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Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) February 23, 2006

For their performances during the fourth week of the Arena Football League 2006 season, Shane Stafford (QB, Tampa Bay Storm), Chris Brown (DS, Georgia Force) and Timon Marshall (WR/DB, Grand Rapids Rampage) have been named Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week, and Two-Way Player of the Week, respectively, by the writers and staff of ArenaFan Online.

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Offensive Player of the Week: Shane Stafford was 36 of 52 passing for 458 yards and eight touchdowns in the Tampa Bay Storm’s 67-64 overtime loss to the Orlando Predators. Stafford threw his final touchdown pass to Lawrence Samuels with no time left in the fourth quarter, bringing the Storm to within two points of the Predators. Stafford then called his own number, scoring the two point conversion on a run, sending the game into overtime. Stafford is in his fifth season with the.

Other players considered for the ArenaFan Online Week Four Offensive Player of the Week were Damien Groce (Arizona), Jimmy Fryzel (Orlando), Timon Marshall (Grand Rapids) and T.T. Toliver (Nashville).

Defensive Player of the Week: Chris Brown intercepted Las Vegas Gladiators quarterback Craig Whelihan three times to help the Georgia Force to a 54-34 victory. Brown returned the interceptions for a total of 41 yards, including 4-yard and 32-yard touchdowns. He also recorded 7.5 total tackles and 2 pass breakups. Brown is in his first year with the Force.

Other players considered for the ArenaFan Online Week Four Defensive Player of the Week were B.J. Cohen (Kansas City), Marquis Floyd (San Jose), Damon Mason (Austin), Denario Smalls (Kansas City) and Jeremy Unertl (Chicago).

Two-Way Player of the Week: Timon Marshall compiled two receiving touchdowns, and one on a 58-yard kickoff return as the Grand Rapids Rampage defeated the San Jose SaberCats 66-52. In addition to a career high three touchdowns, Marshall also posted personal bests in kickoff return yards (181), all-purpose yards (262) and total tackles (4.5). He had 81 receiving yards on 4-catches. His kickoff return is the longest scoring play in Rampage history. Marshall is in his second year with the Rampage.

Other players considered for the ArenaFan Online Week Four Two-Way Player of the Week were Cornelius Bonner (Nashville), Jerrian James (Orlando), Sedrick Robinson (Austin), Lawrence Samuels (Tampa Bay), Sean Scott (Philadelphia) and T.T. Toliver (Nashville).

About ArenaFan Online

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Edinburgh, Scotland (PRWEB) March 29, 2008

Scotland Week 2008, sponsored by the Scottish Government, launches on Sunday the 30th March with the Scotland Run in New York. The run is one of many events being held in North America to celebrate Tartan Day.

A ambitious programme of events is being held around Tartan Day 2008 (6 April) in North America. Scotland Week 2008 will showcase Scotland’s academic reputation, business expertise and cultural successes on the world stage. Support for Scotland week has come from a number of famous Scots around the world including Sir Sean Connery he said; “Scotland and North America have a strong bond and that’s why Tartan Day has been and continues to be a tremendous success in New York. It’s great to see this natural affinity expanded through Scotland Week across the US and Canada, spreading the message that whether it’s exciting business opportunities, critically acclaimed theatre productions such as the Black Watch or even world famous NFL players like Lawrence Tynes- Scotland has a lot to offer!”

Events kick off on Sunday, March 30th with the fifth-annual 10K Scotland Run through Central Park. Sponsored by the Scottish Government and the New York Road Runners the Scotland Run Celebrates Scottish Heritage and Culture. It attracts runners and families from across the globe — many outfitted in kilts and face paint — as they sprint to the skirl of bagpipes and the beat of drums through a 6.2-mile loop in Central Park. The run starts at 10:00 a.m. on March 30, at West Drive and 68th Street in Central Park, and ends at Tavern on the Green. Following the race there will be a special live music performance by Scotland’s own, Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

The First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond said; “We want to build on the success of Tartan Day with an expanded programme for Scotland Week 2008. Events are taking place in seven cities across North America which will highlight Scotland as a dynamic market with great investment potential, showcase Scotland’s outstanding academic reputation and global cultural success. The First Minister will be travelling to Boston, Washington DC, Virginia and New York. Events are also being held in Houston, Seattle, Chicago and Toronto.

