Idonije to Play in East-West Shrine Game

Jan. 3 - Defensive tackle Israel Idonije leaves for San Francisco tomorrow to prepare for the biggest college football All-Star game in North America, the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Idonije is one of two Canadian college players that was selected to join the NCAA's best at PAC Bell Park January 11 in a showcase of some of the top collegiate football talent in the United States.

Adam MacDonald of St. Francis-Xavier will be joining Idonije as the other Canadian. MacDonald won the President's Trophy as the top CIS Defensive Player in 2002 and recently signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Idonije, who won the J.P. Metras Trophy as the top lineman in Canadian College football this season will have a busy schedule during the following week that includes a player's visit to a local Shriner's hospital, several team practices, an NFL work day, a reception hosted by the Mayor of San Francisco along with numerous other activities.

Idonije and MacDonald will represent the East. As a defensive lineman, Idonije will spend part of the game chasing down Seneca Wallace, QB for Iowa State. QB Ken Dorsey of Miami will lead the offence for the East.

The week culminates with the game on Saturday January 11 with the kickoff slated for 11:00 AM Pacific time at Pacific Bell Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants.