Utah Utes

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with General Distributing of Utah to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner General Distributing to help combat drunk driving during the Utah Utes' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • "Anheuser-Busch has been promoting a culture of responsible drinking for over a century, and we know there is still more to be done.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

Utah’s Crimson Collective Chooses “For The Win 360°” for Their New Collegiate Streaming App

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004690435/en/
    The Utah Crimson Collective has selected FTW360 to launch its new state-of-the-art collegiate streaming app, For The Win 360°- Utah.
  • FTW360 CEO Derek Mattsson believes the Crimson Collective needed its own video storefront to commercialize the opportunities for each student-athlete.
  • The Crimson Collective app, loaded with exclusive content, empowers student-athletes to open doors to promotional and financial opportunities through partnership with the Crimson Collective.
  • Available later in October, fans can download For The Win 360° - Utah app on Google Play, Apple’s App Store, and access them on various streaming devices, including phones, tablets, or directly via http://www.ftwin360.com .

100th Anniversary of Historic Game by Dr. Charles F. West, the First Black Quarterback to Play in Rose Bowl Game

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Friday, December 31, 2021

WASHINGTON, Pa., Dec. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tomorrow's Rose Bowl Game marks the 100th anniversary of the historic 1922 Game, in which Dr. Charles Fremont West became the first Black quarterback to play not only in the Rose Bowl Game, but in a major bowl game.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Pa., Dec. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tomorrow's Rose Bowl Game marks the 100th anniversary of the historic 1922 Game, in which Dr. Charles Fremont West became the first Black quarterback to play not only in the Rose Bowl Game, but in a major bowl game.
  • In 1922, Washington & Jefferson College's Charles West became the first Black quarterback to play in the Rose Bowl Game.
  • "The Game, and Dr. West's unprecedented appearance in this historic event, are still an inspiration to our community."
  • Making W&J's appearance in the 1922 Rose Bowl Game all the more improbable is that with just 450 students at the time, the College is the smallest school to ever play in a Rose Bowl Game.

doTERRA Named the Official Essential Oil Partner of the Utah Utes

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --doTERRA and University of Utah Athletics today announced a new six-year partnership that names doTERRA as the official essential oil partner of the Utah Utes.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --doTERRA and University of Utah Athletics today announced a new six-year partnership that names doTERRA as the official essential oil partner of the Utah Utes.
  • In addition, doTERRA will be a leading sponsor and supporter of the Utes' women's sports programs, including gymnastics, volleyball, soccer, softball, and swimming and diving; and the title sponsor of the Utah Spirit Team.
  • "doTERRA greatly values higher education and is committed to expanding our partnerships with area universities," said Kirk Jowers, president of doTERRA North America.
  • dTERRA sources, tests, manufactures and distributes CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade essential oils and essential oil products to over nine million dTERRA Wellness Advocates and customers.