Also in North America for Scotland Week is the Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture Linda Fabiani who will attend a range of events in New York, Washington and Toronto. Ms Fabiani will engage with the cultural sector and attend the closing night performance of Scottish Youth Theatre’s “When a Star Falls” in New York. While in Toronto, Ms Fabiani will visit the Scottish Studies Program at Guelph University to hear about their work and the historical and cultural links between Scotland and Canada.

The Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Jim Mather will travel to the states of Washington, California and Texas to host business events promoting Scottish enterprise and innovation and will meet with the Vice President of Microsoft in Seattle. He will engage with business leaders around the US through private meetings and targeted business events.

Find out more about Scotland Week at Scotland Week.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 19, 2007 -

Several weeks into the 2007 college football season and a glance at the hottest college football tickets reveals which teams are on the rise and which are falling. The Top 25 List began posting ticket prices a few weeks before opening games. Comparing current ticket demand to prices posted weeks ago, this week’s Top 25 List exposes which game tickets have had the greatest changes in price over the past month, which games are fans wishing they had purchased a month ago and which games are fans wishing they had waited to buy.

“The hottest tickets are LSU and USC right now,” says Rafael Rivas, Vice President of Sales for TicketCity.com. “Bama is close behind them, but the demand for LSU games and USC games is really heating up. Florida is in there too, particularly for their game against LSU.”

The average ticket price on the LSU versus Florida game is currently at $ 723.00 per ticket. That is just slightly down from its peak last week at $ 772.00, but up 70% from its price on August 10th. Then, the average price for LSU/Florida was only $ 426.00 per ticket. For USC, both their Pac 10 rivalry games against UCLA and Cal have crept up 20% over the past month. The average price on the USC/UCLA is currently $ 518.00 per ticket up from $ 440.00 and Cal is at $ 405.00 per ticket, up from $ 328.00.

So what is driving these prices up so fast? And when is the best time to buy tickets for the big game?

Rivas says, “It’s a supply and demand business. When the top teams are winning, people want to get out to see them play. And when you put two top teams together, it can send the demand through the roof like we’re seeing with LSU/Florida. That game could help decide who is going to play in the National Championship, so people want to be there (Tiger Stadium) to see it live.”

Randy Cohen, CEO of TicketCity.com, advises, “There isn’t an exact science to knowing the precise best time to buy tickets for a hot game. When teams are winning big, it can send the prices higher. But that isn’t always the case, and there other factors involved that can influence the price of a ticket.”

The principle factor is the demand from the fans, which can be adversely affected not just by losses, but by poor performance on the field. Explains Cohen, “If a team continues to squeak out games they should be winning easily; sometimes the fans unhappiness causes them not to turn out as strong for future games.” And conversely, if an underdog wins some games against higher ranked opponents, it can raise the bar on their future match ups.

Other factors that can have an affect on the price of tickets are the size of the stadium, the number of tickets available on the market, the weather forecast for game day, the date and time of the game. “More people turn out for a game when the sun is shining and temperature is perfect,” says Rivas. Those ‘perfect Fall Saturdays’ make the experience at a game just that much better.”

But with some games peaking in price, some others have dropped significantly over the past month. The price of the Notre Dame versus USC game in South Bend has steadily declined over the past month. On August 10th the average ticket price was $ 950.00 per ticket, and today it is at $ 527.00 per ticket. Similarly the price of the Notre Dame versus Boston College game has dipped from $ 661.00 per ticket, a month ago, to just $ 297.00 per ticket today.

