Cajuns Accept Invite from R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl 11/22/11

Cajuns Accept Invite from R�L Carriers New Orleans Bowl 11/22/11

Ragin’ Cajuns Bowl Central

The Ragin’ Cajuns football team made history on Monday as they accepted an invitation to the R�L Carriers New Orleans Bowl marking the University of Louisiana’s first bowl appearance in 41 years.
 
Louisiana will represent the Sun Belt Conference in the R�L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, December 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. in a live television broadcast on ESPN. The Cajuns’ opponent will be announced at a later date.
 
This is the school’s third bowl appearance with the last coming in 1970 when the Cajuns faced Tennessee State in the Grantland Rice Bowl held at Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. UL is 1-1 all-time in bowl contests.
 
Fans that have reserved tickets will be contacted to by the UL Ticket Office to finalize their purchase for the R�L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
 
Tickets can be purchased at one of two locations. Fans can call or visit the Ragin’ Cajuns Box Office at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field (337-851-2011), or the Cajundome Box Office (337-265-2357) Tickets may also be purchased online at RaginCajuns.com.
 
Pricing for the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl is $62 and $42. Tickets purchased from the UL Ticket Office will be located on the Ragin’ Cajuns sideline.
 
The Moore Field Box Office will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours of operation at the Cajundome Box Office are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
   
Fans are strongly encouraged to obtain their tickets through the University of Louisiana Athletics Department as there are several benefits for the University and the fans themselves. Purchasing your tickets through the Ragin’ Cajuns Ticket office benefits the Louisiana Athletic Program in a number of ways. It not only helps offset the bowl expenses, but it also helps to establish a tradition of being well represented at a bowl game.
 
Visit RaginCajuns.com for more information including the Cajuns opponent in the R�L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and a schedule of events leading up to the contest.