"I'll tell you this. The Emerald Bowl is one game that does things the right way. It's an outstanding bowl with great people behind it." -- Jeff Tedford, California head coach "The Emerald Bowl has a reputation for putting on a great bowl and really treating the teams fantastically, and that reputation is well deserved. It was a fabulous experience for our entire contingent. Everyone involved treated our student athletes, coaches and staff to a first-class event." -- Sandy Barbour, Cal Athletic Director

"The Emerald Bowl was first-rate in every respect. It's a great bowl, a great town and a great atmosphere. The players had a lot of fun, and that's the way it's supposed to be."

-- Randy Shannon, Miami head coach

"Your entire team did a masterful job in a fabulous city. Thank you for an exceptional bowl experience."

-- Donna Shalala, Miami President

"I mean it sincerely when I say we had as fine a time at your Bowl as any Bowl we have ever attended. You all really know what you are doing...Please give my love to everyone and thank them for a wonderful trip." --Bobby Bowden, Head Coach, Florida State "Your professionalism and hospitality were just outstanding. Everything was first class. We've been to a lot of bowls, and we've never been treated better than we were at the Emerald Bowl." --Dave Hart, Former Athletic Director, Florida State

"The Emerald Bowl is a first class event, run by first class people. The teamwork, heart and dedication to excellence displayed by the Emerald Bowl staff allowed our coaches, staff, student-athletes and fans to enjoy a truly remarkable experience...you should be very proud of what you collectively have built in the beautiful city of San Francisco."

--Dan Guerrero, Athletic Director, UCLA

"It was awesome...just an awesome experience for our players, our coaches and our fans. We appreciate everything the Emerald Bowl crew did for us. It was a lot of fun to come to San Francisco and play an ACC team. I think you have a great chance to grow this game and build something big time." --Mike Riley, Head Coach, Oregon State

"The Emerald Bowl is truly a "gem" in the bowl lineup. It's everything and more for teams hopeful to enjoy the best experience possible. Navy would come back if invited in the future without reservation. We had the finest time in "Frisco" imaginable."

--Chet Gladchuk, Athletic Director, Navy

 "Our entire program had a wonderful experience. It couldn't have been any better. Everything was first-class."

--Rocky Long, Head Coach, New Mexico

"A wonderful week for everyone associated with the BC football program....a terrific experience."

--Barry Gallup, Dir. Of Football Ops., Boston College

"Achieving over a four rating is a significant milestone in the continued growth of the bowl. It puts the Emerald Bowl in an elite fraternity in the upper echelon of our bowl games."

--Dave Brown, VP Programming, ESPN

"The bowl was unbelievable. We've had nothing but raves from our players, our coaches and our fans. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience. Overall, it was the best bowl we've been to."

--Gene DeFilippo, Athletic Director, Boston College

"It's been one of the most fantastic experiences in my seven years as athletic director. The entire city and the bowl personnel made sure our every need was met. We've just had an incredible time. This bowl will become one of college football's prime postseason games because of its city and bowl administration."

--Randy Spetman, Athletic Director, Florida St. (Formerly at Air Force)