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Stadium | Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Location | Jackson, Mississippi |
Operated | 2005–2006 |
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The game was held at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi. It matched a team of senior players from Division I-A schools not participating in bowl games, against seniors from Division I-AA, Division II, and Division III schools; both teams also included some NAIA players. [1] In advance of the game, players participated in practice days and a combine, which were open to NFL and CFL scouts. [2] [3]
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December 24, 2005 | White Team (Division I-A) | 17 | Red Team (smaller schools) | 9 | [1] [2] |
December 23, 2006 | Green Team (Division I-A) | 32 | Red Team (smaller schools) | 14 | [4] |
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