On a statistical note Arkansas currently ranks No88 seems a best case scenario 79 more likelyWith son Dale Junior competing with the NoBut obviously it could have been a little better without the turnoversGeorge Duggan Copyright Business Wire 2009The American Civil Liberties Union said the UAt least the photo fits the game from Thursday nightHOUSTONBusiness WireEnterprise GP Holdings L Alliance Semiconductor Corporation DDiCorpMierzwinski 14154456525 both of BRE Properties IncWhere they sit now, TCU would be assured of a BCS bowl bid, but the Utes stand in their way.A victory by Utah would likely give them the MWC conference title and send them to either the aforementioned Armed Forces Bowl or the Humanitarian Bowl, but this week all theyre focused on is the Horned Frogs.The Utes have been in just this situation in the past. In fact, last year an undefeated Utes team faced a game Horned Frogs squad with the chance for a BCS bowl bid for Utah on the line, and Utah prevailed, making its way to the Sugar Bowl. The Utes hope the favor is not returned to TCU.This MWC showdown highlights a weekend of very important conference matchups.As we come down the stretch of the college football season, for the teams not vying for BCS glory, these weeks will decide whether they go to a bowl or sit at home and watch 68 other teams play one final game in one of the 34 bowls this season.Also at stake this weekend is a Rose Bowl bid from the Big Ten. Iowa, who had been coasting to the Big Ten conference title and a shot at the Roses, experienced their first loss last weekend. Now they face Ohio State, the winner likely to win the conference and a date in Pasadena on New Years Day.The triumvirate ruling over college football this seasonTexas, Alabama, and Floridaall go on the road this weekend to weaker in-conference opponents, looking to avoid upsets and put dampers on both their opponents' in-conference and overall records.The season winds down, and bowl games begin to fill; crunch time for the nations best is approaching. Interested investors and other parties may listen to a simultaneous webcast ofthe conference call by logging onto the Company's investor relations page at The call can also be accessed over the phone by dialing(877)718-5098. 
Callers should reference the hhgregg third quarter earnings call.A replay of the earnings call will be available on the Companys website throughMarch 5, 2009. hhgregg will also be making a presentation at the ICR XChange on January 14,2009 starting at approximately 10:05 a.m PST. The presentation will be webcastand can be accessed via the investor relations page of hhgreggs website at For those unable to participate, an archivedbroadcast will be available shortly following the presentation. About hhgregghhgregg is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances,mattresses and related services operating under the names hhgregg and FineLines. hhgregg currently operates 108 stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia,Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee. Additional InformationAll questions and inquiries for further information should be directed to AndyGiesler, Director of Investor Relations of hhgregg, Inc.
He can be reached at(317) 848-8710 or . hhgregg, Inc.Andy Giesler, Director of Investor Relations, Copyright Business Wire 2009. Hedge Fund RegulationsNEW YORK(Business Wire)Today The Hedge Fund Association (HFA) announces the first annual HFA ThoughtLeader Awards with a call for outstanding white papers on the topic of "U.S.Hedge Fund Industry Regulation: Implications for the Global Industry andInvestors." White papers must present compelling information and suggested solutions thateffectively serve the interests of hedge fund managers, qualified investors andthe general public. One hedge fund professional and one member of academia willbe recognized with grand prizes of $3000 each and complimentary registration toa 2009 symposium where the winners will present his/her white paper. The winnerswill become the first recipients of an HFA award designed to promote thoughtleadership and encourage advocacy for the hedge fund industry A runner-up ineach category will also be selected.
White papers must be submitted by February23, 2009 at 11pm (ET). "The launch of the HFA Thought Leader Award is timed tooffer a voice, through the HFA, not only to industry practitioners and hedgefund investors, but to others who would like to propose policy changes to U.S.regulators and Congressional legislators regarding major issues facing theglobal hedge fund industry." The contest is open to hedge fund investors; hedge fund industry professionalsincluding managers, analysts, risk managers, service providers, other seniorindustry practitioners; students and other members of academia. For contestguidelines, click hereAbout the Hedge Fund AssociationFounded in 1995, the Hedge Fund Association is a not-for-profit internationalgroup of industry professionals with a mission to provide a forum for thoughtleaders, innovators, practitioners and investors who are shaping the waybusiness is conducted in the global hedge fund industry. With the maturity andinstitutionalization of the global hedge fund industry, the HFA advocates forthe industry by giving voice to the issues through the education of investors,the media, regulators and legislators. Members of the HFA also serve thecommunity at large through a commitment to philanthropy and academic excellence.To learn more, visit The Hedge Fund AssociationMitch Ackles, Copyright Business Wire 2009.
