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Extreme Adds Speed And Size

January 21, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Bloomington Extreme News Release


BLOOMINGTON (Ill.) - The Bloomington Extreme announce the signing of mammoth Offensive Lineman William Kegler, Linebacker Akeem Greenfield and Running Backs David "Speedy" Robinson and Bernard Payton.

William Kegler, 6'5" 360bs. - Offensive Lineman from Indiana University has signed to play with the Extreme for the 2010 season. The two year starting tackle at Indiana spent last season as the starting left guard for the Reading Express of the AIFA. Kegler helped guide the Express to the AIFA League Championship in 2009.

Akeem Greenfield, 6'2" 230 lbs. - Linebacker from Fordum University was a two year starter in college and last played with the Sioux City Bandits of the IFL. Greenfield compiled 38.5 tackles and 3 sacks as a member of the Bandits defense.

David "Speedy" Robinson, 5'8" 180 lbs. - Running Back/Wide Reciever from North Carolina A&T State University is a versatile speedster, having been timed at 4.3 seconds in the 40 yard dash. In one season at North Carolina A&T, "Speedy" compiled over 1,430 all-purpose yards. Prior to his stint at North Carolina A&T, "Speedy" completed his degree at College of the Sequoias in California where he compiled over 1,200 all-purpose yards and 17 touchdowns.

Bernard Payton, 6'0" 205 lbs. - Running Back from Malone College was named to the NAIA All-American First Team following his senior season in which he rushed for 1,637 yards, compiled 570 yards receiving and produced 24 touchdowns. Payton's junior season resulted in NAIA All-American Second Team honors after rushing for 955 yards to go along with 535 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. In 2009, Payton was a late season signing with the Abilene RuffRiders of the IFL. He compiled 196 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while helping the RuffRiders to the franchises first post-season victory.

"Kegler is an enormous man that moves well. With Kegler (6'5", 360 lbs) and Springfield (6'8", 340 lbs offensive lineman, signed by the Extreme January 7), our offensive line will be one of the largest in the league. Both guys are very athletic considering how big they are. They both pass protect well and are able to move people out of the way." Head Coach Kenton Carr continued, "With Bernard and Speedy, we add depth and speed to the running back position that as an organization, we have lacked in the past. With running backs Derrick Brown, Bernard, and Speedy in the backfield along with Luke (Drone) and the wide receivers we've compiled, we have a lot of offensive weapons. As a coach, I'm looking forward to the opportunity of working with this unit and look forward to providing our fans with an exciting brand of football."

The Bloomington Extreme will play seven home games at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2010. The regular season kicks off March 6 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum as the Extreme will host the expansion Richmond (VA.) Revolution. The 2010 Extreme finished with a 10-5 record, making their third straight playoff appearance in the franchises four year history. Season Tickets are on sale now, call 309.434.2658.

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