Gator Gorrie To Make His Radio Debut
August 2, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release
Estero, FL- Many players consider a career in broadcasting when their playing days are done, FB/LB Steve Gorrie is just jumping ahead a bit. This Friday August 5th Steve will fill in for Val on the morning show with Gator Greg on WWGR Gator Country 101.9 6am to 9am as a guest host.
"I'm excited and I feel honored they asked me." Said Gorrie of his chance to hit the airwaves. "I have to admit I'm a little nervous though, playing football just comes naturally to me, this is a whole ânuther ballgame."
Gator Country and Renda Broadcasting of Southwest Florida has been teamed up with Florida all season long as a broadcast and promotional partner helping lead the Firecats to their most successful season at the box office. The team has responded to the strong support going 7-1 in front of the hometown crowd.
Steve led the league in rushing for the 2nd straight year finishing the regular season with 345 yards on 81 carries in just 12 games averaging better than 4 yards per carry. Gorrie has now run for 845 yards, 3rd highest career total in league history.
"I've still got a lot to accomplish in this league, the individual records are nice and it'll be something to look back on after the season is done, but we have 3 more games to win."
After wrapping up home field advantage, the 2nd round schedule has been set and the Firecats will host an opponent yet to be determined on August 13th with the kickoff scheduled for 7:40pm. Florida is 2-0 at home all-time in the postseason. Playoff tickets are now on sale. Stop by the Germain Arena box office Monday-Friday from 10AM- 6PM or call the Firecats front office at 239-390-CATS (2287) or log onto www.FloridaFirecats.com or www.Ticketmaster.com.
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