awarded a Disney Helping Kids Shine grant in the amount of $25,000. The grant, which will go towards FCSports� summer camp program for children from low-income families, was presented by Potrock to
- [New President and Annual Award Recipients Named at Member Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/new-president-and-annual-award-recipients-named-at-member-celebration/) - Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced Thursday that Bill Dymond, president and managing partner of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., has earned the not-for-profit�s highest service honor, the Howard Palmer Award. The award was presented to Dymond, a former FCSports chairman and executive committee mainstay, during the organization�s annual Member Celebration held
- [Orlando Bowls Receive Re-certification; FCSports Announces 2009 Champs Sports Bowl Date](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-bowls-receive-re-certification-fcsports-announces-2009-champs-sports-bowl-date/) - Florida Citrus Sports Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan announced today that the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl will be played at 8:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, December 29. The game, the first of two bowls hosted in Orlando, will air nationwide on ESPN. In addition, the NCAA Football Issues Committee extended licensing for both the Champs
- [Steve Hogan Receives 5-Year Extension and Title Change](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/steve-hogan-receives-5-year-extension-and-title-change/) - Florida Citrus Sports has named Steve Hogan Chief Executive Officer and has extended his employment contract through 2013 it was announced by Cathy Weeden, president of FC Sports. Hogan�s previous title was Executive Director of the organization. "Steve Hogan has provided exceptional leadership and vision to the members and staff of Florida Citrus Sports," said
- [Stafford, Moreno Lead Georgia Past Michigan State In Capital One Bowl (AP)](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/stafford-moreno-lead-georgia-past-michigan-state-in-capital-one-bowl-ap/) - Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes in the second half, hitting Knowshown Moreno for the clinching score to lead No. 16 Georgia over No. 19 Michigan State 24-12 Thursday in the Capital One Bowl. Ranked No. 1 early this season, the Bulldogs (10-3) gave coach Mark Richt his sixth bowl win in eight tries. Stafford
- [Florida State Dominates Wisconsin in Champs Sports Bowl, 42-13 (AP)](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-dominates-wisconsin-in-champs-sports-bowl-42-13-ap/) - (AP) Bobby Bowden glimpsed into the past, and it made the 79-year-old coach excited about Florida State's future. Bowden saw a big-play offense and a hard-hitting, opportunistic defense in the Seminoles' 42-13 win over Wisconsin at the Champs Sports Bowl on Saturday. "It looked like the old Florida State out there," Bowden said. "Not that
- [Ryan Lochte To Headline 2008 Parade; ABC Stars Harrison, Hemmis To Host](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/ryan-lochte-to-headline-2008-parade-abc-stars-harrison-hemmis-to-host/) - The Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines has secured Chris Harrison and Paige Hemmis as co-hosts for this year�s parade on December 30. Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte has been named Grand Marshal and Ashley Eckstein will serve as the parade�s on-street commentator. Harrison will be returning for his third year as
- [Florida Cruises Past UMKC, 86-65, In First-Ever Gator Jam](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-cruises-past-umkc-86-65-in-first-ever-gator-jam/) - No. 17/18 Florida (5-1) clinched its fifth win of the season with a 86-65 victory over the University of Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos (3-5) at Amway Arena in Orlando as part of Sunday�s Florida Hospital Gator Jam, an Florida Citrus Sports event. In the first meeting between the two schools, sophomore forward Alex Tyus (St. Louis,
- [Gators and 'Roos Make Way to Orlando for this Sunday's Showdown](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/gators-and-roos-make-way-to-orlando-for-this-sundays-showdown/) - The city of Orlando will host its first University of Florida basketball game since 1997 this Sunday as the Gators take on the University of Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos at Amway Arena. Tipoff for the game televised by SunSports is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. Florida (4-1) comes to Orlando after splitting a pair of games in
- [RBC Bank Feast on the 50 Lights Up the Night](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/rbc-bank-feast-on-the-50-lights-up-the-night-2/) - Florida Citrus Sports held its annual celebration extraordinaire -- RBC Bank Feast on the 50 -- last night at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and saw a crowd of 2,127 come out and enjoy a night of food, drinks, fun, fireworks and school spirit. Alumni tents, food vendors, two beer trucks, a Tiki Bar (by City Beverages)
- [FCSports Donates $15,000 to Univ. of Iowa Flood Relief](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-donates-15000-to-univ-of-iowa-flood-relief/) - Florida Citrus Sports is donating $15,000 to the University of Iowa Flood Relief Fund to assist in renovations needed as a result of over $231 million in flood damage at the university. Iowa is a member of the Big Ten Conference, an organization partnered with FCSports by way of both the Capital One and Champs
- [Shaq Makes Surprise Visit to FCSports Camp](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/shaq-makes-surprise-visit-to-fcsports-camp/) - The first session campers at Florida Citrus Sports' Summer Camp got a big surprise -- literally -- when NBA legend Shaquille O' Neal popped in unexpectedly on Monday. O'Neal, who owns a home in Windermere, stopped by Monday to offer advice and encouragement to the FCSports campers. In his brief stop, he reminded the children
- [NFL Draft Expected to Feature Orlando Bowl Participants](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nfl-draft-expected-to-feature-orlando-bowl-participants/) - Today's announcement by the Miami Dolphins that it has agreed to terms with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long is likely just the beginning of recent participants from Florida Citrus Sports' bowl games, the Capital One Bowl and Champs Sports Bowl, being selected early and often in the annual NFL Draft. It is no secret that
- [FCSports Announces 2008 Champs Sports Bowl Date](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-announces-2008-champs-sports-bowl-date/) - Florida Citrus Sports Executive Director Steve Hogan announced today that the 2008 Champs Sports Bowl will be played at 4:30 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, December 27. The game, the first of two bowls hosted in Orlando, will air nationwide on ESPN. Florida Citrus Sports� other game, the Capital One Bowl, will kick off at its
