RB Johnson's magical Boise State run nears the goal line Dec 23, 2008
He was the hero of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl after the 2006 season, scoring the winning two-point conversion in overtime on an unforgettable Statue of Liberty play that upset Oklahoma 43-42 in overtime. Suddenly, Johnson became the public face of a football program that was adopted by fans across the nation. (USA Today -- Sports)
ISU press release on Paul Rhoads Dec 21, 2008
He has coached in six bowl games, including the 2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with Pitt. Fourteen of his Panther defenders earned first-team All-Big East honors including H.B. Blades (the 2006 Big East Defensive Player of the Year) and Scott McKillop (the nation's leading tackler in 2007). (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mac's NFL Picks - Week 16 Dec 21, 2008
The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is only 17 days away. Pick: Browns -3. (SeahawksInsider.com)
New sod laid for Cardinals at stadium Dec 20, 2008
It arrives in time for the season's final game on Dec. 28, but more important, it is in place for the Cards' first home playoff game in 61 years, as well as the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, both in early January at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The 2-inch-thick sod, grown in Maricopa County by Evergreen Turf, was unrolled like carpet from end zone to end zone and sideline to sideline. (AZCentral -- News)
Kids' space station design in finals Dec 20, 2008
The winner of the finals will be recognized at the 38th annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and have a behind-the-scenes tour of the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Alumni 15 is made up of experienced competitors. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
SIRIUS XM Radio Announces Extensive Coverage of 2008-09 College Football Post-Season Dec 20, 2008
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Glendale, AZ - Texas vs. Ohio St. ... XM acquired the rights to broadcast the FedEx BCS National Championship Game, the FedEx Orange Bowl, the Allstate Sugar Bowl and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in a multi-year agreement with FOX Sports. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Time for a sports bailout? Dec 18, 2008
Meanwhile, the Columbus Dispatch recently reported that Ohio State fans have been slow to buy Tostitos Fiesta Bowl tickets, but that might have as much to do with their recent bowl past as the economy. The Buckeyes, who face Texas on Jan. 5 at University of Phoenix Stadium, will be in the Valley for a fifth time in seven years. (AZCentral -- Sports)
22 Bowls In 20 Days On Kindred Stations Dec 16, 2008
The SEC's Wildcats (6-6) will face the Conference USA champion Pirates of (9-4) in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Jan. 2; and the Big Ten's Ohio State (11-1) Buckeyes will play the Big 12's (10-2) Longhorns in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5 ... Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - ESPN 930 AM (ESPN) Jan. 5 / 7:15 p.m. Phoenix, Ariz. (Goherd.com)
Harrell an AT&T Player of the Year Finalist Dec 15, 2008
McCoy will lead the Longhorns against in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5. In his second year of being nominated for ATAll-American Player of the Year, University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow threw for 2,515 yards, 28 touchdowns and only two interceptions, leading the Southeastern Conference in passer efficiency. (RaiderPower.com)
A Brief History of College Bowl Gam... Dec 14, 2008
1971, now Tostitos Fiesta Bowl). Gator Bowl (est. (Suite101.com)
City prepares for Longhorns and Buckeyes Dec 12, 2008
The city is also partnering with the Fiesta Bowl to host a football-themed fan festival two days before the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl game. The Fiesta Bowl Gridiron Jam will be held 4 to 10 p.m. Jan. 3 in downtown Glendale. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Fighting Irish To Say Aloha To Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl Dec 12, 2008
Sophomore QB Jimmy Clausen. Notre Dame to play in Honolulu for the first time in 11 years. (Und.com)
Whittingham Finalist for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award Dec 12, 2008
The winner of the FWAA/Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award will be announced and honored at a reception on Jan. 6 in Miami sponsored by the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and presented in conjunction with the FedEx BCS Championship Game. Kyle Whittingham addresses the crowd after Utah learns of its bowl destination. (Utahutes.com)
Tech tops UGA in bowl gift bag battle Dec 11, 2008
Runner-up: The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will give Myvu personal media viewer and an Apple Ipod Nano, as well as a Fossil Watch. Oddest gift: Making the equipment managers for Northern Illinois and Louisiana Tech very happy, the Independence Bowl will give Trek mountain bikes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Texas QB McCoy to return for senior year Dec 9, 2008
