The Spring Meeting Date is TUESDAY, APRIL 28th! Dues remain $375 for the year.
WELCOME TO THE ORLANDO TOUCHDOWN CLUB!
Our Spring Meeting Date is TUESDAY, April 28th at the Taproom. The Guest fee is $75 and may be applied to annual dues.
Our Spring guest is the GM of NC Football, Michael Lombardi!
Michael Lombardi
Michael Lombardi is the General Manager of the North Carolina Tar Heels football program. He brings more than three decades of experience in NFL front offices and team-building leadership to the Tar Heels. A three-time Super Bowl–winning executive, Lombardi has held key personnel roles with organizations including the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns (where he served as general manager), Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders, and Denver Broncos.
Before joining North Carolina in 2024, Lombardi also worked as a respected media analyst and author, sharing insights across major networks such as NFL Network, ESPN, and Fox Sports. Known for his expertise in roster construction and organizational strategy, he now oversees player personnel and program development for Tar Heels football.
Tony Barnhart and Gig Sineni - both "retiring" ?
Tony Barnhart
Mr. College Football, Tony Barnhart, has had an illustrious 50 year career as a reporter covering College Football. Although he is retiring from reporting, we are sure that we will cross paths with him again. He is an excellent speaker and brings significant insight to us about the game that we love.
Gig Sineni
Gig has been President of the Orlando Touchdown Club for ELEVEN years and surprised everyone at the 12/8 meeting by announcing that he was turning over the presidential reins to Rob Thomson. Gig has a deep love for college football (especially from the "good old days" before NIL and the transfer portal.) He shares his thoughts on the game and also the thoughts of top sports writers frequently via his email. He is going to remain our official "Communications Coordinator" so do NOT fret. You will still receive Gig's emails. We cannot thank Gig ENOUGH for all he has done for our club.
Our President, Rob Thomson, was featured on Fox35's remembrance of Lou Holtz.
We were honored to welcome legendary coach Lou Holtz to speak at our club on November 24, 2025, alongside fellow icon Lee Corso. It would become one of Coach Holtz’s final public appearances, and we are grateful he shared his wit, wisdom, and love of the game with us. Rest in peace, Coach Holtz.
A Night with Legends
The Orlando Touchdown Club was honored to have Lou Holtz and Lee Corso, with Andrea Adelson moderating, at our Night with Legends meeting. Gig Sineni and Rob Thomson presented both gentlemen with trophies for being the Legends that they are, and for all of their contributions to the game.
Lou Holtz and Kevin Holtz
Coach Holtz' son, Kevin, attended the meeting with him and was instrumental in working with Rob Thomson in arranging Coach Holtz' appearance that night.
Statement from the Family of Lou Holtz
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About The Orlando Touchdown Club
Our Club
The Orlando Touchdown Club has been meeting since 1959 to enjoy great food, fellowship with friends, and listen to top-notch guest speakers. All are welcome to join! We are a wonderful "social club" filled with people like you! Our membership includes working and retired professionals including attorneys, bankers, doctors, dentists, other medical professionals, CPAs, salespeople, financial advisors, car executives, mortgage specialists, realtors, store merchants, and even an expert witness! It's great for networking, too! And, don't forget - come meet tomorrow's college FB players today as we honor HS players from Orange and Seminole Counties!!!