AnnArbor.com announces winner of free trip to Gator Bowl to see Michigan vs. Mississippi State
Donald Shipley's first Michigan football experience was a good one.
He was in Michigan Stadium in late November 1971 when the Wolverines beat Ohio State 10-7 to finish the regular season 11-0 and earn a trip to the Rose Bowl.
The second time Shipley will see the winged helmets in person will be as the winner of AnnArbor.com's Bowl Bonanza.
His name was randomly selected early today using Random.org from the more than 2,000 people that participated in our contest for a chance to be in Jacksonville, Fla., for the Gator Bowl on Jan. 1 when Michigan takes on Mississippi State.
Toni and Donald Shipley of Ypsilanti will attend the Gator Bowl as winners of AnnArbor.com's Bowl Bonanza contest.
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After meeting our sweepstakes rules and eligibility requirements, Shipley and his wife, Toni, received a prize package valued at more than $3,800 that includes:
Shipley, from Ypsilanti, says he's been a lifelong Michigan fan. And he thinks he'll witness a Michigan victory in Jacksonville.
"I think they have a good shot against Mississippi State," he said. "They'll be bringing something a little different than Mississippi State has seen this season."
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Click here to read the full rules for AnnArbor.com's Bowl Bonanza and click here to read AnnArbor.com's privacy policy. Starts 6:00 AM ET 12/9/10 and ends 11:59 PM ET 12/15/10. Open to legal residents of Michigan 18 or older, except employees of Sponsor, their immediate families and those living in the same household. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Void outside Michigan and where prohibited. A.R.V. of prize $3,896: Sponsor: AnnArbor.com. Potential winner must respond within one hour and winner and guest must execute all necessary documentation at Sponsor’s office within three hours of being notified on December 16, 2010 or forfeit the prize.