Chip off the old block

Danny Ventura - Boston Herald High School Insider

All American Games, Football University and Eastbay announced that eighth-grader Coby Tippett from Sharon Middle School has been selected to play at the 2012 Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl, taking place January 8, 2012, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The son of former New England Patriot and NFL Hall of Famer Andre Tippett, Coby will play defensive back for the 8th-grade East 185-pounDanny Ventura - d weight limit team and will be honored with a jersey presentation during the homecoming football game at Sharon High School this Saturday at 1:40 p.m.

Coby is very athletic and has natural play-making ability. Tippett, a multi-sport athlete, is extremely fluid in pass coverage, and has great hips for a young athlete. His performance at FBU Boston had him walk away with youth MVP honors.” said Erik Richards National Eastbay Bowl Director

This January will be the fourth annual Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl. Pitting the nation’s top youth football players against one another in an all-star format, the Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl brings together the top youth talent in the nation. Tippett is one of just a handful who will be able to compete in this exclusive showcase.

The Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl consists of the U-15 USA-Canada Youth Bowl and three East vs. West all-star games, one for the top 40 7th graders with a 175-pound limit, one for the top 40 8th graders with a 185-pound limit and a third game featuring the top 40 8th graders with no weight limit.

Since its inception, many of the top players in the Bowl have received college interest and national attention from media outlets such as USA Today, Sports Illustrated and the New York Times. The Bowl week consists of practices, a skills competition, and break-out sessions with Hall of Famers, as well as current and former NFL stars and celebrities.  The Youth All-Americans also get VIP access to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and were honored during the game, which takes place the day before.

Several thousand youth all-stars were nominated for this elite honor. Athletes had to fill out a nomination form and submit a highlight tape. The selection committee, which consists of Football University’s regional directors and scouts, work year round with hundreds of local youth football coaches and commissioners who help identify top athletes.

For more information on the Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl and its related events, visit: www.footballuniversity.org or www.eastbay.com/eastbayyouthallamericanbowl. National sponsors of the Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl include Eastbay, adidas, Battle Sports Science – Tapout, Gatorade, Schutt Sports and Youth Football Coaches Association (YFBCA).

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