On Episode 45, David talks with John Saccenti, the executive director of the Las Vegas Bowl, which is an ESPN Events owned and operated college football bowl game here in Las Vegas every December. This episode is all sports and all Vegas! John takes us inside the excitement of the Las Vegas Bowl and tells us why no college football bowl game can even come close. We talk Vegas sports and how Vegas officially became THE Sports & Entertainment Capital! Along with moving the Las Vegas Bowl to Allegiant Stadium, designing the Las Vegas Bowl trophy, keeping college athletes out of trouble in Sin City, and so much more! This is the most fun we've had yet! Thanks for subscribing and watching! Enjoy!
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0:00 - How Did Las Vegas Become The Sports Capital?
4:25 - How To Keep Athletes Out Of Trouble In Sin City?
6:50 - Why Vegas Almost Never Had Sports
9:00 - How Allegiant Stadium Took The Las Vegas Bowl To The Next Level
11:05 - How Does Vegas Sustain Its Level Of Growth?
18:52 - When John Worked For The XFL & Vince McMahon
23:25 - Favorite Outdoors Spots Near Vegas
28:30 - Best Las Vegas Bowl Predictions?
31:40 - Las Vegas Bowl Apparel, Merch, & Gifts
34:48 - What Does The Las Vegas Bowl Trophy Look Like?
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