North Carolina State University Athletics
Wolfpack wins Pontiac Game-Changing Performance
9/29/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
NC State trailed Boston College 15-10 in the final minute of the game, when quarterback Daniel Evans, making his first career start, found wide receiver John Dunlap in the end zone with 8 seconds left. Dunlap deftly pulled the ball in for a touchdown, capping a stunning 72-yard drive with no timeouts and winning the game for NC State, securing the Wolfpack a "Pontiac Game Changing Performance".
College football fans appreciate extra effort, and this was no exception, as thousands of them visited http://www.pontiac.com/ncaa and voted NC State's last second 72-yard touchdown as the "Pontiac Game Changing Performance" of the week. "Pontiac's Game Changing Performance" recognizes the most dramatic moments that occur in NCAA games across the country... moments that change the outcome or define a season.
As a result of their win, the Wolfpack earned a $5,000 contribution from Pontiac to their general scholarship fund. Additionally, as one of the 13 weekly "Pontiac Game Changing Performance" winners, NC State will have the opportunity to compete for the "Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Year."
Beginning in December, all 13 weekly winners will be eligible for the "Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Year" award. The winner of this award will earn a $100,000 general scholarship fund contribution from Pontiac. By the end of the season, Pontiac, a leading sponsor of NCAA sporting events and collegiate athletics, will have contributed nearly $200,000 to NCAA institutions.
New to this year's program is that each week one lucky individual who visits pontiac.com/ncaa will win a $5,000 scholarship for them self or their family. In total, Pontiac will be providing over $200,000 worth of scholarships to universities and individuals.
For full program details, visit www.pontiac.com/ncaa.
