Hilliard to participate in East-West Shrine game

Kenny Hilliard, Louisiana State University running back, accepted an invitation to play in the 90th East-West Shrine Game® Jan. 17, 2015, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
It will begin at 3 p.m. and will be televised live on THE NFL Network.
Hilliard joins an elite list of football greats, such as John Elway, Tom Brady, Brett Favre and 70 NFL Hall of Famers who have played in the East-West Shrine Game in addition to more than 265 East-West Shrine Game alumni currently on NFL rosters.
“The most important aspect of East-West Shrine Game has always been supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children,” East-West Shrine Game Executive Director Harold Richardson said in a news release. “But during game week, it also affords our players a terrific opportunity to showcase their talents and get their first glimpse of life in the NFL … ‘Just Like on Sunday.’”
Hilliard, senior at LSU and former Patterson High School standout, has rushed 87 times for 431 yards and scored six touchdowns this season. He also has caught four passes for 35 yards.
While the teams are divided by East and West, the players come together for the beneficiary of the event, Shriners Hospitals for Children®, an international pediatric specialty health care system.
The game also will be broadcast live on the East-West Shrine Game Radio Network.
East-West Shrine Game tickets are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets. Fans also can purchase tickets for the game at www.shrinegame.com, or www.ticketmaster.com. Game tickets are $15 for general admission (price does not include service fees).