Outback Steakhouse’s name sponsorship of thebowl will take their partnership to a total of 25 years,the longest college bowl game title sponsorship in history.

“It was an easy decision to continue to supporttwo things we are very passionate about – TampaBay and great college football,” said Jeff Smith,President of Outback Steakhouse. “We’re headedinto our nineteenth year as the Outback Bowl sponsor and Outback Steakhouse is proud to be the longest active title sponsor for any college bowl game.”

“It’s an honor for our organization to be associ-ated with the finest restaurant company in theworld,” said Outback Bowl President/CEO JimMcVay. Outback Steakhouse is the ultimatecorporate citizen in our community. No one hasbeen more generous, more active with charitiesand more of a proponent of Tampa Bay.”

The extension with the SEC and Big Tencontinues an 18 and 20 year relationship, respec-tively, with the conferences. “The Outback Bowlhas a rich history with strong ties to the SEC and we are pleased to continue this relationship with such an outstanding post-season game,” said SEC Commissioner MikeSlive. “The Tampa Bay area offers a great destination for our schools and their fans and we are excited to continue our relationship.”

“Since the Big Ten made its first appearance at thebowl in 1988, nine different conference schools have hadthe opportunity to take the field in Tampa, and this bowl will continue to be a wonderful and rewardingpostseason destination for student-athletes and fans,”Big Ten Commissioner James E. Delany added.

The Outback Bowl will also continue its partnership with the ESPN TV family of networks,as well as, its tradition in the New Year’s Day lineup where it has been the past 25 years.

Big Ten...Legends Conf. OverallMichigan St 3-0 6-1Nebraska 2-0 5-1Michigan 2-1 6-1Iowa 1-2 4-2Minnesota 1-2 5-2Northwestern 0-3 4-3

Leaders Conf. OverallOhio St 3-0 7-0Wisconsin 3-1 5-2*Penn St 1-1 4-2Indiana 1-2 3-4Illinois 0-2 3-3Purdue 0-3 1-6

SEC...East Conf. OverallMissouri 3-0 7-0South Carolina 3-2 5-2Florida 3-2 4-3Georgia 3-2 4-3Tennessee 1-2 4-3Vanderbilt 1-3 4-3Kentucky 0-3 1-5

West Conf. OverallAlabama 4-0 7-0Auburn 3-1 6-1LSU 3-2 6-2Texas A&M 2-2 5-1Mississippi 2-3 4-3Mississippi St 0-2 3-3Arkansas 0-4 3-5

CONFERENCE STANDINGS (Through games of Oct. 20)

The Outback Bowl had a successful off-season this year as officials were able to secure six-year contract extensions

with four key partners: Title Sponsor Outback Steakhouse, ESPN TV, The Big Ten Conference and The Southeastern

Conference. The commitments, which begin after the upcoming2014 game, will extend through the January 2020 Bowl Game.

Outback Bowl supporters celebrat-ed the 2013 college football season andkicked off the bowls fall event calendarOctober 3rd at the annual HappyHour Huddle at Splitsville. Theunique restaurant/entertainment con-cept is located at the Channelside BayPlaza entertainment complex. About600 Bowl sponsors, Club Members,local media and other VIP guestsenjoyed a wide array of food, includingsushi, calamari, sliders, pizza and que-sadillas. Of course a number of guests

mixed in some bowling and billiards as well.

All in all, it was a fantastic wayto begin the season! The Huddle isthe first of four fall VIP events thatOutback Bowl Club Members andSponsors get to attend leading up to the big game.

For more information on bookingyour own special event or holiday party at Splitsville contact AmyAzzarelli at 813-514-9378 or go towww.splitsvillelanes.com. Adams Arms

AOR & Associates

Alert Air Conditioning & Heating

Bay to Bay Partners

Beef O’Brady’s – Hudson/Lutz

Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

BroadSource Technologies

Mr. Steven A. Buss

Chase Alternative Financial Solutions

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

Goodman Distribution

Hilton Garden Inn – Oldsmar

Hilton Hotel – Downtown Tampa

Innisbrook Resort

Intercontinential Hotel

Merlin Law Group

PACA Foods

Rocket Sports &Entertainment Network

Sportstime /Geiger

Trinity Regional Rehab Center

VIAMEDIA TV – Verizon FIOS

New Sponsors

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New Club Members(as of October 15, 2013)

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About 1,300 Outback Bowl members and sponsors are expected toget a very unique experience onNovember 7th at the always popularForte Group Feast on the Fifty eventin Raymond James Stadium.

Invited guests will get to mingle onthe field of the stadium where the bowlgame is played and even get a chance tokick a field-goal. Then they will get a50 yard line seat, literally, as they feaston barbecue at their tables located right

on the field. The evening is capped-offwith one of the best fireworks shows inthe area, right inside the stadium! Ourfriends at The Forte Group at MorganStanley are the sponsor of this festiveannual bowl event.

Contact the Outback Bowl at 813-874-BOWL and ask how you canbecome a Club Member or Sponsor ofthe bowl in order to join us at this andfuture bowl VIP events, and sit in thebest seats in the stadium on January 1st.

A special thank you to these Sales Committee volunteers who have helped

bring in Sponsors and Club Members to support the 2013-14 Outback Bowl.

