Erie RiverRats Name 30-Man Roster

Published on March 10, 2009 under American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
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ERIE, PA - (3/10/09) The Erie RiverRats of the American Indoor Football Association held their final scrimmage Saturday night at the Family First Sports Park. For the coaching staff it was their final opportunity to evaluate players brought into camp before making final cuts on Sunday. After evaluation by the coaching staff the RiverRats are proud to announce their 30-man opening day roster for the 2009 season.

Blanchard Reggie WR/DB 5'10" 185 Missouri State

Faithful Bernard DE 6'3" 255 University of Toledo

Fragale Seth LB 6'2" 235 Edinboro University of PA

Gibson Roger OL 6'5" 290 Akron

Hammer Robert OL/DL 6'1" 303 Mercyhurst College

Harrison Markell QB 5'10" 185 West Virginia University

Haynes Aaron WR/DB 5'10" 180 Mercyhurst University

Hether Jeff OL 6'2" 285 Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Johnson Jovon WR/DB 6-0" 190 Iowa

Johnston Greg WR 5'10" 190 Malone College

Jones Harrison LB 6'1" 225 None

Kersey Cyrus OL 6'6" 345 Edinboro University of PA

Kolokithas Chris WR 6'0" 180 Albion College

Kutterna John DE/LB 6'5" 240 Thiel

Marrow Ray QB 6'4" 238 Oklahoma St.

Postwaite David NG/OL 6' 300 Gannon University

Pruitt Aaron WR/DB 6'1' 205 Toledo

Reynolds Sam DB 6'2" 220 Valdosta State

Richardson Brandon FB/LB 6'2" 260 Slippery Rock

Riley Trumaine WR 5'9" 185 Eastern Michigan

Rowan Lavonne WR/DB 6'1" 205 Wisconsin

Rowser Shon K 5'10" 175 Western Carolina

Smith Dave DL 6'1' 275 Edinboro University

Smith DaJuan DE/LB 6'1' 270 Gannon University

Sole Phillip FB/LB 5'10' 230 Dupage College

Valentine Taurean WR/DB 5'10' 185 Edinboro University

Whitfield Darmel WR/DB 5'10" 185 Gannon University

Woodard Dawon WR/DB 5'10" 170 Clarion University

Wood Neil DE/LB 6'3" 245 Penn State

Wright Anthony OL 6'2" 360 Youngstown State

Head coach Steven G. Folmar was proud of the effort during training camp, no matter what the final roster is, "I am very proud of the guys that we brought to camp. These guys have done everything that we have asked of them. No matter what their talent level is. Some of the guys who will be leaving will be missed. But that's not to say that we won't see many of them before this ride is complete."

The Erie RiverRats' season begins March 15th on the road in Baltimore. The team then returns for a home opener scheduled for March 28th at 7 p.m. at the Tullio Arena versus the DC Armor. Come join the RiverRats of the American Indoor Football Association in their campaign for an Erie championship in 2009. Fans interested in tickets an call our offices at 814-806-1013 click on the link at the RiverRats' website at www.erieriverrats.com. You can also contact the Rats now for sponsorship or public appearance opportunities.



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