Bowl gifts to players

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Increase Your Booty With Better Bowl Games [Bowl Schwag]
Published 12/20/2007 by Leitch at Deadspin
Who says players can't get paid? Sports Business Journal (via The Sporting Blog), has a big list of athlete schwag from each of the bowl games. It's a tasty list. Though it definitely makes a difference which game you're playing in. Here's what you get for playing in the BCS Championship Game: Allstate BCS Championship Game Jan. 7, 8 p.m., New Orleans, La., FOX Gifts: Nintendo Wii, Madden NFL 08 and two additional games, Majestic fleece pullover, New Era cap As opposed to, say, the Texas Bowl: ...

Here Come the Bowl Games....and Free Stuff!!
Published 12/20/2007 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
... Football Bowl Games start tonight and that is something of significance. Personally, I used to watch a lot of the bowl games but since the inception of the BCS, I've only watched the Championship Game. What that means? I'm not sure. Anyways, one of the perks of going to a bowl game is the 'stuff' the players get. When a friend of Cpt. Morgan and I played for Purdue they went to numerous bowl games and the guy was swimming in free stuff. Anyways, thanks to Deadspin and The Sporting News, the list of free 'stuff' has come out for your enjoyment. My ...

Bowl gifts
Published 12/20/2007 by Hermano at We Suck at Sports
... Here we are, talking about how college athletes should get paid a fraction of how much money they make for their respective universities, and we don't even notice how nice their holiday season is. I thought when teams go to Bowl games, they're just there for the sheer magnitude and excitement of the PetroSun Independence Bowl, but has been brought to my attention, but maybe they're just there for the gifts! Win, lose, or draw every player that's playing or riding pine is taking home a Sony Bravia Entertainment system and a New Era Cap. This is quite the gift ...

Maybe Dorien Bryant Just Wants A Wii
Published 12/20/2007 by J Money at Boiled Sports
... Well, maybe it's because of the crap that they get for being there. All the other bowl games seem to give away pretty cool shizzle to the players participating, such as the following: ...

2007-08 Bowl Swag
Published 12/20/2007 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
... vs Ball State) Gifts: Fossil watch, Mercury Luggage club bag GMAC (Tulsa vs Bowling Green) Gifts: Sony head phones, Timely Watch Co. watch, Mercury Luggage rolling duffle bag, ball Allstate BCS Championship Game (LSU vs Ohio State) Gifts: Nintendo Wii, Madden NFL 08 and two additional games, Majestic fleece pullover, New Era cap List courtesy of the Sporting News via Sports Business Journal  ShareThis ...

Who gives what? 2007 Bowl Game Gifts
Published 12/20/2007 at Fanblogs.com
With the start of the 2007-2008 college football bowl season tonight, the Sporting News provides this year's look at what gifts the players will receive for each of the bowl games this year. Some highlights.... Pacific Life Holiday Bowl - Nintendo Wii, Madden NFL 08, Fossil watch, sweatshirt or polo, cap Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl - XM satelitte radio with 1-year of free service, Fossil watch, Armor Gear duffel equipment bag, Adidas fleece pullover, ball Capital One Bowl ...

SU Football Fossil-Watchless For Another Season
Published 12/20/2007 by MariusJanulisForThree at Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
... Too bad they don't have a chance to play for the Gator Bowl this year where the participating players will be given a Jostens ring, Oakley Thump sunglasses and a two-piece Mercury Luggage set. Other than trying to figure out the logistics of taking back two extra suitcases on a flight when you've already brought two with you, that's a sweet deal. ...

The Reports Were Wrong
Published 12/21/2007 by Keith at Buckeye Commentary
... highlights some of the best. Think the biggest bowl of them all gives the best gifts? Think again. In fact, the Capital One bowl appears to come out on top. $400 Best Buy gift card! Sign me up. The entire swag rundown can be found at SportingNews. ...

Grading The Bowl Game Goodies
Published 12/27/2007 by Brian Grummell at FanHouse
... And for the players, there's usually a treasure trove of free stuff awaiting them upon arrival. Here's my review of this year's haul of bowl goodies. ...

Oklahoma's DeMarcus Granger is Not Content With His Bowl Game Gifts, Gets Busted For Shoplifting
Published 12/31/2007 at FanIQ Blog
... Granger apparently decided that his bowl gift package of a Vizio 20-inch, LCD HDTV, Tourneau watch, Oakley sunglasses and hat was not enough, so he swiped a coat from Burlington Coat Factory as well. ...