The Longhorns (11-1), who will face in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5, finished the regular season ranked third in the BCS standings behind and. McCoy, a redshirt junior, said Monday he had also decided against testing the waters for the draft or seeking an evaluation for his coaches at UT from the NFL.. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Fiesta Bowl trip is consolation prize for disappointed Texas Dec 8, 2008
and the Jan. 5 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl after being squeezed out of a three-team race for the No. 1-vs. -2 showdown. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pass the chips Its Fiesta Time Dec 8, 2008
By Co-PublisherDate: Dec 7, 2008 The #3 Texas Longhorns (11-1) are headed to Arizona to face the #10 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Both schools enter the contest as two of the most storied programs in college football history. (InsideTexas.com)
Video: Tressel ready for the challenge Dec 8, 2008
COLUMBUS - Ohio State and Texas split their series winning on the home field of each other but now the two teams will meet on a neutral field at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on January 5th. The Buckeyes are coming off a big win against arch rival Michigan but Ohio State has not had much success as of late in big games after dropping a pair of game this season against Penn State and USC and also dropping the last two bowl games (BCS Championship games). (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Buckeyes in for a Fiesta Dec 8, 2008
But with the BCS Selection announced this evening, the Buckeye nation can rest in terms of what they know: Ohio State will play in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against the Texas Longhorns on Monday January 5, 2009. The Buckeyes are no stranger to the Fiesta Bowl, given this will be the fourth time Ohio State has been invited since 2003, not including the team's title appearance in the BCS National Championship in January of 2008. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Complete bowl schedule, team matchups Dec 8, 2008
TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL. University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
El Paso, Here We Come Dec 7, 2008
This marks the 25th bowl appearance by Pittsburgh, but the first since the 2004 season, when the Panthers won a share of the Big East Conference title and participated in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Pittsburgh is 11-13 all-time in bowl appearance and 2-0 in the Brut Sun Bowl. (PittInsiders.com)
Troy Aikman To Be Inducted In College Hall of Fame Dec 4, 2008
The National Hall of Fame Salute at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl follows on January 5, giving the class recognition on a national stage, and events culminate with the College Football Hall of Fame's Enshrinement Festival in South Bend, Ind. July 17-18. (Uclabruins.com)
Back-to-back blitzes Dec 4, 2008
That playoff game would fall on Jan. 3 or 4 at University of Phoenix Stadium, with the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the same site on Jan. 5. Neither Sun Devil Stadium nor the UofP ever has had to pull the NFL-Fiesta turnaround. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Out-of-this-world ideas Dec 2, 2008
Arizona students descended on ASU West on Monday to compete in the 10th Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge for a chance to win an appearance at the 38th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and a trip to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Fifth- through eighth-graders brought in their best and most creative models of a new-generation International Space Station. (AZCentral -- News)
Students competing on design of orbiter Nov 29, 2008
They also will be recognized on the field at the 38th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Students are encouraged to develop plans for a new-generation space station in teams of three to five people. (AZCentral -- News)
'Dogs seeking final statement Nov 28, 2008
Players saw their breath and had their bare hands stiffen in the cold as they practiced under a sign inside Bronco Stadium reading "Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Champions 2007."The Bulldogs' opponent in today's Western Athletic Conference game has done much more than just win that BCS bowl game: Boise State hasn't lost a WAC game at home since joining the conference in 2001. The Broncos have lost just two conference games overall -- one to Fresno State in 2005 and last season to Hawaii. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Ute Football Team Moves Up In BCS Standings Nov 27, 2008
2) and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 5). (Utahutes.com)
Snyder named K-State's coach Nov 25, 2008
Kansas State's 35-7 victory over top-ranked Oklahoma in the 2003 Big 12 Championship game lifted K-State to its first conference championship since Waldorf's 1934 squad and secured the school's first BCS bowl berth in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl ... And like everything Snyder seems to touch, this strategy too worked, as the Wildcats rode their 1-0 mantra week after week all the way to a berth in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl ... The season ended with a 35-18 win over Big East Conference champion... (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tailgater hopes to score with 'Carnivore' Nov 24, 2008
