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DECEMBER 15, 2006
Craig Haywood of King’s, Andy Collins of Occidental, Kam Kniss of North
Central and Jason Trusnik of Ohio Northern Named Team USA Captains for
2006 Aztec Bowl
 AGUASCALIENTES,
MEX. —
Defensive back Craig Haywood (King’s), quarterback Andy Collins
(Occidental), defensive lineman Jason Trusnik (Ohio Northern), and
quarterback Kam Kniss (North Central) and have been selected as captains
for the United States team that will meet Mexico in the 2006 Aztec Bowl
in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on Saturday.
The Aztec Bowl is the traditional season-ending
game for Mexico’s college football season. The game has been played 35
times since 1947 with the last nine contests featuring the United
States-Mexico match-up. The United States is 8-1 in the series and
defeated Mexico, 53-15, in last year’s game in Toluca.
Chitwood Sports Media of Jefferson, Texas, will
again provide a live webcast of the Aztec Bowl in 2006. Along with the
game webcast on December 16, announcers Charlie Chitwood and Todd Bell
will provide a 60-minute pregame show on December 16. Saturday’s
pre-game show begins at 7 p.m. EST with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. CST
at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes.
The preview shows and game webcast can all be
accessed via the AFCA’s website at
www.afca.com
and via the Aztec Bowl website at
www.aztecbowl.com.
Postgame results will also be available at
www.afca.com.
Photo ID (L-R): Jason Trusnik, Ohio
Northern; Craig Haywood, King's; Kam Kniss,
North Central; Andy Collins, Occidental
Photo was shot on the Plaza de la Patria in
downtown Aguascalientes, courtesy of AFCA.
••• Player Quotes •••
CRAIG HAYWOOD, KING’S: It’s an
honor. I’m definitely surprised. I’m really enjoying myself with this
group and I wish I had a full season together with these guys. I can’t
wait until Saturday to watch these guys go full speed and hit somebody.
ANDY COLLINS, OCCIDENTAL: It’s an honor to
play for this team and play with players of this caliber. It’s really
been a blast to come together with this many talented players. It was an
eye-opening experience the first time we were on the field together. To
be selected a captain of this group is really an honor that hasn’t sunk
in just yet.
KAM KNISS, NORTH CENTRAL: It means a lot
when you’re with this many good players. It’s an honor to earn their
respect. The whole week has been a great trip. I never in a million
years expected to be in this position. I’m honored to have this
opportunity.
JASON TRUSNIK, OHIO NORTHERN: It’s a great
honor to be picked to represent Team USA as a captain. With all the
talent here it could have been anyone. All 49 guys have outstanding
leadership qualities.
For more information on the AFCA and its programs
log on to the AFCA’s website at
www.afca.com.
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