ORLANDO, Fla. - The official credentials website for the 2012 edition of the Florida Blue Florida Classic is now live and accepting applications from all media members wishing to cover this year's event. The website went live Friday, Oct. 19.

The annual Florida Blue Florida Classic matches the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats against the Florida A&M Rattlers inside the Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

To apply go to FloridaClassic.org and click on the "Media" tab, or go directly to the site using the following link: http://tinyurl.com/2012ClassicCreds

Media interested in covering the Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon presented by Florida Blue (12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16) or the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands (7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16) should contact Jared Gallagher (jgallagher@fcsports.com) no later than Thursday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.

Media will need to pick up their credential prior to covering either event. Your football game credential will not serve as your media credential for these events. Media attending the Battle should contact Jared Gallagher for their credential or parking needs. Once on site, media must enter through the security entrance of Amway Center (on South Street).

For more information on all Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic official events, go to www.FloridaClassic.org

Please contact Florida Citrus Sports (407.423.2476) or the school sports information departments with any further questions.

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