Derrell Johnson-Koulianos Joins Iowa Barnstormers
January 18, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release
DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers made a big move in the AFL free agent market Wednesday afternoon as Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Mike Hohensee announced that all-Big Ten wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos (6-1, 200) joins Iowa for the 2012 season. Best known to Iowa Hawkeye fans statewide as "DJK", Johnson-Koulianos arrives in Des Moines after a four-year, record-setting career at the University of Iowa.
Johnson-Koulianos was one of the most prolific receivers in Hawkeye history as he recorded 173 receptions for 2,616 yards and 17 touchdowns. The career receptions and receiving yards were all-time University of Iowa records until eclipsed by Marvin McNutt during the Hawkeyes' 2011 season. Johnson-Koulianos' 2010 season earned him All-Big Ten First-Team (Coaches) recognition.
Coach Hohensee noted that the athletic Johnson-Koulianos will also be a weapon in the Barnstormers return game as the former Hawkeye electrified fans with over 1,500 career kick return yards and two touchdowns during his collegiate career. "We're excited to have DJK join the Barnstormers family. We feel someone with his skills will be able to produce immediate results for us," said Hohensee.
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to come back to my home away from home, and once again play in front of the great fans of Iowa", stated Johnson-Koulianos. "I don't think I ever really understood what Iowa was all about until I played here and I can't wait to perform again at a high-level for all of my fans.
Iowa team officials said Johnson-Koulianos will be assigned his familiar #15 jersey for the 2012 season.
The Barnstormers' 2012 regular season is now less than two months away as training camp will begin on February 18, with the team's home opener against the Utah Blaze on Saturday, March 17. 2012 Iowa Barnstormers season tickets remain on sale for as low as $117.00 per seat. Call 515-633-2255 or visit www.theiowabarnstormers.com for more information.
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