- [FCSports Introduces President, Names Award Winners at Wachovia Member Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-introduces-president-names-award-winners-at-wachovia-member-celebration/) - Florida Citrus Sports celebrated its annual Wachovia Member Celebration at Church Street Station�s Cheyenne Saloon tonight, naming its president for 2008-09 while honoring its finest through the Member Service Awards. FSN Florida and Sun Sports senior vice president and general manager Cathy Weeden was inducted as the organization�s 32nd president, while Wachovia regional president Marshall
- [Capital One Bowl Shines in TV Ratings and Attendance](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-shines-in-tv-ratings-and-attendance/) - The 2007-08 bowl season was an outstanding one on all fronts for the Capital One Bowl, solidifying the New Years� Day game�s stronghold as one of college football�s premier postseason events. This year�s contest between Michigan and Florida has been widely-held as the finest game to be played in the �07-08 postseason and the television
- [Henne, Michigan Send Carr Out on Top With 41-35 Upset Of Florida](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/henne-michigan-send-carr-out-on-top-with-41-35-upset-of-florida/) - By Dan Ryan FCSports.Com Lloyd Carr went out a winner for his seniors. Michigan's seniors went out a winner for Lloyd Carr. The Wolverines snapped a four-game bowl losing streak Tuesday, Jan. 1, with a 41-35 Capital One Bowl victory over the Florida Gators before a Florida Citrus Bowl crowd of 69,748 and an ESPN
- [Boston College Fights Off Spartans For Champs Sports Bowl Victory (AP)](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/boston-college-fights-off-spartans-for-champs-sports-bowl-victory-ap/) - (AP) Matt Ryan and Boston College had a much more enjoyable trip to Florida this time around. Ryan threw three touchdown passes, two to Rich Gunnell, and the Eagles extended the nation's longest bowl winning streak to eight with a 24-21 victory over Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl on Friday. Boston College (11-3)
- [Helio Castroneves Named Parade Co-Grand Marshal](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/helio-castroneves-named-parade-co-grand-marshal/) - Dancing with the Stars winner Helio Castroneves and PGA Golfer Chris DiMarco have been named co-grand marshals for the Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines. Helio Castroneves is a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion�placing first in both 2001 and 2002. The Brazil native, who races for Team Penske, is known for his tradition
- [Golfer Chris DiMarco To Serve As Grand Marshal of Orlando Citrus Parade](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/golfer-chris-dimarco-to-serve-as-grand-marshal-of-orlando-citrus-parade/) - All parade talent has been finalized for the Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines. The internationally-syndicated broadcast will reach over 150 markets nationwide and will extend to the United Kingdom, U.S. Virgin Island, Puerto Rico, Canada and through Voice of America. The parade, in its twenty-eighth year, is scheduled for step-off at
- [Capital One Bowl QB Tim Tebow Wins Heisman Trophy](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-qb-tim-tebow-wins-heisman-trophy/) - (AP) Tim Tebow needed only two years of college to graduate to Heisman Trophy winner, putting the sophomore in a class by himself. Florida's folk-hero quarterback with the rugged running style and magnetic personality won the Heisman on Saturday night to become the first sophomore or freshman to take college football's most prestigious award. Since
- [Capital One Bowl Reaches Fastest Sellout in 62-Year History](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-reaches-fastest-sellout-in-62-year-history/) - Despite a delayed announcement of its teams, the 2008 Capital One Bowl has reached a sellout Florida Citrus Sports Executive Director Steve Hogan announced today. The bowl reached its normal capacity of 65,438 less than 13 hours after Florida and Michigan were announced as this year�s teams and sold above that capacity as temporary bleacher
- [Florida and Michigan Chosen to Square Off in 2008 Capital One Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-and-michigan-chosen-to-square-off-in-2008-capital-one-bowl/) - On behalf of its Selection Committee, Florida Citrus Sports� Chairman Tony Martin and Executive Director Steve Hogan announce that the University of Florida and the University of Michigan have been chosen to play in this year�s Capital One Bowl. The game, played on January 1 at 1:00 p.m. and televised on nationally on ABC, will
- [Champs Sports Bowl Selects Boston College and Michigan State](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-selects-boston-college-and-michigan-state/) - On behalf of its Selection Committee, Florida Citrus Sports� Chairman Tony Martin and Executive Director Steve Hogan announce that Boston College and Michigan State University have been chosen to play in this year�s Champs Sports Bowl. The game, played on December 28 at 5:00 p.m. and televised on nationally on ESPN. �I am so excited
- [Parade Coloring Contest Winner Revealed](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/parade-coloring-contest-winner-revealed/) - Parade Committee Chairman Paul Beirnes and Parade Operations Committee Chairman Bryan Cole, both Florida Citrus Sports members, visited 8 year-old Alex Gyumishev at his elementary school on Wednesday to reward his efforts in the second annual parade coloring contest. They were joined by Parade Director Amber Mundinger to announce his achievement on WLKW, the elementary school's student-run
- [Florida Citrus Sports Names Co-Hosts for Orlando Citrus Parade](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-names-co-hosts-for-orlando-citrus-parade/) - Florida Citrus Sports Executive Director Steve Hogan has announced that the co-hosts for the Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines are Chris Harrison and Jane Robelot. They will co-host the nationally-syndicated broadcast which reaches 150 markets nationwide with a play-by-play of all the parade action. The parade is on Saturday, December 29,
- [Spherion Named Title Sponsor of Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Airlines](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/spherion-named-title-sponsor-of-orlando-citrus-parade-presented-by-delta-airlines/) - Florida Citrus Sports Executive Director Steve Hogan announced today that Spherion Corporation, a leading provider of recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions, has been designated title sponsor for the Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Airlines. "We are very proud that Spherion will now be a part of the storied tradition of the Citrus Parade and
