Month: December 2009

Jim Harbaugh – Stanford head coach “Well everything has been as advertised, better than advertised really. My son Jay was down here with Oregon State and gave high reviews. From that aspect, from the time we were welcomed off the plane, to how we’ve been treated by all of the Sun Bowl personnel and everywhere

By ABC-7 Reporter Veronique Masterson El Paso, Texas – This year’s Brut Sun Bowl is probably the best matchup we’ve had in a while. But come Thursday, many fans could be left out in the cold. Thursday’s big game is sold out. The only way to get a ticket is if you know someone with

El Paso, Texas- Football fans who missed out on buying Sun Bowltickets through Ticketmaster can still buy tickets through Oklahoma University and Stanford University. Each school received an allotment that they are still selling. The tickets are availableatStanford’s Web Site, and Oklahoma’s Web site Tickets also are being re-sold on www.TicketsNow.com, www.StubHub.com, and www.eBay.com. According

David Archuleta,the runnerup in American Idol’s seventh season in spring 2008, will be the halftime entertainment for the 2009 Brut Sun Bowl. Here are a few quick facts about Archuleta. Age: 19 Hometown: Murray, Utah Favorite Quote: “You’ll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself.” Audition City: San Diego Musical Influences: Natalie Cole,

David Archuleta,the runnerup in American Idol’s seventh season in spring 2008, will be the halftime entertainment for the 2009 Brut Sun Bowl. Here are a few quick facts about Archuleta. Age: 19 Hometown: Murray, Utah Favorite Quote: “You’ll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself.” Audition City: San Diego Musical Influences: Natalie Cole,

This year marks the 76th anniversary of the nation’s second oldest bowl game -the Brut Sun Bowl. With its picturesque stadium nestled between two mountains it has become the Twin Nation Vacation, where college football fans can visit two countries and three states. It is a piece of the Southwest and a lesson in history.

This year marks the 76th anniversary of the nation’s second oldest bowl game -the Brut Sun Bowl. With its picturesque stadium nestled between two mountains it has become the Twin Nation Vacation, where college football fans can visit two countries and three states. It is a piece of the Southwest and a lesson in history.

Parking is very limited around Sun Bowl Stadium. Please consider carpooling or using park-and-ride city-bus shuttle service through Sun Metro. If you do arrive early to navigate through traffic, walk to the stadium and pass through security. Special close-up parking permits are available on a very limited basis as an added benefit to Captain’s Club

Parking is very limited around Sun Bowl Stadium. Please consider carpooling or using park-and-ride city-bus shuttle service through Sun Metro. If you do arrive early to navigate through traffic, walk to the stadium and pass through security. Special close-up parking permits are available on a very limited basis as an added benefit to Captain’s Club

The Sun Bowl Stadium is on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Seating capacity: 50,429 The Shuster Avenue/University of Texas at El Paso (Exit 18A) exit from Interstate 10 is the closest to the stadium. Expect traffic congestion as game time approaches. • Driving from the airport, go south on

The Sun Bowl Stadium is on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Seating capacity: 50,429 The Shuster Avenue/University of Texas at El Paso (Exit 18A) exit from Interstate 10 is the closest to the stadium. Expect traffic congestion as game time approaches. • Driving from the airport, go south on

CITY WIDE SHUTTLE Sun Metro, El Paso’s mass transit system, will provide round-trip shuttle service from three areas in El Paso to and from Sun Bowl Stadium (locations listed below). Kickoff is at noon. Return trips begin at the end of the third quarter. The drop-off and pick-up point at the Sun Bowl Stadium is

CITY WIDE SHUTTLE Sun Metro, El Paso’s mass transit system, will provide round-trip shuttle service from three areas in El Paso to and from Sun Bowl Stadium (locations listed below). Kickoff is at noon. Return trips begin at the end of the third quarter. The drop-off and pick-up point at the Sun Bowl Stadium is

As bowl games have come and gone, the Sun Bowl has stayed strong decade after decade. For 75 years, top collegiate teams have traveled to El Paso to play in the Sun Bowl. The teams and their fans come for the bowl game, but leave with stories of the city’s legendary hospitality, delectable food, pleasant

