AutoZone Liberty Bowl

BATTLE AT THE BOWL PARTNERS WITH

AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL

TO FEATURE ESPORTS BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP

BATB SOCIAL

(Philadelphia, PA - August 7, 2019) – Battle at the Bowl today announced a new partnership with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl to feature a new esports competition focused on college football fans. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl and Battle at the Bowl are kicking off an online esports tournament designed to bring college football fans, students and alumni together with esports enthusiasts. Battle at the Bowl creates communities of players and fans surrounding college football teams and their universities, thus changing a passive observer into an active participant.

Registration for Battle at the Bowl allows for unlimited play throughout the college football season in five esports game titles, including Overwatch, Rocket League, Madden, Hearthstone and Halo 3. Registrants can select to compete as a fan of their favorite college football team, building on the affinity college football fans have for their university. Registration on Battle at the Bowl’s platform allows players to qualify to win prizes including gift cards, game souvenirs, valuable prizes and more.

Pre-registration begins on Monday, August 5 and continues through the 2019 Bowl Season. Open Game Play starts on Tuesday, August 13.

Fans can register at https://batb.geex.gg/libertybowl

Battle at the Bowl will donate a portion of all registration fees to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s designated charitable partner. Competitors will also have the opportunity to donate additional funds directly to St. Jude during gameplay.

With registration, players can opt to play in Battle at the Bowl’s special series of Games of the Week featuring potential AutoZone Liberty Bowl teams. Top scoring gamers will be crowned each week. Game of the Week play begins on Saturday, August 24. A full schedule of Games of the Week is available at battleatthebowl.com.

The Battle at the Bowl regular-season online play culminates on Sunday, December 1 with the crowning of a Battle at the Bowl Regular Season Champion. Bowl Season gameplay begins on Sunday, December 8, (“Selection Sunday”). Once the bowl game matchups are posted on “Selection Sunday”, fans can compete for their favorite team playing in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

“We are thrilled to bring a new level of excitement to esports where our competitors are playing for their favorite team throughout the college football season,” said Joe Hand, Jr., President, Joe Hand Promotions, the operating partner of Battle at the Bowl. “By supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we are able to make a difference in our gamers’ communities.”

Steve Ehrhart, Executive Director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl said, “The Battle at the Bowl will engage passionate college football fans and bring them together in an exciting new way. We look forward to following the esports teams in Battle at the Bowl as they generate awareness and contributions for the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”

Two other bowl games are creating similar partnerships with Battle at the Bowl. They include the Mobile Alabama Bowl and the Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman.

Follow Battle at the Bowl on social media on Facebook (@Bowlesports), Twitter (@BattleAtTheBowl), and Instagram (@Bowlesports).

The 61^st AutoZone Liberty Bowl football game will be played December 31 at 2:45 P.M. Central Time. The game will feature teams from the Big 12 and SEC and will be televised on ESPN. For tickets to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, call (901) 795-7700.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner

Honoring College Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion

Joe Theismann

Sunday, June 2, 2024 - 5:30 PM - Hilton Memphis Hotel

29th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic

Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Monday, June 3, 2024 - 7:30 AM & 1:15 PM Tee Times - TPC Southwind

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AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Partners with College Football Playoff Foundation

for Extra Yard For Teachers Week and

The Big Day For Teachers

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation kicked off Extra Yard for Teachers Week with The Big Day For Teachers and a special surprise presentation to Sheffield High School teacher Stephanie Claybourne. The Big Day For Teachers is a nationwide day of celebration and recognition of teachers. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl presented Claybourne with a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift card to be used for classroom or student resources and projects that help keep kids learning.

Claybourne has been a teacher for 10 years. This is her sixth year teaching at Sheffield High School, where she teaches Spanish. Claybourne is a graduate of the University of Memphis.

“The Big Day For Teachers and Extra Yard for Teachers Week is all about supporting and celebrating teachers in our community,” said Harold Graeter, Associate Executive Director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. “We’re proud to partner with the College Football Playoff Foundation in recognizing Stephanie Claybourne for her many years as an educator, her service to Sheffield High School and most importantly, for making a positive difference in the lives of her students. The DonorsChoose gift card will provide her with much needed resources so she can continue to have a positive impact on her students.”

Extra Yard for Teachers Week continues through September 21st, as college football goes the extra yard to honor and recognize great teachers.

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl is proud to support the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard For Teachers initiative. The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the charitable arm of the College Football Playoff, supporting teachers and education across the country to improve U.S. student outcomes. The CFP Foundation's primary platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, elevates the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four core areas: resources, recognition, professional development, recruitment and retention.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl Partners with

College Football Playoff Foundation for

Extra Yard for Teachers Week and The Big Day

Whitehaven High School Teacher

is celebrated with surprise presentation

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation kicked off Extra Yard for Teachers Week with The Big Day and a special surprise presentation to long-time Whitehaven High School teacher Cynthia Cross-Green. The Big Day is a nationwide day of recognition to support and celebrate teachers. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl presented Cross-Green with a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift card to be used for classroom or student resources and projects that help keep kids learning.

Cross-Green began her teaching career in 1997 at Whitehaven High School. Over her twenty-four year tenure, Cross-Green has taught English, Honors English and Pre-AP English. In addition to being a respected and beloved member of the Whitehaven High School faculty, Cross-Green has also served our nation as a member of the United States Army Reserves since 1983.

“The Big Day and Extra Yard for Teachers Week is all about supporting and celebrating teachers in our community,” said Steve Ehrhart, Executive Director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. “We’re proud to partner with the College Football Playoff Foundation in recognizing Cynthia Cross-Green for her many years as an educator and her service to Whitehaven High School. During these challenging times the DonorsChoose gift card will provide her with much needed resources so she can continue to have a positive impact on her students.”

Extra Yard for Teachers Week continues through September 19th, as college football goes the extra yard to honor and recognize great teachers.