Page 4 - Boca Club News - January '23

Page 4, Boca Club News

Toledo Nips Liberty in 9th Annual Boca Bowl Game Toledo outgained Liberty in the total yards category, because of not
from page 3 356-253, while having a 173-102 edge in rushing yards. getting off the
The Rockets also had a massive edge in time of possession, field on defense
Toledo was able to run out the clock with several key runs controlling the ball for 40:03 compared to the Flames’ mark and some things
from Jacquez Stuart, who broke the century mark, finishing of 19:57. Salter led the Flames’ rushing attack with 63 yards t ha t we we r e
with 111 rushing yards on 23 attempts. On the final drive, on the ground. doing on offense.
Stuart racked up 53 rushing yards to ice the RoofClaim.Com “I want to start with giving credit to Coach Candle and Defensively, I
Boca Raton Bowl win for the Rockets. his team,” said Josh Aldridge, Liberty interim head coach. thought we played
“They had a great game plan, and they played really hard. good enough to
I had a lot of respect for them going in and still have a win. But I think the difference in the game were the third
lot of respect for them. I also want to give thanks to our downs down the stretch. We should have gotten off the field.
administration for giving me this opportunity to stay through We were getting takeoffs in the backfield. They were falling
this Bowl game and help lead our football team. They have forward a little bit on us and we were losing our leverage
supported us all four years I’ve been here in the right way. in the back end some.”
Tonight, we just made too many mistakes to win. You look Toledo rounds out its season at 9-5, while Liberty
up and we only ran 41 plays on offense, and that’s partly concludes the campaign at 8-5.
Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs

Tailgate Showcase Raises Funds for

Spirit of Giving’s Holiday Gift Drive

It Was a Great “Bowl”
A cheering squad of more than 300 residents, civic and 550 gift wishes for Spirit of Giving’s 2022 Annual Holiday
Time in the City business leaders, community supporters and football fans Gift Drive.
all dressed in their alma mater or favorite college team’s The high-spirited event, held for a second year at
As a celebrated annual holiday tradition, Boca Raton and colors enjoyed fresh new takes on tailgate classics created BRiC, featured several returning food and beverage
Palm Beach County once again were in the national television by popular area chefs, brew masters and mixologists. The contenders and many first-timers. Samplings ranged
spotlight. The only collegiate Bowl game in Palm Beach County friendly competition at the Annual RoofClaim.com Boca from appetizers and entrees to craft beers and refreshing
featuring all the pomp and circumstance of a traditional bowl Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase Presented by cocktails.
event was a high-energy, entertaining experience for both Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) and CP Group Each contender presented a signature dish or drink
college football fans and non-fans alike, making it a great fielded a wave of Palm Beach County excitement and to a panel of food and drink media experts while guests
family and friends or company holiday party night.
This year, the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl teams pride for the ninth annual college bowl game that preceded casted their votes for the “People’s Choice” winner. At
did not only battle it out on the football field; University the game at FAU Stadium, while raising monies to grant the judges table were
of Toledo’s 120-member band and Liberty University’s • Michael Mayo: Chief Judge, veteran journalist and
250-member band, spirit squads and mascots went head- former Sun Sentinel dining critic and food writer on
to-head in the bowl game’s first-ever joint pep rally. Joining
in the high energy rally were the teams’ spirit squads with
special guest appearances by Toledo’s Mascot Rocky the
Rocket and Liberty’s Mascot Sparky the Eagle. Hosted by
the City of Boca Raton and Mizner Park Amphitheater on the
night before the 2022 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, the
live performances by the University of Toledo Marching Band
and the Liberty University Spirit of the Mountain Marching
Band resonated community and team pride and excitement
throughout the amphitheater and Mizner Park.
The fun started hours before kick-off with the popular
Fan Fest and Family Midway that features family-friendly
interactive games and activities for fans of all ages, rides,
food trucks, giveaways and contests, a live band, and an
entertaining face-off performance between the two college
bowl team bands and cheerleader squads. 2022 Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase Culinary Grand
Adding to “Bowl Time” Holiday Magic … Champion Award Winner Desiign by Food Chef Jay Fisher ESPN’s Ken LaVicka presents the 2022 Great Chefs Tailgate
Nonprofits, Schools, and Veterans Groups (center with trophy) surrounded by Food & Beverage Judges Showcase People’s Choice Award to Los Bocados.
“Got in the Game” With Complimentary Bowl Tickets.
The RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Charity Partner Deby Goldfarb, Michael Mayo, Cary Roman, Reginald
Spirit of Giving once again offered free tickets for nonprofits, Laroche and Christie Galeano-Demott with ESPN’s Ken Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase
schools and veterans’ groups by registering with Spirit of LaVicka. on page 7
Giving in advance of game day. Those granted complimentary
tickets also received complimentary snacks and refreshments.
Interesting Roofclaim.Com Boca Raton Bowl Facts:
Number of Team Players:
University of Toledo: 120 players
Liberty University: 115 players
Distance Teams Traveled:
University of Toledo traveled 1,103 miles
Liberty University traveled 705 miles
Band Members:
University of Toledo: 120 band members
Liberty University Band: 250 band members Do you know a family member,
Players from Florida:
9 Liberty players are from Florida friend or a neighbor in need of
20 University of Toledo players are from Florida Home Health Care?
Hotel Rooms Booked: (four nights) plus rooms for visiting
families and fans from each team:
165 rooms at Hilton West Palm Beach for Liberty;
165 rooms at Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center for
University of Toledo;
120 rooms at Embassy Suites, Boca Raton for Liberty Band; Home Health Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants / Registered Nurses to assist you with:
100 rooms at Wyndham Boca Raton for University of
Toledo Band;
25 rooms at Wyndham Boca Raton for student volunteers • Personal Care • Companionship • Respite Care • Alzheimers & Dementia Care
(five nights); • Medication Management • Transportation • Meal Preparation
25 rooms for game officials and media (five nights). • Light Housekeeping • Grocery Shopping • Post Surgery Care
Liberty University:
Liberty has won every bowl game they’ve been in for the
past three years; Complimentary In-Home Consultation
This is Liberty’s last year as an independent and they will
be in the Conference USA next year; Care provided in the comfort of your Home, Hospital, or Facility
Liberty’s new coach was recently announced - Jamey
Chadwell.
Toledo University: We accept All Long Term Care Insurance Policies and Private Pay – Affordable Rates
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