Monsters Sign 2012 UIFL Offensive Player of the Year Aric Evans

March 6, 2013 - Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL)
Missouri Monsters News Release


ST. CHARLES, MO - The Missouri Monsters professional indoor football team are pleased to announce the signing of veteran wide receiver Aric Evans. Evans finished the 2012 UIFL season as the leading receiver, and the top Receiver in the league since inception.

"Having played against Aric the last two season, I am thrilled to be on the same team with him! Not only was he great on the field, but he was heavily involved in community events for his team. We expect big things from Aric, and know he will be a major contributor to the Monsters organization." Said Monsters Owner Andrew Haines.

In 2012 while playing for the Eastern KY Drillers he caught 63 passes for 1,094 yards, and 29 touch downs in just 10 games. On the defensive side of the ball he had 3 interceptions, and a fumble recovery for a TD. He set a season high for touch downs in a game, and most receiving touch downs in a game with 6 against the Rampage. He holds the season high records for most receiving yards in a game at 209 yards against the Blue Racers, and 187 receiving yards against the Rampage. His 48 yard reception against the Rampage is the 2nd longest reception of the 2012 season.Aric was named Offensive Player of the Year, and was named First Team All-UIFL Wide Receiver for his efforts.

Prior to the 2012 season, Aric began his professional football career with the Eastern KY Drillers in the UIFL. During the 2011 season Aric caught 79 passes for 1,069 yards, and 33 touch downs. He also contributed on defense in the post season with an interception. He was named First Team All-UIFL Wide Receiver for the 2011 season.

Evans played college football at UVA-WISE where he had over 100 receptions for 2,980 yards, and 36 touch downs during his four year career.

The Monsters 2013 season kicks off this Friday night at Family Arena where the Monsters will host the Corpus Christi (TX) Fury at 7:30pm. Tailgate party starts at 4:30pm and parking is free until 5:00.



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