BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Bridgewater State University senior defensive tackle Paul Melicharek (Glen Rock, N.J.) has been named a captain of the Team USA All American Eagles who will compete in the 2012 Aztec Bowl on Friday, December 14th in Monterrey, Mexico.

Melicharek is among 42 top USA football players from 32 colleges who will showcase their talents in the 40th Annual Aztec Bowl.  Team USA All American Eagles will play against the ONEFA (Organización Nacional Estudiantil de Futbol Americano) All-Stars from the Mexico University system.

The Aztec Bowl is a college Division II/III (since 1973) post-season bowl game that has been played intermittently since at least 1950. With but one exception, all of the games have been played at locations in Mexico. The exception was the 1957 game played in San Antonio, Texas.  In 2011, the All American Eagles defeated the ONEFA All Stars, 28-12.

The game will be webcast live starting at 8:00 PM (EST).  Click on the following link to watch the game: http://www.terra.com.mx/onefa/

For more information on the Aztec Bowl please click on the following link: http://www.allamericanbowl.com/news-articles/2012/194-aztec-story