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While Greensboro is befuddingly underrepresented on this year's team (only Page K Matt Millisor, Andrews WR Tony Washington and geographic stretches East Forsyth OL David Collins and Mt. Tabor's Hunter Furr made the N.C. roster), here's a press release that should tell you everything you need to know about Saturday's game.

Spartanburg, S.C. - The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and ESPNU announced today an agreement establishing ESPNU as the television home of the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all star football classic. ESPNU will air a
tape delayed telecast of the December 20th game on January 7th at 10:00 PM ET.
The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is the oldest prep football all star game in America. The annual classic, established
in 1937, pits the top 44 high school football players from North Carolina against the top 44 from the state of South
Carolina. The 72nd game will be played at Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, South
Carolina on Saturday, December 20, 2008, with kickoff slated for 1:00PM EST. Some of the notable Shrine Bowl
alumni are Pro Football Hall of Fame member Sonny Jurgensen, Super Bowl XX Champion member William “the
Refrigerator” Perry of the Chicago Bears, 2006 #1 NFL draft pick Mario Williams, Julius Peppers, Albert
Haynesworth, Chris Leak and Duce Staley. Event proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
“It’s safe to say that every young man growing up playing football in the Carolinas dreams of competing on the big
stage. Thanks to ESPNU, all 88 student-athletes selected for this year’s game will experience that thrill. In addition,
fans from all corners of the Carolinas and beyond will have an opportunity to watch the game on a premier network,
such as the likes of ESPNU,” Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Chairman of the Board, Billy Benfield said. “We are
dedicated to raising the awareness of the Shriners Hospitals for Children to the highest level and to uncovering new
avenues to enhance the overall game experience for the participating student-athletes and fans. ESPNU has
provided a major step forward in these endeavors.”
“As a South Caroline native, I am proud that ESPNU can support an event that provides an opportunity for young
athletes in the Carolinas to display their talent, as well as raise awareness of a great cause,” said Rosalyn Durant,
vice president and general manager, ESPNU. “This game further establishes ESPNU as a primary
destination that showcases the future stars of sports.”
This year’s game has yet another first. BI-LO will serve as the game’s “presenting sponsor” as BI-LO has stepped
up in a major way to support this great game steeped in tradition and pageantry.
“I can’t understate how important BI-LO has been in taking our game to the next level,” Shrine Bowl of the
Carolinas Chairman of the Board, Billy Benfield said. “BI-LO’s support for the Shrine Bowl and dedication to high
school student-athletes all across the Carolinas is to be commended. We are extremely appreciative of their
support.”
General admission tickets are currently available at all BI-LO stores in North and South Carolina. You may also
purchase tickets from the Shrine Bowl office in advance for $20 reserve section and $10 general admission. Game
day, reserve section $25 and $15 general admission. Stop in your local BI-LO store or order over the phone at 1-
800-648-2695, or online at www.shrine-bowl.com.