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Silicon Valley Football Classic
The Silicon Valley Football Classic, sometimes referred to as the Silicon Valley Bowl or Silicon Valley Classic, was an NCAA-certified Division I-A post-season college football bowl game that was played at Spartan Stadium on the South Campus of San Jose State University in San Jose, California, from 2000 to 2004. It had a contractual tie-in with the Western Athletic Conference and the Pac-10. The bowl was initially televised on Fox Sports Net and later moved to ESPN2. The bowl game consistently struggled financially, due to low television ratings and a lack of corporate sponsorship. Declining attendance contributed to the NCAA de-certifying the bowl after the 2004 season. History Creation The city of San Jose, San Jose State University President Robert Caret, and the Western Athletic Conference proposed the Silicon Valley Bowl for San Jose in 1999. Caret and other organizers envisioned that with the technology boom of the time, revenue from the bowl game and sponsorships from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CEFCU Stadium
CEFCU ('sef-kyü) Stadium, formerly known as Spartan Stadium, is an outdoor athletic stadium on the west coast of the United States, located in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood of central San Jose, California. Owned by San José State University, the venue is the longtime home of Spartan football; it also hosts the university's commencement ceremony on Memorial Day weekend, and occasional high school football games. Known as Spartan Stadium for over eight decades, it was renamed in 2016. CEFCU Stadium was the home of the San Jose Earthquakes (originally San Jose Clash) of Major League Soccer from the league's inception in 1996 through the 2005 season. Other tenants have included the original San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer League from 1974 to 1984, the San Jose CyberRays of the Women's United Soccer Association from 2001 to 2003, and the San Francisco Dragons of Major League Lacrosse in 2008. Soccer Bowl '75 was also held at CEFCU. During the winter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comerica Bank
Comerica Incorporated is an American financial services company, headquartered in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. It is the parent of Comerica Bank, a regional commercial bank with 413 branches in the U.S. states of Texas, Michigan, California, Florida and Arizona. Comerica is among the largest U.S. financial Holding company, holding companies, with offices in a number of U.S. cities. History 1800s At the start of 1849, there were just three banks in Detroit: Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank, Michigan Insurance Company Bank and the State Bank of Michigan. These three banks were commercial banks that served the business community. On August 17, 1849, Comerica was founded in Detroit by Elon Farnsworth (Michigan Attorney General), Elon Farnsworth, a lawyer and politician, as the Detroit Savings Fund Institute. Michigan Governor Epaphroditus Ransom signed an act authorizing the formation of the institute. Ransom also appointed 11 men of high repute to serve as trustees. These men served unpaid. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Smoker
Jeff Smoker (born June 13, 1981) is an American former professional football quarterback. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He was also the starting quarterback for the Nashville Kats and Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL). College career Jeff Smoker attended Michigan State University. While at Michigan State, he set many of the Spartans' passing records and when he finished his collegiate career he was the fifth leading passer-by-yards in Big Ten history. Smoker appeared in two bowl games during his career, winning his first, and only, in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic 44–35 against Fresno State as a sophomore in 2001. He lost his last bowl game against Nebraska with a score of 17–3 as a senior in the 2003 Alamo Bowl. Smoker also played in the "Clockgate" game against the Michigan Wolverines on Novem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Carr (American Football)
David Carr may refer to: In academia * David Carr (phenomenologist) (born 1940), American phenomenology scholar and philosopher * David Carr (philosopher of education) (born 1944), British philosopher of education * David M. Carr (born 1961), professor of Old Testament at Union Theological Seminary In sport * David Carr (wrestler) (born 1999), American folkstyle & freestyle wrestler * David Carr (athlete) (1932–2023), Australian track and field athlete * David Carr (American football) (born 1979), American football quarterback Other people * David Carr (AIDS victim) (1933–1959), suspected first Western AIDS victim * David Carr (journalist) (1956–2015), ''New York Times'' journalist * David G. Carr (1809–1883), Virginia politician * David Carr (born 1974), drummer for Christian band Third Day * David Carr (politician) (born 1987), New York City councilman from the 50th Council District See also * Dave Carr (other) * David & Carr, a duo consisting of tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Fresno State Bulldogs Football Team
