Mobile County Approved $45,000 for Gulf Coast Classic in 2009
The Mobile County Commission approved $45,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic as officials sought to stabilize the long-running football event after prior management concerns.
A Sponsor at Last? Gulf Coast Classic Said to Be Near a $1.5 Million Deal
Reports circulated that the Gulf Coast Classic was nearing a three-year, $1.5 million title sponsorship, badly needed good news for an event that survived a bruising fight over Mobile city…
Gulf Coast Classic Organizers Aim for Iron Bowl Status as Council President Demands the Paperwork
Organizers of the Gulf Coast Classic predicted the game would one day rival the Iron Bowl. Council President Reggie Copeland wanted bank statements, canceled checks and an honest attendance count.