NORMAL, Alabama – Known to his fellow teammates as a leader Joaquenssi Eugene has been named to the 2013 National Football League Players Association Collegiate Bowl.
“I feel great with this opportunity to play against premier competition,” said Eugene. “Playing against a different level of competition will give me an opportunity to showcase my skills.”
Eugene has anchored an offensive line that saw the all-time leading rusher in Division I history and help lead the team to two Eastern division crowns in four years in the Maroon and White.
“Congratulations to Joaquenssi on being selected for individual post season play,” said head football coach Anthony Jones. “It’s a blessing and an honor for him to be selected to participate in an event where he can showcase his talents for the next level.”
NFL prospects will be placed into two NFLPA Collegiate Bowl teams. ESPN analyst and former NFL player/coach Herm Edwards will coach the American Team, while Super Bowl-winning coach Dick Vermeil will coach the National Team.
For one week preceding the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, participating draft-eligible seniors will receive an in-depth introduction to the union – the primary resource for information on the business of football and how to succeed in the NFL and in post-football careers.
Pro-football players and coaching legends will work with the game’s future stars, giving them first-hand insight on what it takes to win on and off of the field. Player Ambassadors for the game include former NFL standouts Terrell Davis, Lorenzo Neal and Andre Reed.
The game will be played on Saturday, January 19th at the home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California.
The annual contest will be broadcasted live on ESPN2 and WatchESPN at 5 p.m. CT.
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