Eric Bingham Returns to FireAnts

Published on December 16, 2003 under National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Tupelo FireAnts News Release


TUPELO, MS--The Tupelo FireAnts are pleased to announce the signing of defensive back Eric Bingham to the 2004 lineup.

A native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Bingham joined the FireAnts in 2002, where he quickly made an impact on the team. In six games played with the ‘Ants, Bingham was responsible for 29.5 total tackles. He also had one forced fumble and one safety to cap off his first season of indoor football. For his efforts on the turf in 2002, the National Indoor Football League honored Bingham as an Atlantic Conference Eastern Division All-Star at the safety/linebacker position.

In 2003, Bingham had another explosive season, picking up right where he left off. In 14 games played with the ‘Ants, Bingham led the team in total tackles with 69.5 to his credit. He also tallied one sack, hauled in two interceptions, and one forced fumble to round out another impressive year.

"Bingham is a very talented football player that will be able to make a big contribution on the defensive end of the ball," FireAnts Head Coach Bobby Hall said. "We also feel he is talented enough to play a little on the offensive side this season, as well."

Bingham attended Hinds Community College where he was a member of the 1997 state championship team. He also played collegiate football at Belhaven College.

This season will mark his third year of professional indoor football with the FireAnts.

The FireAnts have signed seven players to date, including Joe Gunn, Pig Prather, Patrick Garth, Rico McDonald, Bobby Hill, Chris Rainey, and now Eric Bingham to the 2004 lineup.

In other news, the FireAnts will conduct their next open tryout this Saturday at Robbins Field in Tupelo located at the Corner of Jackson and Church Streets.

Registration starts at 8:00am with camp getting underway at 9:00am. Tryout participants will need to bring running shoes, cleats, and workout clothing appropriate for the weather. Participants will receive two tickets to the March 12 home opener at the BancorpSouth Center along with a FireAnts T-Shirt.

Season tickets are on sale now by calling the FireAnts Office at 620-BITE, with prices starting as low as $70 for adults and $42 for children 12 and under/seniors 60 and older.

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