(All Star Members as of Oct. 15)

Todd BuchananBill CammarataDick ChristianLynn DumaisGlenn FasaniMike KerriganLee Kercher

Carter McCainMickey PetersMark PtolomeyBarry Smith

Robert StephensTodd Timmerman

OCTOBER 3 OUTBACK BOWL HUDDLEAT SPLITSVILLE

The Outback Bowl kicks off its fall event calendar with a festiveevening at Splitsville in the Channelside entertainment complex indowntown Tampa. (Invitation only)

NOVEMBER 7 THE FORTE GROUPFEAST ON THE FIFTY

Special guests of the Outback Bowl will enjoy a barbecue feast, funand games on the field of Raymond James Stadium. (Invitation only)

DECEMBER 12 DEBARTOLOCONTRACT SIGNING PARTY

Bowl supporters will welcome the participating college head coachesand athletic directors to the Tampa Bay area. The party will be heldin the Club Lounge of Raymond James Stadium. (by invitation only)

DECEMBER 26 TEAM WELCOME CEREMONY& OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TEAM DINNER

Bowl officials, city officials and media greet the participating teams asthey enjoy a private welcome dinner from Outback Steakhouse at ALa Carte Pavilion. (Invitation only)

DECEMBER 27 BUSCH GARDENS TEAM OUTING**

Both teams and their fans will enjoy the unique blend of thrillingrides, live shows and a premier zoo. Admission tickets are available atbuschgardens.com or at the front gate.

DECEMBER 28 LADIES LUNCHEONSpouses of both teams’ coaches will enjoy a special luncheon hostedby Roy’s Hawaiian Cuisine Restaurant. (Private event)

PLAYERS HOSPITAL VISITSPlayers and coaches from both teams will brighten the day for children at Tampa General Hospital (no fans please).

PLAYERS NIGHT AT SPLITSVILLE**Join the teams as they enjoy the fun at Splitsville at Channelside.Watch the teams compete off the field in a bowling challenge. Teamsonly from 6:00-7:15 PM. Doors open to public at 7:15 P.M.

DECEMBER 29 TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING**

Both teams will attend the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey gameagainst the New York Rangers at the Tampa Bay Times Forum indowntown Tampa. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available atTicketmaster or the Forum box office.

DECEMBER 30 CLEARWATER BEACH DAY**Join the school marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy thesun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach. Enjoy this fun daywhich will also feature live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and othercontests from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Visit St Pete-Clearwater, The Clearwater RegionalChamber of Commerce, the Hilton, Clearwater Gas System,Allegiant Airlines, St Pete Clearwater International Airport, 95.7the Beat and 93.3FLZ Radio.

METLIFE/MERCEDES BENZ GRIDIRON GALAMetLife & Mercedes Benz host this prestigious evening for bowl VIP’sand the college administrators at A La Carte Pavilion. Carrabba’sItalian Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, A La CarteCatering, Bonefish Grill & Outback Steakhouse provide a delectablemenu (By invitation only).

DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARADE & PEP RALLY PRESENTED

BY TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL**Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring theOutback Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade and a pep rally by the collegemarching bands & cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and atabout fifteen marching bands from around the country! This free fam-ily event is sponsored by Tampa General Hospital, Bud Light,93.3FLZ Radio, 970 WFLA and 620 WDAE Radio and the City ofTampa. Be there early. The Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along7th Avenue.

DECEMBER 31 LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY & AQUA EVE**

Channelside will “Light Up Tampa Bay” on New Year’s Eve with liveentertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show and Ball Drop alongthe downtown Tampa waterfront. Enjoy the numerous restaurants andnight spots at Channelside. For more information call Channelside at(813) 223-4250. Watch the show from the Florida Aquarium NewYear’s “Aqua Eve” party featuring food buffet, drinks and live enter-tainment for one price. Buy tickets at 813-273-4000 or online atwww.FLAquarium.org

JANUARY 1 MERCEDES BENZ CORPORATE TENT VILLAGE

More than 4,000 Bowl sponsors and VIP’s will enjoy a festivepregame warm-up at the Mercedes Benz Corporate Tent Village witha private brunch and entertainment near Raymond James Stadium(Invitation only).

PREGAME BOWL BASH**Bowl fans can warm-up for the big game with live music and a peprally, sponsored by Bright House Networks, The Tampa Tribune, Kia,Sparkling Ice, Newsradio 970AM and 620 WDAE Radio. Food &refreshments will be available for purchase. The fun begins at 10:00a.m. on the south plaza between gates C & D, so come out early.

PREGAME SHOW**Enjoy a colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high schooland college bands along with numerous special activities including aflyover and skydivers. A popular Outback Bowl tradition you won’twant to miss. Show time begins at 12:15 p.m.

OUTBACK BOWL 2014**The Outback Bowl matching two of college football’s best teams fromthe SEC and Big Ten Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.(Gates open 11:30 a.m.).

COCA-COLA ZERO HALFTIME SHOWWait until you see this colorful show featuring more than 3,500 performers!

The Forte Group atMorgan Stanley

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Note: All events, locations, dates and times are subject to change. ** (indicates event open to general public all others are invitation-only)

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