As bowl games have come and gone, the Sun Bowl has stayed strong decade after decade. For 75 years, top collegiate teams have traveled to El Paso to play in the Sun Bowl. The teams and their fans come for the bowl game, but leave with stories of the city’s legendary hospitality, delectable food, pleasant

Bob Stoops – Oklahoma head coach “As Jim (Harbaugh) had said, I agree, the people here, the hospitality; from getting on the plane to everything we’ve done has been outstanding. Everything working wise has been really excellent.” “I feel great about the way our players have been meeting and practicing. (We’re) looking forward to the

Bob Stoops – Oklahoma head coach “As Jim (Harbaugh) had said, I agree, the people here, the hospitality; from getting on the plane to everything we’ve done has been outstanding. Everything working wise has been really excellent.” “I feel great about the way our players have been meeting and practicing. (We’re) looking forward to the

By Eileen Sullivan /Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano conceded Monday that the aviation security system failed when a young man on a watchlist with a U.S. visa in his pocket and a powerful explosive hidden on his body was allowed to board a fight from Amsterdam to Detroit. The Obama

By Eileen Sullivan /Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano conceded Monday that the aviation security system failed when a young man on a watchlist with a U.S. visa in his pocket and a powerful explosive hidden on his body was allowed to board a fight from Amsterdam to Detroit. The Obama

By Lolita C. Baldor /Associated Press What does it take to be banned from air travel? And how do you get on that list? U.S. officials are reviewing the watchlist and screening procedures that ensure safe air travel, but not all lists are equal. Here is a look at the lists: – Terrorist Identities Datamart

The Brut Sun Bowl has created a fan guide to help attendees of the big game find entertainment around town, places to shop, find their seats for the game, and know where to park. Check out the fan guide by clicking here.

The Brut Sun Bowl has created a fan guide to help attendees of the big game find entertainment around town, places to shop, find their seats for the game, and know where to park. Check out the fan guide by clicking here.

Prior to every home game, the Stanford football team, in full uniform and pads, takes part in The Walk from the Arrillaga Center for Sports and recreation to Stanford Stadium. While it is not known exactly when the tradition started, some say it dates back to the early 1950s. Over time it has grown into

Prior to every home game, the Stanford football team, in full uniform and pads, takes part in The Walk from the Arrillaga Center for Sports and recreation to Stanford Stadium. While it is not known exactly when the tradition started, some say it dates back to the early 1950s. Over time it has grown into

2009 Roster Alphabetical # NAME POS HT WT YR HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOL) 43 Chike Amajoyi LB 6-0 235 JR San Bernardino, CA (Aquinas HS) 5 Usua Amanam RB 5-10 179 FR Fremont, CA (Bellarmine College Prep.) 27 Johnson Bademosi CB 6-1 198 SO Silver Spring, MD (Gonzaga College HS) 89 Doug Baldwin WR 5-11 184

2009 Roster Alphabetical # NAME POS HT WT YR HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOL) 43 Chike Amajoyi LB 6-0 235 JR San Bernardino, CA (Aquinas HS) 5 Usua Amanam RB 5-10 179 FR Fremont, CA (Bellarmine College Prep.) 27 Johnson Bademosi CB 6-1 198 SO Silver Spring, MD (Gonzaga College HS) 89 Doug Baldwin WR 5-11 184

Sooner Magic“Sooner Magic” is a term that was born in 1976 in Lincoln, Neb. when Oklahoma was trailing Nebraska 17-7 in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma continued to try for the comeback win with three minutes remaining and moving the ball. Oklahoma scored the winning touchdown with 30 seconds remaining. Sooner Magic would return several times

Sooner Magic“Sooner Magic” is a term that was born in 1976 in Lincoln, Neb. when Oklahoma was trailing Nebraska 17-7 in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma continued to try for the comeback win with three minutes remaining and moving the ball. Oklahoma scored the winning touchdown with 30 seconds remaining. Sooner Magic would return several times