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FOOTBALL'S KURT CAMPBELL WILL PLAY IN LAS VEGAS ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC

     Albany, N.Y. ? University at Albany's Kurt Campbell has been selected to play in the Las Vegas All-American Classic, an all-star game for graduating seniors. The game, which will feature 110 student-athletes divided into East and West teams, is in its second year at UNLV's Sam Boyd Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, January 22, 2005.

     Campbell, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound roverback from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., made 34 tackles, including 2.5 for losses, plus added three pass deflections and one fumble recovery in 10 games played in 2004.

     Campbell, one of four captains on this year's UAlbany team, earned his fourth varsity letter this season. He finished his collegiate career with 120 tackles and 19 pass break-ups. Campbell is the first Great Dane to appear in a postseason all-star game since offensive tackle J.T. Herfurth played in the 2000 Hula Bowl.

      The Las Vegas All-American Classic, previously known as the Paradise Bowl, will include a NFL-type skills and measurement combine for professional scouts in attendance. The all-star contest will be aired on Fox Sports Net. More television information will be released as it becomes available.

 

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