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East-West Shrine Game Practices

Practices for the East-West Shrine Game are open to the public as more than 110 of college football’s best players prepare for the 89th edition of the all-star game, set for January 18th at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

The East team, with head coach Jerry Glanville, will practice at Shorecrest Preparatory School, located at 5101 1st St. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33703.

The West team, with head coach Romeo Crannel, will practice at St. Petersburg High School, located at  2501 5th Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.

Monday, January 13th
East 1:40 – 3:20 p.m. @ Shorecrest
West 4:00 – 5:50 p.m. @ St. Pete High
Tuesday, January 14th
East 9:40 – 11:40 a.m. @ Shorecrest
West 2:40 – 4:40 p.m. @ St. Pete High
Wednesday, January 15th
East 9:40 – 11:40 a.m. @ Shorecrest
West 2:40 – 4:40 p.m. @ St. Pete High
Thursday, January 16th
East 9:40 – 11:40 a.m. @ Shorecrest
West 2:40– 4:40 p.m. @ St. Pete High

Originating in 1925, the annual East-West Shrine Game features some of the highest-rated graduating college players in the country with an average of 275 former team members populating NFL rosters each year. Playing what will be the game’s 89th incarnation, these young men and their coaches should wow yet another crowd with sensational football heroics—all to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. 

Game kickoff is at 4 p.m. on January 18, 2014, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. To learn more about the East-West Shrine Game or to order tickets, please visit www.shrinegame.com

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