Across the South, college football season stands out for many as a time to catch up with new friends and do things they do not have an opportunity to do the rest of the year. That traditional holds true at the many Touchdown and Quarterback Clubs across the region as well.
These organizations bring in the best college football speakers either weekly or biweekly to speak to their membership. Many of the Touchdown Clubs have already revealed their entire speaking lineups for the spring.
Touchdown Club of Atlanta
August 22 - Georgia Tech Head Coach Geoff Collins, ESPN Analyst Tom Luginbill
September 9 - Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis
September 23 - College Football Playoff Committee Director Bill Hancock
October 14 - Former Auburn Head Coach Gene Chizik
November 4 - Retired Legendary Georgia Head Coach Vince Dooley
The Touchdown Club of Atlanta holds their semiregular Monday luncheons at 103 West in Buckhead. Their first event of the year is a dinner that takes place on Thursday, August 22 at the Cherokee Town & Country Club.
Touchdown Club of Athens
August 19 - Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart
September 9 - Jerome Bettis
September 23 - Bill Hancock
October 14 - Gene Chizik
November 4 - Vince Dooley
November 18 - Former Georgia Star Pat Hodgson
The Touchdown Club of Athens dinner schedule allows them to bring in some of the same speakers Atlanta's club features. Meetings take place at the Athens Country Club.
Huntsville Quarterback Club
September 10 - NFL Official Sarah Thomas
September 17 - Gene Chizik
September 24 - Alabama Basketball Coach Nate Oats
October 1 - Former Southern Miss and LSU Head Coach Curley Hallman
October 8 - Former Alabama Quarterback John Parker Wilson
October 17 - Former Auburn Head Coach Tommy Tuberville
October 24 - former Alabama Running Back Johnny Davis
October 29 - Sports Reporter Jill Arrington
November 12 - Tom Luginbill
November 19 - Mark Richt
November 26 - Former Alabama Basketball Coach Wimp Sanderson and Former Auburn Basketball Coach Sonny Smith
The Huntsville Quarterback Club has meetings almost weekly, with two Ladies Night activities added on. They host their dinner events at The Ledges of Huntsville Country Club.
Little Rock Touchdown Club
August 20 - Arkansas Head Coach Chad Morris
August 26 - Former Arkansas Quarterback Ryan Mallet
September 3 - Mark Richt
September 9 - Former Arkansas and Louisville Head Coach Bobby Petrino
September 16 - Former Arkansas Great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton
September 23 - Arkansas Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek
September 30 - Retired Kansas State Head Coach Bill Snyder
October 7 - Former Florida and Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer
October 14 - Former Arkansas Quarterback Bill Montgomery
October 21 - Former Arkansas and Ole miss Head Coach Houston Nutt
October 28 - University of Central Arkansas Head Coach Nathan Brown
November 4 - Arkansas State Head Coach Blake Anderson
November 11 - Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Induction
November 19 - SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
November 25 - Retired College Football Coaching Legend Bill Curry
January 9, 2020 - Awards Banquet with Heisman Trophy Winner Herschel Walker
Most of the Little Rock Touchdown Club's festivities are Monday lunches, with the exception of Morris' and Richts' Tuesday appearances. They have membership packages ranging in price from $425-$75, while weekly meal prices are $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
Macon Touchdown Club
September 9 - SEC Network Personality Tony Barnhart
September 16 - Georgia Tech Assistant Head Coach Brent Key
September 23 - Mercer Head Football Coach Bobby Lamb
September 30 - Georgia Tech Recruiting Coordinator Andy McCollum
October 7 - Georgia Southern Head Coach Chad Lunsford
October 14 - Samford University Head Coach Chris Hatcher
October 21 - Tommy Tuberville
October 28 - Former Georgia Quarterback David Greene
November 4 - Chik-Fil-A Peach Bowl President and CEO Gary Stokan
November 11 - Former Georgia Tech Coach Paul Johnson
November 18 - Army Head Coach Jeff Monken
November 25 - University of West Alabama Head Coach Brett Guililand
February 2020 - Kirby Smart
The Macon Touchdown Club holds weekly dinner meetings throughout the fall at the Methodist Home for Children. Their annual dues are $250 and their guest prices are $30 per event.
Touchdown Club of Memphis
August 19 - Tony Barnhart
September 16 - Memphis Head Coach Mike Norvell
September 30 - Chad Morris
October 7 - Blake Anderson
October 21 - Ole Miss Head Coach Matt Luke
November 4 - Mississippi State Head Coach Joe Moorhead
November 11 - Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt
November 25 - 247 Sports National Director of Scouting and Recruiting Barton Simmons
The Touchdown Club of Memphis splits their semiregular evening events between the Hilton Memphis and The Butcher Shop Steakhouse. Full Membership for the season costs $300 while single event passes are $50.
Orlando Touchdown Club
September 9 - The Athletic Writer and ESPNU XM Host Andy Staples
September 23 - SEC Network Analyst Chris Doering
October 9 - Legendary FSU Head Coach Bobby Bowden
October 21 - Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker
November 4 - TBA
November 18 - Tony Barnhart
December 2 - Houston Nutt
December 9 - NFL on FOX Analyst Charles Davis
The Orlando Touchdown Club hosts all dinner meetings on Monday's at Dubsdread Golf Course, except for Bowden's visit, which will take place on a Wednesday. Membership fees are $325 for people over 40, $275 for people over 40 and guest fees are normally $50.
Tallahassee Quarterback Club
August 20 - Florida State Head Coach Willie Taggart
September 10 - Former Florida State Quarterback EJ Manuel
September 24 - Former Florida State Wide Receiver Peter Warrick
October 8 - Bill Snyder
October 22 - ESPN Reporter Holly Rowe
November 5 - Bobby Bowden
November 19 - Houston Nutt
December 3 - Former Head Coach and Current Fox Analyst Dave Wannstedt
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club holds evening events at the FSU University Club. Single memberships start at just $27.50 a month and there are also group packages for two and four people.
To inquire about the speaking fees and appearance costs of any college football speaker, contact the agents at Athlete Speakers by calling us at 800-916-6008 or by Starting Your Booking Request Now.
Bobby Bowden Speaking at the Tallahassee Quarterback Club:
