Extreme Add Two Defensive Backs to 2011 Roster

Published on December 21, 2010 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Bloomington Extreme News Release


BLOOMINGTON (Ill.) - The Bloomington Extreme Indoor Football Team is pleased to announce the signings of two defensive backs, Ke ‚¬â„¢Andre Sams and Eddie Gant to the 2011 roster. Ke ‚¬â„¢Andre Sams, 5 ‚¬â„¢11" 205 lbs. defensive back from Eastern Illinois University will join the Extreme for his second season. In 8 games with the Extreme in 2010, Sams recorded 30 ½ tackles, with a forced fumble and 5 pass breakups. While at Eastern Illinois, Sams was a 2-time Ohio Valley Conference selection and a captain for 2 years. As a member of back to back OVC Champion teams, Sams compiled 200 tackles (10 for loss), 15 passes broken up, 4 interceptions, and 5 sacks.

Eddie Gant, 5 ‚¬â„¢10" 180 lbs. defensive back from Blinn College joins the Extreme following a 2010 season in which he played and started five games with the West Michigan ThunderHawks of the IFL, registering 12 tackles and an interception. The Fort Myers, FL native started 10 games at cornerback and was a kick and punt returner at Blinn College, collecting 25 tackles and 2 interceptions.

"This is a passing league, built around scoring. The Extreme has been successful large in part due to our defense over the last several years and we want to keep that going", states Head Coach Mike Murray. "Ke ‚¬â„¢Andre and Eddie are two great athletes that have experience in the indoor game and will be assets for our ball club defending against the pass."

With these two signings, the Extreme roster now stands at 24 players announced as part of the 2011 training camp roster. IFL training camp rosters consist of 45 players.

The Bloomington Extreme will open training camp Sunday, February 13, 2011 and kick off the season two weeks later, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum against the Richmond Revolution with a 3:05 pm start time. For ticket information, visit www.bloomingtonextreme.com or contact the Extreme Sales Office at 309.663.8280.

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