University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels Accept Las Vegas Bowl Bid
June 21, 1999 | Football
November 30, 1998
The North Carolina Tar Heels have accepted a bid to play San Diego St. on Dec. 19 at 6:00 p.m EST on ESPN2. Tickets are on sale Tuesday at 1-800-722-HEEL after 9:00 a.m. Tickets available through UNC are $45, $75 and $125. Lesser tickets for $10 and $30 can be purchased through the Thomas & Mack box office at 702-895-3900.
The game will be played in the 45,000 seat Sam Boyd Stadium
Note: Every University of North Carolina student can receive one free ticket for the Las Vegas Bowl.
Students must come to the UNC Ticket Office to sign up for a free ticket and must pick up their ticket in Las Vegas at Sam Boyd Stadium on game day. Students must show their ID at the ticket window for the ticket and have the opportunity to purchase tickets adjacent to their free ticket for $45.
Head Coach Carl Torbush
"Our football team is extremely thrilled with the opportunity to play in the Las Vegas Bowl. From where we started at 0-3 and all the adversity we faced early in the season and then to end the year 6-2, we feel like we are a bowl team. It's a dream come true. We're also excited for our entire football program, the UNC Athletic Department, the University and our fans for the chance to go to an exciting city like Las Vegas. I think it will be well supported. It will truly be a challenge playing an outstanding team like San Diego State."
Athletic Director Dick Baddour
"We are pleased to accept the Las Vegas Bowl invitation. Our players and coaches worked extremely hard to finish the season with a winning record and I am proud of their effort. The Las Vegas Bowl will be an appealing game for our players, coaching and administrative staff and the Carolina fans."
UNC Chancellor Michael Hooker
"I'm happy for the Carolina football program for the chance to continue play in postseason. After some trying times early in the year, the chance to play in the Las Vegas Bowl and finish the season strong is a great opportunity."
