Silver Dollar Classic Dropped - Alcorn to Play 10

[TexasTerror]

The Silver Dollar Classic -- which was going to feature Alcorn State and Morehouse -- was canceled. Apparently, Alcorn State worked hard to make this game happen and finally, gave in, though it was announced as far back as June 5th that the game would be canceled...

Bad news for Alcorn State is they only will play 10 games this year due to the lateness of this game being dropped...where's the blame to be pointed?
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Las Vegas a No-Go for the Braves

by LaToya Shields
July 13, 2007

Alcorn State, MS----The Silver Dollar Classic promoters have notified the officials of Alcorn State University that the September 29, 2007 game between Morehouse College and Alcorn State has been canceled. Proper sponsorship was not secured in order for the classic to materialize. The Braves will play a 10-game season with September 29, 2007 being an open date for the team. At the present time, an eleventh game would be difficult to add to the schedule.

In 2006, the Braves were victorious in the Silver Dollar Classic against Morehouse winning 23-6.

Alcorn State University’s officials would like to thank the fans for their patience as attempts were made to negotiate the Silver Dollar Classic.

http://www.alcornsports.com/show_news.php?news_id=1214
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SILVER DOLLAR CLASSIC & BATTLE OF THE BANDS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

Las Vegas, NV (June 5, 2007) -The Silver Dollar Classic scheduled to take place September 28-29, 2007 at Sam Boyd Stadium has been canceled. The two day event, which included the third annual black college football game and Battle of the Bands, did not receive the corporate participation necessary to cover all expenses.

“After extensive discussion with the event promoters,” said Daren Libonati, executive director of the Thomas & Mack Center. “We decided it was in the best interest of all parties to cancel this event.”

http://www.unlvtickets.com/eventinfo.php?tag=e&eventId=101

[813Jag]

The Silver Dollar Classic -- which was going to feature Alcorn State and Morehouse -- was canceled. Apparently, Alcorn State worked hard to make this game happen and finally, gave in, though it was announced as far back as June 5th that the game would be canceled...

Bad news for Alcorn State is they only will play 10 games this year due to the lateness of this game being dropped...where's the blame to be pointed?
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Las Vegas a No-Go for the Braves

by LaToya Shields
July 13, 2007

Alcorn State, MS----The Silver Dollar Classic promoters have notified the officials of Alcorn State University that the September 29, 2007 game between Morehouse College and Alcorn State has been canceled. Proper sponsorship was not secured in order for the classic to materialize. The Braves will play a 10-game season with September 29, 2007 being an open date for the team. At the present time, an eleventh game would be difficult to add to the schedule.

In 2006, the Braves were victorious in the Silver Dollar Classic against Morehouse winning 23-6.

Alcorn State University’s officials would like to thank the fans for their patience as attempts were made to negotiate the Silver Dollar Classic.

http://www.alcornsports.com/show_news.php?news_id=1214
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SILVER DOLLAR CLASSIC & BATTLE OF THE BANDS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

Las Vegas, NV (June 5, 2007) -The Silver Dollar Classic scheduled to take place September 28-29, 2007 at Sam Boyd Stadium has been canceled. The two day event, which included the third annual black college football game and Battle of the Bands, did not receive the corporate participation necessary to cover all expenses.

“After extensive discussion with the event promoters,” said Daren Libonati, executive director of the Thomas & Mack Center. “We decided it was in the best interest of all parties to cancel this event.”

http://www.unlvtickets.com/eventinfo.php?tag=e&eventId=101
With games like this alot of the blame goes on the promoters. But you never know what goes on behind the scenes. I wonder how much was the payout to each school?

[lucchesicourt]

It would seem that these two teams now have an open date, right? So, instead of canceling the game entirely why don't they play at one of their own home feilds. That way they still get 11 games and gate draw?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

It would seem that these two teams now have an open date, right? So, instead of canceling the game entirely why don't they play at one of their own home feilds. That way they still get 11 games and gate draw?

This is an excellent point.

[813Jag]

It would seem that these two teams now have an open date, right? So, instead of canceling the game entirely why don't they play at one of their own home feilds. That way they still get 11 games and gate draw?
That's a good idea, but who gets the home game? My guess is Alcorn, here's what they're saying on the SWACpage (http://www.swacpage.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=73008).

[jstate83]

With games like this alot of the blame goes on the promoters. But you never know what goes on behind the scenes. I wonder how much was the payout to each school?


We learned way back in the '80's to GET YOUR MONEY UP FRONT from these promoters.
If everything is not in place, travel, pay, hotels, etc., JSU don't even announce it. xnodx

[89Hen]

It would seem that these two teams now have an open date, right? So, instead of canceling the game entirely why don't they play at one of their own home feilds. That way they still get 11 games and gate draw?
Give that man a prize! xnodx xthumbsupx xbowx

[813Jag]

We learned way back in the '80's to GET YOUR MONEY UP FRONT from these promoters.
If everything is not in place, travel, pay, hotels, etc., JSU don't even announce it. xnodx
That's right get paid first. xthumbsupx That's why we didn't go to St. Louis in 2004.