NFL LEGENDS HERM EDWARDS AND STEVE MARIUCCI NAMED HEAD COACHES FOR THE 2012 UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME
All-Star Game to Take Place Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field; Broadcast Live on ESPN
[Dec. 19, 2011] CHICAGO – Former NFL head coaches Herm Edwards and Steve Mariucci will lead the nation’s top high school seniors in the 2012 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game presented by American Family Insurance. The fifth-annual game will take place Thursday, Jan. 5, at 7:30 p.m. ET, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., and will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Edwards will serve as head coach of Team Blur (White Team), while Mariucci will coach Team Highlight (Black Team). Both coaching staffs, selected by ESPN Scouts, Inc., will consist of former NFL coaches acting as offensive and defensive coordinators. The rosters will feature the nation’s top high school football prospects, according to the ESPNU 150 player rankings.
Currently an NFL analyst for ESPN, Edwards served as head coach of the New York Jets (2001-05) and Kansas City Chiefs (2006-08). Edwards led the Jets to three playoff appearances (2001-02, 2004) and one division title (2002) before leading the Chiefs to the playoffs in 2006. In his 10-year playing career, Edwards spent nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, highlighted by an appearance in Super Bowl XV. His 33 interceptions in an Eagles uniform leave him one shy of the franchise record.
“It’s truly an honor to be coaching in the Under Armour All-America Game,” Edwards said. “I can’t wait to get to Orlando and begin working with all of these great young players.”
Mariucci is the former head coach of the San Francisco 49ers (1997-2002) and the Detroit Lions (2003-05). In Mariucci’s six years with the 49ers, he led them to four playoff appearances, two first-place finishes in the NFC West and in 1997, his team marched all the way to the NFC Championship Game. Mariucci finished his coaching career with a record of 72-67.
“After coaching the game last year, I cannot tell you how impressed I was with the quality of the players. It is a thrill to be invited back!” Mariucci said. “To me, this game is one of the highlights of this football season at any level – high school, college or professional.”
Of the more than 90 players selected by ESPN Scouts, Inc. to participate in the Under Armour All-America High School Football Game, 10 are ranked among the Top 15 of the ESPNU 150, including: No. 1 Mario Edwards (Denton Ryan HS, Texas); No. 2 Eddie Goldman (Collegiate Academy, Washington D.C.); No. 4 Noah Spence (Bishop McDevitt HS, Pa.); No. 5 Johnathan Gray (Aledo HS, Texas.); No. 6 Keith Marshall (Millbrook HS, N.C.); No. 7 Landon Collins (Dutchtown HS, La.); No. 9 Eddie Williams (Arnold HS, Fla.); No. 11 Jameis Winston (Hueytown HS, Ala.); No. 13 Chris Casher (Davidson HS, Ala.); and No. 14 Malcom Brown (Brenham HS, Texas).
2012 Under Armour All-America Game Roster
TEAM HIGHLIGHT (BLACK TEAM)
NO. PLAYER HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) POS. HT. WT. VERBAL
1 Randy Johnson Miami, Fla. (Norland) RB 5’9″ 174 Miami (FL)
1 Terry Richardson Detroit, Mich. (Cass Technical) CB 5’9″ 160 Michigan
