Jan. 25, 2010

BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University quarterback Rusty Smith and tight end Jason Harmon have been invited to participate in the 2010 Texas vs. the Nation Game.

The duo will join FAU Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger, who coached the 2009 Nation Team to a victory and saw FAU linebacker Frantz Joseph earn Defensive MVP honors.

Events are scheduled to begin Sunday, January 31 and will culminate at 2 p.m. EST at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

Ninety-three percent of the 2009 squad signed an NFL contract (111-119). Smith and Harmon become the sixth and seventh players to participate in an all-star game since the program's inception in 2001. Harmon and Smith will join Jared Allen as the three offensive FAU players to conclude their collegiate playing career in an all-star game.

For more information on Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger, Rusty Smith or Jason Harmon visit www.fausports.com. For information on the Texas vs. the Nation Game, visit www.texasvsthenation.com/home/about.