Motorsports calendar for the week of March 9, 2009 Mar 9, 2009
(SC) 4 a.m. Monster Jam Racing, from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (SC) 5 a.m. Pinks -- All Out From Red River Raceway in Gilliam, La. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Early injury concern Mar 8, 2009
Were in sunny Tampa, in the shadows of Raymond James Stadium, and A-Rod is nowhere to be found, but Tex sure is. Hes got the pinstripes on, which look a little weird. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
2 teams express interest in Warner, but no offers Feb 28, 2009
Cardinals QB Kurt Warner prepares to leave the after Arizona lost to the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, on Feb. 1, 2009. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The Boldin-Cards soap opera Feb 25, 2009
Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin reacts after a catch against Steelers safety Ryan Clark in Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Feb. 1, 2009. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Texting, texting 1, 2, 3 . . . Feb 24, 2009
Some of the 70,774 fans in attendance for the big game also played a major role in helping security pluck some of the bad apples from the crowd at Raymond James Stadium. For the first time at a Super Bowl, the NFL implemented a text message hotline for fans to anonymously alert security about unruly behavior. (Florida Today)
Checking in With a Fan on a Mission Feb 23, 2009
The car park is some three miles from Raymond James stadium, and initially I thought it was going to be strange to be so close to the stadium, but to not see anything apart from a car park in Tampa Bay. The tailgating experience was second to none and there were 10 competitions, in order to find the best tailgaters in the land. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Boldin reverses field,willing to re-sign with Cards Feb 20, 2009
Arizona Cardinals Anquan Boldin walks off the field after pregame warms-ups at Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. cardinals/nfl news. (AZCentral -- Sports)
USF Completes 2009 Football Schedule Feb 18, 2009
Charles Southern signed a one-game agreement and replaces , which canceled its agreement, and will play in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 19 ... We are happy that our fans will be able to see six home games at Raymond James Stadium this season, which was our primary consideration in filling the unexpected void in our 2009 schedule. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Committed to 'growing the game' in Asia Feb 15, 2009
The range of emotions that played out over the course of four hours Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium were evident all over the former Richmond Academy star's face and those in his family. His wife, Alice, stood outside the locker room consoling their crying daughter, Mary Ashley. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2009 Football Schedule Released Feb 13, 2009
Date Opponent Location Sept. 7 Miami Tallahassee, FL Sept. 12 Jacksonville State Tallahassee, FL Sept. 19 BYU Provo, UT Sept. 26 USF Tallahassee, FL Oct. 3 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Oct. 10 Georgia Tech Tallahassee, FL Oct. 17 OPEN Oct. 22 North Carolina (Thurs) Chapel Hill, NC Oct. 31 NC State Tallahassee, FL Nov. 7 Clemson Clemson, SC Nov. 14 Wake Forest Winston-Salem, NC Nov. 21 Maryland Tallahassee, FL Nov. 28 Florida Gainesville, FL 2009 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game,... (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Atlantic Coast Conference Announces 2009 ACC Football Schedule Feb 13, 2009
The schedule is capped off with the Fifth Annual Dr Pepper Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship Game, which this year will be played on Dec. 5 in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The schedule is highlighted by the return of the Miami-Florida State rivalry to Labor Day Monday Night, as the Seminoles will host the Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Monday, Sept. 7. (Theacc.com)
Clemson paved the way for Eason Feb 13, 2009
CLEMSON - Standing near midfield at Tampas Raymond James Stadium, Nick Eason just let his emotions go. With confetti falling around him, the former Clemson defensive tackle just relished in the moment of being a Super Bowl Champion. (CUTigers.com)
The Steelers six pack Feb 8, 2009
Pittsburgh captured its NFL-record sixth Super Bowl victory Sunday night, defeating the upstart , 27-23, in a wild finish at Raymond James Stadium before a raucous crowd of 70,774, many of them Terrible Towel-waving Steelers partisans. Quarterback threw a six-yard touchdown pass to game MVP with 35 seconds remaining in the game to cap off a 78-yard drive that gave the Steelers their second Super Bowl victory in the past four seasons. (SteelCitySports.com)
2008 USF Preseason Guide Feb 8, 2009
Media Day & Fan Fest - 3 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. Monday, Aug. 11. (CollegeInsiders.com)
NFL: One game to shape two different legacies for Steelers and Cardinals Feb 8, 2009
Indeed, when they look around Raymond James Stadium on Sunday and see all those yellow towels being waved in the stands, the players will readily accept that extra burden every Steeler has carried proudly for decades. The Steelers won the Super Bowl in 1974, '75, '78, '79 and 2005, and are tied for the most championship victories with Dallas and San Francisco. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Phelps acknowledges photo using marijuana pipe Feb 8, 2009
