Rhinos Seek To Avenge Loss To Columbus
July 5, 2002 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Carolina Rhinos News Release
GREENVILLE, SC – The League office of arenafootball2 and the Carolina Rhinos have announced have announced several changes to the team’s roster. Wide receiver / defensive back Robert Garth and defensive specialist Arkee Thompson have been placed back on the active roster. Offensive / defensive lineman Jason Kelly has been activated off the injured reserve. Offensive / defensive lineman J.J. Brown has been placed on the inactive list. Wide receiver Jody Wade and offensive / defensive lineman J.C. Neel have been placed on the injured reserve. Offensive / defensive lineman Mike Byrley has been released.
The Rhinos will host the Columbus Wardogs tomorrow, Saturday July 6th, at 7:30 p.m. at the BI-LO Center in downtown Greenville in the second of two games in as many weeks between the teams. The Wardogs beat the Rhinos 56-28 in Columbus last Saturday in the first-ever meeting between the division rivals.
The Rhinos enter this weekend one game behind third-place Columbus in the Atlantic Division with a 2-10 record . They have lost seven straight games including their last three at home and last four on the road. 3-9 Columbus snapped a five-game losing streak with last weekÂ’s win.
The Rhinos are looking for fan input in naming this seasonÂ’s most valuable player. Fans can log on to rhinosfootball.com or stop by the Fan Accommodations Table on the BI-LO Center concourse during home games to vote on the MVP. The award will be given out at the teamÂ’s season ticket holder party on July 22nd.
Following this SaturdayÂ’s game, the Rhinos will visit the Cape Fear Wildcats in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Saturday July 13th. They will then finish the season with two home games versus the Charleston Swamp Foxes on Saturday July 20th and the Richmond Speed on Saturday July 27th.
Rhinos’ home games begin at 7:30 p.m. Road games are broadcast live on 1070 “The Sportszone” WCSZ-AM and at rhinosfootball.com. In addition, 1070 “The Sportszone” broadcasts “Rhino Talk” featuring head coach Rod Miller and special player guests Mondays from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. live from Wild Wing Café in downtown Greenville.
Rhinos' tickets are on sale at the BI-LO Center box office, by calling either 864-233-2525 or 864-576-1550 and online at ticketmaster.com. Additional information is available by calling 864-467-4777 or logging on to rhinosfootball.com.
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