WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 7, 2011)—The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has announced that the inaugural AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on January 21, 2012 will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network, which will be re-branded from VERSUS on January 2, 2012.
The AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl will feature 100 top draft prospects in an all-star game at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The game will kick off at 3 p.m. PT on January 21. Also, media are invited to attend the official press conference announcing the inaugural AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, held at 1 p.m. PT December 7 at The Home Depot Center’s American Express Stadium Club.
Teams will be coached by Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Flores and Dick Vermeil. Players will participate in several events during the preceding week to enrich their overall experience and prepare them for becoming professionals in the business of football.
“We are thrilled that NBC Sports Network has signed on to become our broadcast partner for the AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl,” said Clark Gaines, assistant executive director of the NFLPA. “The national exposure that these draft prospects will gain thanks to the visibility that NBC Sports provides will be an invaluable asset to them as they transition out of college.”
Tickets are on sale now and start at $15. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or HomeDepotCenter.com, by phone at 800.745.3000 and at the Home Depot Center Box Office. Groups of 10 or more will receive group discounted rates and other incentives by calling 877.AEG.TICKETS (877.234.8425) or purchasing online at www.aegtickets.com. Additional details can also be found at www.homedepotcenter.com/nflpabowl.
