Updated at 3:26 p.m., Monday, December 31, 2007
Maui Pineapple sweetens friendly Sugar Bowl wager
Advertiser Staff
With a friendly pineapples vs. peaches bet already on the table between Athens-Clarke Mayor Heidi Davidson and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Maui Pineapple Co. is raising the stakes for the outcome of the Sugar Bowl.Maui Pineapple Co. says it is so confident Hawai'i's Warriors will triumph, the company will send each member of the Georgia Bulldogs team a Maui Gold pineapple if the Bulldogs win tomorrow's game.
The two mayors already have a bet in place: if the Warriors win, Davidson sends Hannemann peaches; if the Bulldogs, win Hannemann sends Davidson Maui Gold pineapples donated by Maui Pineapple Co., a division of Maui Land & Pineapple Co.
"From the pineapple field to the football field, we support our UH Warriors," said Gerry Watts, vice president and general manager of Maui Pineapple Co. "The Warriors have had an amazing year and it is with great pride that we support the team with a donation of Maui Gold pineapples for the friendly wagers."
