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USDFAN_55
October 16th, 2007, 05:01 PM
Josh Johnson has recently accepted an invitation to the East-West Shrine game on January 18th. Any word on other FCS players going to an All-Star game?


Oct. 16, 2007


(San Diego, CA) - Senior QB Josh Johnson (Oakland, CA; Oakland Tech HS) has accepted an invitation to play in the 2008 East-West Shrine game on January 18th. The college all-star game that features seniors from across the country, will be played at the University of Houston's John O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas.

"We are excited that our senior quarterback Josh Johnson will be given the opportunity to play in the East-West Shrine game," said USD head coach Ron Caragher. "Playing in a post-season all-star game of this magnitude will give him an additional opportunity to showcase his many talents and skills."

Johnson, a Payton Watch candidate for the second straight year, currently leads all FCS players in total offense (398.6 yards), passing efficiency (222.1 rating) and points responsible for (28.8 points per game). This season he has completed 107-143 passes (74.8%) for 1,603 yards, 23 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He is now 27-2 as a starter dating back to the beginning of the 2005 campaign. He has been named the PFL offensive player of the week three times this season, and following his performance in the team's 49-13 win over Northern Colorado, was tabbed a national player of the week by The Sports Network and College Sporting News.

smallcollegefbfan
October 16th, 2007, 10:24 PM
Jerome Felton of Furman is going to the Shrine. Several players are about to get Texas vs. Nation invites I heard. Not sure about anyone else for sure. I have heard rumors on others, though.

Torero Tradition
October 16th, 2007, 10:49 PM
That is a big time invitation for a FCS quarterback.

bluehenbillk
October 17th, 2007, 08:43 AM
That's good for Johnson, I'm interested in seeing the kid play.

USDFAN_55
October 17th, 2007, 10:10 AM
Last year there were a few FCS players on the East team, so I'm assuming there will be a good number again this year. The west didn't have as many, but then again the west doesn't have as many FCS schools.

smallcollegefbfan
October 25th, 2007, 11:53 PM
Rumor is that Chad Rinehart, Kendall Langford, and Dominique Cromartie are all getting Shrine game invites. That is great news for the FCS!

th0m
October 27th, 2007, 11:38 AM
For those, ehh, a little less familiar with indivdual players on a team, which schools do those players represent? Thanks.

DSUHornet
October 28th, 2007, 02:31 PM
i've heard that jerome simpson is getting an invite.

bcrawf
October 28th, 2007, 06:28 PM
Chad Rinehart- OT, UNI accepted an invite to the Hula Bowl...

smallcollegefbfan
October 29th, 2007, 01:24 AM
Chad Rinehart- OT, UNI accepted an invite to the Hula Bowl...

I heard he was invited but had not confirmed to the Hula Bowl yet. He is supposed to have a shrine invite by Tuesday I heard.

smallcollegefbfan
October 29th, 2007, 01:24 AM
i've heard that jerome simpson is getting an invite.

He has a texas vs. nation invite. Had not heard he was going to the shrine game.

SuperJon
November 11th, 2007, 10:46 PM
We had five guys get invited to the East/West game:

Eddie Pinigis (OL)
Stephen Sene (OL)
Marshal Ausberry (OL)
Vince Redd (DE/LB)
Wynton Jackson (WR/KR)

smallcollegefbfan
November 12th, 2007, 12:39 AM
We had five guys get invited to the East/West game:

Eddie Pinigis (OL)
Stephen Sene (OL)
Marshal Ausberry (OL)
Vince Redd (DE/LB)
Wynton Jackson (WR/KR)

I think you mean the East Coast Bowl?

SuperJon
November 12th, 2007, 09:39 AM
Yes. My fault. Got em mixed up.

Seahawks Fan
November 12th, 2007, 09:56 AM
Wagner's Al Phillips Selected to Compete in East Coast Bowl
Senior CB/Return Specialist to Represent Wagner in All-Star Game

Nov. 8, 2007


Petersburg, VA - The East Coast Bowl Committee has announced that Wagner senior CB/Return Specialist Al Phillips (Hialeah, FL/ American) has been selected to be a member of the North squad in the seventh annual East Coast Bowl Game on Saturday, November 24 at Noon.

"We are extremely excited that a player the caliber of Al Phillips will be competing in the East Coast Bowl," said Vice President/Recruiting Coordinator Jeremy Toombs. "Al's numbers speak for themselves. He is nationally ranked in a number of categories and is one of the best defensive backs, not only in the Northeast Conference, but in the nation as well."

The East Coast Bowl Committee selects the top 75 Division I-FCS, II, III and NAIA athletes. The 5-11, 195-pound Phillips is tied for fourth in the nation in interceptions/game with six in nine games (0.67/game) and is tied for third in the nation in passes defended (1.78/game) For his career, Phillips has intercepted 16 passes, which places him third on the Wagner all-time interceptions list

http://wagnerathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110807aaf.html