East–West Shrine Bowl

The East–West Shrine Bowl is a postseason college football all-star game that has been played annually since 1925; through the January 2019 playing, it was known as the East–West Shrine Game.[2] The game is sponsored by the fraternal group Shriners International, and the net proceeds are earmarked to some of the Shrine's charitable works, most notably the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The game's slogan is "Strong Legs Run That Weak Legs May Walk".

East–West Shrine Bowl
The game's logo, featuring a young girl recovering from surgery walking with Boston College player Mike Esposito before the 1974 game.[1]
StadiumFord Center at The Star (2024–future)
LocationFrisco, Texas (2024–future)
Previous stadiumsKezar Stadium (1925–1941, 1943–1968, 1971–1973)
Stanford Stadium (1969, 1974–2000)
Tulane Stadium (1942)
Oakland Coliseum (1970)
AT&T Park (2001–2005)
Alamodome (2006)
Reliant Stadium (2007)
Robertson Stadium (2008–2009)
Orlando Citrus Bowl (2010–2011)
Tropicana Field (2012–2020)
Allegiant Stadium (2022–2023)
Previous locationsSan Francisco, California (1925–1941, 1943–1968, 1971–1973, 2001–2005)
New Orleans, Louisiana (1942)
Stanford, California (1969, 1974–2000)
Oakland, California (1971)
San Antonio, Texas (2006)
Houston, Texas (2007–2009)
Orlando, Florida (2010–2011)
St. Petersburg, Florida (2012–2020)
Paradise, Nevada (2022–2023)
Operated1925–present
Sponsors
Shriners (1925–present)
Former names
East–West Shrine Game (1925–2019)
2022 matchup
East vs. West (West 25–24)
2023 matchup
East vs. West (West 12–3)

Teams consist of players from colleges in the Eastern United States vs. the Western United States. Players must be college seniors who are eligible to play for their schools.[3] The game and the practice sessions leading up to it attract dozens of scouts from professional teams. Since 1985, Canadian players playing in Canadian university football have also been invited (even though U Sports and the NCAA play by different football codes). As such, this is the only current bowl or all-star game in either the Canadian or American college football schedules to include players from both Canadian and American universities.

The game has been played in various locations. Most editions have been held in California, although the most recent edition played there was in 2005. In June 2023, organizers announced the game would move to Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, starting with the 2024 edition.

Since 1979, the game has been played in January, and has been played on January 10 or later since 1986. The later game dates allow players from teams whose schools were involved in bowl games to participate, which is important, as these teams often have some of the very best players.

History

Kickoff of the 2017 game at Tropicana Field

For most of its history, the game was played in the San Francisco Bay Area, usually at San Francisco's Kezar Stadium or Stanford Stadium at Stanford University, with Pacific Bell Park/SBC Park (now Oracle Park) as a host in its final years in Northern California. For more than half of the games played in the Bay Area, entertainment was provided by the marching band from Santa Cruz High School.[4]

In January 1942, the game was played in New Orleans, due to the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This one-year relocation was based upon fears that playing the game on the west coast could make the contest and the stadium a potential target for an additional attack. The game, originally planned for January 1 in San Francisco, was played on January 3 at Tulane Stadium, two days after the 1942 Sugar Bowl was held there.[5]

A similar all-star game, the North–South Shrine Game, was played in Miami from 1948 to 1973, and a final time in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1976.

In 2006, the game moved to Texas, leaving the San Francisco Bay area for the first time since 1942, and was played at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The growth of cable television meant NFL scouts could now view players around the country, making postseason all-star games less important. Even so, the game's organizers relaxed efforts towards attracting top players to the game, meaning many of college football's best players went to the Senior Bowl instead. In 2007, the game relocated to Houston and was played at Reliant Stadium, home of the NFL's Houston Texans, to be closer to one of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Texas has two Shriner's hospitals, one in Houston and the other in Galveston. The 2008 and 2009 games were held at Robertson Stadium on the campus of the University of Houston.[6][7]

In 2010, the game moved to Florida, and was held at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Television coverage moved from ESPN/ESPN2 to the NFL Network, starting with the 2011 game.[8] After two years in Orlando, the 2012 game was held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg; it was the sixth different venue (in five cities and three states) in a span of eight contests.

Starting with the January 2017 game, the NFL now supplies coaching staffs for the game, drawing from assistant coaches of teams who did not advance to the NFL postseason, and the game is now officiated by NFL officials.[9] The game is played under NFL rules, with some restrictions, such as no motion or shifts by the offense, and no stunts or blitzes by the defense.[10] Prior to the January 2020 playing, organizers renamed the game from East–West Shrine Game to East–West Shrine Bowl.[2]

The 2021 edition of the game, which had been scheduled for January 23, was cancelled due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

In July 2021, it was announced that Allegiant Stadium would host the East–West Shrine Bowl on February 3, 2022; the game was scheduled as part of festivities for the 2022 Pro Bowl being held there the following Sunday.[12]

In June 2023, organizers announced that the game would move to Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, for its 2024 playing.[13]

Game results

Through the January 2023 game (98 editions, 97 games played), the West leads all-time with 53 wins to the East's 39 wins, while 5 games have tied.[14][15]

For the December 1925 game, NCAA records list a 7–0 final score,[15] while contemporary newspaper accounts report 6–0.[16]

MVPs

The game first named a Most Valuable Player for the January 1945 playing (Bob Waterfield, UCLA quarterback), and named a single MVP through the December 1952 game. Starting with the January 1954 game, two MVPs are selected for each game; they receive the William H. Coffman Award for Most Outstanding Offensive Player, and the E. Jack Spaulding Award for Most Outstanding Defensive Player.[17] Coffman was managing director of the game for 40 years, while Spaulding was one of the organizers of the inaugural playing of the game.[17] MVPs starting with the January 2000 game are listed below; a complete list is provided on the official website.[18]

YearOffensive MVPCollegePositionDefensive MVPCollegePosition
2000Marcus KnightMichiganWRErik FlowersArizona StateDE
2001Steve SmithUtahWRLeo BarnesSouthern MississippiDB
2002Deonce WhitakerSan Jose StateRBEverick RawlsTexasLB
2003Donald LeeMississippi StateTETully Banta-CainCalDE
2004Ryan DinwiddieBoise StateQBBrandon ChillarUCLALB
2005Stefan LeForsLouisvilleQBAlex GreenDukeS
2006Reggie McNealTexas A&MQBJames WycheSyracuseDE
2007Jeff RoweNevadaQBDan BazuinCentral MichiganDE
2008Josh JohnsonSan DiegoQBSpencer LarsenArizonaLB
2009Marlon LuckyNebraskaRBMichael TauiliiliDukeLB
2010Mike KafkaNorthwesternQBO'Brien SchofieldWisconsinDE
2011Delone CarterSyracuseRBMartin ParkerRichmondDT
2012Lennon CreerLouisiana TechRBNick SukayPenn StateCB
2013Chad BumphisMississippi StateWRNigel MaloneKansas StateCB
2014Jimmy GaroppoloEastern IllinoisQBEthan WestbrooksWest Texas A&MDE
2015Marvin KlossSouth FloridaKZa'Darius SmithKentuckyDE
2016Vernon AdamsOregonQBMichael CaputoWisconsinS
2017Elijah McGuireLouisiana–LafayetteRBTrey HendricksonFlorida AtlanticDE
2018Daurice FountainNorthern IowaWRNatrell JamersonWisconsinS
2019Terry GodwinGeorgiaWRJustin HollinsOregonLB
2020Benny LeMayCharlotteRBLuther KirkIllinois StateS
2022E. J. PerryBrownQBDiego FagotNavyLB
2023Jake MoodyMichiganKTrey Dean IIIFloridaS

Canadian invitees

Although the game is an American football competition, players of Canadian university football, contested under Canadian football rules, have been invited to each game played since 1985, when Calgary Dinos offensive lineman Tom Spoletini played. Usually, Canadian players on the West team come from Canada West schools, while Canadian players on the East team are from the other three Canadian conferences (Ontario University Athletics, Atlantic University Sport, and Quebec Student Sport Federation). One exception was Sean McEwen of the Calgary Dinos (a Canada West school), who played on the East squad in the 2016 game. Through the 2023 game, the Calgary Dinos have had the most invitees, with 13.

The only Canadian team that competes under American football rules is the Simon Fraser Red Leafs. To date, the only Simon Fraser player to be invited to the game is Ibrahim Khan, who played in 2004.

