TWO GOLDEN BULLS HEADED TO THE 2009 ALL-AMERICAN BOWL
December 11, 2009
Minneapolis, MN — Two Johnson C. Smith University football
student-athletes have been selected for the 2009 All-American Bowl
football classic to be played inside the Hubert H. Humphrey
Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event takes place from
December 10-12, 2009. Seniors Kevin Hall and Michael Burroughs were
chosen to represent JCSU Golden Bulls football.
Participants will report to their first practice on Thursday,
December 10th, a combine in front of NFL scouts will take place
Friday morning, followed by a luncheon with guest speaker Dean
Dalton. The bowl game will kick off on Saturday, December 12th at
9:35 a.m. CST inside Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Vikings.
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“We’re proud to have Kevin and Michael represent our
program in the All-American Bowl,” said JCSU head football
coach Steven Aycock. “This is a solid opportunity for both
young men to make a memorable impression in front of some pro
scouts, but overall I hope they learn from the experience and have
some fun.”
Both players have aspirations of playing professionally somewhere,
and this game provides valuable exposure as they prepare for the
future.
Hall, a 5’8, 205 lbs running back from Milton, FL, saw
limited action this season for the 3-7 Golden Bulls. He played in
five games (injured early in the season) rushing for 38 yards off
11 attempts with one reception for 27 yards. In his first season
after transferring from the University of North Alabama, Hall was
the leading rusher for the Golden Bulls in 2008. He rushed for 388
yards off 100 carries and a team-high six rushing touchdowns.
Burroughs, a 6’1, 310 lbs offensive lineman from
Mitchellville, MD started all 10 games this season at the right
guard position. He helped open holes and provide protection for the
offense to amass 1383 yards on the ground and 1412 yards in the
air. Burroughs has spent three seasons on the offensive line at
JCSU, improving his technique each year.
The All American Bowl will feature two teams of 42-player squads.
The Stars team consisting of college Division II/III All Stars will
be in Royal Jerseys and the Stripes team consisting of mostly
former college players who now play on Minor League, Semi-Pro and
amateur teams in Red Jerseys.
The All American Bowl is all about opportunity, the opportunity
for some to play one last game, the opportunity to play against
some the best players at this level, the opportunity to showcase
your talent and the opportunity to be involved with the game we all
love!
For more information regarding this event, please visit www.allamericanbowl.com .