Force OL/DL Signee Preview
February 27, 2010 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL)
Greenville Force News Release
Two former local college stars are set to lead the Greenville FORCE for the 2010 Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL). Amos Lamb, North Greenville, is set to anchor the offensive line while Roy Ravenell, Furman, will be the pillar on the defensive side of the ball.
The offensive line will have a new look this year as Adrian Wideman move over to coach the offensive line this year. Amos Lamb, Furman, will be the only returning lineman this year. He was names an All-American at North Greenville and played in the 2005 Cactus Bowl. Last year he was names to the All-AIFA team for the FORCE.
The FORCE has signed plenty of size to make up for the loss in experience this year.
Michael Champaign is 6'8"and 330 pounds from Winston-Salem State is the largest lineman on the roster at this point. Justin Davis, Wingate, is 6'6" and 290 pounds will help give the line plenty of size this year.
The FORCE has also inked offensive linemen:
Roger Thornton 6'3" and 315 lbs from Winston-Salem State
Brandon Bingham 6'4" and 290 lbs from Newberry College
Shane Henderson 6'1" and 320lbs from St Paul
Kevin Allen 6'0" and 270 lbs from Mars Hill
John Lopez 6'1" and 260 lbs
The defensive line will have its sparkplug returning in Roy Ravenell, Furman, who is listed at 6'3" and 295 pounds. He was an All-American at Furman and last year lead the FORCE with 4 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 blocked kicks, and a safety.
Returning players Marcus Hand, East Carolina, 6'6" and 295 pounds played in one game last year record 4.5 tackles, one for a loss. Warren Rhodes, Stillman, 6'2" and 250 pounds saw action in two games recording 4 tackles 1 for a loss and a sack.
Additional defensive linemen signed by the FORCE:
Robert Jenkins 6'2" and 310 lbs from SC State
John Alford 6'3" and 265 lbs from SC State
Dontrae Brown 6'2" and 320 lbs from East Carolina
Bigger, Faster, Stronger appears to be the motto for the FORCE lines this year. The necessary talent appears to be signed to battle it out for a spot on the squad. The season opener is just three weeks away at the Bi-Lo Center on Sunday March 21st at 3:00pm against the Lafayette Wildcatters.
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