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Izien Headed to Hula Bowl
Jan 05 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football DB Christian Izien has been selected to compete at the Hula Bowl, the all-star game announced this week. The event is set for Jan. 14 at UCF FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida, and will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
Izien is the fourth Scarlet Knight to earn a spot in a postseason showcase so far, joining DB Christian Braswell (Hula Bowl), P Adam Korsak (Senior Bowl) and DB Avery Young (Hula Bowl).
Earning All-Big Ten recognition for the third consecutive season, Izien tied for second on the team with 84 tackles with five for loss, 1.5 sacks, four pass breakups and a blocked punt in 2022. That included double-digit stops versus Iowa (15) and at Boston College (10).
Overall, the New York native finished his career with 303 tackles to rank 13th in program history. Izien played in 50 games for the Scarlet Knights, starting the final 41 consecutively, and recorded 23 passes defended and three fumble recoveries.
Izien claimed Co-MVP Defense at the team banquet last month and earned Academic All-Big Ten status three times.
Previous Rutgers representatives at the Hula Bowl include Isiah Pacheco (2022), Shaun O'Hara (1999), Bryan Fortay (1994), Tyronne Stowe (1987) and "JJ" Jennings (1974).
Izien is the fourth Scarlet Knight to earn a spot in a postseason showcase so far, joining DB Christian Braswell (Hula Bowl), P Adam Korsak (Senior Bowl) and DB Avery Young (Hula Bowl).
Earning All-Big Ten recognition for the third consecutive season, Izien tied for second on the team with 84 tackles with five for loss, 1.5 sacks, four pass breakups and a blocked punt in 2022. That included double-digit stops versus Iowa (15) and at Boston College (10).
Overall, the New York native finished his career with 303 tackles to rank 13th in program history. Izien played in 50 games for the Scarlet Knights, starting the final 41 consecutively, and recorded 23 passes defended and three fumble recoveries.
Izien claimed Co-MVP Defense at the team banquet last month and earned Academic All-Big Ten status three times.
Previous Rutgers representatives at the Hula Bowl include Isiah Pacheco (2022), Shaun O'Hara (1999), Bryan Fortay (1994), Tyronne Stowe (1987) and "JJ" Jennings (1974).
Follow Rutgers football on Twitter (@RFootball & @RutgersFBfans), Facebook (/RFootballShow) and Instagram (@rfootball) for the latest news and updates. Also subscribe to the YouTube channel.Christian Izien from Rutgers getting ready to head out for the 2023 Hula Bowl in Orlando, Florida!#hulabowl #football #college #rutgers #ucf #collegefootball #gametime #SHOWTIME #hulabowl #football #college #UCF #bouncehouse @UCF_Football @UCF @UCFKnights @UCFStool @Rutgers pic.twitter.com/XcioHFLN9S
— Hula Bowl (@Hula_Bowl) January 5, 2023
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