CUSA, Sun Belt extend New Orleans Bowl agreement through 2013

By Drew Champlin

Published: November 3, 2009

Got this e-mail from the folks at the New Orleans Bowl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/2/2009 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Extends Conference USA and Sun Belt Contracts through 2013

The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl announced this week the signing of four-year contract extensions with both Conference USA and the Sun Belt Conference, guaranteeing both Division I football conferences an invitation to the New Orleans Bowl through the 2013 football season. Bowl Chairman Paul Valteau recognized the importance of the renewals, and worked with the staff to secure both four year deals.

“We are excited about extending our partnership with both of our current conference partners through 2013. The appeal and proximity of New Orleans to the fan bases of Conference USA and Sun Belt universities makes this an attractive relationship. In addition, the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators from both participants have represented themselves, their universities and their conferences with a high level of dignity and class.“