Former NFL QB Lorenzen Signs with Northern Kentucky

February 24, 2011 - Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL)
Canton Cougars News Release


HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY - The Northern Kentucky River Monsters indoor football organization is pleased to announce the signing of former National Football League quarterback, Jared Lorenzen.

Lorenzen, who has been with the organization since its inception as the General Manager, will be starting for the River Monsters when they play their inaugural game 7 p.m. Friday against the Canton Cougars.

"I been around it since September and I have resisted the urge," said Lorenzen. "Then when the pads came out, I couldn't resist any longer."

He automatically becomes the biggest name not only for Northern Kentucky, but for the entire Ultimate Indoor Football League. However, Lorenzen wants to make sure he is just one of the guys.

"I have only practiced, three, four times," said Lorenzen. "This is T-Mac's (Thomas McKenzie), KJ's (Kenneth Joshen) team. They are the leaders of this team."

Lorenzen starred locally at Highlands High School, winning a state title and earned Mr. Football for the state of Kentucky as a senior. He went to break nearly every passing record set by former No. 1 pick Tim Couch at the University of Kentucky, but still went undrafted.

He signed with the New York Giants, where he played three seasons, including their Super Bowl season of 2007. Lorenzen was the back-up to Eli Manning during that title winning season. Indianapolis was his next, and final stop, on the NFL train as he was released on the final cut down day.

His final professional stint came with the Lexington Horseman of the AF2 league.

Doors open at 6:30, kickoff is at 7:30. Tickets start at $7.00. Canton Civic Center 1101 Market Ave N, Canton OH 44702. The 1st 1,000 fans will receive a free t-shirt sponsored by Terry's Tire Town, and the 1st 1,000 fans will receive free thundersticks.



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