- [Machine Gun" Kelly Entertains at FCSports Speaker Series](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/machine-gun-kelly-entertains-at-fcsports-speaker-series/) - Florida Citrus Sports welcomed former Buffalo Bills and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jim Kelly to its quarterly Speaker Series this morning as it hosted a breakfast at the Citrus Club in downtown Orlando. The Hall of Fame quarterback joined a full house of FCSports members for breakfast before sitting down and being interviewed as part of
- [City and County Put Official Stamp on Venues](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/city-and-county-put-official-stamp-on-venues/) - City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty made it official yesterday, signing the agreement to officially approve the venues as voted on in late July. On hand was Florida Citrus Sports Executive Director Steve Hogan and several of the organization's members and dignitaries. Monday's signing put a ceremonial "stamp" on
- [Stadium Renovations Approved By Local Government](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/stadium-renovations-approved-by-local-government/) - The Board of Orange County Commissioners approved a $175 million Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium renovation - along with a new arena/events center and a new performing arts center - on Thursday night by a vote of 5-2. This vote, along with a 6-1 approval from the Orlando City Council on Monday, greenlights a long-awaited and
- [Notre Dame, FCSports Working to Bring Games to Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/notre-dame-fcsports-working-to-bring-games-to-orlando/) - The University of Notre Dame and Florida Citrus Sports have agreed to work together to create football matchups in Orlando, pending a renovation of the city�s Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.The games would be played in 2011 and 2014, with the former potentially being the first game held in the new Citrus Bowl after renovations are
- [Florida State to Play Neutral Site Game in Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-state-to-play-neutral-site-game-in-orlando/) - Florida State University has reached an agreement with Florida Citrus Sports to play a neutral site football game in Orlando, pending a renovation of the city�s Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. The game, which would pit the Seminoles against a quality non-conference opponent, would be played in either 2012 or 2013. �We�re excited about the opportunity
- [Orlando Harley-Davidson Visits Summer Camp](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-harley-davidson-visits-summer-camp/) - Orlando Harley-Davidson visited FCSports Summer Camp on Friday, June 26 for an afternoon of demonstrations and education about the business of one of America's iconic brands. The event, held at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in conjunction with Junior Achivement of Central Florida, covered many different aspects of the motorcycle industry. Campers watched the award-winning
- [Spurrier Starts Speaker Series](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/spurrier-starts-speaker-series/) - Legendary head 'ball coach Steve Spurrier was the first guest of the 2007-08 FCSports Speaker Series, appearing for an evening engagement at the Orlando Science Center on June 13. The event, sponsored by the law firm of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., was attended by over 250 FCSports members and guests. After a
- [Member-Guest Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $7,000 For FCSports Foundation](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/member-guest-golf-tournament-raises-nearly-7000-for-fcsports-foundation/) - FCSports members and sponsors introduced a number of newcomers to the organization at the 2007 Member-Guest Golf Tournament presented by Florida Hospital and the law firm of Roetzel & Andress. The event, held at two courses of the Grand Cypress Resort, raised nearly $7,000 for the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation. Mike Tyson and Ed Woldert
- [NFL Draft Chock Full of Orlando Bowl Alums](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/nfl-draft-chock-full-of-orlando-bowl-alums/) - Saturday’s 2007 National Football League Draft was rich with intrigue and excitement. For Orlando sports fans, however, it also served as a barometer of the type of talent on display at the Capital One and Champs Sports Bowls, respectively. In the first round of this year’s draft, 10 of the 32 players selected were
- [Members "Celebrate" at SeaWorld](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/members-celebrate-at-seaworld/) - An official close to the 2006-07 season was brought on in grand style last night as Florida Citrus Sports held its annual Wachovia Member Celebration at SeaWorld. The event serves as a thank you to the organization�s membership, while also recognizing the service of an elite few whose contributions went above and beyond. Prior to
- [Florida Citrus Sports And ESPN Announce 2007 Champs Sports Bowl Date](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-and-espn-announce-2007-champs-sports-bowl-date/) - Florida Citrus Sports and ESPN announced the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl will be played at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28. The game, the first of two bowls hosted in Orlando, will air nationwide on ESPN. Florida Citrus Sports’ other game, the Capital One Bowl, will kick off live on Monday, Jan. 1, 2008
- [McAllister Entertains Fans, Members At Speaker Series](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/mcallister-entertains-fans-members-at-speaker-series/) - Star NFL running back Deuce McAllister spoke to a room full of Florida Citrus Sports members and guests, as well as jersey-sporting Ole Miss Rebels and New Orleans Saints fans, on Tuesday as part of the Florida Citrus Sports Speaker Series. The luncheon, the last of the 2006-07 FCSports year, was held in the Varsity
- [2007 Francis Award Honors Tom Mickle](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/2007-francis-award-honors-tom-mickle/) - Tom Mickle, whose great love for college athletics and respect for the media who report on them were evident throughout a 34-year career at Duke University, the Atlantic Coast Conference and Florida Citrus Sports, is the 2007 recipient of the Marvin �Skeeter� Francis Award. Mickle passed away last April while battling kidney cancer. His wife
- [Stocco, Wisconsin Persevere For Second Consecutive Capital One Bowl "W" (AP)](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/stocco-wisconsin-persevere-for-second-consecutive-capital-one-bowl-w-ap/) - (AP) Darren McFadden broke free on his first carry and raced into the Wisconsin secondary. Defensive back Jack Ikegwuonu did what few players have -- he ran down the Arkansas star at the 9. With its running game stifled and its quarterback under constant pressure, the sixth-ranked Badgers did just enough to hold off No.