The grand prize is a free trip for the winner and seven friends to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. in January. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
USA Basketball to call Phoenix suburb home Nov 19, 2008
Landing the USA Basketball headquarters is another coup for the Phoenix suburb, following its successful bids to land the Super Bowl, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, BCS Championship and the s state championships. Colangelo, who is Phoenix Suns chairman and managing director of USA Basketball s 2006-2008 Men s Senior National Team program, was elected chair of USA Basketball s board of directors for the 2009-2012 term. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Football Sweeps C-USA Player of the Week Honors Nov 18, 2008
The Cougars were also named the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week. Keenum, the C-USA Offensive Player of the Week, completed 24-of-37 passes for 402 yards, while rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown. (Uhcougars.com)
USA Basketball helps Glendaleto epicenter of Valley map Nov 18, 2008
University of Phoenix Stadium is home to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which is in the BCS National Championship game rotation. The 5A Division I and Division II state football championship games will be played at the stadium Dec. 12. (AZCentral -- Sports)
USA Basketball expected to name Valley as new home Nov 18, 2008
If Glendale gets the nod, it will be another coup for the suburb, following its successful bids to land the Super Bowl, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, BCS Championship and the s state championships. is looking to build a new training facility to stage year-round signature basketball competitions and festivals, exhibition games, youth instructional programs, skills camps and coaching clinics and conferences. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Gridiron Grump: BCS slipping in the Grump Ratings Nov 14, 2008
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Good nacho potential, but watch out for double-dippers at the tailgate party. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TCU 2008 Bowl Projections Nov 10, 2008
BCS Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Jan. 5 / 8 p.m. Phoenix, Ariz. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Aggie tailgate honored in Tostitos nationwide contest Nov 10, 2008
com, then Shurtleff and seven friends will receive VIP tickets to the 2009 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Page 1 of 1. (The Battalion, TX)
Economy's downturn leads to layoffs for Hendrick team Nov 8, 2008
" Fiesta-bound: will serve as grand marshal of the 38th Fiesta Bowl parade in Phoenix on Jan. 3 and will handle the coin toss at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl football game on Jan. 5. Stewart said his choice for a "driver of the year" award would be a driver who isn't even in the Chase. "I would pick ," he said. "That kid has impressed me so much from where he started in this series to where he has been at the end of the year. I think he's probably demonstrated the most growth and patience of any of... (USA Today -- Sports)
Sponsorships offer toehold for growth Nov 7, 2008
Unlike huge, highly publicized events such as the Super Bowl or the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the Miss Asia Arizona pageant has evolved along with its sponsorship list. Founded in 2002, the event was designed to bring together the local Asian community while displaying the beauty, personality and intelligence of young women, says event founder Gene Flores, 31, owner and producer of CityHits Production in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Business)
Utah QB Johnson looking to make run at BCS berth Nov 6, 2008
By Jack Carey, USA TODAY As a 17-year-old freshman four seasons ago, Utah quarterback Brian Johnson had a chance to play the last few snaps of the Utes' 35-7 victory against Pittsburgh in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The win wrapped up a memorable 12-0 year for the Utes and was the last game with the program for coach Urban Meyer, who was leaving for Florida, and quarterback Alex Smith, who would soon be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tech Named Fiesta Bowl Team of the Week Nov 4, 2008
Texas Tech was named the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Team of the Week after its win over then-No ... 1 Texas, Texas Tech was named the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Team of the Week, the organization announced Monday. (Texastech.com)
General Releases Oct 24, 2008
