AIFA All-Star LB Re-signs with Express for 2009
September 8, 2008 - American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
Reading Express News Release
Reading Express GM/Head Coach Bernie Nowotarski announced today that he has signed 3 year starter and AIFA All-Star Linebacker Matt Sola.
Sola will be returning to the Express for his fourth season. "Matty is the heart of this defense and the pulse of our team. He is a leader by example. His stats last season placed him on the first team of the AIFA All-Star Team. Matty had 8.5 sacks, 35 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 touchdown, 3 safeties, 1 interception, 4 pass break-ups and 5 blocked kicks. It's stats like those and his team leadership that make Matty one of the best LB's in this league. He plays at full speed every play, every game and practice and doesn't let up. He has had some of the most memorable hits in Express history, one this year that sealed a win versus Arizona. On the final play of the game, the Arizona running back had a clear 3 yard path to the end zone, out of nowhere came Matty Sola with a bone crushing, helmet flying hit that ended what looked like the game winning scoring run into a game winning smash mouth tackle and a win for the Express. He is one of the most explosive hitters I have ever seen at any level and I have been to all levels, it's simple, he gonna stick ya and hard!!" said Nowotarski.
"Matty plays at 6'2" 265lbs, he is a graduate of Reading Central Catholic and Kutztown University and is currently working out of the King Of Prussia and Philadelphia area. I am proud to have Matty on our squad and Berks County is proud of this home grown talent and community commitment. He is a leader on and off the field here in Berks County," commented Nowotarski.
Check out the Express website for open try-outs and event information at www.expressindoorfootball.com.
American Indoor Football Association Stories from September 8, 2008
- AIFA All-Star LB Re-signs with Express for 2009 - Reading Express
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