The organizers of one of the nation's premier high school football all-star showcases have voted to cease operations, but the game and charitable events leading up to it will continue in this, its 60th year.
Big 33 is known as the grandfather of high school football all-star games, but the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation, which operated the game, cited declining donations and unsustainable debt in choosing to shut down.
"For individuals charged with responsibility as care takers...doing the right thing at times can be the hardest thing to do...and the decision to close the doors has been one of them," foundation President Jeanne DeDay said in a statement.
The decision comes a month after the foundation's executive director Dave Trimbur died. Officials with the foundation admit his passing played a role in their decision to shut down, but the game and events leading up to it will continue, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association.
http://fox43.com/2017/01/11/big-33-...ut-down-game-and-showcase-week-will-continue/
Big 33 is known as the grandfather of high school football all-star games, but the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation, which operated the game, cited declining donations and unsustainable debt in choosing to shut down.
"For individuals charged with responsibility as care takers...doing the right thing at times can be the hardest thing to do...and the decision to close the doors has been one of them," foundation President Jeanne DeDay said in a statement.
The decision comes a month after the foundation's executive director Dave Trimbur died. Officials with the foundation admit his passing played a role in their decision to shut down, but the game and events leading up to it will continue, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association.
http://fox43.com/2017/01/11/big-33-...ut-down-game-and-showcase-week-will-continue/
