Columbus Destroyers trim roster to season limit
January 24, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release
COLUMBUS, OH â In order to trim their roster down to the league-mandated maximum of 24 active players, the Columbus Destroyers have waived four players, including quarterback Scott McMullen, offensive specialist Randall Lane and defensive specialists Justin Isom and Bobby Britton.
In addition, the club has placed three linemen on injured reserve, including Carey Clayton, Troy Pelshak and Bryan Ray. As a result, all three will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.
AFL teams can hold no more than 24 active players during the season, while dressing no more than 20 players on gameday. Teams can also hold up to four practice squad players during the regular season.
The Columbus Destroyers open the 2005 season on Friday, January 28 when the club hosts the expansion Nashville Kats at Nationwide Arena. Kickoff is slated for 7PM. Season tickets are available now starting as low as $99 for eight regular season games plus one home playoff game.
Individual game tickets are currently available and may be purchased at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (614) 431-3600. Tickets are also available at the Blue Jackets Zones located at Chiller Dublin, Chiller Easton and Chiller North. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees. For a season schedule and further information on reserving season tickets visit www.ColumbusDestroyers.com or call (614) 246-HITS.
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