- [Maryland Cruises To Champs Sports Bowl Victory (AP)](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/maryland-cruises-to-champs-sports-bowl-victory-ap/) - (AP) Maryland methodically and meticulously put away Purdue -- and looked nothing like the team that ended the regular season with two lopsided losses. Sam Hollenbach passed for 223 yards and two touchdowns, Lance Ball rushed for 98 yards, and the Terrapins won the Champs Sports Bowl 24-7 on Friday night. Maryland blew a chance
- [Maryland, Purdue Begin Practice in Orlando](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/maryland-purdue-begin-practice-in-orlando/) - Maryland and Purdue began practice in Orlando on Saturday, just six days away from their primetime showdown in the 17th annual Champs Sports Bowl. The practices, which are closed to the public and held on the ancillary fields surrounding the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, were the teams first workout since arriving in Central Florida late
- [Orlando Citrus Parade Co-Hosts Announced](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/orlando-citrus-parade-co-hosts-announced/) - Florida Citrus Sports announced that the co-hosts for the 26th Annual Orlando Citrus Parade are Jane Robelot and The Bachelor's Chris Harrison. They will host the nationally syndicated broadcast as it reaches 150 markets nationwide with a play-by-play of all the Parade action. The Parade is on Saturday, December 30, 2006 in Downtown Orlando, with
- [Coaches Hype Up Crowd At Contract Signing](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/coaches-hype-up-crowd-at-contract-signing/) - Orlando was treated to a preview of the Capital One Bowl on Thursday, as coaches and administrators from Arkansas and Wisconsin visited the Ballroom at Church Street to sign the bowl contracts and make the January 1, No. 12 vs. No. 7 matchup official. First, athletics directors and legendary former head coaches Frank Broyles (Arkansas)
- [Marlee Matlin Announced As Grand Marshal For Orlando Citrus Parade](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/marlee-matlin-announced-as-grand-marshal-for-orlando-citrus-parade/) - Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports), announced that Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin will be the Grand Marshall for the 26th Annual Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines. Matlin will lead the parade, which steps off at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2006 in Downtown Orlando. Matlin received worldwide acclaim for her film debut
- [Champs Sports Bowl Slate Complete with Addition of Maryland](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-slate-complete-with-addition-of-maryland/) - The University of Maryland Terrapins have been selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference�s representative in the 2006 Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, bowl officials announced today. The Terrapins were chosen by Florida Citrus Sports� Bowl Selection Committee and will face Purdue on Friday, Dec. 29th. The game will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. EST and will
- [Champs Sports Bowl Invites Purdue Boilermakers](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-invites-purdue-boilermakers/) - The Purdue Boilermakers have been selected as the Big Ten Conference�s representative in the 2006 Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, bowl officials announced today. The game will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 29 and will be televised nationally by ESPN. �Purdue has been here and represented itself well in the past,� Selection
- [Capital One Bowl Extends Invite to Wisconsin](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/capital-one-bowl-extends-invite-to-wisconsin/) - The University of Wisconsin Badgers have been selected to represent the Big Ten in the 2007 Capital One Bowl in Orlando, bowl officials announced Monday. The game will kickoff at 1:00 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 1 and will be televised nationally by ABC. �We are thrilled to have Wisconsin return to the Capital One
- [FCSports Members Partake at Sip 'N' Stroll](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/fcsports-members-partake-at-sip-n-stroll/) - FCSports' annual wine tasting event, now in its second year as the Sip 'N' Stroll Around The Bowl, took place on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Club Suites at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. The even helped select the wines and champagne served during future FCSports events in the 2006-07 season, and also featured a
- [Over One Thousand Entertained At Feast On The 50](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/over-one-thousand-entertained-at-feast-on-the-50/) - The 2006 Feast on the 50 celebration was a rousing success. Held on the field of the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, the giant tailgate party played host to hundreds of FCSports members and guests. The event, featuring food from Arthur’s, Catering, Puff n’ Stuff, Port-A-Pit Bar-BQ and Cuisiners Catering, as well as drinks from Coca-Cola,
- [Champs Sports Bowl Extends Title Sponsorship](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/champs-sports-bowl-extends-title-sponsorship/) - Champs Sports and Florida Citrus Sports announced a two-year extension of the title sponsorship for America�s fastest-growing bowl game, the Champs Sports Bowl. The extension will continue the partnership through 2009. The 2006 Champs Sports Bowl will be played in primetime this December. The game, first of two bowls hosted in Orlando only 65 hours
- [Conference Commissioners Discuss Orlando, Collegiate Athletics at Speaker Series](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/conference-commissioners-discuss-orlando-collegiate-athletics-at-speaker-series/) - Three of the biggest names in college football visited Orlando on Tuesday, Aug. 29 for the FCSports Speaker Series. ACC Commissioner John Swofford, Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive participated in the biggest event in Speaker Series history, appearing together at the Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown Orlando for a discussion on
- [Florida Citrus Sports Names Steve Hogan Executive Director](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-names-steve-hogan-executive-director/) - FCSports announced today the appointment of Steve Hogan as the new Executive Director of the not-for-profit organization that produces more than 70 annual events including three premier college football games, the Florida Classic, the Capital One Bowl and the Champs Sports Bowl. Hogan has been a member of the staff at FCSports since 1995, when
- [CompassLearning Donates Resources To Warren Sapp Computer Lab](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/compasslearning-donates-resources-to-warren-sapp-computer-lab/) - CompassLearning, Inc has donated web-based learning services worth nearly $30,000 worth to the Warren Sapp Computer Lab at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. These services will benefit the numerous educational programs for children and young adults supported annually by the FCSports Foundation. The Odyssey software program, which provides instruction for the full spectrum of elementary
