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Grady returns as Blaze hammer Iowa, 55-41ABC 4
Grady back in Blaze victoryStandardNet
Blaze hammer Barnstormers in Iowa Bacon Bowl, 55-41Utah Blaze Press Release
The Utah Blaze earned a 55-41 victory on the road over the Iowa Barnstormers on Saturday night during the inaugural Iowa Bacon Bowl. Making his first start since June, MVP quarterback Tommy Grady stepped in and threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns while helping Utah snap a four-game skid.
Blaze Take Home the Bacon in Victory Over BarnstormersIowa Barnstormers Press Release
Playing for nothing but pride, and bragging rights to the Inaugural Bacon Bowl, the Iowa Barnstormers and Utah Blaze put on an entertaining and hard fought battle Saturday night in front of a crowd of 8,262 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Ultimately the Blaze prevailed with a 55-41 victory over Iowa. With the loss, the Barnstormers now stand at 6-11 on the season, while Utah improves to an identical 6-11 record.
Blaze beat Iowa to halt losing skidSalt Lake Tribune
Game Preview: Utah Blaze at Iowa BarnstormersUtah Blaze Press Release
The Utah Blaze (5-11) travel to play the Iowa Barnstormers (6-10) on Saturday, July 20 in a matchup that has been dubbed the “Iowa Bacon Bowl.” The Barnstormers have partnered with the Iowa Bacon Board in recognition of the state’s prominence in the pork industry. The winner of this week’s game will be presented with a unique “bacon-inspired” trophy.
Barnstormers Announce Bacon Bowl DetailsIowa Barnstormers Press Release
Organizers of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, the world’s premier baconfest, will announce the date and time of the next Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival during halftime at the Iowa Bacon Bowl. While the festival is for adult bacon-lovers only, those eager to experience bacon fellowship in a more family-friendly environment are welcome to attend the Iowa Bacon Bowl.
Barnstormers and Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival Announce Iowa Bacon BowlIowa Barnstormers Press Release
Today, more than half of all U.S. homes (53%) keep bacon in their fridge at all times. According to the Pork Checkoff, bacon has become the fastest growing pork category over the last 10 years. As the leading pork producing state and home to the world’s premier baconfest, the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, Iowa continues to play a critical role in the booming bacon industry. To add to Iowa’s rich bacon history, the Iowa Barnstormers announced today that it will be first to host a bacon-inspired AFL game, entitled the Iowa Bacon Bowl, to see which team will literally bring home the bacon.
