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Fury Sign a Handful to 2004 Roster

October 30, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Detroit Fury News Release


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -The Detroit Fury of the Arena Football League signed five players for the upcoming 2004 season - veterans Cameron Chance (FB/LB), Mike Osuna (FB/LB) and rookies Zac Derr (K), Mark Lewis (K) and Brian Robinson (WR/LB).

Chance and Osuna, both FB/LB's, will be looking to bring a solid pass rush to the Fury's defense. Chance spent the 2002 and 2003 seasons with the Orlando Predators and played for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL from 1997-1999. Osuna, a three-year AFL veteran, played two years in Orlando, and spent the 2002 season with the expansion Dallas Desperados.

"When Osuna has played in this league, he has been very productive, but he must remain healthy," said Assistant Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel Tom Luginbill. "We are going to give him that chance to compete. He knows what he has to do to be ready. Cameron is an athletic veteran who can also play OL/DL. We really like both of these guys' motors. They both play hard."

Derr and Lewis, AFL rookies, will compete for the kicking duties in 2004. Derr and Lewis both spent the 2003 season in af2, the AFL's developmental league, and will be looking to make the move up to the AFL this season. Derr played for the Mohegan Wolves, and Lewis played for the Tennessee Valley Vipers.

"Both of these kickers will have every opportunity to be our guy," said Luginbill. "We'll find out what kind of competitors they are real early on in training camp."

Robinson comes to Detroit after spending training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003. At 6-4, 210 lbs., Robinson will provide Fury quarterback Andy Kelly with a big target on the field. Robinson played four years at the University of Houston, where he finished his career in the Cougars Top 10 for receptions (135) and yards (1,696).

"Robinson will be one of our younger players in camp," said Luginbill. "He has great size and the ability to extend above his head and catch the ball in traffic. We need the type of player who does that."

The Fury return for their fourth season of Arena Football League action at The Palace of Auburn Hills in February 2004. Season tickets for the Fury can be purchased by calling (248) 377-0100, and additional information can be found at www.detroitfury.com.



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