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Blaze sign wide receiver Aaron Boone

October 10, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze announce the signing of 2006 AFL All-Rookie performer, wide receiver AARON BOONE (6-2, 207, Kentucky). The Snow College (Ephraim, UT) and Millard High School (Fillmore, UT) alum agreed to a one-year contract today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed due to team policy.

"Unfortunately, we know exactly what Aaron is capable of doing," said Blaze head coach and general manager DANNY WHITE of Boone's 13-reception, 147-yard, five-touchdown performance against the Blaze last season at home. "We know he likes playing at the Delta Center and we are excited to add another weapon to our arsenal."

Prior to signing with the Blaze, Boone participated in consecutive World Bowls with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe during 2004 and 2005. While playing for the AFL's Kansas City Brigade in 2006, Boone was named to the All-Rookie Team and set a team record of five touchdowns per game twice during the season. Boone was also named Rookie of the Month in April.

In 2005, while playing in the NFL Europe, Boone led the league in receptions (43) and total tackles on special teams (13.5). In 2004, he again received numerous honors including a league-leading Touchdown-to-Catch Ratio - one touchdown to every 3.25 catches. During his college career, Boone completed his senior year with 41 receptions for 706 yards and ranks third in Kentucky history with 16 career receiving touchdowns.

The Utah Blaze were winners of the 2006 Commissioner's Award, given to the Arena Football League's Organization of the Year, and the Best Support Staff Award. The Blaze led the AFL in attendance and qualified for the postseason in just their first season. Season tickets for the 2007 are now available by logging onto www.utahblaze.com or by calling the Blaze ticket office at (801) 257-3111.



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