Grammy Winner Travis Tritt To Performs at 2008 College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement

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"Producing a string of platinum albums, Travis Tritt has set the standard in the world of country music," said NFF President & CEO Steven J. Hatchell. "We're excited that he's coming to South Bend as part of the first-class entertainment that will celebrate the careers of college football's greatest legends."

Travis Tritt has charted more than 30 singles on the U.S. Billboard "Hot Country Songs" charts, including five hits that went to No. 1 and two that won Grammy Awards.

He debuted with his single release of "Country Club" in 1989, emerging on the country scene with a mix of bluesy Southern rock. His top hits also include "All About to Change," "Help Me Hold On," "Can I Trust You With My Heart," and "Foolish Pride."

"We are pleased to partner with the Morris Performing Arts Center as we expand the 2008 Enshrinement schedule," said Hall of Fame Executive Director Lisa Malin.

 "We look forward to welcoming country music super-star, Travis Tritt, to South Bend as well as thousands of football and country music fans from across the country."

Tritt is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and he has received the Horizon Award from the Country Music Association in 1991 and a Vocal Event of the Year Award in 1992 for "This One's Gonna Hurt You (For A Long, Long Time)," a duet with Marty Stuart and again in 1993 for "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair."

Recently, Tritt co-produced an album called "The Storm" with American Idol judge Randy Jackson, creating a powerhouse collection of songs that emphasize Tritt's singing.

The Morris Performing Arts Center, located in the heart of downtown South Bend, is the home of the Broadway Theatre League, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and the Southold Dance Theater. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Morris Box Office by calling 574.235.9109or on the web at www.morriscenter.org.

2008 FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION ENSHRINEMENT CLASS

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PLAYERS
    TOM BRAHANEY- C, Oklahoma, 1970- 72
   DAVE BROWN* - DB, Michigan, 1972- 74
   JEFF DAVIS- LB, Clemson, 1978-81
    DOUG FLUTIE- QB, Boston College, 1981- 84
    JOHNNIE JOHNSON- DB, Texas, 1976- 79
   REX KERN- QB, Ohio State, 1968-70
   AHMAD RASHAD- RB / WR, Oregon, 1969- 71
   ANTHONY THOMPSON- RB, Indiana, 1986- 89
   WILSON WHITLEY* - DT, Houston, 1973- 76
    REGGIE WILLIAMS- LB, Dartmouth, 1973- 75
   RICHARD WOOD- LB, Southern California, 1972- 74
    CHRIS ZORICH- DT, Notre Dame, 1988- 90

COACHES
    HERB DEROMEDI- Central Michigan (1978- 93): 110- 55-10
   JOE PATERNO- Penn State (1966- present): 373-125-3
*Deceased

2008 DIVISIONAL ENSHRINEMENT CLASS



PLAYERS
   Jim Ballard - QB, Mount Union (Ohio) (1991-93)
    Ronald McKinnon - LB, North Alabama (1992-95)
  John Randle - DE, Texas A&M-Kingsville (1988-89)
   Brad Rowland - HB, McMurry College (Texas) (1947-50)

COACHES
W.C. Gorden - Jackson State (1976-91): 119-47-5
Doug Porter - Mississippi Valley State (1961-65), Howard (1974-78), Fort Valley State (Ga.) (1979-85, 1987-96): 166-107-5
Note: The next class of College Football Hall of Famers from the Football Bowl Subdivision, which was announced May 1, 2008, will be inducted at the NFF Annual Awards Dinner on December 9, 2008, at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. They will be officially enshrined at the Hall in South Bend during ceremonies in July of 2009. 


2008 Enshrinement Festival Schedule of Events


FRIDAY, JULY 11

Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant 
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
College Football Hall of Fame Press Box
Young women between the ages of 17-21 compete for the title of Miss Enshrinement Queen.



FRIDAY - SATURDAY, JULY 11-12

Enshrinement Softball Tournament 
Presented by Street Kids Softball 
Belleville Softball Complex, South Bend, Ind.
Divisions: Men's Upper, Men's Lower, and Co-ed 
Please visit www.streetkidssoftball.com to register.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JULY 11-13

Enshrinement Flag Football Tournament
Presented by South Bend/Mishawaka Visitors and Convention Bureau & the South Bend Parks and Recreation
O'Brien Park, South Bend, Ind.



SATURDAY, JULY 12

Enshrinement Festival Ribs Cook Off, Concert, and Car Show
Presented with the Studebaker National Museum & American Tailgaters Association 
2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Gridiron Plaza
FREE EVENT
Join us for the area's best barbeque, live music and great cars!



FRIDAY, JULY 18

Enshrinement Celebrity Golf Scramble
Registration - 7:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start - 9:00 a.m. 
Blackthorn Golf Club, South Bend, Ind.
Price: $250/person, $1,000/foursome
Tee it up with the 2008 Enshrinees on one of America's finest public courses. Each foursome will be paired with a Hall of Famer or sports celebrity.

Enshrinement Ladies Brunch and Fashion Show
Presented by LaSalle Grille 
9:30 a.m.
LaSalle Grille, South Bend, Ind.
Price: $35/person
Enjoy a delicious brunch while viewing the latest fashion trends from local boutiques.

Enshrinement Evening Concert Featuring Travis Tritt
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, Ind.
Travis Tritt takes the stage for an evening of music with the Grammy-winning country music star.
Please visit http://www.morriscenter.org to purchase your tickets or call 574.235.9109.



SATURDAY, JULY 19

Enshrinement Grand Parade
9:30 a.m. 
Downtown South Bend, Ind.
FREE EVENT 
Featuring over 100 units, including marching bands, floats, specialty units, and the 2008 Enshrinees.

Enshrinement FanFest
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Hall of Fame Gridiron Plaza
Price: $5/person (includes admission to the Hall). 
Children under 5 are free. 
FanFest will provide fun for the entire family and a chance to get up close with the Enshrinees.

Hall of Famer Flag Football Game
11:30 a.m. 
Hall of Fame Gridiron Plaza
Price: Free with FanFest Ticket
Watch the 2008 Enshrinement Class suit up one more time in this annual flag football fan favorite. 

Hall of Famer Youth Football Clinic
12:30 p.m. 
Hall of Fame Gridiron Plaza
Price: Free with FanFest Ticket
Bring your kids to a football clinic taught by the 2008 Enshrinement Class, creating priceless memories for any young football fan!

Autograph Session 
1:45 p.m. 
Hall of Fame Press Box
$60/person
Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 19 at 8:00 a.m. at the Hall of Fame ticket counter.

For rules and information visit www.collegefootball.org.

Enshrinement Reception and Silent Auction 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Palais Royale, South Bend, Ind.
*Must have Enshrinement Dinner& Show ticket to attend

Enshrinement Dinner & Show
7:30 p.m. 
Palais Royale Ballroom, South Bend, Ind.
Price: $175/person, $1,750/ Table of 10.
Event features the official Enshrinement of the 2008 Hall of Fame Class.


ABOUT THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME 
Founded in 1947 with leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, a non-profit educational organization, runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 121 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, Play It Smart, and scholarships of over $1 million for college and high school scholar-athletes. The NFF presents the MacArthur Trophy, the Draddy Trophy, presented by HealthSouth, and releases the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Standings.



ABOUT THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
The College Football Hall of Fame, an initiative of The National Football Foundation, stands as one of the nation's premier sports shrines, preserving and dramatizing the history of the game to an ever broadening audience of fans while holding up the greatest players and coaches as role models who highlight the game's positive values.