12-07-2013, 08:36 PM
The Rice Owls are Conference USA Football Champions!
With their win in the Conference USA Football Championship, Rice Football has accepted an invitation to play in the 55th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. We hope that you and your family can join us and other Rice Owl fans for what should be an exciting bowl experience in Memphis. Listed below is the information you will need to make your bowl game plans.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
55th AutoZone Liberty Bowl
December 31, 2013
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. (CST)
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Memphis, Tennessee
Tickets
On Sale Now!
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/rice/EN...s/FB13LIBE
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! - IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PURCHASE ALL BOWL TICKETS THROUGH THE RICE ATHLETIC TICKET OFFICE
In addition to guaranteeing your seat will be in the Rice fan block with other Owl fans, purchasing tickets through the Rice Athletic Ticket Office helps to ensure that Rice can meet all of the necessary financial obligations to the bowl game and positions Rice for future bowl game selections. If you cannot attend the game, please consider purchasing tickets that will be donated to deserving youth in the Memphis area. If you wish to purchase tickets for donation, please check the donation box on the order form. This donation will be tax deductible and will benefit the Rice Football program. With your help we can make this bowl experience a success on and off the field!
All tickets for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl are $55. Seat location for the Liberty Bowl will be based on the following priority system:
1) 2013 Owl Club Donors
2) Rice Football Season Ticket Holders
3) Rice Faculty/Staff/Students
4) General Public
Official Bowl Packages
Special AutoZone Liberty Bowl packages which include game tickets, official bowl apparel, coaches' sideline gear, access to bowl events and more are available for purchase. The proceeds from these packages directly benefit Rice Football. For more information Click Here or call Marc Laney in the Owl Club at 713-348-5086.
Hotel Accommodations
Rice Team Headquarters
Hilton Memphis Hotel
939 Ridge Lake Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 684-6664
The Liberty Bowl has set up special rates at several hotels in Memphis. For more information about these rates and to book your hotel please Click Here.
UPDATED -- Official Rice University Events
(Also updated in the original post)
Liberty Bowl Kickoff Party
Hosted by the Owl Club and the Association of Rice Alumni
Join your fellow Rice fans on Beale Street the night before the game! Drinks and food will be served.
Monday, December 30, 2013
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Admission: $25
Hard Rock Café - Memphis
315 Beale St.
Purchase Tickets Here
Pre-Game Indoor Buffet and Tailgate
Official Rice pre-game event for fans, alumni and friends
This tailgate, located indoors and adjoining to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, offers an open bar, Memphis BBQ and entertainment from our very own Marching Owl Band! Rice alumni, fans and friends are welcome to enjoy the buffet and then take part in the Rice Team Walk which will take place in front of the Creative Arts Building. This event will likely sell out, so it is important to register in advance.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Admission: $35
Creative Arts Building
Purchase Tickets Here
** Event Tickets purchased by December 20 will be mailed. After December 20 they will be available for pickup at the team hotel in Memphis (times TBD) as well as at the check-in table for both events.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl Events
Team Welcome Party
Friday, December 27 at 6:00pm
AutoZone Park
Tickets: $25
Beale Street Parade
Monday, December 30 at 3pm
World Famous Beale Street
Admission: Free
The Bash on Beale
Monday, December 30 at 5pm
Handy Park on Beale Street
Admission: Free
President's Gala
Monday, December 30 at 7pm
The Peabody Hotel
Tickets: $175
Pre-Game Buffet
Tuesday, December 31 at 11:30am
Pipkin & Creative Arts Building
Tickets: $35
More information about these events is available here
Join the Owl Club
It's always 'the most wonderful time of the year' to support your Rice Owl Scholar-Athletes!
Make a gift to the Owl Club today for your end-of-year tax benefits and increase your seating priority for the bowl game. Additionally you will receive invitation to special Owl Club bowl events! Your benefits will count for the bowl game as well as the 2014 calendar year.
Ground Transportation to Game
MATA will provide express service to the Liberty Bowl game between Mississippi State and Rice taking place on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 3:00pm.
PICK-UP LOCATIONS AND DEPARTURE TIMES:
LOCATION DEPARTURE TIME
East
Germantown Village Square - On Poplar 1:30 pm
Downtown
Sheraton Hotel 1:30 pm
Peabody Hotel 1:30 pm
Northeast
Bartlett - Wolfchase 1:30 pm
EXPRESS SERVICE FARE:
$8.00 round-trip
$4.00 one-way trip
http://www.matatransit.com/ridersguide/e...erty-bowl/
More Information
To receive the latest AutoZone Liberty Bowl information, please refer to the following on-line information sources:
Rice Owls Bowl Game Central will go live by Monday, December 9, 2013.
http://www.riceowls.com/gameday/bowl-central.html
55th AutoZone Liberty Bowl:
http://www.libertybowl.org/
Rice Athletic Ticket Office: (713) 522-6957
Owl Club: (713) 348-6957
riceowls.com
With their win in the Conference USA Football Championship, Rice Football has accepted an invitation to play in the 55th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. We hope that you and your family can join us and other Rice Owl fans for what should be an exciting bowl experience in Memphis. Listed below is the information you will need to make your bowl game plans.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
55th AutoZone Liberty Bowl
December 31, 2013
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. (CST)
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Memphis, Tennessee
Tickets
On Sale Now!
