Columbus Destroyers Sign WR Mark Philmore
February 16, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release
COLUMBUS, OH - The Columbus Destroyers, presented by Germain, signed wide receiver Mark Philmore, Destroyers Head Coach Doug Kay announced today.
Philmore (5-10, 185, Northwestern) is a native of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He attended Reynoldsburg High School and was named Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year in 2001. The 22-year old wide receiver played at Northwestern University (2002-2005) and finished his career as ranked fourth in school history in receptions (163) and fifth in receiving yards (1,768). He signed with the Chicago Bears following his college career and was released before the start of the 2006 season.
Columbus Destroyers training camp is now in it's second week at the Columbus FieldHouse. The Destroyers will scrimmage against the defending ArenaBowl Champion Chicago Rush on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, February 20 beginning at 11 a.m. After the completion of the scrimmage the team will hold Media Day on the field. Head Coach Doug Kay, all coaches and all players will be available to the media.
WE BELIEVE that you can never get enough football. Season tickets for the 2007 season are now available starting at $99 by calling (877) COLS-AFL or by visiting www.ColumbusDestroyers.com. Also for a limited time, fans may purchase a special season ticket package that includes two season tickets, two replica AFL footballs and two Destroyers hats for $198. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for group rates by calling (614) 246-HITS.
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