Even the prices for the huge rivalry game between Ohio State and Michigan are down significantly. In early August the price per ticket hovered near $ 1000.00 per ticket, and today it is half of that price at $ 526.00 per ticket. This is the game that last year was the #1 hottest ticket in college football.

“Notre Dame and Michigan’s early struggles have really dampened the market on their games,” says Rivas. “And Florida State’s loss to Clemson has had a similar affect on them. I still expect the games involving these teams to be big, because they are all big time programs. But the prices definitely won’t come close to where they would have been if the teams were still undefeated.”

“If you’ve never been, this might be the year to finally see that Ohio State/Michigan game,” adds Cohen. Assuming Michigan doesn’t turn it around and run the table in conference.”

TicketCity.com releases this week’s (September 17th) list of the top 25 hottest games of 2007 based on average ticket price. The list was accumulated by compiling a majority of the available tickets on the secondary market throughout the entire country. The secondary market is comprised of over 800 established ticket brokers, and every fan who is listing extra tickets to sell.

Prices will continue to fluctuate throughout the 2007 season and TicketCity.com will continue to update the hottest games list from week-to-week. View the top 25 games list on the TicketCity.com web site at http://www.ticketcity.com/Top-25-Games.html.

Watch your favorite college football teams in action. Browse a large selection of tickets for regular season games, conference championships, and bowl games. Don’t miss out on seeing some of the biggest football events of the season. To purchase tickets, fans should call 1.800.SOLD.OUT or go online to http://www.TicketCity.com.

About TicketCity.com

TicketCity.com sells tickets for all sports, concerts and theatre shows. TicketCity.com specializes in tickets for all college sports and championship events such as the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby and Masters. Founded in 1990, TicketCity.com is a trusted source for secondary market tickets to events around the World. TicketCity.com partners include Rivals.com, SportsWar.com, CollegeFootballNews.com and TMP Directional Marketing. TicketCity.com was recently named to Inc Magazine’s prestigious Inc 5000 list.

Contact:

Liz Link, Communications Coordinator

http://www.TicketCity.com

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Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) September 28, 2011

Regions Bank?s Big Bike will be rolling into ?The Swamp? in Gainesville this Saturday with football greats from the Southeast Conference. It?s all part of the Regions Bank SEC Tour which makes its stop here on Saturday, October 1.

The Regions Big Bike will be making a 20 plus city tour this fall, promoting ways that consumers can find help for their financial needs. In addition to information on traditional checking accounts, like Regions LifeGreen Checking, customers can also learn about personal loans, credit cards and other banking products.

?Consumers are looking for help in finding balance and control in their financial lives. Many have struggled in this economy and are looking for financial advice and guidance,? said Regions Central Florida Area President Tony Stiffler. ?We offer that help in many ways and have a reputation for the great service we provide to our customers and to the community.?

Autograph signing at Game Day Event

The Big Bike will be part of the welcome for SEC and Florida greats Chris Leak and Nat Moore, who will be signing autographs ? from 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., respectively ? at the Regions Game Day tent (located on the corner of Gale Lemerand Drive and Stadium Road) on campus before the game. It?s part of a special SEC Game Day event on Sat., October 1st, leading up to the University of Florida home game against Alabama.

In addition to the autograph signing, the special event will feature family friendly games, fun, and free stuff. All events are free to the public.

Also at the Saturday event, attendees can register for a special SEC Championship Prize

Package, including tickets to the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta.

Big Bike Tour at Stops in Orlando and West Florida:

Wednesday, September 28 — Orange and Seminole county branch stops include Lake Mary (10 a.m.) and University at Winter Park (2 p.m.). Come get a picture and register to win your own LifeGreen Regions Bike. Everyone is invited to enjoy food, fun and free activities.

