Shilling for a Good Cause
by Todd on Dec 16, 2008 10:18 AM CST
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PrintNormally we only promote things around here to get free stuff, but this is a good cause and the man who is promoting it, Bob Ibach, is also the guy responsible for a lot of the promotions for the Maple Street Press books (including our very own Yea Alabama) and the man who got me on WJOX, so even if it wasn't worthwhile we would still probably kind of owe him. Thankfully, though, this is worthwhile:
There hasn’t been this much excitement and optimism around the program since the Tide won its 12th national title in 1992. All of this renewed optimism is bringing some smiles at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama with the announcement today of a special program to raise funds for many youngsters who have life-threatening medical conditions and who look to their local Make-A-Wish Foundation for support to grant them wishes.
Nikco Sports will produce a limited edition, full-sized football (just 2,009 will be made) to celebrate Alabama’s turnaround season and upcoming bowl game on January 2 against undefeated Utah (12-0) in the Louisiana Superdome, the 56th bowl appearance in Alabama history and 2nd BCS bowl game. These footballs are priced at $69.95 each. In recent years, Nikco Sports has raised close to $1.7 million for children’s charities and other special endeavors.
Fans can order the footballs while the supply lasts by calling 1-800-345-2868 or visiting www.nikcosports.com. Each football comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
The football will feature two distinct and attractive white panels, each one full of historic and important information. These will not be sold elsewhere, making it a "must-have" for any diehard Bama fan, something that can be displayed proudly at home, in an office or used as a fundraising gift at golf events or silent auctions.
Fans can also download a special holiday gift flyer right off the Nikco Sports website to use for the upcoming holiday season.
You can get more information about the ball at their website, and here is what it will look like:
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I don't like the whole "perfect regular season" thing.
That’s something other schools do. Like Auburn celebrating their undefeated season even without a championship. Or USC celebrating their AP championship even though they didn’t play in the BCS Championship.
They're raising money for children with life threatening illnesses...
….and you’re gonna nitpick? Terrible.
Or...
Like not losing a game in regulation. God, Les Miles is an idiot.
by tidefanstuckatlsu on Dec 16, 2008 11:26 AM CST reply actions
WRONG STADIUM CAPACITY!!!
It has the only capacity for BDS on it. Pre-expansion 83,818. Dang, and I was thinking about getting it.
It's only a prototype...
…all the info will be checked and rechecked before the balls are produced. Y’all are one tough crowd….
These kids really need your help, Alabama fans
I saw in a recent post that someone said the capacity of the stadium for the special limited edition Alabama BCS Sugar Bowl football was incorrect. Yes, it is, but the pic of the ball is ONLY a prototype. But these 2,009 full-sized footballs are really sweet. I’ll be on radio shows the next few days promoting it on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alabama, so we can get these youngsters some special wishes granted for the holiday season. If you are a true hardcore Bama fan, you’ll want to own one of these footballs and more importantly, help put a smile on the face of a deserving kid.
I hope Bama fans step it up and let’s sell out all 2,009 of the footballs. Besides being a GREAT collectible to show off to your friends from a 12-1 season already, it’s a great gift for a MAW child. Thanks for your support—Bob Ibach
Ordered mine...
I think it’s beautiful and an awesome way to remember this special team and year. As Coach Saban said:
“They didn’t win a championship, but they represented themselves as champions.”
AND it helps sick kids too? Win – Win IMHO
"I hate everything orange"
It's all about Crimson - ROLL TIDE!!!
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