Nov. 13, 2003

LAS VEGAS - UNLV center Dominic Furio has been selected to play in the Findlay Toyota Las Vegas All-American Classic, organizers of the postseason event announced.

Furio, a 6-3, 295-pound native of San Pedro, Calif., will suit up for the West Team on Jan. 17, 2004, at Sam Boyd Stadium. The four-year letterman is among more than 100 college seniors invited to play from schools across the nation.

The Las Vegas All-American Classic was formerly known as the Paradise Bowl and played for the first two years in St. George, Utah. Furio becomes the 12th Rebel to be selected for the game, including four in 2002.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. after a week of activities that will include a fan festival, player hospital and school visits, a youth football camp, a banquet, a golf tournament and concert.

Tickets and more information are available online at www.LVAAC.com or by calling (435) 673-6402.