Jacksonville, Fla and Ramsey, N.J. - September 29, 2007 - Kelly Madden, North Florida Region President of Wachovia Bank and Chairman of the Gator Bowl Association, announced today that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of imaging and networking technologies, is the new title sponsor of the Annual Gator Bowl Classic.  The Konica Minolta Gator Bowl game will be played on New Year's Day and will be televised on CBS beginning at 1:00 p.m. EST

Joining Chairman Madden at midfield during halftime at the Florida State versus Alabama game in Jacksonville, were Konica Minolta representatives John Coghlan, Group Manager, Marketing Communications and James Norberto, Manager, Public Relations.  In addition, a video spot of Kevin Kern, Konica Minolta's vice president of product planning and marketing, was aired at halftime to officially announce the sponsorship and highlight the beginning of this exciting new partnership. The sponsorship agreement with the Gator Bowl is for three years beginning with the January 1, 2008 Gator Bowl Classic.

"The Association scored a winning touchdown in teaming up with Konica Minolta.  We are excited about our new partnership with an organization of this stature.  Konica Minolta is highly respected nationally and internationally, and our association with them will insure the Gator Bowl Classic remains one of the top-tier Bowls in the country," said Gator Bowl Chairman Kelly Madden.

"We're excited to be taking our sports marketing to a new and exciting dimension with the Title Sponsorship of the Gator Bowl Classic," said Kern. "Our strategic investment in sports marketing has proven to be an excellent vehicle for reaching our target audiences, and has helped to dramatically increase the brand awareness of our imaging and networking technologies - including the award-winning line of bizhub^TM multifunctional products. We look forward to a successful partnership with the Gator Bowl Association."

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/), a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, brings together unparalleled advances in security, print quality and network integration via its award-winning line of bizhub^TM multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub PRO^TM production printing systems; magicolor^® desktop color laser printers and all-in-ones; and pagepro^TM monochrome desktop laser printers and all-in-ones.  Konica Minolta also offers advanced software solutions, wide-format printers, microform digital imaging systems, faxes, and scanning systems for specialized applications.

Headquartered in Ramsey, N.J., Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and client support through an extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.

About The Gator Bowl Classic

The Gator Bowl Classic, the 6^th oldest Bowl in the country, was first played on January 1, 1946 pitting South Carolina against Wake Forest.  For over 60 years, the Gator Bowl has showcased 4 Heisman Trophy winners and more than 180 first team All-Americans.  A few on the great legends who are part of the Gator Bowl mystique include coaches and players like Dan Marino, Archie Manning (and son, Peyton), Paul "Bear" Bryant, "Papa" Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden.

The Gator Bowl Association is a 501(c) 3 not-for profit organization whose mission is to provide Northeast Florida with the very best in college athletics and related activities in order to maximize positive impact on the area's economy, national image and community pride. Its primary charitable activities are focused on education and youth in the North Florida area.

The 2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl marks the 63^rd game for the Gator Bowl Classic.  The matchup will showcase a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference to play against a team from the Big 12 Conference, the Big East Conference or Notre Dame.

To obtain the official Konica Minolta Gator Bowl logo, please visit http://www.gatorbowl.com/