- [Lloyd Carr Talks Shop At Speaker Series](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/lloyd-carr-talks-shop-at-speaker-series/) - Florida Citrus Sports welcomed University of Michigan head football coach Lloyd Carr to Orlando on Friday, June 23 for its first Speaker Series event of 2006-07. Speaking to a crowd of FCSports members and guests, he addressed a number of topics about college football and about the outlook for the 2006 Wolverines. During the presentation,
- [Florida Citrus Sports and ESPN Announce 2006 Champs Sports Bowl Date](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/florida-citrus-sports-and-espn-announce-2006-champs-sports-bowl-date/) - Florida Citrus Sports and ESPN announced the Champs Sports Bowl will be played in primetime this December. The game, first of two bowls hosted in Orlando only 65 hours apart, will kick off at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2006, airing nationwide on ESPN. Florida Citrus Sports' other game, the Capital One Bowl, will
- [Wisconsin Rolls Past Auburn, 24-10 In The Capital One Bowl (AP)](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/wisconsin-rolls-past-auburn-24-10-in-the-capital-one-bowl-ap/) - Barry Alvarez leaves Wisconsin with a win. His offensive stars and a surprisingly stingy defense made sure of that. Brian Calhoun rushed for 213 yards, John Stocco passed for 301 and Brandon Williams had 173 yards receiving, lifting the 21st-ranked Badgers to a 24-10 victory over No. 7 Auburn in the Capital One Bowl on
- [Thousands Entertained At 25th Annual Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/thousands-entertained-at-25th-annual-orlando-citrus-parade-presented-by-delta-air-lines/) - A crowd of thousands filled the streets of Downtown Orlando on Friday, Dec. 30 for the 25th Annual Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines. Fans lined the curbs on Orange Avenue and packed the grandstand seats in front of city hall to join in "Celebrating 25 Years" of the Orlando Citrus Parade. Without
- [Children, Badgers and Tigers Enjoy Day For Kids Festival](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/children-badgers-and-tigers-enjoy-day-for-kids-festival/) - The joy was evident in the eyes of six-year-old Malique. He had latched on Wisconsin junior defensive back Johnny White and he was not about to let him go. Who is your favorite football player? Malique was asked. "Johnny," he said with a quick smile. It was a scene that was repeated over and over
- [No. 23 Clemson Downs Colorado In The Champs Sports Bowl (AP)](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/no-23-clemson-downs-colorado-in-the-champs-sports-bowl-ap/) - James Davis walked out of the Citrus Bowl with the game ball under one arm and the most valuable player trophy under the other. It was pretty obvious who was the key to Clemson's latest victory. Davis ran for a career-high 150 yards and a touchdown, Charlie Whitehurst scrambled for a score and the No.
- [High Schooler From Utica, New York To Take "Million Dollar Football Toss" At The Champs Sports Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/high-schooler-from-utica-new-york-to-take-million-dollar-football-toss-at-the-champs-sports-bowl/) - Andrew Rizzo, a high school student from Utica, N.Y., has a once in a lifetime opportunity to win a million dollars by throwing a football into a 24-inch diameter target from 30 yards out during the Champs Sports Bowl, which takes place on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando,
- [Tigers and Buffaloes Tangle With Gators](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/tigers-and-buffaloes-tangle-with-gators/) - Clemson and Colorado kicked off Champs Sports Bowl week Thursday night with a visit to one of Orlando's oldest attractions, Gatorland. Players, coaches and administrators from the two schools had an opportunity to have dinner and enjoy various shows at the 110-acre theme park that was founded in 1949. The highlight of the evening came
- [Cingular Wireless Sweetens Orlando Citrus Parade By Securing American Idol Finalist Constantine Maroulis To Be Grand Marshal](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/cingular-wireless-sweetens-orlando-citrus-parade-by-securing-american-idol-finalist-constantine-maroulis-to-be-grand-marshal/) - Staying true to its "raising the bar" slogan, Cingular Wireless has secured American Idol 4 finalist Constantine Maroulis as the Grand Marshal for the 25th Annual Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines to be held in downtown Orlando on Friday, Dec. 30. Cingular is the exclusive wireless sponsor for American Idol. Maroulis, dubbed
- [500 Volunteers To Take Part In Float Building](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/500-volunteers-to-take-part-in-float-building/) - When the 25th Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines steps off on Dec. 30, one of the most anticipated and striking elements will be the seven Citrus Floats. These massive entries are decorated entirely by fresh Florida oranges, grapefruits and tangerines are colorful reminders of the role citrus has played in the Sunshine
- [America's Best College Football Players Honored At Cingular ABC Sports All-America Team Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/americas-best-college-football-players-honored-at-cingular-abc-sports-all-america-team-celebration/) - America's best college football players were recognized and honored Friday, Dec. 9 at the Cingular ABC Sports All-America Team Celebration, one of Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) six signature events. This year's celebration was held at Sound Stage One at the Disney MGM Studios and was hosted by Regis Philbin of the popular television talk show,
- [Record TV Exposure Scheduled For Orlando Citrus Parade](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/record-tv-exposure-scheduled-for-orlando-citrus-parade/) - At least 125 television markets have been cleared to carry the 25th Annual Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines on a nationally syndicated basis. The total represents a 16% increase over the record 115 stations that carried last year's parade. The annual extravaganza, which draws close to 85,000 spectators to Downtown Orlando, will
- [Close to 3,000 Runners Compete in the OUC Half Marathon & 5k](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/close-to-3000-runners-compete-in-the-ouc-half-marathon-5k/) - Ideal conditions with cool temperatures and little wind greeted a record crowd of nearly 3,000 runners at the 29th annual OUC Half Marathon and 5k. The Half Marathon started promptly at 7:30 a.m. with the 5k beginning 10 minutes later. Patrick Marshall of Orlando took home top honors in the race, covering the flat, fast
