University of Richmond Athletics
Two Spider Football Recruits To Take Part In PNC Big 33 Classic
July 19, 2005
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - David Horton and Jordan Mitchell, both members of Richmond's 2005 recruiting class, will be featured in the 48th Annual PNC Big 33 Football All-Star Game Saturday, July 23, in Hershey, Pa.
The Football Classic, which will be played at Hersheypark Stadium at 7:30 p.m., matches the top players from the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The mission of the Big 33 is to showcase and develop excellence in students and the community while raising funds for academic scholarships and other charitable activities. Since 1985, over $2.4 million in Academic Scholarships have been awarded.
Horton, a native of Macungie, Pa., and Mitchell, who is from Harrisburg, Pa., join five other Atlantic 10 newcomers listed on the Big 33 squads. The Spiders, along with Villanova, boast the most selections from a single Atlantic 10 Conference team.
Horton, a First Team AP All-State selection at wide receiver, made 123 catches for more than 1,800 yards during his career at Allentown Central Catholic High School.
Mitchell, a Second Team AP All-State selection, earned All-Conference honors at both wide receiver and defensive back at Central Dauphin High School.
Described as the "Super Bowl of High School Football," Big 33 alumni include Tony Dorsett, Dan Marino and Joe Montana, as well as current NFL standouts Kerry Collins, Marvin Harrison and Orlando Pace. At least one player from the Big 33 has appeared in every Super Bowl contest.