NEW ORLEANS – The kick-off press conference for the 50th Annual Bayou Classic, presented by Procter & Gamble, featuring the historic rivalry between the Jaguars of Southern University and the Tigers of Grambling State University. The Bayou Classic is revered as the “Granddaddy” of HBCU college matchups.
Governmental leaders, tourism leaders, Bayou Classic organizers and representative from both Grambling State University and Southern University will make and provide updates on this year’s 50th Annual Bayou Classic scheduled for Nov. 23-25.
The Bayou Classic is the annual extravaganza bringing the fans and alumni of Southern University and Grambling State University to New Orleans each November for a celebration of football, family and the traditions surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
WHEN:
Monday, Nov. 20
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
WHO:
- Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Mayor of the City of New Orleans
- Mayor LaToya Cantrell
- Representatives of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus & New Orleans City Council
- Representatives from the State of Louisiana and The City of New Orleans tourism industry
- President/Chancellor of Southern University and A&M College System – President – Chancellor Dennis J. Shields
- President of Grambling State University – President Richard J. “Rick” Gallot, Jr.
- Grambling Head Football Coach Hu Jackson
- Southern University Head Football Coach Eric Dooley
- Directors of Athletics, Assistant Coaches and Players from SU and GSU
- Sponsors of the 50th Annual Bayou Classic
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