Barons Add Dallas Cowboy and 10 Others
October 19, 2010 - American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
Reno Barons News Release
RENO, NV (October 19, 2010) - The Reno Barons has added 11 new members. The new players are defensive backs Del Bates and Vincent Joseph, linemen Mark Parrish, Alonzo Washington, Salesi Fifita and Christopher Henderson, wide receiver and defensive back Derek Burton, fullback and long snapper Josh Paulman, quarterback Ross Einstein, and athletes Mitchell Moore and Emerson Dorris.
Del Bates ( 6'1 180 UNLV/Nevada), a Reed High graduate, Bates collected 10 picks, 130 tackles and 10 pass breakups while also collecting 10 touchdowns and two kickoff returns earning him all-conference honors at free safety and wide receiver. In '98 at Nevada, Bates led the nation in kickoff return average at 25.1 yards a game. Bates led Nevada in 2000 with four picks and also had 10 pass deflections and 35 tackles. During 2001, Bates spent time with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Vincent Joseph (6' 195 USC), after collecting 62 tackles, one interception and six passes broken up in 2010 with the Bloomington Extreme, he earned 2010 All-IFL Second Team honors. During 2009 as a member of the af2's Central Valley Coyotes, he had nine passes broken up as a rookie. In 2007, he served as a backup cornerback at USC and in 2006, Joseph played in 12 of 13 games only missing the Arkansas contest during his freshmen season. While in high school at the premier football powerhouse Long Beach (California) Poly High, he earned several awards including ESPN 150 honors. Joseph played in the same Trojan secondary with NFL Linebackers Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans and Clay Matthews III of the Green Bay Packers. Other notable Trojans on the roster with Joseph included: Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez, and Falcons Offensive Tackle Sam Baker.
Mark Parrish (6'8 310 UTEP), played alongside fellow Barons camp invitee Charles Manu at McQueen High. Following his career at McQueen, Parrish played for Butte Junior College for two years starting in all 24 games and earning all-conference honors both seasons. His hard work at Butte earned him a scholarship to the University of Texas at El Paso, where he played three seasons and in both the 2004 EV1.net Bowl and the 2005 GMAC Bowl with the Miners. Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback and brother of Carson Palmer, Jordan Palmer was also on UTEP's roster with Parrish.
Alonzo Washington (6'2 245 North Carolina Wesleyan), played the 2010 indoor season under head coach and former Chicago Bear and 1985 Super Bowl Champion Steve Mongo McMichael's Chicago Slaughter. In September of 2010, he was rated 19th on the Beyond Sports Network's BSN Top 100 List as well as the 2nd overall tight end. At NCW, Washington finished his career with 44 receptions for 733 yards. He played Defensive End freshmen and sophomore year and then converted to Tight End for his junior and senior year.
Salesi Fifita (6'1 300), a resident of Reno since 2007, Salesi moved from Oakland, California. Salesi played high school ball at Fremont in Oakland. During the open tryout in September 2010, the coaching staff noticed Fifita's ability to get off the line and excellent technique.
Christopher Henderson (6'1 250 Lewis & Clark), graduated from Reed High, where he was an AAAA All Division Offensive and Defensive Lineman during the '98 and '99 seasons. During his time at Lewis & Clark, Henderson earned All NWC Defensive Line Honors in 2002.
Derek Burton (6'1 175), played with Ondra Berry at Reno High. Burton was another local that participated in the September 2010, open tryout. His knowledge of both of receiver and defensive back position was clear, during the 1-on-1 drills as well as 4-on-4. Burton posses a strong ability to explode in and out of routes offensively and defensively has a strong ability to both drop into coverage and lock down receivers.
Josh Paulman (5'11 260 Southern Utah University), graduated from Fernley High after racking up several awards including: First-Team All State Defensive Line, First-Team all-state Offensive Tackle, and all-conference Lineman of The Year along with others. In '95, he broke both Fernley's record with 23 sacks in season and the state record with 33 in a career and both records still stand to this day. He also participated in the Seratoma Classic as a member of the East Team and was elected team captain.
Ross Einstein (6' 195), a three sport athlete Ross excelled at football. He played quarterback in an outdoor league leading his team to four straight playoff appearances and four all-star honors. This helped him earn his way onto the Lehigh Valley Outlawz. Ross also spent time coaching quarterbacks and receivers as co-offensive coordinator at the high school level at Parkdale High. Away from the field, he is currently working with the Pendola training team and holds his NASM, TRX certifications and is working on his PES certification.
Mitchell Moore (6'0 185 Feather River), is a Reno local and a graduate of Hug High. While at Hug, he earned many honors including: several first team all-regional, all-north and first team all-state selections. Moore attended the Barons September open tryout and impressed coaches with his catching ability.
Emerson Dorris (6'1 200 Hartnell College), earned all league honors at running back rushing for 800-yards and 10 touchdowns in eight games his senior year at North Salinas High in Salinas, California. In his two seasons at Hartnell, Emerson was successful at safety, receiver and quarterback.
The Reno Barons will have at least six home games played at the Reno Events Center in 2011. Information on the schedule as well as ticket prices will be announced shortly. Visit the Barons at www.renobarons.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/GoBarons and on Facebook by searching Reno Barons Fan Page.
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