Firecats add Offensive Linemen to Training Camp Roster
March 6, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release
Estero, FL- The Florida Firecats announced the additions of Offensive Linemen Brad Kunz, Mark Bristol and Joe Condron to their training camp roster today.
Brad Kunz "" 6-7, 315lbs, University of Miami; played at Miami from 2000-2004 playing in all four of the "Ëcanes BCS bowl games during that time, including the 2002 Rose Bowl National Championship game. While at Miami he won the Albert Bentley Most Valuable Walk-On award in 2002, was an All-Big East Academic team selection in 2003 and was named the Strength Training Athlete of the Year in 2004. Kunz played for an indoor football team in Indiana in 2006 blocking 5 kicks on special teams in just 8 games.
Mark Bristol "" 6-6, 267, Mansfield University; was a 1998 & 1999 All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East 1st Team selection as an Offensive Tackle. Bristol started in 29 straight games for the Mountaineers from 1997-1999. Signed by the New York Jets in 2000 he was later allocated to NFL Europe playing with the Amsterdam Admirals. Bristol then spent time again with the Jets before spending time on the practice squads of the Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers during the 2001 season. He spent 2002 with the Jacksonville Jaguars and part of 2003 with the Miami Dolphins.
Joe Condron "" 6-7, 335, University of South Florida; was named the Bulls Rookie of the Year in 1999. He later transferred to Division III Chowan College where he was named to the 2001 Dixie All-Conference 2nd team. Condron has af2 experience after spending time with the Macon Knights last year.
With Firecats veterans Comone Fisher and Raymond James set to return again this season Florida will have at least 5 offensive linemen at the start of training camp. "I am expecting to bring in a few more guys," Firecats Coach Kevin Bouis said. "We'd like to have about 35 guys here when we start cranking things up."
The Firecats begin training camp this Friday March 9th when players report. Practice will begin Saturday March 10th with two sessions.
Florida opens the 2007 season at home against the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, Saturday March 31st. 2007 Season tickets are available now! Call (239) 390-CATS (2287) today to reserve your seats!
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