Canadian invitees to the East–West Shrine Bowl 
YearWest teamEast team
1985Tom Spoletini (OL, Calgary Dinos)(none)
1986Kent Warnock (DE, Calgary Dinos)Mike Schad (OT, Queen's Gaels)
1987Leo Groenewegen (OT, UBC Thunderbirds)Louie Godry (OL, Guelph Gryphons)
1988Craig Watson (OL, Calgary Dinos)Pierre Vercheval (OL, Western Mustangs)
1989Brent Korte (DE, Alberta Golden Bears)Leroy Blugh (LB, Bishop's Gaiters)
1990Mark Singer (LB, Alberta Golden Bears)Chris Gioskos (OL, Ottawa Gee-Gees)
1991Mike Pavelec (OL, Calgary Dinos)Paul Vajda (OL, Concordia Stingers)
1992Jason Rauhaus (DE, Manitoba Bisons)Chris Morris (OL, Toronto Varsity Blues)
1993Chris Konrad (DE, Calgary Dinos)Mike O'Shea (LB, Guelph Gryphons)
1994Travis Serke (OT, Saskatchewan Huskies)Val St. Germain (OG, McGill Redmen)
1995Rohn Meyer (OG, Calgary Dinos)Matthieu Quiviger (OT, McGill Redmen)
1996Don Blair (WR, Calgary Dinos)Harry Van Hofwegen (DT, Carleton Ravens)
1997Ben Fairbrother (OL, Calgary Dinos)Mark Farraway (DL, St. Francis Xavier X-Men)
1998Bob Beveridge (OL, UBC Thunderbirds)Dave Miller-Johnston (P/K, Concordia Stingers)
1999Scott Flory (OT, Saskatchewan Huskies)Cameron Legault (DT, Carleton Ravens)
2000Kevin Lefsrud (OT, Saskatchewan Huskies)Kojo Millington (DE, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks)
2001Carlo Panaro (OL, Alberta Golden Bears)Randy Chevrier (DL, McGill Redmen)
2002Jason Clermont (IR, Regina Rams)Kojo Aidoo (RB, McMaster Marauders)
2003Israel Idonije (DT, Manitoba Bisons)Adam MacDonald (LB, St. Francis Xavier X-Men)
2004Ibrahim Khan (OL, Simon Fraser Clan football)Carl Gourgues (OL, Laval Rouge et Or)
2005Nick Johansson (DT, UBC Thunderbirds)Jesse Lumsden (RB, McMaster Marauders)
2006Daniel Federkeil (DE, Calgary Dinos)Andy Fantuz (WR, Western Mustangs)
2007Jordan Rempel (OL, Saskatchewan Huskies)Chris Best (OL, Waterloo Warriors)
2008Dylan Barker (S, Saskatchewan Huskies)
Brendon LaBatte (OG, Regina Rams)
Samuel Giguère (WR, Sherbrooke Vert et Or)
Eric Maranda (LB, Laval Rouge et Or)
2009Simeon Rottier (OT, Alberta Golden Bears)Etienne Légaré (DT, Laval Rouge et Or)
2010Jordan Sisco (WR/SB, Regina Rams)Matt Morencie (C, Windsor Lancers)
2011Anthony Parker (SB, Calgary Dinos)Matt O'Donnell (OT, Queen's Gaels)
2012Ben Heenan (OT, Saskatchewan Huskies)
Akiem Hicks (DE, Regina Rams)
Arnaud Gascon-Nadon (DE, Laval Rouge et Or)
2013Kirby Fabien (OL, Calgary Dinos)Matt Sewell (OT, McMaster Marauders)
2014Evan Gill (DL, Manitoba Bisons)Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (OT, McGill Redmen)
2015Addison Richards (WR, Regina Rams)Daryl Waud (DL, Western Mustangs)
2016David Onyemata (DE, Manitoba Bisons)Sean McEwen, (OL, Calgary Dinos)
Charles Vaillancourt (OL, Laval Rouge et Or)
2017Geoff Gray (OG, Manitoba Bisons)Antony Auclair (TE, Laval Rouge et Or)
2018Mark Korte (OL, Alberta Golden Bears)Regis Cibasu (WR, Montreal Carabins)
2019Joel Van Pelt (DT, Calgary Dinos)Mathieu Betts (DE, Laval Rouge et Or)
2020Carter O'Donnell (OT, Alberta Golden Bears)
Marc-Antoine Dequoy (S, Montreal Carabins)
(none)
2022Deionte Knight (DL, Western Mustangs)(none)
2023Theo Benedet (OL, UBC Thunderbirds)(none)

Hall of fame

A hall of fame was established in 2002, with additional former players being added each year.[19] Through 2020 inductees, there are currently 61 members of the hall of fame.

