Inception: 1950
Stadium: Ladd-Peebles Stadium
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Previous Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Previous Stadium: Gator Bowl Stadium
The Senior Bowl takes place on a Saturday in January each year, and it is often the last bowl game of the season. The teams are made up of some of the best college NFL draft picks who have completed their eligibility from teams across the country. Essentially, the Senior Bowl places the best of the best on two teams, the North and the South, to play against each other. Players practice together on their respective teams coached by NFL team coaches for a week leading up to the game. At these practices,
NFL
coaches, general managers and scouts watch over the players as possible pro football drafts. Sponsors of the game have included Delchamps, Food World, Under Armour, Nike and most recently Reese’s. The record for the most players invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl from a single team goes to
Alabama
with 10 players. A few Senior Bowl MVPs over the years include Terry Bradshaw of
Louisiana Tech
, Dan Marino of
Pittsburgh
and Matt Forte of
Tulane
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The
Ladd-Peebles Stadium
is home to the
South Alabama Jaguars
football team. Built in 1948, Ladd-Peebles was renovated in 2009 to add luxury and box seating options. There is a seating capacity of 40,000 that can be expanded to 50,000 for special events.
You can find tickets to the Senior Bowl for as low as $23, making them one of the best deals in bowl game tickets. Once individual players are announced and the North and South teams are formed, ticket prices will increase, so it is a good idea to grab yours early. Stadium parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and costs $20, so it is a good idea to arrive well in advance of kick-off.
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As with most bowl games, the Senior Bowl brings lots of energy and excitement to the stadium. Unlike other bowl games, the Senior Bowl and the week leading up to it hold much more weight for the players wishing to further their careers in the NFL. With teams that have just been formed in the prior week, there is more of an individualized player appeal rather than team appeal. Still, most fans or family members cheer on their favorite player’s given team with the utmost enthusiasm. The halftime show is usually put on by some of the best local colleges’ marching bands. Most recently, it has been Alabama’s Million Dollar Band.
Coaches are from pro NFL teams and differ each year. In years past, coaches like Mike Ditka of the
Chicago Bears
, Mike Nolan of the
San Francisco 49ers
and Gus Bradley of the
Jacksonville Jaguars
.
Each year, different corporations sponsor a pregame party at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. There are typically live performances, interactive displays and games for all ages. You can also find a large selection of food and beverages to start your Senior Bowl celebration off right.