Article: Fiesta bowl No. 4? Citrus could be squeezed out

The Fiesta Bowl apparently has taken the lead over the Citrus Bowl in the race to become the fourth bowl in the alliance that is being worked out among the Orange, Cotton and Sugar Bowls and major conferences.

"Unless the money is absolutely unbelievable, we would be opposed to having the Citrus Bowl as the fourth bowl for a number of reasons," said a source familiar with the negotiations. "The proximity of the Citrus Bowl {in Orlando} and the Orange Bowl {in Miami} is one big stumbling block. And I'm not sure if the Citrus Bowl can come up with the money {approximately $3.2 million per team} that is required."

A meeting will be held Friday among representatives of the six principals -- the ...

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