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Monday, January 29, 2001

Seven go from
Super to Pro Bowl

Most of the players arrive
in the islands today

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By Paul Arnett
Star-Bulletin

The seven Pro Bowl players taking part in Super Bowl XXXV had a long trek from Tampa, Fla., to Honolulu today, including most valuable player Ray Lewis, who led the Baltimore Ravens to a convincing 34-7 victory over the New York Giants.

National Football League officials said most of the players were due today, but others could arrive tomorrow, if needed for special television engagements. Lewis will be joined by fellow teammates Jonathan Ogden, Sam Adams, Rod Woodson and Matt Stover. All five of the Raven Pro Bowl players are scheduled to start Sunday's nationally televised game at Aloha Stadium.

Only two New York Giants will be represented in the 51st NFL all-star game. They are outside linebacker Jessie Armstead and offensive guard Ron Stone, who is listed as a reserve.

Unlike past games, injuries will play a part in who is here and who is not in the 2001 game. The National Football Conference already has lost Minnesota wideout Randy Moss, St. Louis running back Marshall Faulk, Minnesota tailback Robert Smith, and Detroit inside linebacker Stephen Boyd.

The replacement players are New Orleans wideout Joe Horn, Washington running back Stephen Davis, Tampa Bay tailback Warrick Dunn, and Chicago linebacker Brian Urlacher.

The American Football Conference was also hit hard, especially at quarterback. Jacksonville offensive tackle Tony Boselli, Tennessee offensive guard Bruce Matthews, Denver center Tom Nalen, and quarterbacks Brian Griese of Denver and Tennessee's Steve McNair couldn't make the trip.

Stepping in with smiles on their faces are offensive linemen Lincoln Kennedy of Oakland, Kansas City's Will Shields, and Miami center Tim Ruddy, and Kansas City quarterback Elvis Grbac. AFC head coach Jon Gruden said Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon would start on Sunday.

"I know Rich is looking forward to that moment," Gruden said. "He had a great year for us and deserves the opportunity. I know we're both looking forward to getting out there and competing."

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will also see playing time under center. The NFC quarterbacks are Daunte Culpepper of Minnesota, Kurt Warner of St. Louis, and Jeff Garcia of San Francisco.

Tickets are still available for the game, which will be blacked out locally if there's not a sellout 72 hours prior to kickoff. Only one game has failed to be a sellout since the Pro Bowl moved to Honolulu in 1980. It will be shown nationally on ABC-TV with Al Michaels, Dennis Miller and Dan Fouts at the broadcast helm.

The kickoff is 12:30 p.m.

Pro Bowl Activities

Open to the public

Tuesday, Jan. 30

9 a.m. -- NFC practice at Ihilani Resort
10 a.m. -- AFC practice and public autograph session, Aloha Stadium

Wednesday, Jan. 31

9 a.m. -- AFC practice and public autograph session, Ihilani Resort
10 a.m. -- NFC Practice & public autograph session, Aloha Stadium
11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Topp's NFL Experience, Aloha Stadium

Thursday, Feb. 1

8 a.m. -- AFC practice and public autograph session, Aloha Stadium
9 a.m. -- NFC Practice and public autograph session, Ihilani Resort
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame Day at the Experience, Aloha Stadium

11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Miller Lite NFL Pro Bowl Battle of the Gridiron, Ihilani Resort
Noon-8 p.m. -- Topp's NFL Experience, Hawaii, Aloha Stadium

Friday, Feb. 2

a.m.: AFC Practice & public autograph session, Ihilani Resort
9 a.m. -- NFC Practice, Aloha Stadium
11 a.m. -- 2001 NFL Alumni Legends Beach Bowl, Hilton Hawaiian Village/Fort DeRussy Beach
Noon -- NFL Charities Beach Bowling Bash, Hilton Hawaiian Village/Fort DeRussy Beach
Noon-10 p.m. -- Topps NFL Experience, Hawaii, Aloha Stadium. (Special price for any military and a special competition between the Air Force, the Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy, 3-5:30 p.m.)
7-10 p.m. -- Pro Bowl "Friday Night Experience." Topps NFL Experience, Hawaii concludes with a special fireworks show, beer and wine service, at Aloha Stadium

Saturday, Feb. 3

9-11 a.m. -- Cheerleading and Dance Competition, Waikiki Shell
10 a.m. -- Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens photo and practice at Aloha Stadium
11 a.m.: Super Bowl New York Giants Photo and Practice at Aloha Stadium
10 a.m.-8 p.m. -- Topps NFL Experience, Aloha Stadium (Announcement of the Hawaii High School Coach of the Year, noon)
2:30 p.m. -- Special Olympics/NFL Football Challenge, free admission, Ihilani Resort
7 p.m.-1 a.m. -- Pro Bowl Block Party, free admission, Aloha Tower Marketplace

Sunday, Feb. 4

9:30 p.m.-midnight -- Pro Bowl Tailgate Party, Richardson Field
8 a.m.-noon -- Topp's NFL Experience, Hawaii, Aloha Stadium
Noon -- Pregame festivities, Aloha Stadium
12:30 p.m. -- 2001 NFL Pro Bowl Game, AFC All-Stars vs. NFC All-Stars, Aloha Stadium

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