A few standouts from Saturday's East-West Shrine Game, won 14-10 by the West team:
QB Nic Shimonek, Texas Tech
The term "gamer" probably describes Shimonek best, at least in regard to his work in St. Petersburg. He had an up-and-down practice week, as the West team's passing game moved in fits and starts during practices on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. But in Saturday's game, he was the best quarterback on the field, especially during a game-winning drive that he capped with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Houston wide receiver Steven Dunbar.
Shimonek ended the day as the only quarterback to complete at least 60 percent of his passes, but what was impressive was how he was willing to throw into tight windows.