Football: Armstrong competes at All American Bowl, invited to play in the two other bowls

OLIVET, Mich. – Olivet College senior defensive end Ryan Armstrong competed Dec. 23 at the 2014 All American Bowl, held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The game featured free agents and college seniors from the United States and Canada.

Armstrong was a member of the Stars team, which lost to the Stripes team, 22-21. The Stripes won when the kicker made a 41-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining in the game.

"It was a surreal experience," said Armstrong. "Playing at AT&T Stadium and on the brand new turf which was put down for the Cotton Bowl was awesome. It was also a great experience playing with and against players across all levels of football."

In the game, Armstrong made three tackles, including a quarterback sack, to go along with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. For his performance, he received the Jim Marshall Award for being the most outstanding defensive lineman on the Stars team.

Armstrong has been invited to play in the Dream Bowl III in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Jan. 19. Kickoff from the Virginia Beach SportsPlex is 12:30 p.m. He will depart Olivet on Jan. 14 for two full days of practice in preparation for the game.

"I just want to thank everyone who has made these trips possible," says Armstrong. "I am still seeking some sponsors for the trip to Virginia, so if anyone wants to support me, they can contact me."

Armstrong has also accpeted an invitation to play in The Conquistador Bowl in Cancun, Mexico. This bowl features the best American born draft eligible players from I-AA and lower institutions vs. a team comprised of the best Canadian, Mexican and international born draft eligible players playing in any collegiate football institution. The players will participate in five total practices and a game.