Sunday, October 16, 2011

Capital City Classic Future Uncertain

Jackson, Mississippi -- News Channel 12 has learned that the Capital City Classic between Jackson State and Alcorn State will return to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium for at least one more year.

Back in May, Alcorn State University President Christopher Brown announced that his university would consider withdrawing from the annual match-up in Jackson. He told us Thursday that the game greatly benefits both universities, and this fall's Classic will go on. But Alcorn is interested in bringing the game to Lorman in the future.

"Certainly the Alcornites are united around a return to the "Soul Bowl"," says Dr. Brown. "But it's in the best interest of both Jackson State and Alcorn for this year to allow the Capital City Classic name to continue."



Jackson businesses don't want to see the Capital City Classic leave the Capital City.

It's Thursday night, and as usual, Sal and Mookie's parking lot is packed. In the distance is Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the home of the Tigers. The 60,000 people that can pack the stadium for the Classic pack Sal and Mookie's before and after the action.

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