IFL Sioux City Bandits

Bandits Announce Player Signings

Published on January 19, 2010 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Sioux City Bandits News Release


The Sioux City Bandits and Head Coach Tommie Williams are pleased to announce four additions to their 2010 squad, headlined by former Omaha Beef Quarterback James McNear.

James McNear joins the Bandits organization after three years leading the Omaha Beef. McNear is a 6'1, 185lb Quarterback who played his college ball at Concordia University. McNear threw for over 2,200 yards and 41 touchdowns last season, leading the Beef to an 11-3 record and central division championship. His passer rating of 102.6 was the third highest in the IFL. McNear is excited to continue his career in Sioux City and to reunite with Head Coach Tommie Williams, his Offensive Coordinator in Omaha. "I have played for Coach Williams for three years now. That was one of the reasons I chose to sign with Sioux City," said McNear. "They have great fans and the community support there is great."

Joel Reeves is a 6'1 290lb Defensive Lineman who comes to the Bandits from the University of South Carolina. Joel started out his career at Georgia Military College in 2004-2005, where he was named a pre-season All-American. He transferred to South Carolina in 2006. That season, Joel saw increased playing time following an injury to Marque Hill. Reeves played in all 13 games, starting 8. He finished with 21 tackles and 1.5 sacks. During his two years there, he registered 29 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

T.J. Williams is a 6'2 185lb wide receiver who will add depth to an already exciting field of receivers. Williams joins the Bandits from Valdosta State University after transferring from Michigan State. Last season, Williams played in 10 games, catching 36 passes for 599 yards and 6 touchdowns. In 2006, Williams had 25 receptions for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. Williams led Valdosta State with a 16.6 yard average per catch. Williams will provide vertical speed to the Bandits passing game, running a 4.4 at the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine. Williams is the brother of All-Pro San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie and is a cousin of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie of the Arizona Cardinals.

Austin Curtis is a 6'1 290lb Defensive Lineman from Southern Utah University. During his senior season, Curtis had 58 tackles and 4 sacks. In 2007, Curtis started in 10 games, finishing third among defensive lineman with 37 tackles. In 2006, he started all 11 games at nose tackle, finishing with 35 tackles, which included a career high seven tackles against McNeesse State. Curtis started in 10 games as a true freshman in 2005, finishing with 13 tackles and a sack.

The Sioux City Bandits will be starting training Camp in mid-February and will kick off the 2010 season in Colorado against the Colorado Ice on February 27.

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