Hub Flynn Hall of Fame - USF Set to Induct Six into the Father Hubert "Hub" Flynn Athletic Hall of Fame - Fox Sports Net Ready to Unveil New 1951 USF Dons Football Documentary - Three Dons Named to 2007 WCC Fall All-Academic Team - USF Dons 1951 Football Team to be Honored at Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Athletic Director Debi Gore-Mann's Comments Corner - Athletic Director Debi Gore-Mann's Comments Corner - USF ATHLETICS REEN AND GOLD CLUB INVITE YOU TO A SPECIAL EVENT. - Marchetti's Steps Take Him... (Usfdons.com)
TCU Is Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team Of The Week Oct 21, 2008
DALLAS -- The Football Writers Association of America has selected TCU as the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week for its 32-7 win over BYU. ... Other Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week nominees for the weekend of Oct. 18 included ... This is the fifth season the award has been sponsored by the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. (Gofrogs.com)
FIRST BCS STANDINGS SURE TO SPARK DEBATE Oct 17, 2008
5 -- Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Jan. 8 -- FedEx BCS championship in Miami. (USA Today -- Sports)
VANDERBILT IS NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK Oct 7, 2008
DALLAS- With their 14-13 win over 13th-ranked Auburn, the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-0) are the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week for games of the weekend of Oct. 4 ... Other Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Bowl National Team of the Week nominees for the weekend of Oct. 4 included ... This is the fifth season that the award has been sponsored by the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. (VandyMania.com)
Phoenix things to do Oct 3, 2008
Metro Phoenix is host the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (college football festival), Arizona Cardinals (NFL), Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), Arizona Rattlers (arena football), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) and the Arizona Thunder (indoor soccer). Three major professional golf tournaments have regular stops in Greater Phoenix: The Phoenix Open (PGA), the Standard Register Turquoise Classic (LPGA) and The Tradition (Senior PGA). (AZCentral -- Travel)
Borel showing signs of true leader Sep 23, 2008
He did a good job finding the receivers and moving around in the pocket, said BSU head coach Chris Petersen, whose team garnered the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week. The O-linemen did a good job of buying time for him and the receivers made some plays when they had to, they went up and got the ball. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Irish Visit Michigan State For First Road Trip Of 2008 Sep 21, 2008
Weis and his Irish followed up a 9-3 record in '05 and BCS appearance in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with a 10-3 overall mark in '06 and a second consecutive BCS invitation, this time to the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Those 19 combined wins (including eight straight in the middle of the '06 regular season) qualified as most in a two-year period by the Irish since they collected 21 in 1992-93. (Und.com)
LOPRESTI: Proof is in the pictures Sep 20, 2008
There had been a pep session in downtown Louisville the night before, as if this were the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The American golfers showed up in team T-shirts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Parity party Sep 15, 2008
Anyway, there have been so-called "BCS busters" in the past, including two - Utah in 2005 and Boise State in 2007 - that made their case with victories over BCS-conference programs in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. This year, though, a whole conference is making a BCS-busting case. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Irish Square Off With Traditional Rival Michigan On Saturday Sep 14, 2008
This 38-yard touchdown catch by sophomore wide receiver Golden Tate gave Notre Dame a 14-13 fourth-quarter lead in last week's win over San Diego State. The two winningest programs in NCAA FBS history will tangle this weekend at Notre Dame Stadium. (Und.com)
Stewart signs six-year contract with West Virginia Sep 13, 2008
Stewart was picked to succeed Rich Rodriguez on Jan. 3, after leading the Mountaineers to a 48-28 upset victory over No. 3 Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Stewart Inks Deal Sep 13, 2008
Stewart was named WVU's 32nd head football coach on Jan. 3, 2008, after leading the Mountaineers to a 48-28 upset victory over No. 3 in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. He has compiled a 2-1 record so far with the Mountaineers with victories over Oklahoma and , and a defeat at. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Irish Open 120th Football Season Saturday Against San Diego State Sep 7, 2008
Weis and his Irish followed up a 9-3 record in '05 and BCS appearance in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with a 10-3 overall mark in '06 and a second consecutive BCS invitation, this time to the Allstate Sugar Bowl ... IN FRONT OF A FULL HOUSE Notre Dame has played in front of sellout crowds in 201 of its previous 230 games, including 76 of its last 84 contests dating back to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the end of the 2000 season (the 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007 games at Stanford, the 2004 game vs. Navy... (Und.com)
