Erie Explosion Continue to Stockpile Talent for 2011

February 18, 2011 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL)
Erie Explosion News Release


(Erie, PA)- The Erie Explosion have continued to stockpile talent for their 2011 training camp roster with the addition of five talented athletes. Each of these athletes will report to Erie on March 4th as the Explosion open camp for the 2011 season. They will join an already impressive collection of talent who will compete for a spot on the opening day roster when Erie visits the Harrisburg Stampede on Sunday March 20th at 4:00pm.

Donald "DJ" McAulay - WR- (6', 190) William & Mary

McAulay who most recently was a New York Giants Rookie Camp Invite in 2010, joins the Erie Explosion following his standout career at William & Mary. An explosive talent with tremendous hands, McAulay will look to make his presence known in an Erie passing game that led the nation in total yardage during the 2010 campaign. McAulay was a second team All-CAA selection following his senior season in which he led the team in receptions with 42 catches for 478 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2008 D.J. finished tied for second in the CAA with 8 touchdown receptions for the Tribe.

Russel Fisher- DL- (6'2, 255) St. Francis (PA)

Fisher, a native of Hawaii, comes to the Explosion following a standout career on the defensive line at St. Francis (PA). Fisher was named to the First-Team All-Northeast Conference defense and was a nominee for Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He accumulated a career-high 54 tackles in 2009, good for fourth on the team, and finished second in sacks with five and tackles for loss with 10.5. A team captain who was known for his leadership and determination, Fischer was just as successful off of the field, evidenced by his nomination for the 2009 Allstate/AFCA Good Works Team. He was nominated in recognition of contributions in the areas of volunteerism and civic involvement.

Lawrence Green- OL- (6'4, 335) UCONN

Green a product of UCONN, will join the Explosion looking to compete for a position on the offensive line. A versatile player with experience on both sides of the ball, Green played in 12 games as a defensive tackle for the Huskies in 2006. Green was named the starter at Left Guard for the 2007 season, however a knee injury limited him to 6 games during that season.

Melquan Fair- DL - (6'1, 275) Catawba

A 2009 East Coast All-Star Bowl participant, Fair received considerable NFL and CFL attention following his senior season at Catawba. Following the 2008 season Fair was named a First Team All-American and All-Region selection. During his stellar career at Catawba, Fair was a 3-time All-South Atlantic Conference 1st Team selection on the Defensive Line. During his senior season he led his team and conference with 8.5 sacks and 17 tackles for a loss.

Dyshaun Edwards- WR- (6', 188) Tiffin

A 2009 Cactus Bowl Invite, Edwards finished his senior season at Tiffin with 91 receptions for 1,074 yards and 10 touchdowns. Edwards was named to the 2008 AP Little All-American First Team as a Wide Receiver following his outstanding season with the Dragons. Edwards will look to make an impact on the Erie offense during his first professional season.

The Erie Explosion, proud members of the Southern Indoor Football League will open training camp on March 4th 2011. For more information on the Erie Explosion and the SIFL visit www.ErieExplosion.com



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