- [Regis Philbin To Host Cingular ABC Sports All-America Team Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/regis-philbin-to-host-cingular-abc-sports-all-america-team-celebration/) - Regis Philbin, the face to which millions of Americans wake up to every morning, will host the 2005 Cingular ABC Sports All-America Team Celebration on Friday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Sound Stage One at Disney's MGM Studios. Philbin, the energetic host of "Live with Regis and Kelly", will be joined by other
- [Sixty-Three NFL Draft Picks Have Orlando Experience Thanks To FCSports](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/sixty-three-nfl-draft-picks-have-orlando-experience-thanks-to-fcsports/) - Football fans in Central Florida had a chance to meet 63 players selected in the National Football League Draft through Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) events. Drafted players gained experience in the Central Florida area through events such as the Cingular ABC Sports All-America Celebration, Capital One Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl and The Villages Gridiron Classic

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- [MVP Strong Families Program](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/mvp-strong-families-program/) - MVP Strong Families Program The MVP Strong Families program, facilitated by the Polis Institute on behalf of Florida Citrus Sports and other key stakeholders, was established to strengthen families through direct engagement and strategic community partnerships. The program aimed to create a comprehensive support network to cultivate parent advocacy, promote healthy child development, and provide
- [Drive Out Hunger Holiday Bus Tour](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/drive-out-hunger-holiday-bus-tour/) - "Drive Out Hunger" Holiday Bus Tour In December 2025, Florida Citrus Sports was proud to be part of something that mattered well beyond the stadium. Alongside AdventHealth, the Orlando Magic and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, we joined a community-wide effort to make sure kids in Central Florida had access to meals during
- [Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/driving-impact-celebrity-golf-classic/) - Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic What happens when some of the world’s top athletes get together with a football stadium for a golf tournament? A lot of good for our neighborhood. Our first three events raised over $200,000 each for Lift Orlando. The “Driving Impact” Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth at Lake Nona Golf
- [Jones High School Graduation](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/jones-high-school-graduation/) - Jones High School Graduation Drive-Thru During the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, we partnered with the Florida Lottery to celebrate the graduating class at Jones High School. We have continued that tradition each year since by recognizing graduating students on the Camping World Stadium scoreboard during their Senior Drive-Thru. Jones seniors wore their
- [Sideline Wine & Dine](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/sideline-wine-dine/) - Sideline Wine & Dine Each year, dozens of Orlando’s most popular bars and eateries take over the Camping World Stadium premium areas for our annual Sideline Wine and Dine fundraiser presented by OAI + Rainier. Guests can sample fine wines, craft beers, and delectable dishes from dozens of local favorites. Proceeds from the event benefit
- [School Supplies Drive for Pendana at West Lakes](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/school-supplies-drive-for-pendana-at-west-lakes/) - Pendana School Supplies Drive During Member Appreciation Week presented by AdventHealth, FCS members dropped off various school supplies for students in the West Lakes communities. These donations were combined with proceeds from this year’s Sideline Wine & Dine fundraiser to help support approximately 200 elementary, middle and high school students living at Pendana at West
- [What if a stadium could really revitalize a neighborhood?](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/what-if-a-stadium-could-really-revitalize-a-neighborhood/) - What if a stadium could really revitalize a neighborhood? Inspired by the history and pride of the people who live in the shadow of the Camping World Stadium, Florida Citrus Sports has teamed with local business leaders to create LIFT Orlando, a research-driven organization whose goal is to ensure a lasting legacy for the residents
- [Diaper Bank Donation](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/diaper-bank-donation/) - Diaper Bank Donation On behalf of Florida State football coach Mike Norvell, we made a donation to the diaper bank, in support provide for families and their young children. “There are so many families that struggle to provide all the resources that are essential for their young children,” Norvell said. “The diaper banks are fulfilling a
- [Second Harvest Food Bank Donation](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/second-harvest-food-bank-donation/) - Second Harvest Food Bank Donation Please join Florida Citrus Sports in bringing hope to our neighbors in need by making a pledge to Second Harvest Food Bank. So many people in our community struggled to meet their basic needs, like nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team at Limitless Minds joined us for a
- [West Lakes Teacher Recognition](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/west-lakes-teacher-recognition/) - West Lakes Teacher Recognition Hundreds of teachers across the West Lakes community received Grubhub gift cards courtesy of Desmond Howard who joined us for a Chalk Talk presented by CenterState Bank on May 14, 2020. Thank you, Desmond, and thank you, teachers! Read More View Legends Academy thank you video In partnership with Lift Orlando,
- [AdventHealth Book Drive](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/adventhealth-book-drive/) - AdventHealth Book Drive In partnership with AdventHealth, we hosted an online book drive to help fill the library at the West Lakes Early Learning Center, which welcomed its first students earlier this year. Contributions support this critical new facility’s goal of empowering children of West Lakes to learn, thrive and grow, so that they can be
- [Extra Yard for Teachers](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/extra-yard-for-teachers/) - Extra Yard for Teachers Florida Citrus Sports announced a partnership with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation in December 2015 that has resulted in the funding of classroom project requests for public schools in the neighborhoods surrounding Camping World Stadium. Orlando became the sixth city, and the first outside of the “New Year’s Six” bowl
- ["Better Together" Community Drive-In](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/better-together/) - "Better Together" Community Drive-In: Remember The Titans On Friday Oct. 2, 2020, Florida Citrus Sports, our neighbors and community leaders gathered at Camping World Stadium for a pop-up drive-in movie showing of Remember the Titans. Though 2020 has been a unique and difficult year, the beginning of football season was an opportunity to rally together.
