Cobras Make Multiple Roster Moves
February 4, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Carolina Cobras News Release
The Carolina Cobras announced several roster moves today in preparation for this Sunday's game at Buffalo. The team signed WR/LB Ty Law and OL/DL Craig Moore, signed QB Robert Hall and OL/DL Blaine Mensch from their practice squad, placed WR/DB Tramain Jones and OL/DL Paul Mandina on injured reserve and waived OL/DL Dunstan Anderson and QB Chad DeGrenier.
Law is a five-year Arena Football League veteran who has played in Orlando (1998-2000) and Toronto (2001-02). In 55 career games, he has 166 receptions for 2,294 yards and 40 touchdowns. Defensively, he has 85.0 career tackles, five interceptions and five fumble recoveries. Three of his five interceptions came during the 2002 season with the Phantoms. During his three seasons in Orlando, the Predators won two ArenaBowl championships and lost in the ArenaBowl once.
Moore is a three-year veteran who has played for Milwaukee (2000-01) and Toronto (2002). In 31 games played, he has 42.0 tackles, 4.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, three pass breakups and three quarterback hurries.
Mensch, who played the last three seasons with the af2 Augusta Stallions, was signed to the practice squad at the conclusion of training camp. Hall, a five-year AFL veteran, joined the practice squad last week after being waived by the Las Vegas Gladiators at the end of their training camp. He was the first player in league history to have 1,000 passing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in his career.
Jones and Mandina both suffered MCL sprains in the Cobras' loss Friday at Tampa Bay. Jones injured his right MCL and will be out 2-4 weeks, Mandina injured his left MCL and will be out 4-8 weeks.
The Cobras return to the field on Sunday, February 9 at Buffalo. Carolina's home opener is slated for Friday, February 14 (Valentine's Day) versus the Detroit Fury.
Tickets for all eight home games played at the Charlotte Coliseum can be purchased at the Charlotte Coliseum box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 704-522-6500. Single-game tickets for all 2003 home games are available in the following prices: $8 (lower level end zones), $15 (lower level corners) and $25 (lower level sideline).
Full season plans, four game mini-plans and packages for groups of 10 or more are available and can be purchased by contacting the Cobras ticket office.
• Discuss this story on the Arena Football League (1987-2008) message board...
Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from February 4, 2003
- Gladiators Waive Three, Activate LaQuerre - Las Vegas Gladiators
- Cobras Make Multiple Roster Moves - Carolina Cobras
- Buffalo Game Notes - Buffalo Destroyers
- AFL Announces Week One Awards - AFL I
- Las Vegas Game Notes - Las Vegas Gladiators
- SaberCats Game Notes - San Jose SaberCats
- Destroyers To Host Hunter's Game of Hope Sunday - Buffalo Destroyers
- Firebirds News and Notes - Albany/Indiana Firebirds
- Desperados Prepare for First Division Opponent - Dallas Desperados
- Rampage Game Notes - Grand Rapids Rampage
- Crush Look for First Win - Colorado Crush
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
