Washington, DC –U.S. Representative Terri A.  Sewell (D-AL) and newly-elected Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) have decided to place a friendly wager on the outcome of the 2012 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship Game, which features two of the most storied programs in college football history: #1 Notre Dame vs. #2 Alabama.

Should the Alabama Crimson Tide secure victory, Senator Donnelly has agreed to wear a University of Alabama tie and deliver an assortment of South Bend Company chocolates to Rep. Sewell’s office. 

Should the Fighting Irish win, Congresswoman Sewell has agreed to wear a Notre Dame necklace and deliver Tuscaloosa’s own Dreamland ribs to Sen. Donnelly’s office.

“Tonight my Crimson Tide takes on the Fighting Irish in Miami for the BCS National Championship determined to win back to back championships for the first time in the BCS era,” said. Rep. Sewell. “I look forward to Senator Donnelly delivering some South Bend Chocolates to my office while wearing a University of Alabama tie. However, if Fighting Irish manage to prevail, I will deliver Dreamland ribs and wear a Notre Dame necklace. Alabama looks forward to keeping the BCS trophy in its rightful home. Roll Tide!!!”

"It has been a great season for Notre Dame Football,” said Senator Donnelly. “I know the Crimson Tide will give them a tough fight tonight, but I look forward to eating Alabama ribs after an Irish victory."

Alabama vs. Notre Dame is set for Monday January 7 at 7:30 pm CST on ESPN.

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Contact: Rob NeSmith;                  202.225.2665 (Rep. Sewell)

              Elizabeth Shappell;          202.224.4814 (Sen. Donnelly)