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CSU's Smith selected to play in prestigious East-West Shrine Game
Nov. 9, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. – Colorado State senior Shelley Smith has earned and accepted an invitation to play in the 85th East-West Shrine Game, the event’s committee announced Monday. Smith, a 6-4, 300-pound guard from Phoenix, Ariz., will play in the annual college all-star contest, Jan. 23, at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Kickoff is 1 p.m. MST on ESPN2. He becomes the eighth CSU player in the past eight years, and the 35th overall, to play in the contest. That list includes Rams legends such as Glenn Morris, Thurman “Fum” McGraw, Dale Dodrill, Keli McGregor, Greg Myers, Joey Porter and Dexter Wynn. Gartrell Johnson played in the game last season before becoming San Diego’s fourth-round selection in the NFL Draft. Smith also joins an elite list of football greats, such as John Elway, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, and 62 NFL Hall of Famers who have played in the East-West Shrine Game, America’s longest-running college all-star football contest. “The East-West Shrine Game has always fielded players among college football’s best,” said East-West Shrine Game Executive Director Jack Hart. “With all 32 NFL teams represented by GMs, coaches and scouts during game week, our players have the terrific opportunity to showcase their talents and get their first glimpse of life in the NFL … ‘Just Like on Sunday.’” While the teams are divided by East and West, the players come together for the beneficiary of the event, Shriners Hospitals for Children, an international pediatric specialty health care system. “We hope our supporters all over the country will come out and enjoy this exciting game,” said Douglas E. Maxwell, president and CEO of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Our health care system depends on the generosity of our supporters, and this game is one of our signature events – all proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.”
Those who would like to support Smith and the East-West Shrine Game can do the following: • Attend the East-West Shrine Game in Orlando on Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. EST; • Tune in to ESPN2 on Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. MST to watch the live broadcast; or • Join the free East-West Shrine Game Fan Club online at www.shrinegame.com for player and coach updates, Game news, discounts and more. For more information about the East-West Shrine Game, visit www.shrinegame.com. CSU’s all-time East-West Shrine Game players:
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