Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge

By Ralph Freso

Grand Canyon University joined in on Super Bowl festivities by hosting the 23rd Annual Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge on Saturday at GCU Stadium. The roster included actor and Lopes fan Frankie Muniz, actor/comedian Rob Riggle, social media personality Josh Richards, former NBA player Tracy McGrady and former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie, to name a few of the more than 30 celebrities on the roster. Story

  • The GCU Pep Band plays at the Tailgate Zone before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Thunder and Cheer perform at the Tailgate Zone before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Crowds at the Tailgate Zone before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • LeeVontae Cuff works the grill at the Tailgate Zone before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Students look over some of the NFL memorabilia up for auction before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Thunder and a young fan at the Tailgate Zone before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Six-year-old Cam Shumpert leaps over a hurdle in the kids obstacle course at the Tailgate Zone before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • A young fan cheers with the Cheer squad before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Thunder makes a slight adjustment to the sun glasses of a student at the Tailgate Zone before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller with students before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • A fan with her Rob Riggle sign before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Actor and comedian Rob Riggle takes a selfie with students before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III signs autographs for fans before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Minnesota Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn with fans before the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Former NBA player Tracy McGrady (right) leads his Team TMAC onto the field during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • WWE personality Brie Bella of Team TMAC acknowledges the crowd during player introductions of the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Former NBA player Tracy McGrady and WWE personality Brie Bella of Team TMAC fist bump during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle (right) and musician Dee Potash of Team TMAC pose for a photo during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Fans call out and show their love for Rob Riggle during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • A member of the Frog X Parachute Team descends on GCU Stadium with a large American flag in tow during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • A member of the Frog X Parachute Team lands on the field at GCU Stadium during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Thunder joins team captains Robert Griffin III (left) and Tracy McGrady (right) for the coin toss during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL player K.J. Osborn of Team RG3 runs with the ball after a catch during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Quarterback Tracy McGrady of Team TMAC throws a pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Sports agent Sean Stellato of Team TMAC catches a pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Actor Frankie Muniz of Team RG3 (right) tries to avoid Tracy McGrady of Team TMAC after a catch during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Celebrity Sweat CEO Lisa Levine uses a Sharpie to draw a number on late addition to Team TMAC, NFL receiver Devin Funches, during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • WWE personality Nikki Bella of Team RG3 looks on during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL player Quincy Wilson of Team TMAC catches a pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Former Chicago Bears receiver Willie Gault of Team TMAC (center) tries to lateral the ball after a catch during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Team TMAC captain Tracy McGrady tries to get a call from an official during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Social media personality Josh Richards of Team RG3 (center) tries to avoid having his flag pulled by actor Hannibal Burress #84 of Team TMAC during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Team RG3 captain and former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL receiver K.J. Osborn of Team RG3 catches a touchdown pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL receiver K.J. Osborn of Team RG3 does “the Griddy” for students after catching a touchdown pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL receiver K.J. Osborn of Team RG3 (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Fans react during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Musician Roscoe Dash of Team TMAC (left) catches a pass over the defense of actor Frankie Muniz of Team RG3 during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Sports agent Sean Stellato of Team TMAC celebrates with students after scoring a touchdown during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • The band Terminal Leave, featuring active and retired military personnel from Luke Air Force Base, perform during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • The band Terminal Leave, featuring active and retired military personnel from Luke Air Force Base, perform during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Twelve-year-old Jordan Gilbert sits in on the drums for the band Terminal Leave as they perform during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL player Ryan Smith of Team RG3 (center) has his flag pulled short of the goal line during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu of Team RG3 runs with the ball after catching a pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Former NHL hockey player Jeremy Roenick of Team RG3 (right) is congratulated by teammate K.J. Osborn after scoring a touchdown during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL player Quincy Wilson of Team TMAC (right) leaps to catch a touchdown pass as K.J. Osborn of Team RG3 defends during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL defensive back Levi Wallace of Team TMAC (left) reacts after his touchdown catch against Team RG3 captain Robert Griffin III during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Actor Frankie Muniz of Team RG3 (center) tries to avoid having his flag pulled by Team TMAC’s Tracy McGrady, left, and Rob Riggle during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • J.T. Turner of Team RG3, simulates warming his hands after catching a hot pass for a touchdown during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Sports agent Sean Stellato of Team TMAC runs with the ball during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Former NHL hockey player Jeremy Roenick of Team RG3 (right) catches a touchdown pass in front of Team TMAC defender Quincy Wilson during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Former NHL hockey player Jeremy Roenick of Team RG3 (center) celebrates with students after catching a touchdown pass during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • NFL player Ryan Smith of Team RG3 (left) tries to avoid having his flag pulled as he runs with the ball during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • The game winning trophy is presented to Team TMAC captain Tracy McGrady following a 80-74 victory over Team RG3 during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Quincy Wilson of Team TMAC with the MVP trophy following a 80-74 victory over Team RG3 during the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Team TMAC and Team RG3 pose for a photo following the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Team TMAC captain Tracy McGrady acknowledges the fans in attendance following the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Social Media personality Josh Richards of Team RG3 takes selfies with students following the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle of Team TMAC takes selfies with students following the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Team RG3 captain Robert Griffin III takes selfies with students following the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.
  • Freshman Nii Okantey shows the signed cleat that he received from Team TMAC captain Tracy McGrady following the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at GCU Stadium. Feb. 11, 2023.

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