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Blaze Sign Two Lineman From Austin

July 31, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze announce the acquisition of defensive lineman ROB SCHROEDER (6-4, 285, Buffalo) and offensive lineman -----AARON GIBSON (6-6, 370, Wisconsin) from the Austin Wranglers. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed due to team policy.

The Blaze traded the rights for QB ADRIAN MC PHERSON (6-3, 218, Florida State) to the Austin Wranglers for future considerations last November. The future considerations included the Blaze receiving two picks from the Wranglers' roster following the 2007 season.

"One of our major goals in the offseason is to improve our offensive and defensive lines," said Blaze head coach and general manager DANNY WHITE. "The signing of these two talented veterans is going to help us meet that goal."

Schroeder spent his rookie season with the Austin Wranglers where he played 15 games and recorded 18.0 tackles, including 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also tallied seven pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks on the 2007 season. Schroeder's stats this season earned him an AFL All-Rookie team selection.

Gibson, who also finished up his rookie season with the Wranglers, played 11 games in 2007 and recorded 3.0 tackles. During two of his four years at Wisconsin (1995-98), Gibson blocked for Heisman Trophy winner Rob Dayne. He earned first-team All-American, first-team All-Big Ten and team co-MVP honors as a senior. Gibson became the first Badger to be named as a finalist for the Lombardi Award and Outland trophy.

ABOUT THE BLAZE

The Utah Blaze were the 2006 and 2007 winners of the Best Support Staff Award. 2008 Season Tickets are now available by logging onto www.utahblaze.com or by calling (801) 257-3111. The Blaze are owned and operated by the Ken Garff Automotive Group - www.kengarff.com.

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