2009 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

THE GAME

Bowl: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Kickoff: Sunday, December 20, 2009 · 7:30 PM central
Tickets: $40. Order online or at 1-888-YES-MTSU
Stadium: Louisiana Superdome (69,243)
Managing Entity: Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
Title Sponsor: R+L Carriers

Live Coverage: ESPN, ESPNHD, ESPN360.com, Sirius 120, XM 140, Blue Raider Network

Middle Tennessee (9-3)	vs.	Southern Mississippi (7-5)
Game Notes, Schedule, Roster, News, Stats, Media Guide		Game Notes, Schedule, Roster, News, Stats, Media Guide

BOWL MULTIMEDIA

Video:

Blue Raider Sports Report (5 min.)

Second Line Parade (1 min.)

Bowl Player Diary: Day Three (5 min.)

Bowl Player Diary: Day Two (4 min.)

Bowl Player Diary: Day One (6 min.)

Blue Raider Sports Report (5 min.)

New Orleans Bowl Press Conference (17 min.)

Blue Raider Sports Report (4 min.)

Two Minute Drill with Coach Stockstill (4 min.)

More videos...

Photos:
Saturday Practice at the Superdome
Friday Practice at the Saints' Practice Facility
Thursday Practice at the Saints' Practice Facility

LET THE GOOD TIMES BOWL!
Put Coach Stockstill and his team of travel specialists to work for you, planning your trip to New Orleans!

The bowl game is much more of an experience than just the game itself. The 2006 Motor City Bowl will be something I will never forget and would not have missed it for the world. We made several new Blue Raider friends that day. Middle Tennessee athletics is like one big family.

- Chris Groce

THE TICKETS

Celebrate a great Blue Raider football season by purchasing your tickets to the New Orleans Bowl! Call 1-888-YES-MTSU or visit the Middle Tennessee football ticket site to reserve the best seats available in the Superdome.

Remember to reserve your tickets through the Middle Tennessee ticket office or GoBlueRaiders.com. Ticket sales are an important measure of our success this season and will help secure future bowl opportunities.

LAST-MINUTE TICKET OPTIONS

Fans can purchase tickets online until Sunday, Dec. 20 at 8 AM. The tickets will be available for pick up in New Orleans. Staff members will be on hand on the second floor of the New Orleans Marriott Friday (1-4 PM), Saturday (9-11 AM, 2-4 PM) and Sunday at the Gate H of the Superdome beginning at 3:30 PM. If you have questions or would like to order tickets, please call 615-898-5260.

THE CITY

New Orleans is a city where European traditions blend with Caribbean influences and the history is as colorful as the local architecture. The food is the stuff of legend. Street names are French and Spanish and nearly everything is celebrated in the Big Easy. Including this year's New Orleans Bowl matchup between the Blue Raiders and the Golden Eagles!

New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau
Things to Do, Nightlife, Dining, Recreation, More...

BLUEOUT TICKET/SHIRT COMBO PACKAGE

On sale now is the official Blueout ticket/t-shirt combo for the Blue Raiders' meeting with Southern Miss in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. The package features a commemorative t-shirt celebrating the Blue Raiders' season and a voucher that can be exchanged for a reserved sideline ticket to the game.

The combo is only $40 and can be found at these retailers: Toot’s (Murfreesboro), Coach’s Grill, Kirkenburts, State Farm Operations Center, First Tennessee Bank (West Northfield), Blue Raider Bookstore, Alumni Hall, Ideastees, Lightning’s Locker Room, Alumni Hall, MTSU Ticket Office at Floyd Stadium.

ALUMNI GATHER AT FAN FEST

Enjoy reserved patio seating smack dab in the middle of Fan Fest! Gordon Biersch (200 Poydras) will be the Alumni Association's Saturday night fan headquarters to kick off the evening festivities! Meet up with your friends in New Orleans and help yourself to complimentary food (while it lasts) and a cash bar from 6-8 PM. Questions? Email Michelle Stepp.

C'MON RIDE THE TRAIN

Another affordable travel option for fans is Amtrak. The Cresent line passes through several stations in Alabama and Georgia with service to New Orleans. Round-trip coach fare for a single passenger from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans is less than $80. A couple can travel round-trip from Atlanta to New Orleans for about $260. Visit Amtrak.com for more information.

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BOWL FAN ACTIVITIES

Team Luncheon
Saturday, Dec. 19, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St.

School’s band and cheerleaders will lead the teams in as this luncheon honors the participating student-athletes. Attending this event will be players, coaches, athletic directors, alumni and other guests. This is a sit-down plated luncheon, dress is business-casual. Additional tickets can be purchased for $35 or $270 for a table of eight. Tickets are available for fan purchase.

R+L Carries New Orleans Bowl Fan Fest
Saturday, Dec. 19, 5:00pm-10:00pm

It’s a New Orleans Street Party! Fans will be able to enjoy live music and great food. A Second Line Parade will leave each team hotel at 4:30pm and end at the Fan Fest. This is a fan event that is free to the public.

MT Alumni Association Bowl Bash
Saturday, Dec. 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join fellow Blue Raider fans on a reserved patio right in the middle of Fan Fest at the corner of Fulton and Poydras. Complimentary food (while it lasts) with a cash bar at Gordon Biersch, 200 Poydras in New Orleans.

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Gospel Brunch
Sunday, Dec. 20, 10:00am-11:30am
House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street

Adults $40.00, Children 4-11 $19.95, Children 3-under free. Price includes buffet, gospel performance, tax, coffee, tea & juice. Tickets available only through HOB New Orleans Box at 504-310-4999. This is a fan event that is open to the public.

MT/Western Kentucky Watch Party
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2pm
Ballroom A/B/C, New Orleans Marriott

Fans can gather to watch the MT/WKU women's basketball game. The Blue Raiders begin the season's Sun Belt Conference schedule Sunday afternoon against the Hilltoppers.

Tailgate Party and Battle of the Bands
Sunday, Dec. 20, 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Louisiana Superdome, outside

Come join the music and performances by Bucktown All-Stars and the Battle of the Bands outside Louisiana Superdome. Get ready for the big game with great entertainment, food and beverage. Gather your fans and alumni for the Battle of the Bands (5:15pm-5:30pm) and the pregame festivities.

SPECIAL BOWL WEBCAST

Watch the archive of Thursday night's webcast where Chris Massaro and representatives from the BRAA, Alumni Association, and SGA answer fans questions about the upcoming bowl weekend.
Watch it now! Requires Windows Media Player.