Heisman set to meet Lowsman

Richard Dunn

Mr. Irrelevant XXVIII, Ryan Hoag of Gustavus Adolphus College in St.

Peter, Minn., knew Irrelevant Week was “legit,” but he “wasn’t quite

sure if it was roasting or toasting” that was going on to celebrate

and absolute dead-last pick in the NFL draft.

“I think they’re genuine when you talk to people and they say

they’re really wanting you to succeed,” added Hoag, who will be

roasted and toasted tonight in the headliner event of Irrelevant

Week, the annual banquet to honor Mr. Irrelevant. Hoag will be

presented the coveted Lowsman Trophy by Irrelevant Week founder Paul

Salata tonight at 7 o’clock at the Anaheim Marriott. The trophy

depicts a player dropping a football.

This year’s gala for the NFL’s last-man picked will also feature

Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer of USC, Salata’s beloved alma

mater. Many star-studded characters will be in attendance, including

those famous names in the sports world at the front table who will

give their “advice” to the newest member of the club. The event is

hosted by the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation.