2008 Fed Ex Orange Bowl :
Mark Mangino led the almost undefeated (11-1) KU Jayhawks to the 2008 Fed Ex Orange Bowl. The #8 Ranked Jayhawks will play Virginia Tech at Dolphin Stadium on January 3rd. This is the third Orange Bowl appearance for the Jayhawks, who last played in the Orange Bowl in 1969 and is KU's 11th bowl appearance of all time.
Orange Bowl Details :
What: 2008 Fed Ex Orange Bowl
Who's Playing: KU vs. Virginia Tech
Where: Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami Gardens, Florida
When: 7pm CST.
Televised: Fox
Tailgating/ Fan Festivities::
If you are lucky enough to be attending the game, there are four major spots to head if you are a Jayhawk fan.
- City of Miami WaMu Orange Bowl Fan Fest
Jan. 2nd, 1-7pm
Margaret Pace Park, Miami
Tickets: $20, day of festival - Daisy Dukes Saloon (10060 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL)
January 3rd, 10-2 p.m.
Offical Fan HQ. Wear your KU garb for great food and drink specials. - Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party
Jan. 3rd, 11:30am-7:30pm
Stadium Parking Lot
Tickets: $20 - day of
- KU Orange Bowl Tailgate Party
Jan. 3rd
Calder Race Course
West Grand Stand entrance
21001 NW 27th Ave.
Miami Gardens, FL
3:30-6:30 p.m.
(please check for ticket availability)
Where To Watch if You're in KC:
If you're not lucky enough to be at the Orange Bowl, do the next best thing and watch the big game at one of Kansas City's Top 10 Sports Bars
If you're an alumni or love to Rock Chalk the Jayhawk, head to one of these fan-friendly 'KU 'Bars':
Gran Falloon- Plaza location, 608 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64112
Maloney's - 7201 W 79th St., Overland Park, KS 66204
Lew's Bar and Grille-7539 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
Dark Horse Tavern-Westport, 4112 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
Where To Watch if You're in Lawrence:
Head to Set Em' Up Jack's 1800 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS or Wayne and Larry's at Ninth and Iowa Streets to catch the game if you're in Lawrence on the big day!
