Each year, football fans show up in droves to witness the Armed Forces Bowl, and a big reason for that is the amazing competition
on display at the games. In 2010, the Armed Forces Bowl came down to a matchup between the Army Black Knights and the SMU
Mustangs, with the game narrowly going to the Army 16-14. The game could be just as close in 2011.
As the name suggests, the Armed Forces Bowl is designed to celebrate the armed services while giving two top-notch NCAA football teams a chance to compete. The
armed forces focus has been a part of the Armed Forces Bowl since 2006. Prior to its current moniker, the Armed Forces Bowl
was known as the Plains Capital Fort Worth Bowl and the Fort Worth Bowl.
The Armed Forces Bowl calls the
Gerald J. Ford Stadium home. Along with hosting the Armed Forces Bowl, Gerald J. Ford Stadium is also the home of the
SMU Mustangs football program. Gerald J. Ford Stadium opened in 2000, replacing Ownby Stadium. It currently has a capacity
of 32,000, which could eventually be expanded to 45,000.
One of the best ways to enjoy this season's 2011 Armed Forces Bowl is to make it a group outing. The college football atmosphere
at the Armed Forces Bowl will be unforgettable. Everyone in your crew will surely want to make it a tradition after just one
experience. Just make sure to act early to reserve sports
tickets for you and your football-loving friends.
