PIONEER BOWL VIII TO CHARLOTTE: The 2005 Pioneer Bowl is headed to Charlotte. The game will be held on Saturday, December 3 at Memorial Stadium. The game, featuring teams from the CIAA and SIAC, was moved from Mobile, Al., because of logistical concerns following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The game will be televised live on ESPN Classic. "Regrettably, we have had to move the Pioneer Bowl from Mobile," said CIAA Commissioner Leon Kerry. "However, we are excited about the prospects of the Pioneer Bowl in Charlotte. Other locations were considered, however, with the 2006 CIAA Tournament coming to Charlotte, we already know the Queen City is one of America's great sports cities." The first Pioneer Bowl game was played in 1997 in Atlanta when Kentucky State downed Livingstone 30-28. Last year in Mobile, Shaw downed Tuskegee 30-28, ending the CIAA's three-game losing streak to the SIAC. The SIAC has a 5-2 edge in previous games. "This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase both the SIAC, the CIAA and the Charlotte community, not only within the region but around the nation, since the game will be broadcast to millions through ESPN Classic," said SIAC Commissioner Dr. William Lide.

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