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Freedom Enlist Five

January 22, 2009 - Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Fort Wayne Freedom News Release


The Fort Wayne Freedom has signed five more outstanding athletes; Brian Dolph (WR), Nick Body (WR), Dan Musielewicz (WR), Ja'Rell Smith (DB) and Adrian Reese (WR) have all come to terms with the Freedom for the 2009 CIFL season. 6'3", 220 pound Brian Dolph, out of Galesburg, Michigan, was an All-American receiver for Saginaw Valley State, and also conference player of the year. After playing two years in the Arena Football League for San Jose (2001) and Indiana (2002), Dolph joins the Freedom via the Kalamazoo Xplosion. Aside from currently attending Western Michigan, he also is the varsity head coach at his alma mater, Galesburg-Augusta High School.

Nick Body, 6'1", 215 pounds, hails from Ortonville, Michigan, and attended Wayne State University. While there, he finished second in career receptions, third in career reception yards, and fifth in touchdown catches. Last season, Body caught 101 passes for 39 touchdowns and over 1000 yards while playing for the Saginaw Sting, where he led his team to the CIFL championship and was named MVP of the championship game.

Dan Musielewicz of Hillsdale College has returned after playing one season in Fort Wayne (2006). After spending the previous two seasons in Kalamazoo, Dan's decision came down to his experiences in Fort Wayne. "I am extremely excited to be back in Fort Wayne. Having played for, and against Fort Wayne in the past; I remember the great fan support. We would have 7,000 plus fans; I look forward to being a part of bringing back that support, playing with a great group of guys, and putting a product on the field that fans here in Fort Wayne can be proud of."

Southside graduate Adrian Reese returns to the Freedom for his 6th season. Remembered for his electrifying kick-off returns, Reese is another member of the Freedom who is anxious to bring a football championship to Fort Wayne. Having been with the inaugural team, Reese is the all-time leader in kick-off returns for the franchise.

Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Ja'Rell "Peanut" Smith, 5'9", 185 pounds, attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri where he played for eight time all-pro Lemar Perrish. While there, Smith accumulated a total of fourteen interceptions, ninety-three tackles, five fumble recoveries, forced eight fumbles, and had a school record of fifty-six pass break ups. This will be Smith's second year with the Freedom.

Season tickets are on sale through January 31st, call now to reserve your seats.



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