Indiana University Athletics
Rahrig to Play in 90th East-West Shrine Game
1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana offensive lineman Collin Rahrig accepted an invitation to play in the 90th East-West Shrine Game®. The game will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., kicking off at 4 p.m. EST live on NFL Network.
Rahrig graduated in December with a bachelor of science in exercise science. He started 36 times and appeared in 40 games during his career (2011-14) with 19 starts at center, 12 at left guard and five at right guard.
In 2014, Rahrig was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection and a nominee for the Rimington Trophy and the Burlsworth Trophy. A team captain, he started all 12 games, the first six at center and the final six at left guard. The South Bend, Ind., native allowed just two sacks in a team-high 808 snaps and finished second among the linemen with 56 knockdowns.
Rahrig joins an elite list of football greats, such as John Elway, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, and 70 NFL Hall of Famers, who have played in the East-West Shrine Game in addition to more than 265 East-West Shrine Game alumni currently on NFL rosters.
"The most important aspect of East-West Shrine Game has always been supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children," said East-West Shrine Game Executive Director Harold Richardson. "But during game week, it also affords our players a terrific opportunity to showcase their talents and get their first glimpse of life in the NFL. 'Just Like on Sunday.'"
While the teams are divided by East and West, the players come together for the beneficiary of the event, Shriners Hospitals for Children®, an international pediatric specialty health care system.
"We hope our supporters all over the country will come out and enjoy this exciting game," said Douglas E. Maxwell, president and CEO of Shriners Hospitals for Children. "Our health care system depends on the generosity of our supporters, and this game is one of our signature events benefitting Shriners Hospitals for Children."
East-West Shrine Game tickets are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets. Fans can purchase tickets for the game online at www.shrinegame.com, or www.ticketmaster.com. Game tickets are $15 general admission tickets (price does not include service fees).
About Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. The 22 hospitals in the United States, Canada and Mexico provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. To learn more about Shriners Hospitals for Children, please visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