- [Wells Fargo Grant](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/wells-fargo-grant/) - Wells Fargo Grant Through a grant from Wells Fargo, which went towards providing families in need throughout the West Lakes neighborhoods, we were able to provide necessary educational resources for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic’s trying times. “My daughter has not been able to log into her Zoom classes due to our lack of
- [AdventHealth Laundry Center Pizza Delivery](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/adventhealth-laundry-center-pizza-delivery/) - AdventHealth Laundry Center Pizza Delivery The heroes at AdventHealth Central Florida’s laundry facility work around the clock keeping the state’s frontline workers protected in the fight against COVID-19. We were honored to partner with Little Caesars Pizza to #PieItForward with a Hot-N-Ready® lunch and some Cheez-It Bowl swag.
- [Neighborhood Food Drops](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/neighborhood-food-drops/) - Neighborhood Food Drops During the pandemic, Florida Citrus Sports, the West Lakes Partnership, Lift Orlando, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation have teamed up to host a series of emergency food drops for residents of the West Lakes Communities surrounding Camping World Stadium. Approximately 300 -700 families have been served
- [Lake Lorna Doone Park Reconstruction](https://floridacitrussports.com/blog/community/lake-lorna-doone-park/) - Lake Lorna Doone Park Reconstruction In 2019, Florida Citrus Sports and the City of Orlando partnered on a full renovation of historic Lake Lorna Doone Park in the West Lakes neighborhoods of Orlando’s District 5, across the street from Camping World Stadium. The redevelopment began with a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The

## Events

- [An Evening With Kirk Herbstreit](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/an-evening-with-kirk-herbstreit/)
- [Feast on the 50 presented by SouthState Bank](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/feast-on-the-50/)
- [Member Training Camp](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/member-training-camp/) - Join members of the Florida Citrus Sports staff for lunch, and learn more about membership and how to maximize your benefits throughout the season at our next Member Training Camp.
- [Scout School presented by AdventHealth](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/scout-school/)
- [Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/driving-impact-celebrity-golf-classic/) - Florida Citrus Sports will host the inaugural “Driving Impact” Celebrity Golf Classic at the Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando April 7-8, 2024. The tournament benefits the work of Lift Orlando.
- [Volunteer Kickoff Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/volunteer-kickoff-party/)
- [Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/citrus-bowl/) - The Citrus Bowl held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on January 2, 2027, features the top Big Ten and SEC teams from outside the CFP series of bowls.
- [Pop-Tarts Bowl Pregame Hospitality](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/pop-tarts-bowl-hospitality-pavilion/) - Fans can enjoy this VIP area outside Camping World Stadium featuring all-inclusive food and beverage, plenty of TVs and games as well as live music.
- [Citrus Bowl Pregame Hospitality](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/cheez-it-citrus-bowl-hospitality-pavilion/) - Fans can enjoy this VIP area next to Camping World Stadium featuring all-inclusive food and beverage, plenty of TVs and games as well as live music.
- [Pop-Tarts Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/pop-tarts-bowl/) - The Pop-Tarts Bowl matches the top selection from the ACC (inclusive of Notre Dame) outside of the CFP series against the second selection from the Big 12 outside of the CFP series.
- [Member Celebration presented by AdventHealth](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/member-celebration/)
- [Florida Blue Florida Classic](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/florida-classic/)
- [Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/volunteer-appreciation-party/)
- [Florida Classic Golf Tournament presented by Wells Fargo](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/florida-classic-golf-tournament/)
- [Florida Blue Battle of the Bands Presented by Publix](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/battle-of-the-bands/) - Get ready for crowd-pleasing dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines and roaring brass sections.