Thursday, September 29 — First stop at Curtis Fundamental Elementary School located at 531 Beltrees Street, Dunedin, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bankers will be on hand to present financial literacy training to the 5th grade classes and to also serve ice-cream to all students and faculty members. Students will get a chance to tour the bike and get their picture taken. The bike will also be on display at the Regions Bank located at 1042 Main Street, Dunedin, Florida from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00. Enjoy giveaways, refreshments, a chance to win door prizes and get a picture taken on the big bike.

Friday, September 30 — The Big Bike will visit the students at Maximo Elementary School, 4850 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, at 9:00 a.m. Bankers will be on hand to present financial literacy training to the 4th and 5th graders and to also serve ice-cream to all students and faculty members. Students will get a chance to tour the big bike and get their picture taken. The bike will also be on display at the Regions Bank located at 3401 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30. Enjoy giveaways, refreshments, a chance to win door prizes and get a picture taken on the big bike.

About Regions

Regions Financial Corporation, with $ 131 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation?s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,800 banking offices and over 2,100 ATMs. Its investment and securities brokerage trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., provides services from over 300 offices. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at http://www.regions.com.

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OAKLAND, Calif. (PRWEB) September 12, 2008

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Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI (Vocus) January 9, 2010

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), and U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) are showcasing some of the latest military robotics and hybrid-electric technology in the Army Strong Zone display Jan. 4-9, 2010, at the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. In advance of the game, TARDEC took several robots to San Antonio high schools this week to educate students on this high-tech, emerging technology that will become an increasingly lucrative career track for engineers and scientists in the immediate future.

“Right now the center of the universe for robotics is located at TARDEC in Warren, MI.,” stated Dr. Jim Overholt, TARDEC Joint Center for Robotics (JCR) Director and Acting Director, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise (JGRE). “Almost every dollar spent on ground robotics is now coming through TARDEC. We’re talking about $ 1 billion by the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense in robotics, and we need future robotics engineers.”

Earlier this week, students at TMI — The Episcopal School of Texas — were visited by TARDEC Engineer Bernard Theisen and a TALON robot. Theisen spoke to various groups of students about how robots are doing the “dull, dirty, dangerous work we don’t want our Soldiers performing,” and demonstrated TALON’s amazing capabilities. TALON provides Soldiers the ability to identify explosive devices and mines visually and neutralize them from safe stand-off distances.

Theisen went on to explain that the goal of robotics research is to enhance Soldier situational awareness allowing Soldiers to complete their missions without unduly exposing themselves to enemy attacks or explosive devices.

“It’s always great to get in front of students and explain the work we’re doing and career paths available to them,” explained Theisen. There are more than 6,000 robots operating in the field today. That’s a fact that surprises these classes.”

“For the first time during the All American Bowl, we extended the reach of our interactive robotics display to San Antonio-area schools, and we were overwhelmed with the reception,” agreed TARDEC Associate Director of Intelligent Ground Systems Jeff Jaster. “Combining that effort with the thousands of student and fans who will visit our display over the weekend demonstrates how TARDEC is helping the Army utilize the latest, most-advanced robotics technologies.”

For 10 years, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has served as the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. The Army Strong Zone is a 129,000 square-foot interactive display area profiling a selection of Army elite technology and assets. Army Soldiers are also on-site to provide visitors with a glimpse into Army life and the many options and opportunities available through military service.

Photos: Two images are available for use with this release. Caption information follows. To download photos, go to http://www.tardec.info/pressreleases/.

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TARDEC’s Bernard Theisen explains capabilities of the Talon robot to students at San Antonios TMI school. TARDC representatives are in San Antonio this week participating in the U.S. Army All American Bowl activities.

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Nashville, TN (PRWEB) September 14, 2011

Regions Bank?s Big Bike will be rolling into Nashville soon with some football greats from the Southeast Conference. It?s all part of the Regions Bank SEC Tour which makes its stop here on Saturday, September 17th.

The Regions Big Bike will be making a 20 plus city tour this fall, promoting ways that consumers can find help for their financial needs. In addition to information on traditional checking accounts, like Regions LifeGreen Checking, customers can also learn about personal loans, credit cards and other banking products.

