March 31, 2008
NEW YORK -
MSL Sports and Entertainment announced Monday the postponement of all Gridiron Bash events, including the April 19 event at the University of Maryland, due to a recent NCAA ruling regarding student-athlete participation in the event.
Gridiron Bash, an endeavor to combine spring football and live music on campuses around the country, was to feature a Maryland football scrimmage followed by musical acts Good Charlotte and O.A.R. The festivities were also to include a pep rally.
"Lack of participation by the football team would be detrimental to the fiber and essence of what this event is all about. We've been working for a year and a half to promise fans the spring football experience that includes players, coaches, marching bands, cheerleaders and great players past and present," explained Shawn Garrity, President of MSL Sports & Entertainment. "Our decision to postpone was reached by our desire to preserve the long-term integrity of our brand and hold true to our promise that Gridiron Bash is not a concert, but a football celebration with the added benefit of a live music element."
All ticket purchases made through the University of Maryland will be refunded through the athletics ticket office (1-800-462-TERP). Any text votes that have been placed will not be billed.
For more information of the postponement of the event, please visit Gridiron Bash.com. Click here for a statement from the NCAA on Gridiron Bash.
