GRR: College All-Stars
The age-grade select-side tournament that ruled the roost for many years is back, and just in time, too.
Twenty-four players have been named to the NCR All-Star all-tournament team.
The All Star National Shield Challenge, held on January 15-16 at the Houston Sabercats’ AVEVA Stadium, brought together eight regional All Star teams and five Rising Star teams. The event included over 330 players from 130 schools across the country.
New England Red won the NCR collegiate all-star championship with a hard-nosed forward effort and some very smart game management, holding off a tenacious Pacific Coast team 18-8.
Endurance in the NCR Collegiate All-Star tournament was a key factor on Saturday and will be even more so on Sunday.
The NCR Men's Collegiate All-Star competition had kicked off and it seems like it's all about who responds to early jitters and who deals with the wind.
Yes, it's windy in Houston and sometimes really windy, meaning that teams working against the wind have had to figure out their kicking game and exit strategies. Some haven't.
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