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/rice/EN...s/FB13LIBE
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! - IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PURCHASE ALL BOWL TICKETS THROUGH THE RICE ATHLETIC TICKET OFFICE
In addition to guaranteeing your seat will be in the Rice fan block with other Owl fans, purchasing tickets through the Rice Athletic Ticket Office helps to ensure that Rice can meet all of the necessary financial obligations to the bowl game and positions Rice for future bowl game selections. If you cannot attend the game, please consider purchasing tickets that will be donated to deserving youth in the Memphis area. If you wish to purchase tickets for donation, please check the donation box on the order form. This donation will be tax deductible and will benefit the Rice Football program. With your help we can make this bowl experience a success on and off the field!
All tickets for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl are $55. Seat location for the Liberty Bowl will be based on the following priority system:
1) 2013 Owl Club Donors
2) Rice Football Season Ticket Holders
3) Rice Faculty/Staff/Students
4) General Public
Official Bowl Packages
Special AutoZone Liberty Bowl packages which include game tickets, official bowl apparel, coaches' sideline gear, access to bowl events and more are available for purchase. The proceeds from these packages directly benefit Rice Football. For more information Click Here or call Marc Laney in the Owl Club at 713-348-5086.
Hotel Accommodations
Rice Team Headquarters
Hilton Memphis Hotel
939 Ridge Lake Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 684-6664
The Liberty Bowl has set up special rates at several hotels in Memphis. For more information about these rates and to book your hotel please Click Here.
UPDATED -- Official Rice University Events
(Also updated in the original post)
Liberty Bowl Kickoff Party
Hosted by the Owl Club and the Association of Rice Alumni
Join your fellow Rice fans on Beale Street the night before the game! Drinks and food will be served.
Monday, December 30, 2013
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Admission: $25
Hard Rock Café - Memphis
315 Beale St.
Purchase Tickets Here
Pre-Game Indoor Buffet and Tailgate
Official Rice pre-game event for fans, alumni and friends
This tailgate, located indoors and adjoining to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, offers an open bar, Memphis BBQ and entertainment from our very own Marching Owl Band! Rice alumni, fans and friends are welcome to enjoy the buffet and then take part in the Rice Team Walk which will take place in front of the Creative Arts Building. This event will likely sell out, so it is important to register in advance.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Admission: $35
Creative Arts Building
Purchase Tickets Here
** Event Tickets purchased by December 20 will be mailed. After December 20 they will be available for pickup at the team hotel in Memphis (times TBD) as well as at the check-in table for both events.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl Events
Team Welcome Party
Friday, December 27 at 6:00pm
AutoZone Park
Tickets: $25
Beale Street Parade
Monday, December 30 at 3pm
World Famous Beale Street
Admission: Free
The Bash on Beale
Monday, December 30 at 5pm
Handy Park on Beale Street
Admission: Free
President's Gala
Monday, December 30 at 7pm
The Peabody Hotel
Tickets: $175
Pre-Game Buffet
Tuesday, December 31 at 11:30am
Pipkin & Creative Arts Building
Tickets: $35
More information about these events is available here
Join the Owl Club
It's always 'the most wonderful time of the year' to support your Rice Owl Scholar-Athletes!
Make a gift to the Owl Club today for your end-of-year tax benefits and increase your seating priority for the bowl game. Additionally you will receive invitation to special Owl Club bowl events! Your benefits will count for the bowl game as well as the 2014 calendar year.
Ground Transportation to Game
MATA will provide express service to the Liberty Bowl game between Mississippi State and Rice taking place on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 3:00pm.
PICK-UP LOCATIONS AND DEPARTURE TIMES:
LOCATION DEPARTURE TIME
East
Germantown Village Square - On Poplar 1:30 pm
Downtown
Sheraton Hotel 1:30 pm
Peabody Hotel 1:30 pm
Northeast
Bartlett - Wolfchase 1:30 pm
EXPRESS SERVICE FARE:
$8.00 round-trip
$4.00 one-way trip
http://www.matatransit.com/ridersguide/e...erty-bowl/
More Information
To receive the latest AutoZone Liberty Bowl information, please refer to the following on-line information sources:
Rice Owls Bowl Game Central will go live by Monday, December 9, 2013.
http://www.riceowls.com/gameday/bowl-central.html
55th AutoZone Liberty Bowl:
http://www.libertybowl.org/
Rice Athletic Ticket Office: (713) 522-6957
Owl Club: (713) 348-6957
riceowls.com