One of the features that I like from ESPN the Magazine is their "NEXT" series where they pick athletes who are primed to be breakout stars. I even turned that into the new slogan for BlackSportsOnline in 2009:
So when ESPN asked if BlackSportsOnline would like to be represented at the ESPN THE MAGAZINE NEXT BIG WEEKEND PARTY at the Super Bowl you know we jumped at the opportunity.
The lovely Kami will be attending the Red Carpet event and will be reporting live from Tampa during the Super Bowl with both video and written articles.
Here is some more information about the event.
ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S NEXT BIG WEEKEND 2009 PRESENTED BY FORD F-150
**Featuring Performances by Wyclef Jean - Jan. 30 and
Sean Kingston - Jan. 31**
To celebrate its annual NEXT issue, featuring who and what to watch in 2009, ESPN The Magazine is hosting the NEXT Big Weekend Presented by Ford F-150 in downtown Tampa, Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31. The Magazine will convert the parking lot located at 202 South Morgan St. into the hottest Super Bowl party under a one-of-a-kind 22,000 square foot quad-saddle tent.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009:
The Magazine's annual NEXT party - This private VIP event will showcase what's NEXT in sports, technology, lifestyle, and, of course, all things NEXT from ESPN The Magazine. Event sponsors include presenting sponsor FORD Trucks (F-150), Castrol, Corona, H&R Block, Hugo Boss' BOSS PURE Fragrance, Old Spice, Patron, Under Armour, LG Plasmas & LG Appliances and Nestle Wonka.
PERFORMANCES BY: Wyclef Jean, DJ Samantha Ronson & DJ Marcellus "Dat Dude" Wiley
CONFIRMED GUESTS INCLUDE:
Dave Annabel (actor), Hank Baskett (Eagles), Reggie Bush (Saints), Matt Cassel (Patriots), John Cena (WWE), Jake Delhomme (Panthers), Howie Dorough (Back Street Boys), Jimmy Fallon (actor), Dwight Freeney (Colts), Antonio Gates (Chargers), Cuba Gooding Jr. (actor), Tony Gonzalez (Chiefs), Ryan Howard (Phillies), DeSean Jackson (Eagles), Marshawn Lynch (Bills), Lindsay Lohan (actress), Benji Madden (Good Charlotte), Joel Madden (Good Charlotte), Le'Ron McClain (Ravens), Maria Menounos (TV personality), Alyssa Milano (actress), Santana Moss (Redskins), Terrell Owens (Cowboys), Travis Pastrana (Motocross), Clinton Portis (Redskins), Busta Rhymes (Rapper), Jerry Rice (former NFL player), Eddie Royal (Broncos), Derek Richardson (actor), Warren Sapp (former NFL player), Ryan Sheckler (Skateboarder), Jeremy Shockey (Saints), Christian Slater (actor), Jordin Sparks (singer), Amani Toomer (Giants), Justin Tuck (Giants), Paul Walker (actor), Leon Washington (Jets), Lil Wayne (Rapper), DeAngelo Williams (Panthers), Jeffrey Wright (actor), Ian Ziering (actor) ... plus hundreds more athletes, celebrities and ESPN Talent.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2008:
ESPN The Magazine's NEXT Day Tailgate - a FREE fan event from Noon-5:00 p.m. with performance by teenage rap, reggae, pop, sensation Sean Kingston; additional performances by the University of South Florida Marching Band and Tampa-based reggae band Impulse.
Activities featured at the event include: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball team and a custom built 65' x 85' 300-ton sand court - featuring pro athletes and live matches throughout the day; the Patron Highcroft Racing #9 American Le Mans Series racecar and its drivers David Brabham and Scott Sharp will be on site to display the newly branded racecar and to hold a driver autograph signing; a live skydive stunt by the Red Bull Energy Drink, the Gibson Guitar Bus, the official #14 Tony Stewart Old Spice car, ESPNtheMag.com's Jock Chefs with New Orleans Saint Bobby McCray and Jacksonville Jaguar Reggie Williams, and other interactive sport activities. Concession by Skipper's Smokehouse.
PERFORMANCES BY: Sean Kingston
Kami is well fine!!! I am sure she will have some great reports from Tampa
I am doing in Florida I might try to hit up that free event
Congrats Kami! Good pick Rob. She's a cool person.
Why the hell aren't I next? I took my team further and won two games on the road
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun. Can't wait to see Kami reports
BSO at the Super Bowl doing big things
T.O. is going to be there, you have to get that interview
Joe Flacco your forgetting two important differences between you and me and why Im NEXT and your not:
1. The Falcons organization was completely turned upside down when I came in. Everyone involved in Falcons football was too distracted by off-the-field drama to even know what was coming next. But i came next, and now Atlantans are like "Micheal who?"
2. Your team's defense is pretty dope. Defense is a tradition in Baltimore, always has been and always will be. No knock on your abilities but your pretty blessed to have a D that can go out there and put a stop to the other team, enabling you to spend more time on the field.
I was better than Flacco and Ryan
Last night was so much fun! Can't believe how they transformed that tent inside. It was a Blast!
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If you have to do it, you might as well do it right.
If you have to do it, you might as well do it right.
It is the coolest site, keep so!
Perfect work!
Very interesting site. Hope it will always be alive!
Great site. Good info.
Great site. Good info.
Perfect site, i like it!
Incredible site!
I want to say - thank you for this!
I want to say - thank you for this!
Perfect work!