TOWSON, Md. – When the Tiger football team plays for the NCAA FCS championship on Saturday afternoon, groups of Tiger fans will gather for viewing parties throughout the state of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.
The Tigers, who are 13-2 on the season, will be seeking their first national championship when they face two-time defending national champion North Dakota State at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The Tigers and the Bison, 14-0 on the season, will kick off at 2:00 p.m. (EST).
The game will be televised on ESPN2.
Coach Rob Ambrose's team, ranked fifth in the final NCAA FCS poll, reached the championship game with wins over No. 9 Fordham, No. 2 Eastern Illinois and No. 3 Eastern Washington.
North Dakota State brings a 23-game winning into the national championship game.
Bill Bateman's Bistro, the game day headquarters for the Tigers, will be providing several specials in conjunction with the viewing party. Say UPROAR and get an upgrade - your choice of 5 wings free with the purchase of 5 wings or a large crab pretzel for the price of a medium. In addition, bottles of Coor's or drafts will be available for $2 each. Prizes will be offered at halftime and following the game! Additional beverage specials will also be available.
In addition to the viewing party at Bateman's, there will be viewing parties on Saturday at the following locations:
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California – Santa Monica
The Charleston | 2460 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, Cal. 90403 http://charlestonla.com/
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Florida – Juno Beach
Kirby's Sports Grille | 841 Donald Ross Rd, Juno Beach, Fla. 33408 http://kirbysonline.com/
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Maryland - Annapolis The Greene Turtle | 177 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, Md. 21401 http://thegreeneturtle.com/location/Annapolis
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Maryland - Arnold Mother's Peninsula Grille | 969 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, Md. 21012 http://www.mothersgrille.com
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Maryland - Baltimore Mother's Grille - Federal Hill | 1113 S. Charles St, Baltimore, Md. 21230 http://www.mothersgrille.com
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Maryland - Gambrills The Greene Turtle | 2383 Brandermill Blvd, Gambrills, Md. 21054 http://thegreeneturtle.com/location/Gambrills
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Maryland - Pasadena The Greene Turtle | 20 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, Md. 21401 http://thegreeneturtle.com/location/Pasadena
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Maryland - Pikesville
Jilly's Tavern | 1012 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, Md. 21208 http://www.jillyspikesville.com
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Maryland - Towson Bill Bateman's Bistro | 7800 York Rd, Towson, Md. 21204 http://billbateman.com
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Maryland - Towson Glory Days Grill | 1220 E Joppa Rd, Towson, Md. 21286 http://glorydaysgrill.com
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New Jersey - Hoboken Mills Tavern | 125 Washington St, Hoboken, N.J. 07030 http://www.millstavernhoboken.com
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New York – Long Island
Crossroads Restaurant | 646 S. Broadway, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801
http://crossroadsbarandgrill.com/
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New York – New York City
Mad River Bar & Grill | 1442 Third Ave. at 82nd St., New York, N.Y. 10028
http://www.madrivergrill.com
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Aaron's is the official sponsor of the Tigers' playoff run.
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has more than 2,115 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur and Chairman Emeritus R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's has been publicly traded since 1982.
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