IFL Green Bay Blizzard

Green Bay Blizzard Finalize 2014 Roster

Published on February 21, 2014 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release


Green Bay, WI - The Green Bay Blizzard have announced the team's final roster for the 2014 season.

Green Bay returns five players who played for the team in 2013. LB Derek Earls, OL Tyler Hendrickson, OL William Maxwell, DL Paul Melicharek and DB George Ortiz all made the Blizzard roster for their second season with the team.

In addition, the team has named QB Taylor Perkins the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Bemidji Axemen. Perkins (6'1, 215, Univ. of Sioux Falls) recorded 71 touchdowns (53 pass, 18 rush) as a four-year team captain for the Cougars.

# Last First Position HT WT College

1 Sawyer Donte WR 6'0 190 Morehead St.

2 Watley II Mark DB 6'2 190 Arizona

4 Summer Markieth WR 6'3 205 Mississippi Univ.

5 McCray Alexander DB 5'8 188 Georgia Southern

6 London Andre WR 6'3 217 St. Joseph's

7 Perkins Taylor QB 6'1 215 Sioux Falls

8 Carter Terry DB 5'11 200 Louisiana Tech

9 King Perry DB 6'1 195 Dakota State

11 Plummer Shawn DB 6'0 205 Fresno State

12 Wara Nate QB 6'2 215 Wisconsin-Oshkosh

17 Knight Steven RB 5'8 200 Mississippi College

18 Bonte Nicholas LB 6'1 215 Sioux Falls

19 Van Voris David K 6'1 190 Adams State

21 Ortiz Jr. George DB 5'11 185 Idaho State

42 Earls Derek LB 6'3 235 Arizona

50 Coffey David OL 6'3 320 Campbellsville

55 Keller Nate LB 6'0 245 Webber International

66 Aiono Eddie DL 6'1 315 Adams State

69 Cavitt Kris OL 6'3 310 Louisiana Tech

70 Hendrickson Tyler OL 6'8 310 Concordia St. Paul

77 Maxwell William OL 6'2 295 Georgia Southern

79 Battles Adrian OL 6'3 310 Minnesota State

92 Thayer Matt WR 6'3 240 Missouri State

94 Melicharek Paul DL 5'10 240 Bridgewater State.

Pronunciation Guide:

66 Eddie AIONO - I*OWN*O

94 Paul MELICHAREK - MEL*E*CHAIR*ECK

The Blizzard open up their 2014 season on the road as the team travels to face the Bemidji Axemen on Saturday, February 22. Kickoff is at 7:05 PM on Palace Casino Field at the Sanford Center. The official Blizzard watch party will be at Burkels One Block Over, which is behind Brett Farve's Steakhouse. Enjoy great food and drink specials while meeting fans and Blizzard staff.

The Blizzard's home opener kicks off on Sunday, March 16 on Aurora BayCare Field as the team faces off against the Cedar Rapids Titans.That game will be a St. Patrick's Day Celebration as the first 2000 adults 21 and over will receive a free Irish top hat sponsored by Budweiser and Y100.

Season tickets are still on sale starting as low as $56.00 per person. For more information contact the Blizzard at (920) 405-1264.

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