Blue-Grey All-American Bowl: Coliseum Info Center (2017)

NFL veteran Mark McMillian (left) and one-time professional peer Arlen Harris (right) will coach at the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 21 at Oakland Raiders’ Coliseum.

In an unprecedented move, one that’s received plenty of national exposure, kickoff for the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 21 at Oakland Raiders’ Coliseum is mere weeks away from now.

The stop in Northern California is the first of its kind, specifically speaking, the game features the country’s premier prospects in the Class of 2017 (follow the link for info on players for both teams).

While talks continue for a potential national television deal, and the hope is to provide a timely update, all the action will be broadcast live on ESPN3 (follow the link for details) at 10 a.m. (PST).

Once there for the All-American Bowl Weekend, the student-athletes will be under the direction and guidance of our staff of NFL veterans (follow the link for list of the one-time professionals).

Golden State native and one-time professional Mark McMillian calls the shots as coach for the Pacific Team. On the other sideline, Arlen Harris is head honcho and coach for the Atlantic Team.

For frequent updates in real time, the sights and sounds can be found via social media on Twitter (follow the link for @BlueGreyFB) and Instagram (follow the link for @bluegreyfootball).

Prior to the game, there will be family-oriented events taking place at the host hotel Walnut Creek Marriott, a facility we’ve become familiar with in the recent past (follow the link for details).

Tickets for the game will be sold at the host hotel for $20 each, or the stubs can be purchased at the stadium’s box office on the day of the game. Parking at the facility is expected to be free.

A tentative schedule for the weekend follows directly below (subject to change). Keep in mind, a much more detailed itinerary of the many activities will be provided upon arrival.

DAY ONE (Jan. 19)

All-American Bowl registration at host hotel (9 a.m. till 12 p.m.)

All-American Bowl practice at regional facility (2 p.m. till 5 p.m.)

All-American Bowl Media Night at host hotel (7 p.m. till 10 p.m.)

DAY TWO (Jan. 20)

All-American Bowl Jersey Presentation at host hotel (9 a.m. till 12 p.m.)

All-American Bowl practice at regional facility (2 p.m. till 5 p.m.)

All-American Bowl formal banquet at host hotel (7 p.m. till 10 p.m.)

DAY THREE (Jan. 21)

All-American Bowl team meetings at host hotel (7:30 a.m. till 8 a.m.)

All-American Bowl walk-through at Oakland Raiders’ Coliseum (8:30 a.m. till 9:45 a.m.)

All-American Bowl at Oakland Raiders’ Coliseum (10 a.m. till 1:30 p.m.)

As many know, two other well-known games are played on an annual basis: East vs. West at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and Blue vs. Grey at Jacksonville Jaguars’ EverBank Field.

Still, the focus remains on the upcoming All-American Bowl on Jan. 21. Rightfully so considering this is the brand’s debut in the Bay Area. The experience, of course, promises to be memorable.