Blizzard Sign NFL Talent
Published on November 9, 2011 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release
Green Bay, WI - The Green Bay Blizzard and Head Coach Robert Fuller continue to assemble a strong defensive front with the signing of defensive lineman Junior Aumavae. Coach Fuller is very excited about Aumavae saying, "Junior is a true impact player and belongs in the NFL. His size, speed, and power along with his ability to play all three defensive line positions in the indoor game is rare. We are fortunate to have him join the Blizzard family and as a coach I couldn't ask for a better 'team' guy."
Junior Aumavae is a 6-foot-2, 330-pound defensive tackle who garnered First-Team All-Conference honors for a pair of Division II programs during a stellar college football career. He was seen as an "under the radar" prospect by NFL scouts and a potential pick during the 2010 NFL Draft. Aumavae was not selected during the NFL's three-day, seven-round selection ceremony. Directly following the draft, the Dallas Cowboys signed Aumavae as a priority rookie free agent.
Aumavae started his college career at Western Washington. Aumavae redshirted his freshman season and started strong during his first season as a full-time player in 2006. He made eight starts and played in each of the 10 Vikings games. Aumavae made 24 tackles, 17 solo, and was named First-Team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference following the season. As a junior, Aumavae made seven starts despite suffering through a number of injuries.
Aumavae transferred to Minnesota State prior to his senior season after learning that Western Washington opted to cut its football program. Aumavae made an immediate impact for the Division II Mavericks, making 10 starts. He was dominant in the interior of the Mankato defensive line and was named First-Team All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and the NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year following the 2009 season.
The Green Bay Blizzard are proud members of the Indoor Football League (IFL) and was named the 2011 IFL Franchise of the Year. The reigning Great Lakes Division Champions play all their home games at the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI. 2012 Season tickets are on SALE NOW, call 920-405-1264 to reserve your seat in the action! Make sure to follow the Blizzard on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news and updates on the team.
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