But he left the city before Sunday s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals, abandoning his original plan to be at Raymond James Stadium. USA Swimming said its Olympic champions are "looked up to by people of all ages, especially young athletes who have their own aspirations and dreams.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
MILITARY NEWS Feb 8, 2009
They will be flying to protect the skies around Raymond James Stadium during the Feb. 1 game in Tampa, Fla. 01/29/2009. (DOD DefenseLINK)
For island players, this is the 'Poly Bowl' Feb 8, 2009
"This is the Poly Bowl!" the Cardinals contingent yelled as they hugged and hammed for cameras at last week's media day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. "It's amazing for us to come all the way here from a tiny little rock," says Togafau. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
'Steel Curtain II' vs. a big offense: a contest of styles Feb 8, 2009
This Sunday, that ill-fated experiment comes full circle, pitting two teams with an interconnected past against each other in Super Bowl XLIII at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. These days, the franchises have opposing game-time philosophies. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
OSU Represented In Super Bowl Feb 8, 2009
" The entire week has been crazy, but media day at Raymond James Stadium made a pretty huge impact."I've never seen so many media people in my life," said Woods. "When you look at it on the NFL Network you only see so much. There is no way you can show it all. (GoPokes.com)
Leftwich, Legursky Win Super Bowl Rings Feb 8, 2009
" Byron Leftwich was a star quarterback at Marshall and a starter with Jacksonville and Atlanta. He will back-up Steeler QB (and former Herd opponent) Ben Roethlisberger, who starred for Miami-Ohio when Marshall and Leftwich were tearing up the Mid-American Conference (1997-2004). photo from steelers.com In his career, Leftwich has passed for nearly 10,000 yards with Jacksonville, Atlanta and now Pittsburgh. This season with the Steelers, he appeared in five games, hitting 21-of-36 passes for... (Goherd.com)
Tampa gets ready for Super Bowl party Feb 8, 2009
Super Bowl XLIII will be played in Tampa Bay s Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1 ... 1, beside Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway ... Located in a private airplane hangar three blocks from Raymond James Stadium, the party will provide guests with food, an open bar, big-screen TVs, a lounge and the opportunity to hobnob with Bond girls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Circuit City ripples go beyond vacancies, layoffs Feb 7, 2009
71 million square feet of space is like the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. where the Super Bowl was played multiplied by 11. (MSNBC -- Business)
Panic in paradise good for travelers Feb 7, 2009
Prices jumped to around $200 yesterday, but I still found rooms at a waterfront resort about 25 miles from Raymond James Stadium for $169 a night. Travelers are so parsimonious that PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts visitor spending on Super Bowl XLIII will be down 20 percent compared with last year's big game in Glendale, Ariz. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bargain bin: 2009 may be year of the deal Feb 7, 2009
I found rooms at a major chain hotel 20 miles from Raymond James Stadium for less than $120 a night. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
2008-09 Bowl Schedule Feb 7, 2009
Raymond James Stadium. Jan. 1, 2009, 11 a.m.. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Still Traveling Feb 7, 2009
for Super Bowl XLIII. While the eyes of football fans will be focused on the matchup inside Raymond James Stadium, the host city deserves a serious look for anyone in need of a getaway. With dozens of festivities and parties surrounding the Super Bowl, it s easy to see why My friend Jen, who lives south of Tampa, doesn t have tickets to the big game but she s planning to make the trip just to check out the interactive games, football clinics and autograph sessions at the NFL Experience. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Review: NBC scores with Super Bowl telecast Feb 7, 2009
Cris Collinsworth and Bob Costas appeared on the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium, and Costas promised: Super Bowl Sunday is a game, yes. But its also a national party, and over the next five hours well capture as much of the football and frivolity as we can. (MSNBC -- Television)
STEELY RESOLVE Feb 7, 2009
With the game squarely on his shoulders in the final minute of Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Roethlisberger made sure his team won one of the greatest championship contests the NFL has ever seen. Roethlisberger completed a 6-yard touchdown pass to receiver Santonio Holmes with 35 seconds remaining and Pittsburgh came from behind to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23. (Nola.com -- Sports)
WINNING FORMULA Feb 7, 2009
In his second season as the Cardinals' coach, Whisenhunt has his team one win away from a shocking Super Bowl title, with the championship being played out tonight at Raymond James Stadium against -- who else. -- the Steelers. (Nola.com -- Sports)
PASSING RESEMBLANCE Feb 7, 2009
When the Steelers face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium, Roethlisberger is looking for the same result with a different way of getting there personally. He still is somewhat haunted by 9-of-21 passing for 123 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions against the Seahawks in what was his biggest game. (Nola.com -- Sports)
