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The Classic 150's second annual Roast/Toast will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 6:00 pm at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This year's honored guest will be the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's Head Football Coach, Russ Huesman. The annual event will be emceed by SportTalk's Co-Host Doctor Basketball (Gary Haskew), who was the first year's Roast/Toast honoree.

The Classic 150 Roast/Toast of Champions recognizes an individual who has had a tremendous impact in our Chattanooga community. The 2011 event will Roast/Toast Coach Huesman who, in a very short period of time, has made a difference through sports in our Chattanooga community. Since returning to his alma mater, Coach Huesman has orchestrated one of the greatest turnarounds in the NCAA that not only impacted the sport of football but changed the culture of the University and the surrounding community.

Don't miss this special event; sponsorship opportunities are available and include the title sponsorship at $5,000, table of eight sponsorships at $1,000, individual tickets at $125. For additional information on tickets and sponsorships, please call Friends of the Festival at (423) 756-2211. Roast/Toast funds raised will be used to support the Classic 150 mission.