Any college senior not playing in a post season bowl game should play in The Blue-Gray All Star Football Classic. It is played on Christmas Day in Montgomery, Alabama and broadcast live on ABC Television. Spreads out travel and playing commitments for players participating in two or three All Star games. Over 300 pro representatives attended last year's game.
Practices are one per day allowing plenty of free time with pro scouts, teammates and friends.
The Classic is nationally televised on ABC and received high ratings. Proceeds go to the Lions Club sight conservation projects and youth charities. Stars include Len Dawson, Bart Starr, Fran Tarkenton, Norm Snead, Napoleon McCallum, Howie Long and Jerry Rice. Over 200 of college football's greatest coaches have participated, too, including, Frank Beamer, Bobby Bowden and Steve Spurrier.