MADISON COUNTY—
The Holy Grail of college football - The BCS National Championship Coaches' Trophy - is making its way across Alabama. And, it's catching a lot of attention along the way.The highly-coveted trophy will be awarded to winner of the title game played January 7th in Pasadena, California.
The trophy is on a season-long tour, visiting high-profile games and towns in that team's region. It's on its way to Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa for Saturday's Alabama-LSU game. The #3-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide meets the #9-ranked LSU Tigers. Both teams have their sights set on an SEC title and a BCS National Championship.
See the Trophy
College football fans will get a chance to see the championship trophy in person and even have your picture taken with it while the BCS "bling" is in the Rocket City.
Friday, November 6
1-3pm
Kroger Store
8404 S. Memorial Parkway
Huntsville
Friday, November 6
4-6pm
Kroger Store
300 Hughes Road
Madison
Fans who receive a FREE online photo with the Coaches' Trophy will also have a chance to win a trip for four to the BCS National Championship. Fans attending the Kroger displays also receive coupons for a FREE 2-liter bottle of any Dr. Pepper product.
On Thursday, the Waterford Crystal football-shaped trophy made a stop at the WHNT NEWS 19 studios. Staffers enjoyed getting their pictures taken. Check out our photo slideshow.
Trophy Facts
- The trophy is valued at $30,000.
- It weighs about 45 pounds.
- It stands 34 inches tall.
- It takes 3 months to produce.