2 Landon Collins Geismar, La. (Dutchtown) S 6’0″ 202 Undeclared
3 Nelson Agholor Tampa, Fla. (Berkeley Prep) WR 6’1″ 180 Undeclared
4 Cayleb Jones Austin, Texas (S.F. Austin) WR 6’2″ 189 Texas
5 Joshua Holsey Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside) CB 5’10” 175 Auburn
5 Angelo Jean-Louis Wellington, Fla. (Palm Beach Central) WR 6’0″ 185 Miami (FL)
6 Ricardo Louis Miami Beach, Fla. (Miami Beach Senior) WR 6’1″ 200 Auburn
7 Connor Brewer Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral) QB 6’2″ 190 Texas
7 Ifeadi Odenigbo Centerville, Ohio (Centerville) DE 6’3″ 212 Undeclared
8 Thomas Johnson Dallas, Texas (Skyline) WR 6’0″ 180 Texas
9 Noah Spence Harrisburg, Pa. (Bishop McDevitt) DE 6’4″ 245 Ohio State
10 Noor Davis Leesburg, Fla. (Leesburg) OLB 6’4″ 225 Stanford
11 Preston Dewey Austin, Texas (St. Andrews) QB 6’2″ 200 Miami (FL)
12 Chad Kelly Buffalo, N.Y. (St. Joseph’s) QB 6’2″ 205 Clemson
14 Sterling Shepard Oklahoma City, Okla. (Heritage Hall) WR 5’10” 185 Oklahoma
15 Chaz Elder College Park, Ga. (Banneker) S 6’2″ 185 Undeclared
16 Trae Elston Oxford, Ala. (Oxford) S 6’0″ 175 Undeclared
17 Kwon Alexander (INJ) Oxford, Ala. (Oxford) OLB 6’2″ 215 Undeclared
18 Devonte Fields Arlington, Texas (Martin) DE 6’3″ 225 TCU
19 Peter Jinkens Dallas, Texas (Skyline) OLB 6’1″ 210 Texas
20 Bryson Echols DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) CB 5’9″ 165 Texas
21 Davonte Neal Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral) CB 5’10” 170 Undeclared
22 Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick Rocklin, Calif. (Whitney) TE 6’4″ 261 USC
23 Ross Martin Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit) K/P 5’10” 185 Duke
27 Joe Bolden Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain) OLB 6’2″ 225 Michigan
32 Johnathan Gray Aledo, Texas (Aledo) RB 5’10” 190 Texas
44 Dalton Santos Van, Texas (Van) ILB 6’2″ 240 Tennessee
54 Zach Hirth Eureka, Mo. (Eureka) LS 6’3″ 200 Undeclared
56 Avery Young Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (P.B. Gardens) OT 6’5″ 292 Undeclared
57 Jay Guillermo Maryville, Tenn. (Maryville) C 6’3″ 287 Clemson
58 Eddie Goldman Washington D.C. (Collegiate Academy) DT 6’4″ 310 Undeclared
60 Joey O’Connor Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) OT 6’4″ 280 Undeclared
70 Leonard Williams Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) DT 6’4″ 265 Undeclared
71 Patrick Destefano Roebuck, S.C. (Dorman) OT 6’5″ 275 Clemson
72 Curtis Riser DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) OG 6’4″ 290 Texas
74 Alex Norman Dallas, Texas (Bishop Dunne) DT 6’3″ 280 Texas
75 Andrus Peat Tempe, Ariz. (Corona Del Sol) OT 6’6″ 280 Undeclared
76 Michael Flint Oxford, Ala. (Oxford) OG 6’3″ 305 Undeclared
77 Evan Boehm Lee’s Summit, Mo. (Lee’s Summit West) OG 6’3″ 290 Undeclared
78 Kennedy Estelle Pearland, Texas (Dawson) OT 6’6″ 300 Texas
86 Justin Meredith Anderson, S.C. (T.L. Hanna) TE 6’5″ 220 No. Carolina
90 Malcom Brown Brenham, Texas (Brenham) DT 6’2″ 280 Texas
92 Jordan Jenkins Hamilton, Ga. (Harris County) DE 6’3″ 235 Undeclared
TEAM BLUR (WHITE TEAM)
NO. PLAYER HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) POS. HT. WT. VERBAL
1 Avery Johnson Pompano Beach, Fla. (Ely) WR 6’1″ 185 LSU
2 Shaq Roland Lexington, S.C. (Lexington) WR 6’1″ 180 So. Carolina
