2012 Hyundai Sun Bowl Media Schedule

ALL EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE OPEN TO THE MEDIA. THERE ARE OTHER EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR OFFICIAL PARTY AND TEAMS, HOWEVER, IF THEY ARE NOT LISTED HERE, THEY ARE NOT OPEN FOR MEDIA COVERAGE.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Team Arrivals
TBA - El Paso International Airport

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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Players' Hospital Visit
TBA
Players from both schools will visit different hospitals.
Please contact Ana Chavez This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (915) 533-4416 for details if you wish to cover either teams.

Day And Dinner With The Troops
2:00 p.m.  - 5:00 p.m. - Fort Bliss/Biggs Field           
Both teams and coaches will spend the afternoon with members of the U.S. Army. They will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at military equipment such as tanks, missile launchers, helicopters, as well as an opportunity to repel in a safe environment.
Please contact Ana Chavez This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (915) 533-4416 for details if you wish to cover this event. Access on base is limited.

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Friday, December 28, 2012
Head Coaches Press Conference
10:30 a.m.        Judson F. Williams Convention Center (El Paso Room)

Rotary Sun Bowl Team Luncheon
11:30 a.m.       Judson F. Williams Convention Center

Players' Hyundai Sun Bowl Gift Suite
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Judson F. Williams Convention Center

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Saturday, December 29, 2012
Coordinators Press Conference
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
ACC - 9:00 a.m.
Pac-12 - 9:30 a.m.

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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Head Coaches Press Conference
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
Pac-12 - 11:00 a.m.
ACC - 11:30 a.m.

Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.    Judson F. Williams Convention Center
University Battle of the BandsFans from both schools (16,000-20,000 fans)
Fireworks at 8 p.m.

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Monday, December 31, 2012
Hyundai Sun Bowl Game
Sun Bowl Stadium
Noon

University of Notre Dame

11:00 a.m.       Team Arrival                                                                                         El Paso International Airport

                        Notre Dame’s Official Party and small number of players to be welcomed

                        by Mariachis and Viva El Paso dancers

 

University of Miami 

3:00 p.m.         Team Arrival                                                                                         El Paso International Airport

                        Miami’s Official Party to be welcomed by Mariachis and Viva El Paso dancers

Indian Cliffs Ranch Trip

9 a.m.              Official parties and families from both schools will visit                                            Fabens, Texas

to 1:30 p.m.     Indian Cliffs Ranch and Cattleman’s Steakhouse

 

University of Notre Dame

9:45                 Selected Players and Coaches visit the pediatric unit                             University Medical Center

 

University of Miami 

10:15 a.m.       Practice Begins (The first 15 minutes are open to the media)                      Burgess High School

Noon                Practice Ends

                        Coaches and players available after practice

 

University of Miami                                                                                                                                                    

2:30 p.m.         Selected Players and Coaches visit the pediatric unit                  Children’s Hospital at Providence

                       

University of Notre Dame

2:30 p.m.         Practice Begins (The first 20 minutes are open to the media)             Socorro Athletic Complex

4:15 p.m.         Practice Ends

                        Requested players and assistant coaches available following practice at SAC Stadium

 

University of Miami 

3:30 p.m.         Lucchese Boots Shopping Trip                                                                           Lucchese Boot Store

                        Players will visit the Lucchese Boot Store at 11751 Gateway Blvd. West                                        

Head Coaches’ Press Conference                                                                                      Hawthorn Inn & Suites

8:30 a.m.         Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly and Miami’s Jeff Stoutland will be available

 

University of Miami 

10:15 a.m.       Practice Begins (The first 15 minutes are open to the media)                      Burgess High School

Noon                Practice Ends

                        Coaches and players available after practice

 

University of Notre Dame

Noon to           Practice Begins                                                                                          Socorro Athletic Complex

1:30 p.m.         Practice Ends

                        Requested players and assistant coaches available following practice at SAC Stadium

 

Day And Dinner With The Troops                                                                                       Fort Bliss / Biggs Field

3 p.m.              Both teams and coaches will spend the afternoon with members of the

                        U.S. Army. They will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at

                        military equipment such as tanks, missile launchers, helicopters, as

                        well as an opportunity to repel in a safe environment.

 

University of Notre Dame

9:45 a.m.         Lucchese Boots Shopping Trip                                                                           Lucchese Boot Store

                        Players will visit the Lucchese Boot Store at 11751 Gateway Blvd. West                                        

 

Coordinators’ Press Conference                                                                                        Hawthorn Inn & Suites

8:30 a.m.         Miami Coordinators

                        John Lovett - Defensive Coordinator & Mark Whipple - Offensive Coordinator

 

10 a.m.            Notre Dame Coordinators

                        Bob Diaco - Defensive Coordinator & Charley Molnar - Offensive Coordinator

 

University of Miami 

10:15 a.m.       Practice Begins (The first 15 minutes are open to the media)                      Burgess High School

Noon                Practice Ends

                        Coaches and players available after practice

 

 

University of Notre Dame

3 p.m. to          Practice Begins (No Media Availability)                                                 Socorro Athletic Complex

4:30 p.m.         Practice Ends

 

Both teams will be at Oasis Lanes (1660 North Zaragosa Rd.) for the Kiwanis Bowl Before The Bowl at 7 p.m. Players will bowl with sponsors in a team competition across 40 lanes.

 

University of Notre Dame (Walk-through closed to Media & Public) 

University of Miami (Walk-through closed to Media & Public)

 

10:30 a.m.       Head Coaches Press Conference                                           Judson F. Williams Convention Center

                        Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly &                                                                       El Paso Room

                        Miami Interim Coach Jeff Stoutland

 

11:30 a.m.       Rotary Sun Bowl Team Luncheon                                          Judson F. Williams Convention Center

 

4 p.m.–8 p.m.  Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta                                                               Judson F. Williams Convention Center

                        University Battle of the Bands                                                                                                           

                        Fans from both schools (16,000-20,000 fans)

                        Fireworks at 8 p.m.

 

 

 

12:15 p.m.       Hyundai Sun Bowl                                                                                                  Sun Bowl Stadium

Post-Game      Losing Team Head Coach                                                                        Media Tent (South Tunnel)

                        Losing Team Players                                                                                Media Tent (South Tunnel)

                        Winning Team Head Coach                                                                     Media Tent (South Tunnel)

                        Winning Team Players                                                                            Media Tent (South Tunnel)