Allstate Raises its Game and Signature Field Goal Nets Again in 2007; Proceeds to Benefit 57 Partner Schools' General Scholarship Funds.

Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett joins Allstate team to deliver message of protection and preparedness to college football fans

NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Kickers at more than 350 college football games this season will be kicking for a win - and a good cause - thanks to the continued growth of Allstate's "Good Hands([R])" Field Goal Net program.

With six new schools joining the initiative this year, including University of Notre Dame and University of South Carolina, Allstate now has partnerships with 57 schools, most of which will be raising the signature "Good Hands([R])"-branded field goal nets before field goal and extra point attempts at home games. University of Notre Dame and Indiana University are participating in the program, but will not be raising the Allstate "Good Hands([R])"-branded nets.

Building on the momentum of the last two years, Allstate will donate money to the schools' general scholarship funds for all field goals ($300) and extra points ($100) converted into the nets at each of the participating school's home games. For Notre Dame, monies will be donated to the Knute Rockne Heritage Fund.

Since its inception in 2005, the Allstate "Good Hands([R])" Field Goal Net program has generated more than $1.16 million in donations for general scholarship funds at colleges and universities across the country, as well as hurricane relief monies earmarked for the Gulf Region. This year's program is special due to Allstate's first ever entitlement of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship game and the Allstate([R]) Sugar Bowl, both to be played in the New Orleans Superdome in January 2008 against the backdrop of the "Good Hands([R])" field goal nets.

"The Allstate 'Good Hands([R])' field goal nets have become synonymous with college football, representing the safety net of protection Allstate provides its customers," said Lisa Cochrane, Allstate's vice president of marketing. "We are proud of the impact this program has had on and off the field, and we take pride in bringing a great college football experience to fans everywhere."

In addition to the 57 schools at the Division I-A and I-AA levels participating in the program in 2007, four-time All-American and 1976 Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett joins the Allstate team as the national spokesperson for the initiative. Heralded as one of the best running backs to ever play college football, Dorsett will participate in media events throughout the college football season on behalf of Allstate, communicating the values of protection and preparedness both on and off the gridiron, something he knows well from his playing days.

"Allstate is committed to strengthening communities across the country by providing much needed resources for college academic funds through the "Good Hands([R])" net program," said Dorsett, who helped lead his University of Pittsburgh team to a national championship title at the Sugar Bowl in 1977. "As a player, and more importantly as a parent, I know the value of safety and protection, and I hope to help Allstate advance that message to all college football fans."

Special translucent netting will be in place in one end zone at each of the 55 participating schools' stadiums. The nets will also be flown at 16 bowl games, including the Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans. The nets, featuring the insurance company's "Good Hands([R])" logo, will be raised during field goal and extra point attempts. The "Good Hands([R])" logo plays off the company's popular slogan, "You're in Good Hands with Allstate([R])." Allstate is also using its branded field goal nets in conjunction with television, print and online advertising.

"Often times in college football, the joy and heartbreak fans experience depends on what does and does not make it through the uprights when the game is on the line," Dorsett said. "What I love about college football is that each week, steadfast and loyal college football fans come back and support their respective teams no matter what happened the week before. Allstate, too, is committed to supporting its customers and believes in accident forgiveness, which is why I think this is a great fit."

Schools participating in Allstate's "Good Hands([R])" Field Goal Net program in 2007 are:

* Arizona

* Arizona State

* Ball State

* Baylor

* Boston College 

* Bowling Green 

* Brigham Young

* California

* Cincinnati

* Colorado

* Colorado State

* Connecticut

* East Carolina

* Florida State

* Fresno State

* Georgia Tech

* Hawaii

* Houston

* Idaho

* Indiana1

* Iowa

* Jacksonville State

* Louisville

* LSU 

* Memphis

* Miami

* NC State

* New Mexico 

* Northern Illinois

* Northwestern

* Notre Dame1

* Ohio

* Penn

* Pittsburgh

* Princeton

* Purdue

* Rice

* San Diego State

* San Jose State

* South Carolina 

* Southern Mississippi

* South Florida

* Syracuse

* Temple

* TCU 

* Tennessee State

* Toledo

* Tulane

* Tulsa

* UNLV 

* Utah

* Utah State

* Vanderbilt

* Virginia Tech

* William & Mary

* Wake Forest

* Wyoming

1 Denotes schools that are participating in the program but will not raise the Allstate "Good Hands([R])"-branded field goal nets at home games.

Allstate has collaborated with the Van Wagner Sports Group/Dorna USA to manage the "Good Hands([R])" field goal net program.

About Allstate

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate[R]" slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,800 exclusive agencies and financial professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate[R]. Encompass[R] and Deerbrook[R] Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.