It’s a slow news day, so let’s have a look at the Gasparilla Bowl in which the Memphis Tigers play tomorrow.
- Founded 2008
- Originally the St. Petersburg Bowl
- Renamed in 2017 for José Gaspar, a Tampa-area pirate
- Memphis Tigers (8-4) vs. NC State Wolfpack (7-5)
- Friday, Dec. 19, 1:30 PM Central, TV: ESPN
- Memphis a 53.7% ESPN FPI favorite to win; but currently +160 at the sports books
- Official website
- Wikipedia page
Breaking news this morning: Memphis International Airport will be renamed after FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died in 2025.
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Check out Atlas Obscura’s list of places to visit in Memphis.
The Xbox Bowl (Missouri State vs. Arkansas State) is today. I wonder if every player gets a complimentary Xbox?
Edible Memphis has published a shop local holiday guide.
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