SEATTLE (AP) � The NCAA dropped the Seattle Bowl on Thursday after a
financially troubled two-year run, while approving a new game in Fort
Worth, Texas.
The football certification subcommittee granted approval to the Fort
Worth Bowl for 2003. The game, matching teams from the Big 12 and
Conference USA, will be played Dec. 23.
The Seattle Bowl was played in 2001 at Safeco Field and last year at
Seahawks Stadium. Last fall, operators missed two deadlines for
providing a $1.5 million letter of credit.
An NCAA news release said the subcommittee rejected the Seattle Bowl
"due to financial issues and failure to adhere to administrative
requirements."
The NCAA said $182 million was generated during the 2002-03 bowl
season and distributed to participating teams and conferences, with a
record 1.4 million fans attending games.
