Ramsey, N.J. and Jacksonville, Fla. -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (
Konica Minolta
), a leading provider of imaging and networking technologies, today called for final entries to the “Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Sweepstakes.” Launched on Monday December 3rd
and running through midnight December 12, 2007, registrants have the
chance to win various prizes including a Grand Prize trip for two to
the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl. The grand prize includes airfare, hotel
accommodations, game tickets, on-field passes and attendance at special
events including the coaches’ luncheon and hall of fame Induction, pep
rallies, tailgate parties and more. In order to register, visit
www.KMBSsports.com
.
Sweepstakes Recaps an Exciting Start to the Konica Minolta Gator BowlOn Sunday, December 2nd,
the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl got fully underway, with the selection
and acceptance by the University of Virginia Cavaliers football team to
represent the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Texas Tech Red Raiders
football team to represent the Big 12 Conference at the 63rd
Gator Bowl Classic. Following the announcement of participating teams,
Gator Bowl Association and Konica Minolta representatives traveled to
each university for the formal announcement ceremonies held on Monday,
December 3rd.
“The
offer of a bid to participate in the 2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl is
exciting and is the type acknowledgement that comes from a successful
regular season,” said Virginia athletics director Craig Littlepage.
“The coaching staff and players have done a great job in 2007 showing
their character and work-ethic. Those qualities will again be shown in
the bowl game. Our goal is to get our fans equally excited about the
game and that they will support the team by attending the January 1
game in Jacksonville.”
“We
are excited to accept this invitation to the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl,
which is one of the most prestigious and storied bowl games in college
football history," said Texas Tech Director of Athletics Gerald Myers.
"We are proud of Coach Leach, his staff and our student-athletes for
what they have been able to accomplish this season. We appreciate the
opportunity to display our football team, athletics department and
university in front of a national New Year's Day audience.”
Virginia
(9-3) will be making its second appearance at the Gator Bowl while
Texas Tech (8-4) will be making its fourth appearance in school history.
On Thursday, December 6th,
both schools attended the formal signing ceremony held as part of the
Gator Bowl Association Committee Holiday reception held at the Omni
Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.
The
2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl will take place at Jacksonville
Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on January 1, 2008. The
game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. and will be televised
nationally by CBS. The Konica Minolta company name and logo will be
featured prominently in promotional pre-game, in-game and post-game
activities.
Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Game Week Packed with Exciting Events
The
Konica Minolta Gator Bowl game week will officially begin on Wednesday,
December 26 with the arrival of the participating teams. The 7-day
extravaganza will feature the following activities:
December 26 – CSX Official Welcome Party and Dave & Busters Player Welcome Party
December 27 – Texas Tech University team Adventure Land Players Outing
December 28 – University of Virginia team Adventure Land Players Outing
December 29 – Gator Bowl Fellowship Breakfast and Wolfson Children’s Hospital Visit
December
31 – Konica Minolta Coaches/Players Press Conference, Coaches Luncheon
& Hall of Fame Induction, team Pep Rallies, VyStar 5K Run and Winn
Dixie Hometown Gator Bowl Parade
January 1 – Budweiser Tailgate Party, Times Union Touchdown Party, Wachovia Chairman’s Brunch, Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
“We
expect the first year of Konica Minolta’s association with the Gator
Bowl Association to be one of the best in the storied history of the
Gator Bowl Classic,” said Rick Catlett, president of the Gator Bowl
Association. “Konica Minolta’s enthusiasm and commitment to this event
has already been showcased in many forms, which in turn will make it an
even greater event for fans, players and coaches.”
Konica Minolta: A Player in Sports Marketing
Konica
Minolta has had tremendous results in reaching key target audiences and
building brand awareness through their sports marketing program, which
includes sponsorship of CBS Sports' popular bizhub SwingVision feature
during their PGA Tour coverage, and college sports (football,
basketball and lacrosse). With the agreement with the Gator Bowl
Association, Konica Minolta has achieved even greater brand recognition.
“Our
strategic investment in sports marketing has proven to be an excellent
vehicle for reaching our target audience, and has helped to
dramatically increase our awareness in the marketplace,” said Kevin
Kern, vice president product planning and marketing, Konica Minolta
Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. “So good in fact that we have decided
to launch a website solely dedicated to covering our premier
sponsorships in college sports, golf and more. In the true spirit of the game, I would like to invite all college football fans to visit
www.KMBSsports.com
by December 12th, and register for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Jacksonville for the 2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl."
Sweepstakes Details
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Legal residents
of the 48 contiguous U.S. (D.C.). 21 years and older. Void in AK, HI
and where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends: 12/12/07. For Official Rules,
prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit
www.KMBSsports.com
. Sponsor: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc., 100 Williams Drive, Ramsey, NJ 07446.
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc. (
www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us
), a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, brings together unparalleled advances in security, print quality and network integration via its award-winning line of bizhubTM multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub PROTM production printing systems; magicolor® desktop color laser printers and all-in-ones; and pageproTM
monochrome desktop laser printers and all-in-ones. Konica Minolta also
offers advanced software solutions, wide-format printers, microform
digital imaging systems, faxes, and scanning systems for specialized
applications.
Headquartered
in Ramsey, NJ, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and
client support through an extensive network of direct sales offices,
authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.
About The Gator Bowl Classic
The Gator Bowl Classic, the 6th
oldest Bowl in the country, was first played on January 1, 1946 pitting
South Carolina against Wake Forest. For over 60 years, the Gator Bowl
has showcased 4 Heisman Trophy winners and more than 180 first team
All-Americans. A few of the great legends who are part of the Gator
Bowl mystique include coaches and players like Dan Marino, Archie
Manning (and son, Peyton), Paul “Bear” Bryant, “Papa” Joe Paterno and
Bobby Bowden.
The
Gator Bowl Association is a 501(c) 3 not-for profit organization whose
mission is to provide Northeast Florida with the very best in college
athletics and related activities in order to maximize positive impact
on the area’s economy, national image and community pride. Its primary
charitable activities are focused on education and youth in the North
Florida area.
The
2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl marks the 63rd game for the Gator Bowl
Classic. This year's match-up will showcase the University of Virginia
from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Texas Tech University from the
Big 12 Conference.
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