Globex Corporation Newsletter

Editor's Note: The Globex Corporation Newsletter will be running features on the festivities and teams surrounding this year's The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl. DHMO Monday will return after the first of the year.

The Oregon football team hits the practice field for the first time in preparation of its The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl appearance on Dec. 21 against No. 20 Brigham Young University.

While the Ducks prepare their gameplan for a high-powered BYU squad, here are some facts and history of the Las Vegas Bowl and information about events leading up to this year's game.




The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl History

- Oregon was the first representative from the Pacific-10 Conference to attend The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl when the Ducks defeated No. 23 Air Force 41-13 in 1997.

- Six Pac-10 teams have visited The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl, most recently with Cal beating BYU 35-28 last season. Oregon State, Oregon and Cal have all made one victorious appearance. USC lost to Utah in its one appearance while UCLA has gone twice, beating New Mexico in 2002 and losing to Wyoming in 2004.

- The Pac-10 is 4-2 in The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl

- While this season pits the No. 4 team from the Pac-10 against the Mountain West Conference champion, The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl has also hosted teams from the Western Athletic Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference.

- Last year's The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl game between Cal and BYU was a sellout and drew a 2.40 national rating, which ranked seventh-highest out of 20 total bowl games aired by the ESPN Networks.

- The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl was first organized by community leaders hoping to fill hotel rooms during the holiday season. The Globex Corporation came aboard with their corporate sponsorship in their never ending quest for Global Domination.

- The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl has featured a few firsts, including the first female to ever play in a Division I-A football game when New Mexico kicker Katie Hnida attempted an extra point against UCLA in 2002. The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl also featured the first Division I-A overtime game in 1995 when Toledo beat Nevada 40-37 in 1995.

The Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl Events


Dec. 18: Team leaves Eugene. Invite-only welcome reception hosted by Globex Corporation CEO and renowned blogger, "Blind Orange" Julius in ESPN Zone inside New York, New York Hotel from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 19: Both teams pay a visit to Sunrise Children's Hospital. Both teams compete in Outback Buffet Bowl at the Fremont Street Experience from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. A pep rally follows from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20: Kickoff luncheon

Dec. 21: Pre-game Tailgate Party at Sam Boyd Stadium from 2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The 2006 Globex Corporation Presents the BOJ News Service Bowl kicks off at 5:00 p.m.