Yard Dawgz Add Defensive Standouts
June 9, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz have added two standout defensive players to their roster. Kevin McCullough and Mkristo Bruce both bring valuable playing experiences to the Dawgz defense.
Kevin McCullough (FB/LB, 6'2, 250) joins the Yard Dawgz after spending the first half of the 2010 season with the Spokane Shock. McCullough got his start at the University of Cincinnati where he accumulated 73 unassisted tackles, 132 total tackles, 24.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, and 2 interceptions in two years as a starter. After his college career he went on to play for Spokane as part of the arenafootball2 league. As a member of the Shock, he appeared in both the 2008 and 2009 Arena Cup Championship games winning in 2009. So far this season, McCullough has 21 unassisted tackles, 33 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, 2 interceptions for 48 yards, 3 breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries. McCullough needed no time to make his presence known as a member of the Yard Dawgz defense. In the fourth quarter of the Dawgz game versus the Tampa Bay Storm, McCullough intercepted a Brett Dietz pass and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown, which gave the Dawgz the lead.
Mkristo Bruce (OL/DL, 6'6, 250) comes to Oklahoma City after spending time in the NFL. He attended the Miami Dolphins camp in 2006-2007, was on the practice squad for the Oakland Raiders in 2007-2008 and was on the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster for the 2008-2009 season. Bruce has a year of experience in the AFL after spending the 2008 season with the Arizona Rattlers.
"The addition of these two outstanding linebackers has solidified our defense as being one of the top defenses in the AFL," said Yard Dawgz Head Coach Sparky McEwen.
The Yard Dawgz will travel to Phoenix, Arizona to take on the Rattlers this Friday, June 11, at the US Airways Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (CST). The Dawgz return home on Saturday, June 26, to host the Dallas Vigilantes. The Yard Dawgz Block Party will begin at 5 p.m. on Reno and kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Single game tickets are on sale now and start at only $10. For additional information, please call (405) 228-3294 or visit www.okcyarddawgz.com.
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