Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas 2014: Date, Time, Rosters, Recruits and Preview

Many sporting events do not get the hype they deserve. The 2014 edition of the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas might be one of those events, but make no mistake—it is one of the most intriguing football games fans will witness all year.

For those unfamiliar with the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, it is a high school all-star game featuring the best players from North Carolina squaring off against the top stars from South Carolina. This is a unique event, to say the least.

Here is all the vital information for the 2014 Shrine Bowl and a full preview.

Where: Gibbs Stadium, Spartanburg, South Carolina

When: Saturday, Dec. 20

Start Time: 1 p.m. ET

Watch: WatchESPN

South Carolina Roster*		North Carolina Roster*
Paul McKiever, DL, Batesburg-Leesville		Mason Veal, OL, Ardrey Kell
Hassan Belton, LB, Blythewood		Tre Jackson, K/P, Avery County
Daniel Thompson, QB, Boiling Springs		Cameron Clark, OL, Ben L. Smith
Noah Green, OL, Boiling Springs		Logan Tisch, OL, Chapel Hill
Bavueir Jackson, LB, Broome		Greg Tyler, WR, Cleveland
Lyrics Klugh, DB, James F. Byrnes		Rasheed Rocky Reid, RB, Concord
Tavin Richardson, WR, James F. Byrnes		Jared Johnson, OL, Corinth-Holders
Stephen Haralambis, OL, Chapin		Dominique Roseboro, DB, Crest
Rudy Johnstone, WR, Christ Church Episcopal		Jalen Cousar, DL, David W. Butler
Amir Trapp, DB, D. W. Daniel		Jarius Morehead, DB, Eastern Guilford
Eri Reon Hayes, DB, Dillon		Dayshawn Pridgen, DB, Eastern Wayne
Jose J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Dorman		Edward Davis, LB, Farmville Central
Aron Spann, DB, Dorman		Travis Sabdo, QB, Havelock
Matthew Colburn, RB, Dutch Fork		Nate Mullen, WR, Hickory Ridge
Lane Ecton, DB, Dutch Fork		Marcus Pettiford, OL, Hillside
Eurndraus Bryant, DL, Fort Dorchester		Emanuel McGirt, OL, Hillside
Trevon Sanders, DL, Garret Academy		Joseph Legg, OL, Jack Britt
Ty Rik Johnson, RB, Goose Creek		Darian Roseboro, DL, Lincolnton
Markeyvious Adams, WR, Greenwood		Chazmyn Turner, DL, Mooresville Senior
Kaleb Chalmers, DB, Greenwood		Akease Rankin, RB Mooresville Senior
Daquan Benjamin, WR, Hartsville		Houshun Gaines, LB, Nash Central
Robert Shaquille Crouch, OL, Johnsonville		Michael Hughes, DB, New Bern
William Ronan, OL, Lexington		Duncan Musselwhite, OL, New Bern
Mackenzie Flemon, OLB, Mid-Carolina		Tyrell Fleming, DB, Newton-Conover
Rod Johnson, RB, Ninety Six		Joshua Ramseur, TE, Newton-Conover
Victor Johnson, WR, North Augusta		Shyhim Tuttle, DL, North Davidson
Dupree Hart, WR, Northwestern		Khylil Miller, WR, North Davidson
Christopher Bouyer, DL, Northwestern		JaReke Chambers, WR, North Rowan
Albert Huggins, DL, Orangeburg-Wilkinson		Johnny Frasier, RB, Princeton
Freddie Phillips, OLB, Pelion		Juval Mollette, WR, Randleman
Brandon Burger, LB, Powdersville		Jayron Rankin, LB, Reidsville Senior
Dennis Daley, OL, Ridge View		Kevin Norton, OL, Richmond Senior
Zack Darst, OL, Seneca		Cyrus Stanback, DL, Richmond Senior
Cedarius Rookard, DB, Spartanburg		Jaire Alexander, DB, Rocky River
Jordan Williams, OLB, Spring Valley		Robert McKoy, DB, Scotland County
Tyler Tekac, K/P Stratford		Brandon McMillian, LB, Scotland County
Zack Bailey, OL, Summerville		Tanner Muse, DB, South Point
Ky Jon Tyler, WR, Sumter		Kendall Hinton, QB, Southern Durham
Tyler Davis, OL, Waccamaw		Reggie Gallaspy, LB, Southern Guilford
Tyler Ragsdale, OLB, Wando		Bryce Love, WR, Wake Forest-Rolesville
Marquane Goodman, QB, West Florence		Will Ingle, TE, Walter M. Williams
Michael Barnett, DL, Woodland		Jalen Dalton, DL, West Forsyth
Kelly Bryant, QB, Wren		Kevin Gehsmann, LB, Western Guilford
Daurice Simpson, DB, York Comprehensive		Carl Tucker, TE, William A. Hough
*Player, Position, High School		*Player, Position, High School

Rosters via James McCray of WYFF4.com.

Breaking Down the 2014 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

As one of the premier high school all-star games in the nation, the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas will display many top college football prospects. With strong ties to the Carolinas, many of the players will be going to school in the stacked Southeastern Conference.  

For fans of the SEC and the surrounding conferences, this will be a good chance to see some of the stars of the future, even though the weather may not be ideal, per Fred Cunningham of WSPA-TV:

On the North Carolina side, several players are drawing heavy interest. According to Barton Simmons of 247Sports, defensive tackle and Tennessee commit Shy Tuttle looked unstoppable in the first day of practice and should be a force in both the Shrine Game and at the collegiate level.

Another star who will be on display is running back Johnny Frasier. Frasier, who is committed to Florida State, is the No. 5 running back in the country, according to 247Sports' composite ratings, and all eyes will be on how he handles the pressure of big-game action.

Simmons shared the following insight regarding Frasier:

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Princeton (N.C.) High School running back Johnny Frasier is ranked by 247Sports as the top running back in the country. That's notably higher than the rest of the recruiting industry's placement but we feel great about his lofty position after Monday. Frasier is a thick powerful looking back and while a practice setting isn't always a great showcase for a back, Frasier turned heads regularly. The 5-11, 220-pounder has an outstanding jump cut in his repertoire, he can really accelerate through the hole and he's not going to get slowed up by arm tackles.

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On the South Carolina side, the biggest draw for fans is offensive lineman Zack Bailey. At 6'5" and 315 pounds , Bailey has been a dominant force in practices thus far and looks to be the most talented interior lineman involved in the Shrine Game, per Simmons. If Bailey plays well in the middle, the entire South Carolina team should perform well.

Bailey’s job will be to help protect quarterback and Clemson commit Kelly Bryant. Simmons heaped praise on the prospect after practice for the Shrine Game but also pointed out some major flaws, including his inconsistency. With the arm strength and the physical ability to be mobile in the pocket, he will be a force at the next level if he can correct his consistency issues.

Bryant already has intriguing size at 6'4.25" and 205 pounds, but his accuracy and decision-making will be a focal point.  

With both teams boasting talented lineups full of collegiate prospects, college football fans owe it to themselves to become acquainted with the names. The next big star may break out at the 2014 Shrine Game.

All information via 247Sports.