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Opening Reception: Under the Boardwalk Expo 2009 Reception: Happy Hour Expo 2009 Reception: Member Appreciation "Tailgate" Luncheon Expo 2009: Sports Stars (Autographs)
Opening Reception: Under the Boardwalk 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. San Diego Convention Center Join MBA Under the Boardwalk at this year's opening reception. Get a taste of San Diego and sample the delights that the California coast has to offer.
Expo 2009 Reception: Happy Hour 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. San Diego Convention Center Network with conference attendees at MBA's Happy Hour Reception. Mix and mingle with industry leaders and experts as you enjoy
the light atmosphere of our favorite time of day - Happy Hour.
Expo 2009: Member Appreciation "Tailgate" Luncheon 12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. San Diego Convention Center
Pre-game tailgating has become an all-American ritual. Join MBA at one of the convention's most anticipated annual activities.
The Tailgate Party brings you and other attendees together to meet two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Vinny Testaverde and Pro-Football
Hall of Famer, Jack Youngblood.
Expo 2009: Sports Stars (Autographs) 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. San Diego Convention Center
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Featuring: Vinny Testaverde Two-time Pro Bowl quarterback
Vinny Testaverde played 21 years in the NFL, setting an NFL record by throwing at least one touchdown pass every season. He
was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the first overall pick of the 1987 NFL Draft. After six seasons at Tampa Bay,
Testaverde has spent the last 14 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and New
England Patriots. He is a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback (1996 and 1998) with career totals through 2006 of 45,281 passing
yards, a 56.6 completion percentage and 270 touchdown passes. He was a standout quarterback at University of Miami setting
the school's all-time mark with 46 career touchdown passes. Testaverde won numerous awards including First-Team All-American
honors and college football's most celebrated award, the Heisman Trophy.
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Featuring: Jack Youngblood 2001 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee
Jack Youngblood played 14 years with the Los Angeles Rams retiring in 1985. He played in an unprecedented 201 consecutive
games including playing the entire 1979 playoffs and Super Bowl XIVwith a fractured left fibula. Youngblood was dubbed the
"John Wayne of Football" and was listed as one of the top 10 athletes playing in pain for playing through various injuries
to his legs. Youngblood was twice named NFC Defensive Player of the Year, was a five-time All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl
selection. In 2001, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Youngblood is currently a division president of Dave
Liles Ethanol Fuels. This company makes a biodegradable fuel additive that helps to reduce engine emissions. He also raises
pine trees on his farm in North Florida.
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