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 Former Sun Devil wide receiver Gerell Robinson competed in last year's East-West Shrine Game. |
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Dec. 14, 2012
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TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona State University punter Josh Hubner has accepted an invitation to play in the 88th East-West Shrine Game, which will be held on Jan. 19 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The NFL Network will televise the game, with kickoff slated for 2 p.m. MT.
Hubner will also compete in the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game, held in Tucson, Ariz., at Kino Stadium. It will be carried nationally on ESPN3.
Hubner is currently ranked third in the nation and first in the conference with 47.1 yards per punt, which would also give him the school's single-season record (46+ attempts). An All-Pac-12 second team honoree, he has 19 punts pinned inside the 20 this season and leads the conference with 20 punts of 50 or more yards. He has 5,013 career punting yards for an average of 44.0 yards per kick, which would place him second all-time in school history.
Hubner, who is just the second punter in school history to be named a Ray Guy Award semifinalist, also earned All-America honors from both Sports Illustrated and Lindy's, as well as second team All-Pac-12 recognition from Phil Steele. He was named the Babe Alex Demon Special Teams MVP at the team's Award Banquet on Dec. 8.
Three former Sun Devil players are members of the East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame, including running back Charley Taylor (inducted in 2009), safety Mike Haynes (2006) and linebacker Pat Tillman (2005.
About the East-West Shrine Game Pat Tillman Award
The East-West Shrine Game Pat Tillman Award is presented to a player who best exemplifies character, intelligence, sportsmanship and service. The award is about a student-athlete's achievements and conduct, both on and off the field.
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About the East-West Shrine Game
Since 1925 the East-West Shrine Game has been more than just a football game. It's been a showcase for the next generation of NFL greats and a priceless benefit event for Shriners Hospitals for Children. The East-West Shrine Game is the longest-running all-star college football game, combining great football with a great cause and creating experiences for players that will last a lifetime.
