Destroyers Re-sign Defensive Back Rober' Freeman And Offensive Lineman Will Rabatin

Published on August 16, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - The 2007 National Conference champion Columbus Destroyers presented by Germain have signed defensive back Rober' Freeman and center Will Rabatin to one-year contract extensions, Head Coach Doug Kay announced today. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Freeman (5-8, 185, Clark [Ga.]) will enter his second season with the Destroyers and fourth in the AFL in 2008. Despite suffering a season-ending knee injury Week 10 against the New York Dragons, he finished third on the team with 58.5 tackles (52UT-13AT), and added one interception and two pass breakups.

Rabatin (6-2, 305, Louisville) started all 16 regular season contests for the Destroyers at center. In his first-year in the AFL, he anchored the offensive line for all 800 plays in 2007. The Louisville, Ky. native was part of an offensive front that surrendered 13 sacks, the fewest in franchise history.

Deposits are being accepted now for 2008 Destroyers season tickets. Call 1-877-COLS-AFL for further details on season ticket offers. For other Destroyers information, visit www.ColumbusDestroyers.com.



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