Allen Wranglers Sign Impact Players on Defense
November 2, 2011 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Allen Wranglers News Release
The Allen Wranglers Indoor Football Team haveadded to the defensive side of the ball with the signings of defensive linemen Michael Landry, DeVonte Peterson, andAntonio Ficklin.
6'-4", 305 pound Michael Landry is a native of Baton Rouge. Louisiana. A graduate ofSouthern University, Michael has played in NFL Europe and was named to the AllNFL Europe Team. He has also served time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Green BayPackers, and San Francisco 49ers. Landry also played in the Canadian FootballLeague with Winnipeg and Calgary and has previous indoor experience with KansasCity, Billings, and Sioux Falls. In 2009, Michael won the IFL Defensive Playerof the Year.
And the Wranglers have also signed an NCAA IIAll-American in DeVonte Peterson.Peterson, 6'4", 280 pounds, holds the single season records for tackles for aloss (47) and sacks (14.5) at Catawba College in North Carolina. DeVonte alsohas previous professional experience as an undrafted free agent with theBuffalo Bills and has played in NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League, andthe Arena Football League. Most recently, Peterson played for the Omaha Beef inthe IFL. In the last two seasons, he has a total of 94 tackles and 13.5 sacks.In 2010, he was selected 2nd Team All IFL for his outstanding play.
Finally, Allen has added an all-around athleteto their roster in Antonio Ficklin.The Shreveport, Louisiana native has played for the San Francisco 49ers,Detroit Lions, and the Calgary Stampede in the Canadian Football League. Whileattending San Jose State University, the 6'-2", 270 pound Ficklin played bothfullback and linebacker. Last season, Antonio was named the IFL DefensivePlayer of the Year registering a league leading 14.5 sacks, 38 tackles, 4forced fumbles, and 2 safeties.
The Allen Wranglers will be starting theirsecond season in the Indoor Football League beginning in February, 2012. 2012season tickets, group tickets and sponsorships are now available by calling theWranglers at 972-912-3131. Ouroffices are located at 190 E. Stacy Rd., Suite 1508 in Allen. For moreinformation, please go to www.allenwranglers.com.
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