YearQtyInductees (Game no. played in)
20026Dick Butkus (No. 40), Gerald Ford (No. 10), Eddie LeBaron (No. 25), Ollie Matson (No. 27), Volney Peters (No. 26), Dick Stanfel (No. 26)
20036Hugh McElhenny (No. 28), Craig Morton (No. 40), Merlin Olsen (No. 37), Alan Page (No. 42), Leslie Richter (No. 27), Gene Washington (No. 44)
20045Chris Burford (No. 35), Mike Garrett (No. 41), Gino Marchetti (No. 27), Tom Matte (No. 36), Ed White (No. 44)
20051Pat Tillman (No. 73)
20064Raymond Berry (No. 30), Joe Greene (No. 44), Mike Haynes (No. 51), Bob Lilly (No. 36)
20074Joe DeLamielleure (No. 48), Gale Sayers (No. 40), Paul Warfield (No. 39), Randy White (No. 50)
20086Dave Butz (No. 48), Carl Eller (No. 39), Forrest Gregg (No. 31), E.J. Holub (No. 36), Lenny Moore (No. 31), Larry Wilson (No. 35)
20094Jerry Kramer (No. 33), Charley Taylor (No. 39), Brad Van Pelt (No. 48), Doug Williams (No. 53)
20104Larry Csonka (No. 43), James Groh (No. 21), Jim Walden (No. 35), Kellen Winslow (No. 54)
20112Buck Belue (No. 57), Tom Flick (No. 56)
20122Martín Gramática (No. 74), Joey Harrington (No. 77)
20132Buddy Curry (No. 55), Steve Bartkowski (No. 50)
20142Tony Berti (No. 70), Steve Atwater (No. 64)
20152Tommie Frazier (No. 71), Jim Hanifan (No. 30)
20162Rickey Jackson (No. 56), Chris Chandler (No. 63)
20172Robert Porcher (No. 67), Mark Rypien (No. 61)
20183Brett Favre (No. 66), Willie Roaf (No. 68), Gary Huff (No. 48)[20]
20192Troy Vincent (No. 67), Barry Smith (No. 48)[21]
20202Will Shields (No. 68), Dan Pastorini (No. 46)[22]
20231Nate Burleson (No. 78)[23]

Inductees range from having played in game No. 10 (January 1935) to game No. 78 (January 2003), with game No. 48 (December 1972) having the most players honored, five.

Pat Tillman Award

2011 recipient Josh McNary

Game organizers initiated a Pat Tillman Award in 2005, the year that Tillman was posthumously inducted to the game's hall of fame, to recognize "a player who best exemplifies character, intelligence, sportsmanship and service".[24]

YearPlayerPos.College
2005Morgan ScalleySUtah
2006Charlie PeprahSAlabama
2007Kyle ShotwellLBCal Poly
2008Justin TryonDBArizona State
2009Collin MooneyFBArmy
2010Mike McLaughlinLBBoston College
2011Josh McNaryLBArmy
2012Tauren PooleRBTennessee
2013Keith PoughLBHoward
2014Gabe IkardCOklahoma
2015Jake RyanLBMichigan
2016Keenan ReynoldsQBNavy
2017Weston SteelhammerSAir Force
2018J. T. BarrettQBOhio State
2019Cody BartonLBUtah
2020James Morgan[25]QBFIU
2022Jack Coan[26]QBNotre Dame
2023Derek Parish[27]DLHouston

Head coaches who played in the game

Several people have participated in the game first as a player and subsequently as a head coach.[28]

Person As player As coach
Jeff Cravath 1927USC 1949USC
Chuck Taylor 1943Stanford 1954Stanford
Eddie Crowder 1952Oklahoma 1971Colorado
Jim Walden 1960Wyoming 1985Washington State
Joe Tiller 1963Montana State 2005Purdue

References

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