- THE NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL IS PRIMED FOR PLAY AT
- THE HOME DEPOT CENTER IN LOS ANGELES ON JANUARY 19, 2013.
- 100 NFL PROSPECTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
- SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT IN FRONT OF 25,000 FOOTBALL FANS.
- FORMER NFL COACHES AND PLAYERS UNITE TO ENGAGE AND
- EDUCATE TOP COLLEGE PLAYERS. IT WILL BE A FUN-FILLED,
- INFORMATIVE WEEK FOR THE PLAYERS WITH YOUTH CLINICS AND FAN
- APPRECIATION EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE
- NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL.
-
2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Cornerback Richard CrawfordCurrent Washington Redskins
cornerback and punt returner
Richard Crawford shares
his experience from
last year's
NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Cornerback Richard CrawfordCurrent Washington Redskins
cornerback and punt returner
Richard Crawford shares
his experience from
last year's
NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. -
Dinner with DeMaurice Smith
Jan. 19, 2012:
DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of
the NFL Players Association,
addresses the collegiate all-stars
in town for the inaugural
AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.Dinner with DeMaurice Smith
Jan. 19, 2012:
DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of
the NFL Players Association,
addresses the collegiate all-stars
in town for the inaugural
AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. -
NFLPA - One Team, One Community:
Lorenzo NealJan. 19, 2012:
Former NFL fullback Lorenzo Neal, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, talks to the teens of Carson High School about working hard.NFLPA
One Team, One Community:
Lorenzo NealJan. 19, 2012:
Former NFL fullback Lorenzo Neal,
a four-time Pro Bowl selection,
talks to the teens of Carson High School
about working hard. -
2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl: Behind the Scenes
What is the NFLPA Collegiate Bowlall about? Find out by watching this short promotional video featuring a behind-the-scenes look at last year's inaugural game.
The second annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl comes to Southern California on Jan. 19, 2013.2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl:
Behind the ScenesWhat is the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
all about? Find out by watching
this short promotional video featuring
a behind-the-scenes look at last
year's inaugural game.
The second annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
comes to Southern California on
Jan. 19, 2013. -
2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Welcome Message2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
welcome message from NFLPA
Executive Director DeMaurice Smith.2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Welcome Message2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
welcome message from NFLPA
Executive Director DeMaurice Smith. -
AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Press ConferenceOfficial press conference to announce
AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
and major news surrounding the game.AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Press ConferenceOfficial press conference to announce
AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
and major news surrounding the game.Featured speakers include
DeMaurice Smith (NFLPA Executive Director),
Bryan Peeples (President, AstroTurf),
Katie Pandolfo
(General Manager, The Home Depot Center),
Willie McGinest (15-year NFL veteran)
and Matthew Hatchette (8-year NFL veteran). -
NFL Players:
One Team, One CommunityJan. 19, 2012:
While in Los Angeles for
the AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl,
former, current and hopeful NFL
players held a football clinic
at Carson High School.NFL Players:
One Team, One CommunityJan. 19, 2012:
While in Los Angeles for
the AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl,
former, current and hopeful NFL
players held a football clinic
at Carson High School. -
2012 NFLPA Bowl Practice
Jan. 19, 2012:
The Americans and Nationals practice
at the Home Depot Center,
in preparation for Saturday night's
innaugural AstroTurf NFLPA
Collegiate Bowl.2012 NFLPA Bowl Practice
Jan. 19, 2012:
The Americans and Nationals practice
at the Home Depot Center,
in preparation for Saturday night's
innaugural AstroTurf NFLPA
Collegiate Bowl. -
Community Day
Players worked with children and various
other members of the community before
to make a difference as part of
"One Team One Community,"
the NFLPA's public service platform
that gives partners the chance to come
together with players and give back to
their communities. 
Game Day
Held at The Home Depot Center,
the game featured nearly 100
college stars seeking to make the
transition to the professional level.
Media Day
The American and National teams
practiced all week and went
through preparations similar to
those of an NFL team,
including a Media Day.
Practices
Super Bowl-winning head coaches
Tom Flores and Dick Vermeil
provided the players with
elite-level practices and playbooks,
buoyed by assistant coaches
with extensive NFL-playing experience.
Interaction
Active players and legends allied
to engage and educate future
NFL players.Fan appreciation initiatives provided
interaction between players and the
community building momentum of
the game.
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Herm EdwardsHead CoachHerm Edwards is a former head coach for the National Football League’s New York Jets (2001-2005) and Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2008). Currently a football analyst for ESPN, he also played in the league for 10 seasons at cornerback. Edwards is known for his leadership skills, enthusiastic personality and deep understanding of the game. -
OFFENSE
Jon EmbreeOffensive coordinator
Steve StenstromQuarterbacks Coach
Amp LeeRunning backs
Kevin MawaeOffensive Line Coach
Tony WraggeOffensive Line Coach
Matthew HatchetteOutside receivers
Art MonkInside receivers
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DEFENSE
Martin BaylessDefensive coordinator
Keith GoganiousDefensive ends
Larry Mac DuffSpecial Teams Coordinator/Defensive Tackles Coach
Kurt GouveiaLinebackers Coach
Darrell GreenDefensive Backs Coach
Robert GriffithDefensive Backs Coach
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Dick VermeilHead CoachDick Vermeil is a former head coach for the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles (1976-1982), St. Louis Rams (1997-1999) and Kansas City Chiefs (2001-2005). He has coached at every level. Vermeil owns the rare distinction of being named Coach of the Year on four levels: high school, junior college, NCAA Division I and the NFL. -
OFFENSE
Terry SheaOffensive coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
Priest HolmesRunning Backs Coach
Jim HanifanOffensive Line Coach
Will ShieldsOffensive Line Coach
Isaac BruceOutside receivers
Bob SaundersInside receivers
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DEFENSE
John BuntingDefensive coordinator/Linebackers Coach
Carl HairstonDefensive Tackles Coach
Eric HicksDefensive Ends Coach
Bill BradleyDefensive Backs Coach
Ray CrockettDefensive Backs Coach
Billy LongPhysical Fitness Coordinator
Frank Gansz, Jr.Special Teams Coordinator