Glendale in the running for basketball's Final Four Sep 5, 2008
The UOP stadium hosted NFL's Super Bowl, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and is in the rotation for college football championship games. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Backers of Marlins' stadium re-elected Sep 2, 2008
University of Phoenix Stadium has already been the host of a Super Bowl, and the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. So many new ballparks are making major economic impacts in their respective communities. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Big East Preview: Week One Aug 29, 2008
West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart will make his regular-season debut on the Mountaineer sideline against Villanova Stewart coached West Virginia to its Tostitos Fiesta Bowl win against Oklahoma to close the 2007 season West Virginia has won its last four season-openers, winning those games by an average of 27. 8 points The last Mountaineer loss on Opening Day was a 24-17 setback to Wisconsin in Morgantown Aug. 30, 2003 West Virginia has won at least a share of the BIG EAST... (BlueGoldNews.com)
Big East Football Notebook Aug 28, 2008
The Big East representative to the Bowl Championship Series has won its BCS bowl in each of the last three seasons: 2007-08 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl West Virginia 48, Oklahoma 28 2006-07 FedEx Orange Bowl Louisville 24, Wake Forest 13 2005-06 Nokia Sugar Bowl West Virginia 38, Georgia 35. Going Bowling. (BlueGoldNews.com)
West Virginia's Stewart to rely on multiple weapons Aug 28, 2008
Bill Stewart, an eight-year member of the West Virginia coaching staff, was faced with the challenge of being named interim head coach a week before the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The Mountaineers ran over Oklahoma, 42-28. (Daily Orange, NY)
Fiesta Reward Aug 27, 2008
West Virginia University Rifle head coach Jon Hammond presented a custom-made Renaissance Rifle to WVU football Head Coach Bill Stewart on Tuesday to commemorate the team's 48-28 victory over Oklahoma in the 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Marvin Wotring, a 1965 WVU grad and the designer of the rifle, was also present for the brief ceremony. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Pitt Picked Third Jul 30, 2008
West Virginia, which earned the Big East's Bowl Championship Series berth last season on its way to a 48-28 win against in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, will be led by two-time Big East Offensive Player of the Year Pat White, who enters the 2008 season as a bona fide Heisman Trophy candidate. The Mountaineers are under the direction of new head coach , who was promoted to the top spot in January after leading West Virginia to the bowl victory against the Sooners. (PittInsiders.com)
Media Picks Cards to Finish Seventh in BIG EAST in 2008 Jul 29, 2008
West Virginia, which earned the BIG EAST's Bowl Championship Series berth last season on its way to a 48-28 win against Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, will be led by two-time BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year Pat White, who enters the 2008 season as a bona fide Heisman Trophy candidate. The Mountaineers are under the direction of new head coach Bill Stewart, who was promoted to the top spot in January after leading West Virginia to the bowl victory against the Sooners. (Uoflsports.com)
WAC Coaches Like Dogs Jul 24, 2008
This year, five bowls are sending representatives, including the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Fed EX Orange Bowl, Roady's Humanitarian Bowl and the New Mexico Bowl. Commissioner Karl Benson Gives State of the WAC WAC Commissioner Karl Benson addressed the media early in the morning and gave a state of the conference. (Gobulldogs.com)
Can WAC crash BCS once again? Jul 23, 2008
Boise State made it to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in early 2007, while Hawaii was invited to the Allstate Sugar Bowl this past January. The WAC is already generating some advertising campaigns touting the Broncos and Warriors success and asking Who s Next. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
KMJ Ticket-a-Thon Thursday Jul 22, 2008
This year, five bowls are sending representatives, including the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Fed EX Orange Bowl, Roady's Humanitarian Bowl and the New Mexico Bowl. In addition to media conferences and interviews, the players and coaches will mingle with the media members during a round of golf at a Salt Lake City area course. (Gobulldogs.com)
BOWL ELIGIBLE?: Setting a standard: Boise State reaps the benefits of building for success Jun 28, 2008
The average fan may not have known much about the Broncos in the 1990s, but he/she can recite with amazing clarity the plays that produced a stunning overtime win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The people of Boise are also a big part of the Broncos' success. (Missoulian, MT)
