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FireAnts Re-Sign Amory Product Reggie Smith

January 22, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Tupelo FireAnts News Release


TUPELO, MS--The Tupelo FireAnts are pleased to announce the re-signing of defensive end/linebacker Reggie Smith to the 2004 Tupelo FireAnts professional indoor football team.

Smith, a native of Amory, Mississippi, attended Itawamba Community College before transferring to Missouri Southern in 1999 where he was a key part of the Lions defensive corps. During both his junior and senior seasons, Smith ranked second on the Lion's defense in total tackles, racking up 55 and 89 respectively. He was named to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association's 1st Team – Defense for his efforts on the line during his senior season in 2000.

Smith joined the FireAnts in 2002 serving as a linebacker and defensive end. He appeared in all 14 games that year and led the defense in total tackles with 95, two sacks, one interception, and three forced fumbles.

In 2003, Smith played 11 games with the FireAnts and was responsible for making 30 total tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick.

Now, entering his third year of professional indoor football with the FireAnts, Smith joins a strong core group of players ready for the 2004 season.

"We are looking for talented players with good attitudes," Head Coach Bobby Hall said. "Reggie certainly fits the bill. He will play defensive end and linebacker for the ‘Ants. We're excited to have him coming back."

The FireAnts have signed 10 players to date, including Joe Gunn, Pig Prather, Patrick Garth, Rico McDonald, Bobby Hill, Chris Rainey, Eric Bingham, Will Hall, Darryl Carter, and now Reggie Smith to the 2004 lineup.

The FireAnts will kick off the 2004 season on Friday, March 12th at the BancorpSouth Center in Tupelo. Season tickets are still on sale for all seven home games of football action by calling the FireAnts Office at (662) 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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