2 Deion Sanders Jr. Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) CB 5’8″ 170 Undeclared
3 Trey Griffey Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips) WR 6’2″ 184 Undeclared
3 Lucas Thompson Winter Garden, Fla. (West Orange) S 6’1″ 190 Undeclared
4 Keith Marshall Raleigh, N.C. (Millbrook) RB 5’11” 185 Undeclared
5 Cyrus Jones Baltimore, Md. (Gilman) CB 5’10” 180 Undeclared
5 Zach Kline Danville, Calif. (San Ramon Valley) QB 6’2″ 205 California
6 Dante Fowler Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla. (Lakewood) DE 6’3″ 236 Florida State
7 Eddie Williams Panama City, Fla. (Arnold) S 6’3″ 205 Alabama
8 Jameis Winston Hueytown, Ala. (Hueytown) QB 6’3″ 190 Florida State
9 Ronnie Feist Edgard, La. (West Saint John) OLB 6’1″ 215 LSU
10 De’Vante Harris Mesquite, Texas (Horn) CB 5’10” 160 Oklahoma
10 Darius Powe Lakewood, Calif. (Lakewood) WR 6’2″ 190 California
11 Tanner Mangum Eagle, Idaho (Eagle) QB 6’2″ 190 BYU
11 Channing Ward Aberdeen, Miss. (Aberdeen) DE 6’3″ 230 Undeclared
12 Chris Black Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast) WR 5’11” 165 Alabama
13 LaTroy Pittman Citra, Fla. (North Marion) WR 6’0″ 195 Florida
14 P.J. Williams Ocala, Fla. (Vanguard) S 6’0″ 180 Florida State
15 Marvin Bracy Orlando, Fla. (Boone) WR 5’9″ 168 Florida State
16 Austin Hardin Atlanta, Ga. (Marist) K/P 5’11” 200 Florida
17 Mario Edwards Denton, Texas (Ryan) DE 6’4″ 270 Florida State
18 Marcus Maye Melbourne, Fla. (Holy Trinity) OLB 6’0″ 195 Florida
19 Reggie Ragland Madison, Ala. (Bob Jones) ILB 6’3″ 245 Alabama
21 Chris Casher Mobile, Ala. (Davidson) DE 6’5″ 236 Florida State
21 Sean Price Citra, Fla. (North Marion) TE 6’4″ 215 South Florida
22 Amari Cooper Miami, Fla. (Northwestern) WR 6’1″ 185 Alabama
24 Brian Poole Bradenton, Fla. (Southeast) CB 5’10” 192 Florida
25 Ronald Darby Oxon Hill, Md. (Potomac) CB 5’11” 176 Notre Dame
26 Wes Brown Olney, Md. (Good Counsel) RB 6’0” 200 Undeclared
28 Alex Ross Jenks, Okla. (Jenks) RB 6’1″ 205 Oklahoma
30 Michael Rose Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) OLB 6’0″ 220 Nebraska
44 Dakota Ball Lindale, Ga. (Pepperell) DT 6’2″ 290 Alabama
53 Jonathan Taylor Millen, Ga. (Jenkins County) DT 6’3″ 315 Georgia
56 Isaac Seumalo Corvallis, Ore. (Corvallis) OG 6’3″ 275 Oregon State
58 Brandon Greene Cedar Grove, Ga. (Cedar Grove) OT 6’5″ 290 Alabama
62 Devin Desper Madison, Miss. (Madison Central) C 6’4″ 295 Miss St.
64 Reid Ferguson Buford, Ga. (Buford) LS 6’2″ 235 LSU
65 Brock Stadnik Greensboro, N.C. (Western Guilford) OT 6’5″ 290 So. Carolina
72 Mike Madaras Olney, Md. (Good Counsel) OT 6’5″ 286 Maryland
74 Vadal Alexander Buford, Ga. (Buford) OG 6’5″ 320 LSU
75 Jessamen Dunker Boynton Beach, Fla. (Boynton Beach) OT 6’6″ 315 Florida
77 John Atkins Thomson, Ga. (Thomson) OG 6’3″ 305 Georgia
78 Josh Garnett Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) OG 6’5″ 275 Undeclared
84 Colin Thompson Warminster, Pa. (Archbishop Wood) TE 6’4″ 255 Florida
85 Korren Kirven Lynchburg, Va. (Brookville) DT 6’3″ 270 Undeclared
99 Issac Gross Batesville, Miss. (South Panola) DE 6’2″ 265 Ole Miss
Tickets for the game may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000 (service fees apply). Tickets may also be purchased in person from the Tropicana Field Box Office on the day of the game