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FireAnts Sign Former Murray State Standout

February 11, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Tupelo FireAnts News Release


TUPELO, MS--The Tupelo FireAnts are pleased to announce the signing of offensive lineman James Bridges for the 2004 season.

Bridges, a native of Hickman, Kentucky, was a four-year starter on the defensive line at Murray State University. A 6-foot-2, 280-pound former All-Ohio Valley Conference standout, Bridges will help anchor the FireAnts offensive efforts this season.

"James had an outstanding career at Murray State University," FireAnts Head Coach Bobby Hall said. "He gives us a big and very athletic offensive lineman. I believe he will be a big asset to the FireAnts this year."

With the addition of Bridges, the FireAnts have now signed 14 players to date, including: Joe Gunn, Pig Prather, Patrick Garth, Rico McDonald, Bobby Hill, Chris Rainey, Eric Bingham, Will Hall, Darryl Carter, Reggie Smith, David Mooneyham, Johnny Mickell, and Carnell Houston to the 2004 lineup.

The FireAnts will kick off the 2004 home 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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