?Consumers are looking for help in finding balance and control in their financial lives. Many have struggled in this economy and are looking for financial advice and guidance,? said Regions Bank Middle Tennessee Area President Jim Schmitz. ?We offer that help in many ways and have a reputation for the great service we provide to our customers and to the community.?

Autograph signing at Game Day Event

The Big Bike will also be part of the welcome for SEC great Bobby Johnson, former Vanderbilt head coach, who will be signing autographs ? from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. ? at the corner of Jess Neely and 25th Ave on the Vanderbilt campus. It?s part of a special SEC Game Day event at that location on Sat., September 17th, 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., leading up to the Vanderbilt University home game against Ole Miss. In addition to the autograph signing, the special event will feature family friendly games, fun, and free stuff. All events are free to the public.

Also at the Saturday event, attendees can register for a special SEC Championship Prize

Package, including tickets to the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta.

Live on the Green Concert and Big Bike Tour

From September 14th-17th, Regions Bank Big Bike will be on tour in Middle Tennessee.

Wednesday, September 14th — The Big Bike goes mobile. Williamson County branch stops include: Mallory Lane Office (9:30), Parkway Commons (11:30) and Cool Springs West (2:45). Come get a picture and register to win your own LifeGreen Regions Bike.

Thursday, September 15th — Live on the Green, Public Square Park — Come by to see the Big Bike and register to win a LifeGreen Regions Bike to be given away during the concert. You can also learn more about how Regions Bank is partnering with Nashville Bike Shares program.

Friday, September 16th- The Big Bike visits the Goodlettsville branch (11:00) and the Rivergate Mall Branch (3:15). Come get a picture and register to win your own LifeGreen Regions Bike.

Saturday, September 17th- Vanderbilt v. Ole Miss SEC Game Day Event, 8:00-11:00 a.m.

About Regions

Regions Financial Corporation, with $ 131 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation?s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,800 banking offices and over 2,100 ATMs. Its investment and securities brokerage trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., provides services from over 300 offices. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at http://www.regions.com.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) August 27, 2008

Going live on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 4:00 p.m. ET, the channel is timed to coincide with the start of the 2008-2009 NFL football season.

The schedule features 28 shows hosted by 20 expert fantasy sportscasters, including Craig Davis (“Two Feet in Bounds”), Cecil Lammey (“The Audible Drive Block”), and Lyle Konkeil and Kevin Moore (“The Fantasy Football Guys”).

Each weekday brings seven hours of live, continuous programming (aka “Power Blocks”), with an additional one and a half hours on “Super-sized Tuesday” and “Super-sized Thursday.” The channel also features a live, two-hour morning warm-up show on Tuesdays, as well as eight hours of live “Fantasy Frenzy” programming on Sundays.

“BlogTalkRadio’s Fantasy Sports Channel will no doubt be quickly embraced by the 30 million North Americans who are fantasy-sports enthusiasts ? and spend more than $ 3.8 billion annually on this fast-growing pastime,” said Philip Recchia, BlogTalkRadio’s director of programming. “This is a market that’s thirsting for live, expert commentary and interactivity.”

In addition to football, the Channel will also feature baseball, hockey and tennis programming, with basketball, golf, car racing and other sports joining the lineup in the coming months.

About BlogTalkRadio

Launched in August 2006, BlogTalkRadio is a free, web-based radio talk show platform that allows any user with a phone and a computer to host a live, interactive radio show — no downloads or extra equipment needed. Hosts call into the service by phone to broadcast. Each show can accommodate unlimited live listeners. Upon completion of the live broadcast, it is automatically archived as a podcast. Since the company’s launch, thousands of hosts have broadcast more than 100,000 shows. Notable guests on BlogTalkRadio, such as Yoko Ono, Brad Pitt, John McCain, Brian DePalma and more, appear on the Best of BlogTalkRadio page.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 12, 2007

Unpredictable. The only word used to describe the 2007 college football season. In reviewing the AP and USA Today polls, four of the current top 10 teams opened the year unranked, and three of the top 25 weren’t even among the 47 teams to receive preseason AP votes. Despite the major changes in ranking, ticket demand reveals the schools with the most dedicated and passionate fans.

