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Destroyers Conclude First Week of Camp with Scrimmage

January 17, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football league wrapped up week one of the team's inaugural training camp with an intra-squad scrimmage Saturday afternoon at the Columbus FieldHouse as preparations for the 2004 season continue.

Although the Destroyers conducted two workouts in pads this week, Saturday's scrimmage gave head coach Earle Bruce and his staff an opportunity to see the team in a full contact workout for the first time. "All of our time for getting acquainted is over," Bruce said. "We needed an opportunity to see who can move well in pads and see how each player responds to someone really hitting them. Our evaluation process is in full swing now."

All 37 players reported to training camp last Saturday, looking to earn a spot on the Destroyers 24-man roster. Each player will have a chance to prove that they belong in this league during the three-week camp. "We are measuring guys up and doing all we can to field the best team possible, explained Bruce. "I think we'll be able to tell a lot during this next week or so."

The team returns to the practice field on Monday, continuing its routine of two practices per day. This Monday, January 19, through Friday, January 23, the Destroyers will practice from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. at the Columbus FieldHouse. All players and coaches will be available to the media immediately following the first session at 11 a.m.

The Columbus Destroyers kick off the 2004 season Saturday, February 7 at Indiana followed by the inaugural home opener Friday, February 13 hosting Carolina. Season tickets are available now starting as low as $72 for eight games. Single-game tickets will go on sale January 24. For a season schedule and further information on reserving season tickets visit www.columbusdestroyers.com or call (614) 246-HITS.



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