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BOWL SEASON NAMES EAST-WEST SHRINE BOWL FIRST ALL-STAR GAME MEMBER

Published

12 months ago

December 25, 2023

FRISCO, TEXAS — Bowl Season announced on December 21st that the East-West Shrine Bowl, the nation’s oldest college all-star football game, has been named the first and only all-star game member of Bowl Season. Through this partnership, the East-West Shrine Bowl officially joins 43 other college football bowl games as a member of Bowl Season. Along with being the first all-star game as a member of Bowl Season, the East-West Shrine Bowl becomes Bowl Season’s second oldest game next to the historic Rose Bowl Game.

“We are truly excited to officially add the East-West Shrine Bowl to the Bowl Season lineup where it has always belonged,” said Nick Carparelli, Executive Director of Bowl Season. “Bowl Season is an annual celebration of college football, and I can’t think of a better way to cap it off each year than by watching the sports best players wear their school’s helmets one more time.”

“We are proud to join alongside the nation’s most iconic college football bowl games as an official member of Bowl Season,” said Bob Roller, Vice President of Sports for Shriners Children’s. “The life-changing impact of our East-West Shrine Bowl and our international healthcare system will now be officially celebrated from coast to coast throughout Bowl Season.”

Legendary College All-Star Game

Since 1925, the East-West Shrine Bowl has benefited Shriners Children’s and its mission to provide advanced care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

The East-West Shrine Bowl is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the best college football players in the world to showcase their talents as top NFL Draft prospects in front of all 32 NFL teams’ scouts and executives. Many of professional football’s most recognized and decorated players, including legends Tom Brady, Walter Payton, John Elway and current rising stars Brock Purdy, Zay Flowers and Isiah Pacheco all played in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Celebrating 99 Years in 2024

The 99th annual East-West Shrine Bowl will kickoff Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Frisco, Texas, at Ford Center at The Star, the worldwide headquarters and training facility for the Dallas Cowboys. The game will be nationally televised in primetime on NFL Network. Proceeds from the game will fully benefit the mission of Shriners Children’s.

About Bowl Season

Bowl Season is one of the greatest and longest running traditions in American sports, taking place in late December and running through early February, and has been college football’s post-season for over 100 years. It promotes the grand tradition of the bowl system and its endearing value to student-athletes, highlighting the broader university and college communities, including spirit squads, marching bands, athletic staff and fans. Bowl Season spotlights the distinctiveness of each of the bowl games along with their histories and traditions and their proud communities – embracing and honoring the bowl experience for present and future generations.

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Livingstone College Delivers Statement Win to Stay in The CIAA Title Race

Published

2 months ago

October 16, 2024

James Allen

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Livingstone College secured a significant victory over Fayetteville State University on October 12, 2024, during their homecoming game. The final score was 24-19, marking a critical win for the Blue Bears, who have been enjoying one of their best seasons in years.

Livingstone College’s football defense has been a key factor in their recent success, particularly during the 2024 season. Their defense has repeatedly come up with critical stops and game-changing plays. In their 24-19 homecoming victory against Fayetteville State, Livingstone’s defense recorded four interceptions, including a pivotal 71-yard pick-six by Jayden Reeder just before halftime. Kevin Larkins also contributed with two interceptions, helping to maintain the Blue Bears’ lead despite a late push from Fayetteville State.

The Blue Bears did find a spark on offensive in the second quarter when De’Angelo Alston connected with Davontay Deloatch for a 36-yard touchdown pass, putting the Blue Bears ahead 10-3 after Zapata’s successful extra point.

Though Fayetteville State mounted a brief comeback in the Fourth quarter, Livingstone’s defense held strong, ensuring that their lead remained intact. This win improves Livingstone’s record to 5-2, and keeps them competitive in the CIAA standings.

With this victory, Livingstone College now finds itself firmly in the hunt for the conference championship. The win not only boosts their record, but also sets up a crucial final stretch of the season, where each game will be vital in determining their championship fate. The Blue Bears will need to maintain this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup against Winston Salem State University next Saturday. Livingstone College students and alumni are reinvigorated by this performance, and excited to see how far this team can go with a CIAA title now within reach.