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Evan Mohl From the "El Paso Times" Discusses the Proposed Sun Bowl Rental Car Tax Increase

Andy Lee — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:31:32 +0000

When the voters passed the 5% car rental tax in 1997, it saved the Sun Bowl. The revenue generated allowed the game to pay fairly competitive rates. Last season, the Sun Bowl ranked 15th out of 35 bowl games with a payout of two million dollars per team.

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The Hyundai Sun Bowl Is Bigger Than Any Team

Chad Middleton — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:54:37 +0000

Never mind the past and what has happened leading up to this years Hyundai Sun Bowl.

Forget the image of USC coach Lane Kiffin in a sombrero with a less than excited smile on his face.

That fact is, everyone knew the story was going to play out like this but deep down, they hoped that somehow it wouldn't

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USC and Georgia Tech Will Square Off at the 2012 Hyundai Sun Bowl

Andy Lee — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:20:34 +0000

The University of Southern California has accepted an invitation to play Georgia Tech in the 79th annual Hyundai Sun Bowl announced Sun Bowl Association Football Committee Chairman John Folmer. The game, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 31 at noon (MST) will be aired for the 45th consecutive year on CBS.

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Who's Going To The 2012 Hyundai Sun Bowl?

Steve Kaplowitz — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:33:55 +0000

By Sunday night, we will know which two teams will be in El Paso on New Year's Eve for the 2012 Hyundai Sun Bowl. Executive Director Bernie Olivas appeared on Sportstalk yesterday, but still could not confirm the matchup. Let's take a closer look...

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2011 Hyundai Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Utah [PHOTOS]

Steve Kaplowitz — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:05:56 +0000

On Saturday afternoon, December 31st 2011, Georgia Tech and Utah met in the 78th Annual Hyundai Sun Bowl. The game provided plenty of drama and late game heroics before Utah edged out a 30-27 overtime victory

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Utah Runs Past Georgia Tech in Overtime [AUDIO]

Andy Lee — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:16:39 +0000

It took nearly 80 years, but for the first time the Hyundai Sun Bowl was decided in overtime. The Utah Utes rallied from a 24-10 fourth quarter deficit to down Georgia Tech 30-27 in overtime.

With their backs against the wall, the Utah defense dug deep to come up with some critical stops to keep the Yellow Jacket offense off the field

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Hyundai Sun Bowl Coaches' Press Conference [AUDIO]

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:50:10 +0000

On Thursday, Utah's Kyle Whittingham and Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson were in El Paso to preview their upcoming Hyundai Sun Bowl game. Both head coaches discussed their matchup and keys to victory.

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Hyundai Sun Bowl Coaches' Press Conference [AUDIO]

Steve Kaplowitz — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:59:11 +0000

On Thursday, Utah's Kyle Whittingham and Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson were in El Paso to preview their upcoming Hyundai Sun Bowl game. Both head coaches discussed their matchup and keys to victory.

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The Latest Hyundai Sun Bowl Projections

Steve Kaplowitz — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:28:23 +0000

On Tuesday, Sun Bowl Executive Director Bernie Olivas dropped by the 600 ESPN El Paso studios for his weekly Hyundai Sun Bowl Watch feature. After Bernie broke down the possible scenarios, here arethe teams from both the ACC and Pac-12 still in the picture to play in El Paso on December 31st.

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