New Orleans Goes Bowling

As the rest of the country prepares for the holidays and rings in the New Year, New Orleans and football teams from across the nation gear up for Bowl Season. In October 2011, Bleacher Report named New Orleans the "Best NFL City to Party In," and football fans that flock to the city for college games also agree that New Orleans sets the perfect backdrop for some of the top ranked teams in the country to battle it out on the field. Whether your team wins or loses, you know we will have a drink waiting for you to either toast to a victory or drown away your sorrows.

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
On December 17, 2011, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and San Diego State kicked off New Orleans' bowl game season in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. UL Ragin‘ Cajuns quarterback Blaine Gautier threw for a record 470 yards and kicker Brett Baer drilled a 50-yard field goal as time expired and the Ragin' Cajuns rallied from behind to defeat San Diego State, 32-30. In addition to the game, festivities also included the Friday Night Free-for-All and the Pre-Game Fan Fest where guests enjoyed live music and entertainment.  http://www.neworleansbowl.org/

78^th Annual Allstate® Sugar Bowl
January 3, 2012, the 78^th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl proved to be a staple in New Orleans' line up of leisure events. As part of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), the 2011 Allstate® Sugar Bowl featured the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan defeated Virginia Tech 23-20 in overtime.
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In addition to the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Allstate® hosted the Sugar Bowl Fan Fest January 1 and 2. Located in the JAX Brewery Parking Lots, Allstate® Sugar Bowl Fan Fest featured official team pep rallies with cheerleaders and bands from both schools and a chance to win the 2011 Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship V.I.P. Game Experience. Activities began at Noon, and wrapped up around 6 p.m., just in time for the nightly concerts. www.allstatesugarbowl.org/site29.php

BCS National Championship
On January 9, the Allstate® BCS National Championship pits the Louisiana State University Tigers against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide against each other in a true football battle-royale. This meeting of legends commences with two days of concerts and games for visiting fans on January 7 and 8 in the JAX Brewery parking lots for the Allstate® BCS National Championship Fan Fest. Free activities begin at Noon and this year's Fan Fest features concerts from the Neville Brothers (January 7) and other famous performers. For more information on the BCS standings, please visit http://www.bcsfootball.org/ and visit www.allstatesugarbowl.org/site29.php for Fan Fest details.