Calgary Stampeders head coach/general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce the signing of import defensive linemen Justin Brown and E.J. Kuale.
"Brown is a hard-working, high-motor player who was coached by Cornell Brown (Stamps d-line coach) in NFL Europe and comes highly recommended," said Hufnagel. "Kuale is a very athletic, versatile player who shows explosiveness and very good change of direction."
Brown has spent time with the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, NFL Europa's Frankfurt Galaxy, Arena Football League's Dallas Desperados and New Orleans VooDoo. In his senior season at East Central Oklahoma he had 72 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries. He was an American Football Coaches Association All-America choice and was named the Lone Star Conference North Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Kuale joins the Stamps following stints with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints. He attended Louisiana State for his final two seasons of eligibility and played in 18 games for the Tigers, recording 36 tackles, six tackles for losses and four sacks. In his senior year, he had five tackles and a sack for a six-yard loss against Georgia in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game. Prior to attending Louisiana State, he attended Georgia Tech University and Dodge City Community College.
The Stampeders kick off the 2009 regular season on July 1 at McMahon Stadium in a Grey Cup rematch with the Monteal Alouettes. Season tickets are still available by contacting the Stamps' Ticket Office at 403.289.0258 or by visiting in person. Buying season tickets ensures first rights on seats for the 2009 Grey Cup championship being played in Calgary on Nov. 29.
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