Pack to Celebrate Bowl History Saturday
10/5/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
October 5, 2011
Raleigh, N.C. -
Saturday's game against Central Michigan will be a day where State honors its bowl tradition and brings back former bowl MVPs to be recognized. Several former bowl MVPs will be in attendance and honored at halftime.
Some others won't be able to attend as they have other games this weekend, including NFL players Stephen Tulloch (MVP of 2005 Meineke Car Care) and Philip Rivers (MVP of 2003 Tangerine, 2002 Gator, 2001 Tangerine and 2000 MicronPC Bowl).
The following MVPs will be in attendance:
| Name | Bowl, Year |
| George Bell | Defensive MVP, 1972 Peach |
| Michael Brooks | Defensive MVP, 1988 Peach |
| Dantonio Burnette | Co-defensive MVP, 2001 Tangerine |
| Mark Capuano | Defensive Lineman MVP, 1967 Liberty |
| Richard Carter | Defensive MVP, 1977 Peach |
| Johnny Evans | Offensive MVP, 1977 Peach |
| Stan Fritts | MVP, 1973 Liberty |
| Erik Kramer | Offensive MVP, 1986 Peach |
| Terrance Martin | Co-defensive MVP, 2001 Tangerine |
| Derrick Taylor | Defensive MVP, 1986 Peach |
Past Bowl MVPs will be signing autographs in Fan Zone from 1:30-2:30 p.m.. The first 2,000 fans to the autograph session will receive a commemorative Bowl Day poster.
Also a display of the past bowl trophies will be on the West Concourse in front of the Wolf Statue. Fans have the opportunity to take photos with them.