Stamps sign defensive lineman
May 17, 2004 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
(Calgary) – Today Calgary Stampeders’ General Manager and Head Coach Matt Dunigan announced the free agent signing of defensive lineman Koby Clark.
“We were very impressed with Koby during our evaluation camps. He is an extremely athletic individual who at 6’6” is an imposing figure that disrupts the view of opposing quarterbacks" stated General Manager and Head Coach Matt Dunigan.
Here is a closer look at Koby Clark:
Koby Clark
#94
Defensive Lineman
College: University of Louisville
HT: 6’6” WT: 285 lbs Born: July 25, 1980 Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Stampeders: 1st year
CFL: 1st year
Import
Pro
Entering his 1st season with the Stampeders Â… originally signed with the Stampeders on May 17, 2004 Â… previously played for the Louisville Fire in the Arena Football League 2.
College
Played three seasons at the University of Louisville starting in 2000 where he earned a varsity letter after appearing in all 12 games Â… 11 tackles including six behind the line of scrimmage as a Division I rookie Â… four tackles and a sack on Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke at Florida State Â… totalled four sacks in his first season as a Cardinal Â… In the 2002 season Koby played in 6 games, recorded one solo tackle, and one assisted tackle.
Junior College and High School
An All-Valley Conference honoree for West Hills in Â’99 Â… led all WHC defensive lineman with 42 tackles Â… recorded 15 tackles for loss with five quarterback sacks Â… forced a pair of fumbles Â… intercepted a pass and returned it 20 yards for a score in 1999 Â… helped WHC to a 13-8 mark over his two seasons including a pair of post-season bowl appearances Â… lettered twice at MiamiÂ’s Miramar High School Â… an all-Broward County selection by the Miami Herald as a senior Â… helped Miramar advance to the third round of the 6A playoffs as a senior Â… two-year member of the track squad running the 400m Â… selected U of L over Rutgers and San Jose State.
Noteworthy
Attended post secondary school as a Sociology major.
• Discuss this story on the Canadian Football League message board...
Canadian Football League Stories from May 17, 2004
- Argonauts training camp opens in six days, practices open to public - Toronto Argonauts
- Stamps sign defensive lineman - Calgary Stampeders
- Stamps sign kicker - Calgary Stampeders
- Dave Ritchie names guest coaches - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Jermese Jones returns to Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers ink Stephen Anzalone - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Two quarterbacks added to Esks' mix - Edmonton Elks
- Esks secure another piece of championship D - Edmonton Elks
- Tiger-Cats release Shaw - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.