The Gridiron Classic, also known as the Rotary Gridiron Classic presented by Tyco and later The Villages Gridiron Classic for sponsorship reasons, was a post-season college football all-star game played each January in Florida from 1999 through 2005.
From 1999 to 2003, it featured a team representing Florida versus a team from the rest of the United States; it was played at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. In 2004 and 2005, it was played at The Villages Polo Stadium in The Villages, a retirement community approximately 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Orlando. During the two years at The Villages, the game used a North vs. South format.
On August 19, 2005, game organizers Florida Citrus Sports canceled the 2006 playing of the Gridiron Classic, after failing to find a sponsor once The Villages decided not to renew the annual game at their facility. The game has not resumed since.
Video Gridiron Classic (1999-2005)
Game results
- All-time series: Team Florida over Team USA (3-2); North and South tied (1-1).
Maps Gridiron Classic (1999-2005)
MVPs
See also
- List of college bowl games
References
External links
- "Promo - The Gridiron Classic at The Villages". mlb629. Aug 28, 2011 - via YouTube.
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