Fiesta Bowl to Honor Coach Mac and 2009 Hall of Fame Class
12/21/2009 12:07:03 PM | Football
Celebrating the legendary careers of 18 of the best to ever grace the gridiron, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today that the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will continue its tradition of showcasing the newest class of inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame, including legendary Syracuse head coach Dick MacPherson, during its annual BCS match-up on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 in Glendale, Ariz.
"It is a privilege for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl to honor the newest members of the College Football Hall of Fame and all their accomplishments," said John Junker, president & CEO of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. "Their presence adds to our year-end celebration of college football and its rich history and pageantry."
MacPherson and the Class of 2009 were inducted on December 9 in New York City. The group will be enshrined in a ceremony in July at the College Football Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Famers will participate in the pre- game festivities while being introduced on the field in front of the fans and a national audience before the 6:00 p.m. (MST) Bowl Championship Series (BCS) game on Fox Sports. The 2009-10 National Hall of Fame Salute marks the fifth year of the tradition, building on a long-standing relationship between the two organizations and utilizing the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl's national stage to hold up greatest players and coaches in the history of the game.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in highlighting the accomplishments of the most recent class of Hall of Famers," said NFF President & CEO Steven J. Hatchell. "The leadership of Alan Young, John Junker, and the entire Tostitos Fiesta Bowl family with this initiative allows us to further showcase the careers of the best the college gridiron has ever seen."
