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Pre-Game Photos of Camellia Bowl in Alabama

Here are some photos from Montgomery, Ala., home of the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl. Appalachian State, which is in its first FBS bowl game (in its first eligible season), and Ohio University face off today.

Check out www.hcpress.com/sports and www.appstatesports.com for more stories on the bowl game.

A wide view of the Mountaineer faithful as the Marching Mountaineers perform Star Wars' Imperial March during the Camellia Bowl pep rally.
A wide view of the Mountaineer faithful as the Marching Mountaineers perform Star Wars’ Imperial March during the Camellia Bowl pep rally.
David Jackson, Voice of the Mountaineers, discusses the upcoming Camellia Bowl with guests on Mountaineer Talk radio show, live from Montgomery, AL.
David Jackson, Voice of the Mountaineers, discusses the upcoming Camellia Bowl with guests on Mountaineer Talk radio show, live from Montgomery, AL.
 Appalachian's Band of Distinction warms up before the December 18 pep rally.
Appalachian’s Band of Distinction warms up before the December 18 pep rally.
The sun sets behind the Riverfront signage prior to the Mountaineers and Bobcats gridiron meeting at the Camellia Bowl.
The sun sets behind the Riverfront signage prior to the Mountaineers and Bobcats gridiron meeting at the Camellia Bowl.
Members of Appalachian State's tailgate group, Big C's Tailgate, enjoy the Camellia Bowl atmosphere at Railyard Brewing Co.before the December 18 pep rally in Montgomery, AL. Members are from left, Andrew Abernethy, Caitlin Haynes, Donnie Haynes, Charles Haynes, James Milner, Beau Sharp and Dave Mayo.
Members of Appalachian State’s tailgate group, Big C’s Tailgate, enjoy the Camellia Bowl atmosphere at Railyard Brewing Co.before the December 18 pep rally in Montgomery, AL. Members are from left, Andrew Abernethy, Caitlin Haynes, Donnie Haynes, Charles Haynes, James Milner, Beau Sharp and Dave Mayo.