It looks like another college all-star game is going to be added to the postseason schedule this January. This one is a little different. Most significantly the NFL Players Association will put on the game. 100 draft eligible college players will be split into two teams. Unlike the other all-star games this one will welcome the underclassmen that have declared for the draft. The teams will be coached by former NFL coaches Tom Flores and Dick Vermeil. The two men haven't faced each other in a game since Super Bowl XV, when Flores' Raiders beat Vermeil's Eagles 27-10 in New Orleans.
Also significant is that the game will be held in Los Angeles. The NFL has kept no secrets in its interest in bringing a team to L.A. Despite being held by the NFLPA, it looks like the league has some fingerprints on this game. This is still an interesting project for the NFLPA. They will have current players on hand to assist the kids in their transition to the professional ranks. This will be a step in the process unlike the other college all-star games. Despite appearing as more of the same, the NFLPA effort is a bit different. This game also seems to be an attempt to get an NFL vibe going in the L.A. area. I've been skeptical of the city's ability to sustain an NFL team. They've failed before. We'll see how that goes. With the underclassmen available this game does sound like fun.
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