The first ProGrass International Scout Bowl was held at UNA’s Braly Stadium March 15, with the South team winning 26-14.

The ProGrass motto was “The Road to Pro Football: A Second Chance at a First Impression.”

The all-star game included Division I and some Division II players who were trying to show out for NFL scouts before the draft in April.

70 athletes were divided into North and South teams, each with a coaching staff of prominent figures of NFL and NCAA D-I football.

The ProGrass International Scout Bowl was a success, according to Majors. Players from the University of South Carolina, University of Florida, Purdue University, University of Colorado, Rutgers University, University of South Florida, University of Pittsburgh, Villanova University, Clemson University, University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama participated in this all-star game.

Legendary Tennessee Volunteers coach Johnny Majors coached the South team.

“It was one of the most interesting all-star games I have been involved in,” he said. “Both teams gave great effort on D.”

The South side went up 13-0 at the end of the first half, but the North fought back in the third by scoring two straight touchdowns to go up 14-13.

“Both teams fought hard,” he said. “They had great attitudes.”

The South scored the last two touchdowns of the game to get the win. Mike Gottfried and Rey Dempsey were assistant coaches on the South team.

Gottfried, Dempsey and Majors have known each other for many years.

“It was extra special to see (Gottfried) and (Dempsey) again,” Majors said. “We have been friends for a long time. We had a lot of laughs.”

Khiry Robinson from West Texas A&M had 101 yards on the ground on 17 carries for the South team. The North team was led by Purdue University receiver Antavian Edison. He returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter that put the North side up. His one reception was for 36 yards.

Khiry Robinson is ranked 48 out of the 192 running backs in the 2013 NFL Draft Class, according to nfldraftscout.com.

“Khiry Robinson and Antavian Edison could play for any team I coach,” Majors said.