ESPN Regional Television, the BIG EAST Conference and Conference USA have signed an agreement with each conference for the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg in Florida, effective through the 2013 college football season.
The Sun Belt Conference is a backup for the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg and will provide a team, should there be an opening.
The BIG EAST and C-USA’s agreement with the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg means a team from each conference will again appear in the Florida bowl game, now in its third year. The BIG EAST has won each of the first two games.
The 2010 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg will be played in prime time Tuesday, Dec. 21, with an 8 p.m. kickoff at Tropicana Field, and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
Pete Derzis, senior vice president & general manager, ESPN Regional Television, said “We are excited to extend the relationship with both charter members of the bowl. Both leagues have expressed their enjoyment of the bowl game experience in St. Petersburg, and we look forward to more exciting football in the years to come.”
BIG EAST Commissioner John Marinatto said “The growth of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl in only two years has been extremely impressive. St. Petersburg is a very attractive destination for BIG EAST teams and BIG EAST fans. We’re happy that we’re able to continue our agreement with the bowl.”
Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky said “St. Petersburg and the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl have provided a first-class event in a fantastic location to reward our teams and their fans for a great season. Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky said. “We are thrilled to continue highlighting our teams on ESPN against a quality opponent.”
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