From Michigan to USC, tickets to schools with traditionally strong fan bases rank high among this week’s list. Several games moved up on the list including Florida versus Florida State, Auburn versus Alabama and South Carolina versus Florida all with ticket prices increasing by $ 50. Despite the shake up in the polls, it’s the traditional school rivalries that flood this week’s top 25 list. Roughly half of the list is composed of classic rivalries.

“Team performances this season are shocking but fans will still rally behind their favorite teams despite drops in ranking,” comments Randy Cohen, CEO of TicketCity. “Just take a look at three of the top 10 tickets in demand. It’s the long standing rivalry between schools that is driving ticket demand.”

The average ticket price for the following games proves tradition trumps ranking. Michigan versus Ohio State at $ 569, USC versus UCLA at $ 527, Auburn versus Alabama at $ 505 and even Texas versus Texas A&M at $ 349 are the going rates to attend the traditional rivalries.

“College football is synonymous with passionate fans,” says Cohen. “But ticket demand this season proves that loyal fans remain so through thick and thin.”

The top five games on the “Hottest Ticket” list are: Cal versus USC, Michigan versus Ohio State, Florida State at Florida, Alabama versus LSU and South Carolina versus Clemson. Only the first three of those games were ranked in the top 5 on last week’s list. The remaining USC versus UCLA, Auburn vs Alabama, South Carolina versus Florida, Georgia versus Florida and LSU vs Auburn.

TicketCity.com releases this week’s list of the top 25 hottest games of 2007 based on average ticket price. The list was accumulated by compiling a majority of the available tickets on the secondary market throughout the entire country. The secondary market is comprised of over 800 established ticket brokers, and every fan who is listing extra tickets to sell.

Prices will continue to fluctuate throughout the 2007 season and TicketCity.com will continue to update the hottest games list from week-to-week. View the top 25 games list on the TicketCity.com web site at http://www.ticketcity.com/Top-25-Games.html.

Watch your favorite college football teams in action. Browse a large selection of tickets for regular season games, conference championships, and bowl games. Don’t miss out on seeing some of the biggest football events of the season. To purchase tickets, fans should call 1.800.SOLD.OUT or go online to http://www.TicketCity.com.

About TicketCity.com

TicketCity.com sells tickets for all sports, concerts and theatre shows. TicketCity.com specializes in tickets for all college sports and championship events such as the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby and Masters. Founded in 1990, TicketCity.com is a trusted source for secondary market tickets to events around the World. TicketCity.com partners include Rivals.com, SportsWar.com, CollegeFootballNews.com and TMP Directional Marketing. TicketCity.com was recently named to Inc Magazine’s prestigious Inc 5000 list.

Contact:

Liz Link, Communications Coordinator

http://www.TicketCity.com

512.721.1148

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Austin, Texas (PRWEB) November 14, 2007

As the seasons change, college football rivalry games are upon us. In the coming weeks some of the biggest matchups in college football will be played, including; Ohio State versus Michigan, Florida versus Florida, Oregon versus Oregon State (aka: “The Civil War”) and Army versus Navy. What is the hottest rivalry game right now? It’s the Kansas Jayhawks versus the Missouri Tigers. The Jayhawks and Tigers find themselves both in the top 5 of the polls for the first time in decades. These two upstarts are set to square off in Arrowhead Stadium on November 24th, 2007.

The Kansas and Missouri game currently ranks 5th on the TicketCity list of hottest college football games. After both teams won this past weekend, the average price per ticket shot up from $ 239.00 last week to $ 379.00 today. The game moved from #19 on the list to #5.

