ALLENTOWN, Pa.- UIndy senior receivers Ryan Forney and Joe Leach will strap on their shoulder pads one more time together, as both were named to the 2011 National Bowl roster.

The National Bowl, presented by East Preps LLC, is an all-divisions football all-star game for college seniors across the nation.  The second-annual event will be held Sunday, Dec. 4 at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allendale, Pa.  Click here to view the game's official website.

A total of 78 college players have been named to either the “Blue Nation” or “Red Nation” roster, with Forney and Leach representing two of eight players from NCAA Division II Super Region #3.

Said Head Coach Bob Bartolomeo: “We are thrilled that two of our seniors get to play one more game.  Congrats and best of luck to them both.”

Forney wrapped up a storied career at UIndy by being named an All-GLIAC First Team performer as both a receiver and a specialist.  The Crown Point, Ind., native finished first in the program's annals in career kickoff return yards (1,624), second in career receptions (187) and fourth in career receiving yards (2,400).

“Being invited to this game is an honor,” said Forney. “To represent UIndy and play in one more college game is a tremendous experience that only a few get the chance to go through.  I couldn't have done it without all my teammates.”

Meanwhile, Leach amassed 99 catches for 1,196 yards and eight touchdowns in his time on campus.  He capped his senior season with a three-TD game versus Ohio Dominican Nov. 12, one that included a 94-yard kickoff return.  Leach, a product of Syracuse, Ind., garnered all-conference honorable mention in 2009.

“Being invited to play in the national bowl game is a great honor,” added Leach.  “Playing college football has been an amazing experience.  It's going to be fun to play one more game with my teammate Ryan Forney."

The Greyhound duo helped UIndy to a 7-4 record in 2011 -- its first seven-win season since 2001.  Both student-athletes are GLIAC All-Academic Team members.