Jam Sports & Entertainment, a premier Maryland-based sports marketing and event production firm, announced today that Texas Longhorn National Championship Quarterback Vince Young who led his team to its first national championship in 36 years and recently declared himself eligible for the NFL draft, will play in the Jam Sports & Entertainment presents Gridiron Celebrity Hoops VIII on Saturday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Detroit Mercy Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI.
?I am excited about coming to Detroit for Super Bowl XL and participating in Gridiron Celebrity Hoops VIII to benefit Junior Achievers and Homes for Black Children. I?m looking forward to the half-time presentation to the kids and glad to be asked to be a part of the ceremony.? remarks Young who is the he first and only player in NCAA I-A history to pass for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. His 4,086 total yards set a school single-season record.
Young put on one of the most dominating individual performances in college football history leading the Longhorns to a 41-38 win over top-ranked Southern California in the 2006 Rose Bowl. The versatile quarterback accounted for 467 yards against USC -- 200 running and 267 passing -- and ran 8 yards for the winning touchdown with 19 seconds left.
Young, who could have returned to Texas for his senior season but instead declared himself eligible for the NFL draft will join Detroit Mayor, THE HONORABLE KWAME M. KILPATRICK, NFL stars New York Jets Middle Linebacker JONATHAN VILMA, OSI UMENYIORA (NY Giants) and a host of other popular celebrities participating in the event including ROBERT PORCHER (frmr Lion), seven-time Gridiron Celebrity Hoops participant Terrell Owens, Rick Mahorn (frmr Piston), BRAYLON EDWARDS (Browns), BYRON LEFTWICH (Jaguars), EDDIE DRUMMOND (Lion), Melyssa Ford (BET Style Host and Model), Nik (frm America?s Next Top Model), Maurice Drew (UCLA All American), world-renowned streetballers Hot Sauce, Highrizer, Baby Shaq, Pat-Da-Roc, Hard Work, Springs, and famed Detroit Pistons? Game Announcer, MASON. This event boasts of fun, affordable, family entertainment that includes a half-time show with a special guest performance by Virgin recording artists, and Billboard chart toppers, DEM FRANCHIZE BOYS.
Other highlights include an explosive Super Ball Slam Dunk Contest where audience members can judge who has the most exciting dunks and above-the-rim moves. One lucky event ticketholder will have a chance to win a brand new Xbox. Other free giveaways include official NFL and Super Bowl XL merchandise, Piston home game tickets, CDs, T-shirts, and more. Complete with photo and autograph opportunities with celebrities, this event is fun for sports fans of all ages. Younger kids will enjoy face-painting and taking pictures with their favorite cartoon characters and adults will enjoy the excitement of the high-energy basketball game and seeing their favorite NFL players.
?We are very excited about coming to Detroit and hosting Gridiron Celebrity Hoops VIII at Calihan Hall.? says Juli M. Wyatt, President of Jam Sports & Entertainment and Executive Producer of Gridiron Celebrity Hoops. ?The Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee, businesses from the NFL?s Emerging Business Program and many friends have been extremely helpful in assisting us with making this event successful for the Detroit Community. We are looking forward to having a wonderful event that the entire family can enjoy. Next to Super Bowl XL, this game is the hottest ticket in town!?
Gridiron Celebrity Hoops VIII is a Super Bowl event favorite, where former and current NFL players, world-renowned streetballers, and celebrities from music, television, and film get together for an electric game of hoops to rally in support of the campaign to eradicate child abuse and neglect by promoting quality foster care and adoption programs.
A percentage of the event proceeds will benefit Junior Achievers Motivated to Succeed USA (Junior Achievers), and Detroit?s Homes for Black Children (HBC). Both non-profit organizations share in their mission to enrich the quality of life of today?s abused, abandoned and neglected youths who have been placed within the child welfare system. Jacquelynn Moffett, executive director of Homes for Black Children remarks, ?I?m really looking forward to it. We are excited! The children are excited and we can?t wait for it to happen! ?
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 20 for Upper Level General Admission Tickets (limited quantity) in advance, $ 30 at the door; and $ 30 for Upper Level reserved seating for advance sales, and $ 40 at the door. VIP tickets are $ 150 and include priority VIP seating on the Floor Level and the exclusive Meet and Greet with the celebrity participants for autographs and photographs immediately following the game on the restricted floor level. All VIP tickets can be purchased online at http://www.footballhoops.com, or through Jam Sports and Entertainment at 301.868.8856. All non-VIP tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com.
Gridiron Celebrity Hoops VIII is sponsored by Xbox, Avicci, Boost Mobile, Simplicity Wireless, AFG Capital Management Group, D.C. Plastic Surgery, Outback Steakhouse, Boston Market, Frito-Lay, Bling H20, Build-A-Bear Workshop, HQMD, Mr. Jue Design, 310 Motoring, Carol?s Daughter, Noni Juice, Cityalert.com, Positively for Kids, A1 Essential Party Planners, Chocolate Moments, Solstice, Virgin Records, Urban Visionaries, Street Basketball Association and ESPN.
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