The NFL’s conducts its annual All-Star game this weekend, as the 2015 Pro Bowl takes place on Sunday night. For only the second time since 1979, the game will not take place at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, as it will instead share a venue with the Super Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals.
For the second year, the league is using a format which does not rely on conference affiliation, instead using a “fantasy draft” between Hall of FamersCris CarterandMichael Irvinto select the teams, which is intended to increase competition and fanfare.
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The St. Louis Rams have multiple representatives in the game this year, as defensive endRobert Quinnand rookie defensive tackleAaron Donaldwere both selected to participate. Donald and Quinn will both be part of Irvin’s team. (In an interesting turn of events, five of Irvin’s six defensive linemen, including the two Rams, come from 4-3 base schemes, while all of Carter’s front seven personnel came from either 3-4 or hybrid schemes.)
With Quinn and punterJohnny Hekkerhaving been selected to the game last season, it’s the first time that multiple Rams have gone to the Pro Bowl in consecutive seasons since 2005 and 2006.Orlando PaceandTorry Holtwent in 2005, while Holt,Steven Jackson, andMarc Bulgerwere selected for the game in 2006.
Here’s some important info that you’ll need to follow along with Sunday’s game:
Where:University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
When:7:00 PM CT, January 25, 2015
TV Broadcast:ESPN
Live Stream:WatchESPN App/ESPN3.com
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