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Five FireAnts Named NIFL Atlantic East All-Stars

July 10, 2002 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Tupelo FireAnts News Release


Five members of the 2002 Tupelo FireAnts team have been named NIFL Atlantic Conference Eastern Division All Stars. The Atlantic East division is comprised of the Mississippi Fire Dogs, Louisiana Rangers and Tupelo FireAnts.

The honorees included 'Ants Quarterback Damon Smith, Wide Receiver Kevin Cooper, Running Back Chris Rainey, Safety Kenzaki Jones, and Safety/Linebacker Eric Bingham.

"We have strong talent at several of our skilled positions, as it was evident with the naming of five 'Ants to the Eastern Division All Star lineup," Head Coach John Gore said. "We are really proud of the entire team, especially players that made key contributions throughout the season across the board."

The Tupelo FireAnts wrapped their second season in the National Indoor Football League with a record of 4-10. For a complete list of NIFL All-Star selections, visit www.nationalindoorfootballleague.net.

For more information about the Tupelo FireAnts, call (662) 620-BITE.

2002 NIFL All Stars Atlantic Conference Eastern Division

Quarterback - Damon Smith Tupelo FireAnts

Wide Receiver - James Matthews Mississippi Fire Dogs , Jacobe Austin Louisiana Rangers , Kevin Cooper Tupelo FireAnts

Running Back - Chris Rainey Tupelo FireAnts

Guard - Mike Henry Louisiana Rangers , Josh Marion Louisiana Rangers

Center - Derrick Lewis Louisiana Rangers

Kicker - Scott Pepperman Louisiana Rangers

Defensive End - Andre Reed Mississippi Fire Dogs , Tim Bell Mississippi Fire Dogs

Nose Guard - Jimmy Miles Mississippi Fire Dogs

Cornerback - Rumundo Martin Mississippi Fire Dogs , Troy Wright Louisiana Rangers

Safety - Kenzaki Jones Tupelo FireAnts

Linebacker - Thomas Ogle Louisiana Rangers

Safety / Linebacker - Eric Bingham Tupelo FireAnts

MVP-Offense - Jacobe Austin Louisiana Rangers

MVP-Defense - Thomas Ogle Louisiana Rangers

MVP-Special Teams - James Matthews Mississippi Fire Dogs

Head Coach - Jim Goodman Louisiana Rangers

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