FedEx executives are among the key figures in the University of Memphis’ quest to join a BCS conference, but the company says that effort had “no role” in the decision to end Orange Bowl sponsorship. More: continued here
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After 21 years and the longest reign as title sponsor of a BCS game — FedEx is dropping its moniker from the Orange Bowl college football game. More: continued here
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FedEx had been the bowl’s title sponsor since the 1990 game, making it the longest continuous sponsor of any bowl game. More: continued here
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FedEx has informed ESPN that it will not renew its naming right deal for the Orange Bowl under the terms the cable network is seeking, ending its 21-year relationship with the bowl game, industry officials said Monday. ESPN has moved on and is considering other potential entitlement partners. More: continued here
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