University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
NOLA Bound! Louisiana, Southern Miss To Face Off In R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
12/4/2016 1:50:00 PM | Football
Cajuns, Golden Eagles to make record fifth appearance in bowl
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana is looking to #PaintNOLARed again.
Louisiana and Southern Miss accepted invitations today to compete in the 16th Annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. CST and will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio. The meeting between Louisiana and Southern Miss will be the 52nd between the schools and the first since 2008.
"This will mark the fifth time that both Louisiana and Southern Mississippi have competed in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, though this marks the first time they compete against each other. Our committee and staff are happy to welcome back both universities, coaches, student-athletes, alumni and fans for what promises to be a spectacular weekend in New Orleans," said R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Chairman Sheriff Paul Valteau.
With head coach Mark Hudspeth at the helm, Louisiana posted a regular-season record of 6-6 overall and a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. This will be the also mark the Ragin' Cajuns fifth appearance in the past six years in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
Louisiana officially accepted the bid that was extended Sunday afternoon by Billy Ferrante, Executive Director of the New Orleans Bowl.
"We're excited for the opportunity to return to the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl for a record fifth time," Ragin' Cajuns Head Football Coach Mark Hudspeth said. "We have had great success playing in one of the great destination cities in the world, and it has become a second home for us. Playing in the New Orleans Bowl provides a great overall experience, not only for our players, but also for our fans who have given us overwhelming support in the past."
Led by first-year head coach Jay Hopson, Southern Miss finished the regular season with a 6-6 overall record and a 4-4 record in Conference USA. This will be the Golden Eagles' fifth appearance in the New Orleans Bowl.
Ragin' Cajuns fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets through the Cajundome Ticket Office. Cajun Nation has established an impressive reputation for traveling to bowl games. Tickets purchased through the Cajundome ticket office show future bowl destinations the amount of fan interest there is for Ragin' Cajuns Football.
Additionally, the Cajundome ticket office will sell the best tickets available behind the Ragin' Cajuns bench. This will also give fans the ability to sit with fellow Ragin' Cajuns fans.
Seating priority and location will be based on the following:
• RCAF Priority Points Ranking (as of December 9, 2016 at noon)
• 2016 Football Season Ticket Holders that are not currently RCAF Annual Fund donors
• Current UL students on a first-come, first-served basis in the Bowl "Red Zone"
• Alumni Association members
• General public on a first-come, first-served basis
The ticket quantity will be based on the 2016 RCAF Annual Fund donor level (as of December 9, 2016 at noon).
As an added bonus, RCAF Annual Fund donors who purchase tickets to the bowl game prior to the December 9th priority deadline will receive additional RCAF Priority Points added to their current point total. These points will be reflected in the accumulative point total in the donor's account. Fans purchasing up to four bowl game tickets will receive five additional RCAF Priority Points. Fans purchasing five bowl tickets or more will receive a total of 10 additional priority points.
Bowl Ticket Order Forms will be available on the Bowl Central Page on RaginCajuns.com.
The following timeline will be in place:
December 9 at noon: Deadline for to submit a ticket order form for Priority Seating
December 9 at noon: Deadline to make adjustments to RCAF Priority Points rankings. Click HERE for more information regarding Priority Points.
December 12 from 12:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
December 13 from 10:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
December 14 from 10:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
December 15 from 10:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
More detailed information will be sent as soon as it becomes available. Be sure to visit BOWL CENTRAL on RaginCajuns.com for the most up-to-date information about the bowl destination, ticket information and all things bowl related.
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About R+L Carriers
R+L Carriers is a Global freight shipping company based in the United States. With nearly 50 years of service, R+L Carriers, Inc. serves the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic with LTL, Truckload, Business Critical, Logistics and more. To learn more about R+L Carriers Worldwide shipping solutions visit their corporate website at http://rlcarriers.com.
Louisiana and Southern Miss accepted invitations today to compete in the 16th Annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. CST and will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio. The meeting between Louisiana and Southern Miss will be the 52nd between the schools and the first since 2008.
"This will mark the fifth time that both Louisiana and Southern Mississippi have competed in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, though this marks the first time they compete against each other. Our committee and staff are happy to welcome back both universities, coaches, student-athletes, alumni and fans for what promises to be a spectacular weekend in New Orleans," said R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Chairman Sheriff Paul Valteau.
With head coach Mark Hudspeth at the helm, Louisiana posted a regular-season record of 6-6 overall and a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. This will be the also mark the Ragin' Cajuns fifth appearance in the past six years in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
Louisiana officially accepted the bid that was extended Sunday afternoon by Billy Ferrante, Executive Director of the New Orleans Bowl.
"We're excited for the opportunity to return to the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl for a record fifth time," Ragin' Cajuns Head Football Coach Mark Hudspeth said. "We have had great success playing in one of the great destination cities in the world, and it has become a second home for us. Playing in the New Orleans Bowl provides a great overall experience, not only for our players, but also for our fans who have given us overwhelming support in the past."
Led by first-year head coach Jay Hopson, Southern Miss finished the regular season with a 6-6 overall record and a 4-4 record in Conference USA. This will be the Golden Eagles' fifth appearance in the New Orleans Bowl.
Ragin' Cajuns fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets through the Cajundome Ticket Office. Cajun Nation has established an impressive reputation for traveling to bowl games. Tickets purchased through the Cajundome ticket office show future bowl destinations the amount of fan interest there is for Ragin' Cajuns Football.
Additionally, the Cajundome ticket office will sell the best tickets available behind the Ragin' Cajuns bench. This will also give fans the ability to sit with fellow Ragin' Cajuns fans.
Seating priority and location will be based on the following:
• RCAF Priority Points Ranking (as of December 9, 2016 at noon)
• 2016 Football Season Ticket Holders that are not currently RCAF Annual Fund donors
• Current UL students on a first-come, first-served basis in the Bowl "Red Zone"
• Alumni Association members
• General public on a first-come, first-served basis
The ticket quantity will be based on the 2016 RCAF Annual Fund donor level (as of December 9, 2016 at noon).
As an added bonus, RCAF Annual Fund donors who purchase tickets to the bowl game prior to the December 9th priority deadline will receive additional RCAF Priority Points added to their current point total. These points will be reflected in the accumulative point total in the donor's account. Fans purchasing up to four bowl game tickets will receive five additional RCAF Priority Points. Fans purchasing five bowl tickets or more will receive a total of 10 additional priority points.
Bowl Ticket Order Forms will be available on the Bowl Central Page on RaginCajuns.com.
The following timeline will be in place:
December 9 at noon: Deadline for to submit a ticket order form for Priority Seating
December 9 at noon: Deadline to make adjustments to RCAF Priority Points rankings. Click HERE for more information regarding Priority Points.
December 12 from 12:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
December 13 from 10:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
December 14 from 10:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
December 15 from 10:00-5:30 PM: ticket pick up at the Cajundome
More detailed information will be sent as soon as it becomes available. Be sure to visit BOWL CENTRAL on RaginCajuns.com for the most up-to-date information about the bowl destination, ticket information and all things bowl related.
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About R+L Carriers
R+L Carriers is a Global freight shipping company based in the United States. With nearly 50 years of service, R+L Carriers, Inc. serves the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic with LTL, Truckload, Business Critical, Logistics and more. To learn more about R+L Carriers Worldwide shipping solutions visit their corporate website at http://rlcarriers.com.
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