Rex Connors and Samuel Gbatu Jr. Selected for East West Shrine Bowl 1000

DAVIS, Calif. — Already tabbed on multiple preseason Big Sky and All-American lists, UC Davis football seniors Rex Connors and Samuel Gbatu, Jr. have been tabbed as two of 40 FCS players to be named to the East West Shrine Bowl 1000. The Shrine Bowl 1000 is part of the East-West Shrine Bowl, where that group along with the help of college programs, NFL clubs and the Shrine Bowl’s own scouting team put together a list to identify the best four-plus year draft eligible players. The East-West Shrine Bowl is a best-in-class all-star event that will take place at AT&T…