Overlooked Players Get Showcase Today
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PALO ALTO, Calif. — Wide receiver Mario Bailey of Washington was supposed to meet some reporters and talk about the East-West Shrine game earlier this week.
However, he was an hour late.
That’s because Bailey took a ride from Mike Pawlawski, who will be the quarterback for the West squad in today’s all-star game at Stanford Stadium.
“Even if you’re late, you have to get in good with the quarterback,” Bailey said.
It was traffic over a bridge that held up Bailey and Pawlawski that day. Bailey, who was overshadowed by Michigan’s Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard, and Pawlawski, whose skills were overlooked, should be a tough tandem.
“The (defensive) game plan is so limited against the pass that the offense can exploit underneath coverage,” said Michigan linebacker Erick Anderson, who will be playing for the East team.
“On the other hand, when it comes to the run, the defense has the advantage.”
Bailey, Pawlawski and 70 other top college football players from 52 schools will show off their skills before professional football scouts.
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