JONESBORO, Ark. (1/2/15) – The GoDaddy Bowl festivities continued Friday as the Arkansas State football team participated in the annual Mayor's Luncheon at the Mobile Convention Center, where those in attendance enjoyed a Red Wolves' highlight video, live performance by the A-State band and cheerleaders and heard from a number of speakers that included A-State Chancellor Dr. Tim Hudson and former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann.
Arkansas State University alumnus and Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe was also recognized as one of the GoDaddy Bowl's latest Champion of Life honorees. Born in Amagon, Ark., Governor Beebe earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Arkansas State University in 1968.
Since its inception in 1999, the GoDaddy Bowl (formerly the GMAC Bowl) has given numerous Champion of Life awards. Honorees have achieved great success in their chosen field through dedication and hard work.
Prior to the luncheon, A-State Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir and head coach Blake Anderson participated in a press conference with others involved in the Mayor's Luncheon, including Theismann, Toledo head coach Matt Campbell, Toledo Athletics Director Mike O'Brien and David Welsh with GoDaddy.
“On behalf of Arkansas State chancellor Dr. (Tim) Hudson, our president Dr. (Chuck) Welch, Governor (Mike Beebe) and Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin, who is here today, we are thrilled to be back here in Mobile,” said Mohajir. “This is a very special place to our fans who are making their annual migration down to Mobile.
“I've had the great fortune as an administrator, coach and player to participate in several bowls, and I can tell you that this is one of the best run bowls in the nation. GoDaddy Bowl President Jerry Silverstein and the staff do a fantastic job putting this bowl together and the volunteerism in this city is second to none.”
The Red Wolves will play Mid-American Conference member Toledo in the GoDaddy Bowl, set for an 8 p.m. kickoff on Jan. 4. Bowl tickets can be purchased online at tickets.astate.edu and are only $45 per ticket when purchased through the A-State Ticket Office.