- [Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon presented by Florida Blue](https://floridacitrussports.com/event/florida-classic-consortium-kickoff-luncheon/)

## Media Archive

- [Member Celebration](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/member-celebration/)
- [Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/driving-impact-celebrity-golf-classic/)
- [Volunteers](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/volunteers/)
- [80th Citrus Bowl Anniversary Party](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/80th-citrus-bowl-anniversary-party/)
- [Feast on the 50](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/feast-on-the-50/)
- [Team Selection Committee Kickoff Dinner](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/team-selection-committee-kickoff-dinner/)
- [An Evening with Kirk Herbstreit presented by AdventHealth](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/an-evening-with-kirk-herbstreit-presented-by-adventhealth/)
- [Sideline Wine & Dine](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/sideline-wine-and-dine/)
- [USA vs. Brazil - Allstate Continental Clasico](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/usa-vs-brazil-allstate-continental-clasico/)
- [Pop Warner National Championships](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/pop-warner-national-championships/)
- [FC Series](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/fc-series/)
- [Pop-Tarts Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/pop-tarts-bowl/)
- [Florida Classic](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/florida-classic/)
- [Camping World Kickoff](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/camping-world-kickoff/)
- [Member Night Out](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/member-night-out/)
- [Citrus Bowl](https://floridacitrussports.com/media-archive/citrus-bowl/)

## College Towns

- [Vanderbilt (Nashville, TN)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/vanderbilt-nashville-tn/)
- [Texas (Austin, Texas)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/texas/)
- [Texas A&M (College Station, TX)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/vanderbilt/)
- [Tennessee (Knoxville, TN)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/tennessee-knoxville-tn/)
- [South Carolina (Columbia, SC)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/south-carolina-columbia-sc/)
- [Oklahoma (Norman, OK)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/oklahoma/)
- [Missouri (Columbia, MO)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/missouri-columbia-mo/)
- [Ole Miss (Oxford, MS)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/ole-miss-oxford-ms/)
- [Mississippi State (Starkville, MS)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/mississippi-state-starkville-ms/)
- [LSU (Baton Rouge, LA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/lsu/)
- [Kentucky (Lexington, KY)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/kentucky-lexington-ky/)
- [Georgia (Athens, GA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/georgia-athens-ga/)
- [Florida (Gainesville, FL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/florida-gainesville-fl/)
- [Auburn (Auburn, AL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/auburn/)
- [Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/arkansas-fayetteville-ar/)
- [Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/alabama-tuscaloosa-al/)
- [Wisconsin (Madison, Wi)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/wisconsin-madison-wi/)
- [Washington (Seattle, WA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/washington-seattle-wa-2/)
- [USC (Los Angeles, CA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/usc-los-angeles-ca/)
- [UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/ucla-los-angeles-ca/)
- [Rutgers (New Brunswick, NJ)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/rutgers-new-brunswick-nj/)
- [Purdue (West Lafayette, IN)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/northwestern-evanston-il-2/)
- [Penn State (State College, PA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/penn-state/)
- [Oregon (Eugene, OR)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/oregon-eugene-or/)
- [Ohio State (Columbus, OH)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/ohio-state-columbus-oh/)
- [Northwestern (Evanston, IL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/northwestern-evanston-il/)
- [Nebraska (Lincoln, NE)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/nebraska-lincoln-ne/)
- [Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/minnesota-minneapolis-mn/)
- [Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/michigan-ann-arbor-mi/)
- [Michigan State (East Lansing, MI)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/michigan-state/)
- [Maryland (College Park, MD)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/washington-seattle-wa/)
- [Iowa (Iowa City, IA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/iowa-iowa-city-ia/)
- [Indiana (Bloomington, In)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/indiana-bloomington-in/)
- [Illinois (Champaign, IL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/illinois/)
- [West Virginia (Morgantown, WV)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/west-virginia/)
- [University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-utah-salt-lake-city-ut/)
- [UCF (Orlando, FL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/ucf-orlando-fl/)
- [Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/texas-tech-university-lubbock-tx/)
- [TCU (Fort Worth, TX)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/tcu/)
- [Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/oklahoma-state-university-stillwater-ok/)
- [Kansas State (Manhattan, KS)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/kansas-state-manhattan-ks/)
- [University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-kansas-lawrence-ks/)
- [University of Houston (Houston, TX)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-houston-houston-tx/)
- [Iowa State (Ames, IA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/iowa-state-ames-ia/)
- [University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-cincinnati-cincinnati-oh/)
- [University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-colorado-boulder-co/)
- [Brigham Young University (Provo, UT)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/brigham-young-university-provo-ut/)
- [Baylor University (Baylor, TX)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/baylor-university-baylor-tx/)
- [Arizona State (Tempe, AZ)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/arizona-state-tempe-az/)
- [Arizona (Tucson, AZ)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/arizona-tucson-az/)
- [Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/wake-forest-university-winston-salem-nc/)
- [Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/virginia-tech-blacksburg-va/)
- [University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-virginia-charlottesville-va/)
- [Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/syracuse-university-syracuse-ny/)
- [Stanford University (Stanford, CA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/stanford-university-stanford-ca/)
- [Southern Methodist University (University Park, TX)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/southern-methodist-university-university-park-tx/)
- [University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-pa/)
- [University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-notre-dame-notre-dame-in/)
- [University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-north-carolina-chapel-hill-nc/)
- [NC State University (Raleigh, NC)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/nc-state-university-raleigh-nc/)
- [University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-miami-coral-gables-fl/)
- [University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/university-of-louisville-louisville-ky/)
- [Georgia Tech (Atlanta, GA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/georgia-tech-atlanta-ga/)
- [Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/florida-state-university-tallahassee-fl/)
- [Duke University (Durham, NC)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/duke-university-durham-nc/)
- [Clemson (Clemson, SC)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/clemson/)
- [California (Berkeley, CA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/california-berkeley/)
- [Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/boston-college-chestnut-hill-ma/)
- [Outline](https://floridacitrussports.com/college-towns/outline/)

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