Four recent Spartans football signees will get a chance to play in the most prestigious all-star game in high-school football before stepping into Spartan Stadium next fall.
Quarterback Brian Hoyer, wide receiver Miles Williams, running back/defensive back Tony Howard and defensive end Justin Kershaw will participate in the Big 33. The match, which began in 1957, pits the top players from Pennsylvania against their Ohio counterparts. The game will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at Hershey Park in Hershey, Penn.
The Big 33 is the quintessential game for rising star athletes, and the game has seen many NFL stars. Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Antonio Freeman, Jim Kelly, Archie Griffin, Matt Millen and Tony Dorsett are but a few who have battled it out in the match.
In addition, the game is a popular destination for college players like stars Jeff Smoker, Bruce Perry, Lee Evans and Kevin Jones.
Other than the Big 33, MSU has six signees participating in the Ohio North-South all-star game in June at Crew Stadium in Columbus. Ron Stoops Jr., Nick Smith and the aforementioned four players all have been invited.