The 2001 Fresno State football team represented California State University, Fresno in the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season, and competed as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. Led by head coach Pat Hill, the Bulldogs played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California. They were quarterbacked by 2002 #1 overall NFL Draft selection David Carr. Schedule Roster Game summaries At Colorado No. 10 Oregon State At No. 23 Wisconsin At Tulsa Louisiana Tech At Colorado State Boise State At Hawaii Rice At SMU At Nevada San Jose State Utah State Vs. Michigan State (Silicon Valley Classic) Rankings References {{Fresno State Bulldogs football navbox Fresno State Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football The Fresno State Bulldogs football team represents California State University, Fresno, in NCAA Division I FBS college football as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference (stylized B1G, formerly the Western Conference and the Big Nine Conference, among others) is a collegiate List of NCAA conferences, athletic conference in the United States. Founded as the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives in 1896, it predates the founding of its regulating organization, the NCAA; it is the oldest NCAA Division I conference in the country. It is based in the Chicago area in Rosemont, Illinois. For many decades the conference consisted of ten prominent universities, which accounts for its name. On August 2, 2024, the conference expanded to 18 member institutions and 2 affiliate institutions. The conference competes in the NCAA Division I and its College football, football teams compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A, the highest level of NCAA competition in that sport. Big Ten member institutions are major research universities with large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Michigan State Spartans Football Team
The 2001 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Bobby Williams, the Spartans compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, tying for eighth place in the Big Ten. Michigan State was invited to the Silicon Valley Football Classic, where the Spartans defeated Fresno State. The team played home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The controversial final play of the home game against Michigan on November 3 led to a change in the official timekeeping policy of the Big Ten Conference. Beginning in 2002, a neutral official appointed by the Big Ten keeps track of the game time on the field. Schedule Note: The Missouri game originally scheduled for September 15 was rescheduled to December 1 because of the September 11 attacks. Roster References Michigan State Michigan State S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Jose City Council
The San Jose City Council, officially San José City Council, is the legislature A legislature (, ) is a deliberative assembly with the legal authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country, nation or city on behalf of the people therein. They are often contrasted with the executive and judicial power ... of the Government of the City of San José, California. As the Mayor of San Jose, Matt Mahan casts the 11th vote on matters before the council and acts as chair of the council during most meetings. Vice Mayor Pam Foley conducts Council meetings in the absence of the Mayor. Current councilmembers Elections All elections are officially non-partisan and candidates' political parties are not shown on ballots. 2022 2020 References External linksSan Jose City Council {{Authority control Government of San Jose, California California city councils ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final lineup comprised Beyoncé, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams (singer), Michelle Williams. The group began their musical career as Girl's Tyme, formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas. After years of limited success, the original quartet comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett were signed in 1997 to Columbia Records as Destiny's Child. The group was launched into mainstream recognition following the release of the song "No, No, No (Destiny's Child song), No, No, No" and their best-selling second album, ''The Writing's on the Wall'' (1999), which contained the number-one singles "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name", alongside successful singles "Bug a Boo (song), Bug a Boo" and "Jumpin', Jumpin'". Despite critical and commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict and legal turmoil, as Roberson and Luckett attempted to split from the group's manager Mathew Knowles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 Fresno State Bulldogs Football Team
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The 2000 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Pat Hill, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing third in the WAC. Fresno State was invited to the Silicon Valley Football Classic, where the Bulldogs lost to Air Force. The team played home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California. Schedule References Fresno State Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football The Fresno State Bulldogs football team represents California State University, Fresno, in NCAA Division I FBS college football as a member of the Mountain West Conference. The green "V" on the Bulldogs' helmets, uniforms, and playing field symb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 Air Force Falcons Football Team
The 2000 Air Force Falcons football team represented the United States Air Force Academy as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by 17th-year head coach Fisher DeBerry, the Falcons compiled an overall record of 9–3 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, placing second in the MW. Air Force was invited to the Silicon Valley Football Classic, where the Falcons defeated Fresno State. The team played home games at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado Schedule Roster NO NAME, POS HT WT CL HOMETOWN 1 Tony Metters, CB 6-0 190 Sr Mansfield, TX 2 Bryan Blew, QB 5-11 190 So Edmond, OK 3 Mike Thiessen, QB 6-0 195 Sr Modesto, CA 4 Kurt Duffy, RB 6-1 190 Sr Windsor, CO 5 Ryan Fleming, WR 6-5 220 Jr Wyoming, OH 6 Brian LaBasco, WR 5-9 175 So Ft Lauderdale, FL 7 Adam Hanes, LB 6-0 195 Jr Douglasville, GA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
