Bo Knows How to Party, Will Host Super Bowl Bash for Troops

American Forces Press Service ^ | Jan. 28, 2004 | By Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA

[Calpernia]

With 200,000 pounds of chicken wings, meatballs and his signature "Bo Burgers" on the menu, and the biggest game in sports on the tube, it's safe to say that former two-sport star Bo Jackson knows more than football and baseball. Bo knows how to throw a Super Bowl party as well.

Jackson, who starred with the NFL's Raiders and with the Royals, White Sox and Angels in major league baseball, left for Kuwait today to host what is believed to be the largest Super Bowl party ever to take place in the Middle East.

Super Bowl XXXVIII will feature the New England Patriots against the Carolina Panthers, Feb. 1.

"To be honest, I couldn't think of a better way to spend my Super Bowl weekend," Jackson said by phone while waiting for a plane to London, where he'll stop en route to Kuwait.

During his visit, Jackson said, he plans to "see a lot of troops, talk to a lot of troops, laugh with a lot of troops, and hug a lot troops" to show his appreciation for their service.

He said Super Bowl parties are planned at several base camps, where he will personally help prepare and serve food to give soldiers some time off and a chance to "lay their weapons down and enjoy themselves." Jackson said that whatever he and his staff can do to help the soldiers enjoy themselves, "that's what we'll do."

Since early December, the company Jackson co-founded, N'Genuity, has been sending thousands of pounds of food in preparation for the big event. The multi-faceted company specializes in food services and distribution, management and staffing services, and business technology consulting.

Bub Bowen, a spokesperson for N'Genuity, said that by hosting the event, the company's goal was to ensure that service men and women are recognized for the personal sacrifices they're making to build.

Jackson said he wants the troops to know that people in the United States "care about what they are doing, and care about them as people, as soldiers."

Jackson, the first athlete to play in the all-star games of two major sports, said he wants to wish the troops well and express to them his hope that they will have "a safe journey back home." He said he appreciates what the troops are doing "what they must do to make the world a better place."

[Calpernia]

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With 200,000 pounds of chicken wings, meatballs and his signature "Bo Burgers" on the menu, and the biggest game in sports on the tube, it's safe to say that former two-sport star Bo Jackson knows more than football and baseball. Bo knows how to throw a Super Bowl party as well.

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[Lijahsbubbe]

What a great idea! God Bless you, Bo Jackson!

[over3Owithabrain]

Bo knows patriotism!

I salute this great American, using his talent and treasure to spread the message of gratitude to the troops that so many of us feel. God bless him.

[WSGilcrest]

Hat's off to Bo! Damn fine thing to do. Thanks for the ping, Linda. You're pings always make my day.

~Stu

[Dan from Michigan]

Good to see. Makes me glad I have his rookie baseball card.

[LanPB01]

I remember the mad rush when I was in junior high to get a Bo Jackson rookie. I ended up with about 8 of his Topps card before getting rid of my whole collection last year.

[armymarinemom]

WTG Bo!!!!

[Quigley]

Bo Jackson is a genuine good person and Alabama is very proud of him even if he did play football for Auburn. He is the real deal and brings nothing but goodwill wherever he goes. Also he is an outstanding roll model for everyone not just little kids.

[socal_parrot]

Never been much of a Bo fan, him being a Raider and all, but this is great. Better than that HURT he laid on Brian Bosworth.

Go Bo!

[mystery-ak]

Maybe heading to Ananconda

[Sunshine Sister]

How can I support this mission!

[VOA]

Only problem with this thread...
...I'm getting hungry!

[patriotUSA]

And he is doing this why? Hmmm, no personal agenda easily seen. I like it. Way to go Bo!

[mhking]

Bo Knows....The Right Thing....

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[ambrose]

He had his career cut waaaay too short due to the hip injury.

[Zack Nguyen]

Hey, is that worth something?

[Drango]

Bo my man...I don't care for you. At all. It's a style thing...

But Bo, God bless you for standing up for our troops...

And Bo, I'll buy you a drink anytime. Thank you again. Bo know class bump.

[mplsconservative]

Yeah. Will somebody please pass the wings over this way?

Way to go Bo! We're proud of you for supporting the troops with this party. It's going to put a lot of smiles on a lot of deserving faces.