AFL Iowa Barnstormers

Barnstormers Ink Quarterback J.J. Raterink

Published on October 5, 2011 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


DES MOINES - In the franchise's most high-profile off-season signing, the Iowa Barnstormers today announced that former Chicago Rush and Kansas City Command Quarterback J.J. Raterink has agreed to terms for the AFL Club.

Raterink, who led the Hawkeyes to a share of the 2002 Big Ten title, finished his collegiate career as one of the most decorated players in Iowa history. He won the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation's best quarterback, was named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, and received All-American recognition from numerous media organizations. Banks also finished second in the 2002 Heisman Trophy balloting to Southern California's Carson Palmer.

Following his tenure at Iowa, Banks signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Washington Redskins. More recently, Banks comes to the Barnstormers following a five-year career in the Canadian Football League.

The 2011 Barnstormers' 35-man roster reports for training camp on Sunday, February 20. The 'Stormers begin the 2011 regular season, Saturday, March 19 at Pittsburgh and return to Des Moines for a Friday, March 25 match-up against defending AFL champ Spokane Shock. 2011 season tickets start at $117 per seat and can be ordered by calling 515-633-2255 or visiting www.theiowabarnstormers.com for more information.

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