<p align="left"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Birmingham Bulldogs Welcome Team and Alumni with Scheduled Events for Upcoming Weekend
</font></font></p><font face="Calibri" size="3"><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri" size="3">BIRMINGHAM, ALA---<span> </span>On Friday, October 7, 2011, the Birmingham chapter of the Mississippi State Alumni Association will host “An Evening with the Birmingham Bulldogs†supporting the Nick Bell Foundation.<span> </span>The event will be held from 6-8 PM at the team’s hotel- The Birmingham Marriott located at 3590 Grandview Parkway.<span> </span>Special lodging rates for MSU fans are available through the hotel’s website, </font>http://www.marriott.com/h.../7/11&toDate=10/9/11 href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmmc?groupCode=msamsaa&app=resvlink&fromDate=10/7/11&toDate=10/9/11" target=_blank><font face="Calibri" size="3">Birmingham Marriott >></font><font face="Calibri" size="3">.</font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3"></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The benefit will feature key note addresses from Bo Hemphill, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development at MSU, and Linda Bell, mother of former MSU defensive end Nick Bell. A silent auction will be held to raise additional funds for the Nick Bell Foundation.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">A $25 donation per person will provide admittance to the event, heavy hors d’oeuvres, non alcoholic beverages, and a complimentary cocktail.<span> </span>Children under 12 will be admitted for a $10 donation. To register for the event, visit </font><font face="Calibri" size="3">[url]www.birminghambulldogs.com</font>[/url]<font face="Calibri" size="3"> . Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3"></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">On Saturday, prior to the 11 AM MSU v. UAB kick-off at Legion Field, the chapter will host a “Dawgs and Doughnuts†tailgate with complimentary doughnuts and drinks while supplies last. Other sponsors of this event include the MSU Office of the President, the MSU Student Association, the Bulldog Club Foundation, and the MSU Alumni Association. </font></p></font>
</font></font></p><font face="Calibri" size="3"><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri" size="3">BIRMINGHAM, ALA---<span> </span>On Friday, October 7, 2011, the Birmingham chapter of the Mississippi State Alumni Association will host “An Evening with the Birmingham Bulldogs†supporting the Nick Bell Foundation.<span> </span>The event will be held from 6-8 PM at the team’s hotel- The Birmingham Marriott located at 3590 Grandview Parkway.<span> </span>Special lodging rates for MSU fans are available through the hotel’s website, </font>http://www.marriott.com/h.../7/11&toDate=10/9/11 href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmmc?groupCode=msamsaa&app=resvlink&fromDate=10/7/11&toDate=10/9/11" target=_blank><font face="Calibri" size="3">Birmingham Marriott >></font><font face="Calibri" size="3">.</font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3"></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The benefit will feature key note addresses from Bo Hemphill, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development at MSU, and Linda Bell, mother of former MSU defensive end Nick Bell. A silent auction will be held to raise additional funds for the Nick Bell Foundation.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">A $25 donation per person will provide admittance to the event, heavy hors d’oeuvres, non alcoholic beverages, and a complimentary cocktail.<span> </span>Children under 12 will be admitted for a $10 donation. To register for the event, visit </font><font face="Calibri" size="3">[url]www.birminghambulldogs.com</font>[/url]<font face="Calibri" size="3"> . Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3"></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">On Saturday, prior to the 11 AM MSU v. UAB kick-off at Legion Field, the chapter will host a “Dawgs and Doughnuts†tailgate with complimentary doughnuts and drinks while supplies last. Other sponsors of this event include the MSU Office of the President, the MSU Student Association, the Bulldog Club Foundation, and the MSU Alumni Association. </font></p></font>