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Gladiators Re-Sign Leading Receiver Goodman

December 14, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Cleveland Gladiators News Release


The Cleveland Gladiators announced today the re-signing of wide receiver Dominick Goodman, who led the team in both receptions and receiving yards the past two seasons. Goodman signed a three-year deal, through the 2015 season.

The 2013 season will be Goodman's third with the Gladiators and in the Arena Football League. As a rookie in 2011, he led the team in receptions (120) and receiving yards (1,300) and recorded 13 touchdowns.

Goodman followed that up with a stellar sophomore year in 2012, again leading the Gladiators in both categories (170 rec / 1,782 yds), and earning Second Team All-Arena honors. In 2012 he set the single season franchise record for receptions, as well as tied the single game franchise mark with 17 catches against Jacksonville on April 21st. Goodman racked up 34 receiving touchdowns in 2012, plus added another on the ground. He averaged 4.7 yards on seven total carries last season.

"We are extremely excited to have Dominick back as a Gladiator next season. He proved last season to be one of the best receivers in our league and we look forward to continuing that success next year," said Gladiators head coach Steve Thonn. "As a free agent we know he had other opportunities and we are glad he decided to return to Cleveland, knowing he will play a key role on our team moving forward."

A 2008 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Goodman finished his four-year Bearcat career with 204 receptions for 2,512 yards and 22 touchdowns.

The 2013 Gladiators roster currently stands at 28 players.

Gladiators season ticket packages are on sale now, including the popular "˜$5 Football Package,' where fans can lock in their own 10-game package with an initial payment of only $5 and receive a signed Bernie Kosar football. Group tickets and birthday bash packages for 10 or more are also currently available for the 2013 Gladiators season. Single game tickets will go on sale at a later date to be announced. All tickets can be purchased by visiting ClevelandGladiators.com, calling (216) 420-2222, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart. Fans should also be sure to follow the Gladiators on Twitter ( @clegladiators ) and Facebook ( /clevelandgladiators ) to keep up-to-date on all Gladiators team news, ticket information and more.

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