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A CLASSIC WEEKEND IN GORGEOUS PRINCE GEORGE’S

Sixth Annual Prince George’s Classic Celebrates Sports, Culture, Community, Education & Entertainment in the County

LANDOVER, MD – Top government, business and community leaders gathered today at a press conference as organizers and sponsors released detailed information about the sixth annual Prince George’s Classic. Sponsored by Southwest Airlines and hosted by the Prince George’s Black Chamber of Commerce, this year’s Classic will feature the Bowie State University (BSU) Bulldogs and the two-time defending CIAA champions, the Shaw University Bears.

From September 24th - 27th, a host of cultural and community events are planned for this year’s Classic. Festivities include a welcome reception, college fair, and a Greek mixer hosted by the Prince George’s County Graduate Pan Hellenic Council. The Classic will conclude with church services at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD.

“I proudly support the Prince George’s Classic,” said Delegate Michael L. Vaughn, one of the speakers at the Classic’s press conference. “An event of this magnitude combines culture, education, and sportsmanship right here in ‘Gorgeous Prince George’s,’” he added.

Perhaps the main attraction of this year’s Classic will be the fierce gridiron match-up between BSU and Shaw University. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th at Bowie State’s Bulldog Stadium. The kickoff is at 2 p.m.

Under new leadership, the Bulldogs will be guided by head coach Damon Wilson, a BSU alumnus. The Bulldogs can build upon last season, ending the 2008 campaign with a 4-3 conference record and placing second in the Eastern Division.

“I hope to keep the Prince George’s Classic win streak alive,” said Coach Wilson. “The Bulldogs repeated as Classic champions in ‘07 and ‘08 and I hope to make it a three-peat.”

The Bulldogs will face a tough competitor in Shaw University. Coached by Darrell Asberry, the 2007 CIAA coach of the year, the Bears were ranked second in the Western Division with a 6-1 conference record last year and went on to win back-to-back CIAA titles in 2007 and 2008.

Affectionately known as the “Fifth Quarter” among historically black colleges and universities, the halftime show should prove to be just as competitive and entertaining as the football game. Shaw University’s marching band, Platinum Sound, will “battle” against Bowie State’s, The Symphony of Soul. Each band will seize the field with flair, showmanship, and pride as they compete for bragging rights by showcasing their amazing musical skills and talents.

For the most current updates about the Prince George's Classic and information on ticket sales, please visit the Web site at www.PrinceGeorgesClassic.com or contact the Prince George's Classic office at 301-567-5747.

SPONSORS
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Presenting Sponsor

COMCAST ~ STATE FARM ~ BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION ~ B&W SOLUTIONS ~ PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ~ PEPCO ~ TEC-MASTERS, INC. ~ BDPA ~ ONE LARGO METRO

PARTNERS
MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION ~ PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ~ THE MALL AT PRINCE GEORGES ~ PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY GRADUATE PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL ~ WASHINGTON INFORMER

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2009 Press Coverage

:: The Washington Informer
The Prince George’s Classic: Going Strong in Year Six

:: Gazette
Bowie State prepares to host Classic

:: Prince George's Suite Magazine
Sixth Prince George’s Classic to Bring First-Class Football Event Back to County

::The Prince George’s Sentinel
Countdown Begins for Sixth Prince George’s Classic Event

::The Washington Informer
Prince George’s Classic Enters Sixth Year