“Kansas versus Mizzou is a huge game right now,” says Rafael Rivas, Vice President of Sales at TicketCity. “The demand for that game is higher than it’s ever been for us. If neither team falters this weekend, that game will decide which team will represent the North (Division) in the Big 12 Championship. And the winner will also have a shot at making it into the BCS National Championship Game. This is such a big game that is to both programs.”

CollegeFootballNews.com ranks the top 10 college football rivalries as: 1) Ohio State vs Michigan, 2) Miami vs Florida State, 3) Alabama vs Auburn, 4) Army vs Navy, 5) Oklahoma vs Texas, 6) Notre Dame vs USC, 7) Florida vs Georgia, UCLA vs USC, 9) Florida vs Florida State, and 10) California vs Stanford. Half of those games will be played in the next two weeks, and all of them are ranked in the top 25 hottest games by TicketCity.

Demand is high for tickets for the Auburn versus Alabama game, also known as “The Iron Bowl”. The average ticket price jumped up $ 50, even after both teams lost last weekend. The cause due to what Rivas calls the “Saban effect.” Prices are also rising on the Army Navy game and for the Civil War; which could be Oregon’s last roadblock on the way to the BCS Championship Game.

Other college rivalry games that are garnering more interest from ticket buyers are Texas A&M versus Texas and Oklahoma versus Oklahoma State. Says Rivas, “The A&M game could decide whether Texas gets an invite to a BCS bowl game. And the Bedlam Series should be a great game, since both OU and Oklahoma State have great teams. Fans are going to turn out for both of those games.”

While demand for some rivalry games are increasing, the opposite is happening to ticket prices for certain games. Prices on the Ohio State versus Michigan game fell almost $ 200 per ticket, after both teams were upset last weekend. And South Carolina versus Clemson prices dropped from $ 345.00 last week, to $ 277.00 this week, after the Gamecocks got routed by Florida.

“The prices on Ohio State Michigan have been bouncing around all year,” says Randy Cohen, CEO of TicketCity. “They started out very high in August based on the hype from last season, then dipped when Michigan dropped their first two games. But they’d been rising over the past two months, until last weekend. Now the price is as low as it’s been in two years, so it’s a great chance for fans to see this legendary game.”

Regarding the slumping prices for a couple of games, Cohen states, “That’s how this business works. It’s all based on supply and demand. And every year there are some games where prices fall more than expected, just like there are those games that surprise everyone in their demand. Like Kansas Mizzou, that’s a great story for both of those schools and should be a heck of a game in KC.”

TicketCity releases this week’s list of the top 25 hottest games of 2007 based on average ticket price. The list was accumulated by compiling a majority of the available tickets on the secondary market throughout the entire country. The secondary market is comprised of over 800 established ticket brokers, and every fan who is listing extra tickets to sell.

Prices will continue to fluctuate throughout the 2007 season and TicketCity.com will continue to update the hottest games list from week-to-week. View the top 25 games list on the TicketCity web site at http://www.ticketcity.com/Top-25-Games.html.

Watch your favorite college football teams in action. Browse a large selection of tickets for regular season games, conference championships, and bowl games. Don’t miss out on seeing some of the biggest football events of the season. To purchase tickets, fans should call 1.800.SOLD.OUT or go online to http://www.TicketCity.com.

About TicketCity

TicketCity sells tickets for all sports, concerts and theatre shows. TicketCity specializes in tickets for all college sports and championship events such as the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby and Masters. Founded in 1990, TicketCity is a trusted source for secondary market tickets to events around the World. TicketCity partners include Rivals.com, SportsWar.com, CollegeFootballNews.com and TMP Directional Marketing. In 2007 TicketCity was named to Inc Magazine’s prestigious Inc 5000 list.

Contact:

Liz Link, Communications Coordinator

http://www.TicketCity.com

512.721.1148

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