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Destroyers Sign Defensive Back Chris Pointer

April 3, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Destroyers, presented by Germain, signed defensive back Chris Pointer and activated defensive lineman Marcus Green, Head Coach Doug Kay announced today.

Pointer (5-11, 187, Kentucky State) joins the Destroyers in his sixth Arena Football League season. In 2007 with the Nashville Kats, he finished fourth on the team with 43.0 tackles (40UT-6AT), and added eight passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. On two occasions, the Louisville, KY native led his team in tackles; in 2005 with the New Orleans VooDoo 81.0 (76UT-10AT) and 2006 with the Kansas City Brigade 74.5 (61UT-27AT).

Green (6-1, 305, The Ohio State University) , a member of the 2002 Buckeyes National Championship squad, closed out the 2007 season with the New Orleans Saints practice squad.

The Destroyers return to action on Saturday, Apr. 5 as they take on the Tampa Bay Storm on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (ET). The game can be heard on the Destroyers Radio Network and flagship station "The Wink" 107.1 FM with Todd Walker (play-by-play), Rob Blackman (analyst) and Archie (sideline reporter) calling the action. The game can be viewed on the Columbus Sports Network with Randy Rhinehart (play-by-play), Greg Frey (analyst) and Courtney George (sideline reporter).

This Saturday, April 5th, is Kids Character Night presented by Columbia Gas. Promotions include appearances by The Incredible Hulk and a host of mascot characters as well as the second Dispatch/Mix 97.1 Family Night of the season. Mascots scheduled to appear include; Destroyers' beloved Bruiser, Stinger (Blue Jackets), Crew Cat (Columbus Crew), Chilly Bear (Chiller Ice Rinks), Sullivan C. Gull (Lake Erie Monsters, AHL), Klondike (Ohio Northern University), Cozy Cat (Columbia Gas), B.C. Rooster (Roosters), Andy the Armadillo (Texas Road House), Iggle (Giant Eagle), RATiO (COSI Science Museum) and mascot friends from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The Dispatch/Mix 97.1 Family Night package includes four tickets, four hot dogs, four popcorns, four Pepsi products, four Dispatch Ice Haus skate passes, family discount admission to Pro Football Hall of Fame and one foam football for just $66.

WE BELIEVE Saturdays are made for football. Single game tickets starting at just $15 are on sale now at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, ticketmaster Ticket Centers, ticketmaster.com and all FSN Ohio Blue Line team stores located at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, Chiller Easton, Chiller Dublin and Chiller North.



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