Georgia Tech, Iowa Coaches Highlight FedEx Orange Bowl Kickoff Festivities at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, December 9
Coaches Paul Johnson and Kirk Ferentz will be in Attendance During News Conference
The Orange Bowl Committee will be holding a live news conference with head coach Paul Johnson of the Atlantic Coast Conference champion Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes this Wednesday, December 9th, from 4 – 5 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, FL. Brad Buchanan, Executive Vice President of Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment will also be in attendance as will Orange Bowl Committee Chief Executive Officer Eric L. Poms.
The news conference will take place near the Seminole Hard Rock’s oasis-style pool area. After entering through the hotel’s main entrance, proceed to the left where you will be directed by OBC staff to the news conference. The format of the news conference will have both coaches make opening statements, followed by a question and answer session.
The news conference is only open to members of the press and will be followed later in the evening by the Orange Bowl Kick-Off Party presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. All ticket patrons of the Orange Bowl Festival are welcome to attend. The evening, which will be emceed by 560 WQAM’s Jim Mandich, includes comments by both head coaches, OBC President & Chairman Phillis Oeters and others.
WHO: 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl
WHAT: FedEx Orange Bowl Kick-Off News Conference
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. (EST)
WHERE: Poolside
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, Florida 33314
WHY: To get the first impressions of both head coaches participating in the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl during their first South Florida appearance as well Orange Bowl Committee Chief Executive Officer Eric L. Poms
About the Orange Bowl Committee
The Orange Bowl Committee is a not-for-profit, 330-member, primarily-volunteer organization. It is a self-sustaining, independent organization that supports and produces activities and events that enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida. The Orange Bowl Festival features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the FedEx Orange Bowl on January 5, 2010. In 2013, the OBC will again double-host both the FedEx Orange Bowl and the BCS National Championship. Other OBC core events include the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance, Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships and Orange Bowl Sailing Regatta Series. For more information on the 2009-10 Orange Bowl Festival and its events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to www.orangebowl.org.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino provides quality guest experiences where South Floridians can play, stay, dine, and shop. Eighty-nine tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Play one of the more than 2,500 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player’s Club members experience an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and celebrity show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for Texas Hold ’em, limit Texas Hold ’em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Café-Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 127 globally recognized rock ‘n roll themed restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 16 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 22 retail shops, 14 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.