Recapping Panini America’s Weekend at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl (Video & Gallery)

CARSON, Calif. -- As a balmy Saturday evening transitioned briskly into a chilly Saturday night, Panini America's impact on the third annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl remained ever present throughout the StubHub Center long after Team National defeated Team American in this burgeoning showcase of the country's top draft-eligible talent. The company's brightly hued "Panini" logo was virtually everywhere: On player uniforms,…

Signing Session with Top Rookies Headlines Thursday at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- A star-studded cast of 2013 NFL rookies headlined by Geno Smith, Tavon Austin, DeAndre Hopkins, Le'Veon Bell, Justin Hunter, Denard Robinson and Stedman Bailey crammed into the Panini America player lounge Thursday afternoon at the 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Presented By Panini for one of the most productive signing sessions of the season. The assembled star power…

Panini America On Location: Kicking Things Off at the 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- As a postcard-perfect California afternoon eased into evening, NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith on Wednesday addressed a room full of former NFL greats and future hopefuls on the growing importance of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Presented By Panini. Smith's impassioned words kept everyone in attendance on the edge of their seats and underscored the importance of an…