Hassanein, McCoy Named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
7/17/2024 2:00:00 PM | Football
TAMPA, Fla. – Boise State defensive standouts Ahmed Hassanein and A'Marion McCoy have been selected to the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist, the organization announced, Wednesday.
Hassanein was selected Phil Steele Preseason All-America Fourth Team and Mountain West Preseason Co-Defensive Player of the Year after a breakout 2023 campaign. The defensive end recorded 12.5 sacks, ranking second in the MW and sixth in the country. His streak of nine-straight games with at least 0.5 sacks was the longest in the FBS since 2015. The senior also garnered All-MW First Team and College Sports Commmunicators Academic All-America Second Team honors.
McCoy earned Preseason All-MW honors after a 2023 season that featured a team-high three interceptions, as well as six pass breakups and one sack. The cornerback was tabbed All-MW Honorable Mention in his first season as a Bronco. In June, the senior was named Preseason All-MW First Team by Athlon Sports and Preseason All-MW Second Team by Phil Steele.
The 100th edition of the East-West Shrine Bowl will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on January 30, 2025. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. MT and the game will air nationally on NFL Network. The event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the best college football players in the world to showcase their talents as top NFL Draft prospects in front of all 32 NFL teams' scouts and executives.
Hassanein was selected Phil Steele Preseason All-America Fourth Team and Mountain West Preseason Co-Defensive Player of the Year after a breakout 2023 campaign. The defensive end recorded 12.5 sacks, ranking second in the MW and sixth in the country. His streak of nine-straight games with at least 0.5 sacks was the longest in the FBS since 2015. The senior also garnered All-MW First Team and College Sports Commmunicators Academic All-America Second Team honors.
McCoy earned Preseason All-MW honors after a 2023 season that featured a team-high three interceptions, as well as six pass breakups and one sack. The cornerback was tabbed All-MW Honorable Mention in his first season as a Bronco. In June, the senior was named Preseason All-MW First Team by Athlon Sports and Preseason All-MW Second Team by Phil Steele.
The 100th edition of the East-West Shrine Bowl will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on January 30, 2025. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. MT and the game will air nationally on NFL Network. The event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the best college football players in the world to showcase their talents as top NFL Draft prospects in front of all 32 NFL teams' scouts and executives.
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