The MTSU Blue Raiders will participate in their first bowl game since moving
up to D-1A. They will take on the MAC champions of Central Michigan at 7:30
(6:30 Central) on ESPN. BlueRaiderZone.com will provide you with everything you
need to know about the match-up between the two teams and all the festivities
surrounding the 10th annual Motor City Bowl.
Home of the Detroit Lions and Super Bowl
XL!
Located in the heart of downtown Detroit’s
entertainment district, Ford Field is an industry-leading sports and
entertainment development that hosts - in addition to Lions football - sporting
events, concerts, banquets, corporate meetings, special events and much more.
Ford Field will also house a variety of tenants
including restaurants, entertainment venues and business offices.
Our primary goal is for you to enjoy unique and exciting
experiences at Ford Field. We are certain that the excitement of the
National Football League, coupled with an unrivaled mix of high-end
entertainment, will make for a year-round family destination that is fun,
first-class and distinctively Detroit.
Pre-Game Festivities: The
Rhino will be Blue Raider Central on game day. Come join all the Blue Raider
fans as they get geared up to cheer the Blue Raiders to victory. Festivities
begin at 2:00.
Other sights to see in Detroit:
Greektown, Detroit
The ouzo flows and the souvlaki sizzles on Monroe Street, the center of an
ethnic section of Detroit dominated by Greek restaurants and businesses.
MGM Grand Detroit Casino, Detroit
The ironic setting for the MGM Grand (a former IRS building) is only temporary;
a permanent casino is to be built along the riverfront.
Attraction type: Casino
Renaissance Center, Detroit
Multi-towered skyscraper is the tallest building in Detroit that features an
observation tower on the 72nd floor.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Observation deck/tower
Ambassador Bridge, Detroit
At the time this bridge was built in 1929 it was the longest suspension bridge
in the world.
GM World, Detroit
Twenty-five General Motors cars and trucks are showcased in this elaborate
setting.
Belle Isle, Detroit
This large urban park on Belle Isle in the middle of the Detroit River contains
the Belle Isle Zoo and was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead.
MotorCity Casino, Detroit
A casino where you don't need to gamble? That's the idea at MotorCity, designed
to satisfy gamblers and non-gamblers alike with its comprehensive gaming
offerings and dining and entertainment delights. Its restaurants, which range
from fine dining to barbecue, are run by one of the two certified master chefs
in Michigan.
Greektown Casino, Detroit
From Baccarat and Blackjack to Craps and Caribbean Stud, this lively casino
ensures an exciting gaming experience.
In the next edition, the BlueRaiderZone will focus on the actual game and the key match-ups between the two teams.