Barnstrormers Re-Sign Jesse Schmidt
Published on October 6, 2010 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release
DES MOINES - Iowa Barnstormers Head Coach and Director of Football Operations John Gregory announced today that the Arena Football League team has reached agreement with free agent wide receiver Jesse Schmidt. The 2011 season will be Schmidt's second season as a member of the Barnstormers, and fifth overall playing Arena Football. The Laurens, IA native and Buena Vista alumni was voted as the Barnstormers' offensive MVP following a stellar 2010 campaign.
Schmidt (6-3, 220) began his Arena Football career with the Quad City Steamwheelers (af2) in 2007. Although he appeared in just 3 games, he was able to find the end zone 3 times, making an impression with the coaching staff. He returned to the Steamwheelers in 2008, recording 131 receptions for a league-leading 1799 yards and 47 touchdowns. His efforts were rewarded by being named to the af2's all-conference first team. The 2009 season was Schmidt's best, as he finished the season with a remarkable 172 catches for 2,390 yards and 58 touchdowns. He was rewarded by being named to the all-af2 first team and was named offensive player of the week five times.
In 2010, Schmidt joined the Barnstormers for his first year in the AFL, where he continued to impress. In 16 games he recorded 116 receptions for 1,621 yards and 28 touchdowns. When asked to comment on his latest signing, Coach Gregory said "I'm extremely excited to have Jesse back for the 2011 season. There's no doubt he will continue to perform at a very high level, and I'm looking forward to watching him continue to improve as a player".
With the addition of Schmidt, the Barnstormers have eight players under contract for the 2011 season. Expect more announcements from Coach Gregory and the Barnstormers in the coming days. Don't forget that 2011 Iowa Barnstormers season tickets remain on sale for as low as $117.00 per seat! Enjoy all 9 home games from the same great seat beginning this March. Don't miss a minute of the action this season. Call 515-633-2255 or visit www.theiowabarnstormers.com for more information.
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