Blue Racers Send Another DB to the Steel City
Published on November 25, 2012 under Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Marion Blue Racers News Release
MARION, OH- The Marion Blue Racers, Central Ohio's ONLY Professional Football Team, is proud to announce that 6'3" 190lb Defensive Back Johnnie Taylor has signed with the Pittsburgh Power. The Power is an Arena Football team in the Arena Football League (AFL).
"I would like to Congratulate JT (Johnnie) on moving up as he continues to better himself as a professional football player", Director of Football Operations Ryan Sawyer said. "Johnnie is the most physical DB at the line of scrimmage I have seen in the indoor game. His intensity and skill will be difficult to replicate. Good luck to him and his new team in Pittsburgh."
Pittsburgh Power Head Coach Derek Stingley stated, "Taylor has an aggressive style of play that will fit well in the Arena League".
Blue Racer CEO and Head Coach, LaMonte Coleman, should know exactly what Stingley is looking for after coaching together in Pittsburgh in 2012 and taking part in an AFL record for the largest comeback win in the league's 25th Silver Anniversary against the Orlando Predators. "I am proud that another Blue Racer gets a chance to play under the big lights", Coleman stated.
Your Marion Blue Racers have returned to the CIFL for the 2013 season. Kick off for home games are slated at 7:00pm. The season begins in February of 2013. Season Tickets are on sale now. Call 740-251-9688 or Stop in the Blue Racers team shop located at 117 N Greenwood St, Suite #3, Marion, Oh 43302 for ticket information and be sure to choose Pepsi/Gatorade at all Blue Racers home games, The official bottling company of the Marion Blue Racers.
Continental Indoor Football League Stories from November 25, 2012
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