John Hermann In All-Star Game

[Panther FANatic]

He is playing in Mississippi I believe in the first inagural blue gray game. It replaces the old one I believe and he told me it is 1-AA all-stars VS. 1-A all-stars who didn't make a bowl game

[Born-a-Panther]

Freeney is also in that game... Hermann got the news while we were in Tennessee... good Christmas present for him!! Good luck boys!

[Jonsoup]

When is the game?

[Matt Trump]

...it is 1-AA all-stars VS. 1-A all-stars who didn't make a bowl game

Thats a pretty sweet idea for an allstar game!

Good luck to all Panthers at the game!!!

[Born-a-Panther]

The game is tomorrow (Christmas Eve) but I'm not sure on the time... possibly late morning...?? Not sure

[TravelingPanther]

i don't even know if they're sure. they kind of threw it together this year. it was supposed to start next year.

[Jonsoup]

Hopefully we can get some more exposure to the football team. GO PANTHERS!

[ralph]

Inaugural Magnolia Grid-Iron Classic

Inaugural Magnolia Grid-Iron Classic
Magnolia Grid-Iron Classic Public Relations, Heather Chamberlain

Jackson, Mississippi -- There was a time not too long ago that NFL scouts came from far and wide to evaluate prospects the week leading up to Christmas, but that venue has ceased to exist the past few years, leaving many non-bowl game seniors and smaller school players without a final game to impress NFL teams. Well, today there is an innovative game concept that will allow prospects from Division I-A programs to participate in a contest against a small school roster comprised of Division I-AA, Division II and other players in the first annual Magnolia Gridiron All-Star Classic, which will be played in Jackson, Mississippi. The actual game will be played at Memorial Stadium, the home field for Jackson State, on Saturday, December 24th, starting at 11AM, while the practices will be done at Millsaps College, a local area complex with a brand new Field-Turf surface.

It will be televised live at 11:00 am central on Comcast Sports Detroit, Southeast and Midwest regions.

http://i-aa.org/article.asp?articleid=75035

[panther2317]

I am on the road with families this Christmas season and without the luxury of my Direct TV sports pack...can anyone tell me how this game turned out and if the boys had any impact? Thanks for the updates.

[Born-a-Panther]

I would like to know as well... can't seem to find anything on it as far as stats goes...

[Mountain Panther]

This is all I've been able to find so far...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2270885

[Jonsoup]

I will see if I can find it in replay motion and copy it.

[buckswope]

I spoke with John Herman tonite and he said he had a pretty good game and said it was a very fun time, getting to know some of the other players around the country. John said there were many NFL scout down watching throughout the week and said he held his own against some of the best. Ironically he and the APP state D end teamed up to sack the opposing quarterback for a safety.

[Born-a-Panther]

I spoke with John Herman tonite and he said he had a pretty good game and said it was a very fun time, getting to know some of the other players around the country. John said there were many NFL scout down watching throughout the week and said he held his own against some of the best. Ironically he and the APP state D end teamed up to sack the opposing quarterback for a safety.

Thanks for the info Buck... I wish the best for Hermann. I saw how excited he was to have the opportunity. He's a nice kid and I hope he gets the shot he deserves.