Gregory Names Starters for Stormers' Season Opener
March 26, 2009 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Barnstormers Head Coach John Gregory today named his starters for Friday's af2 season opener as the Barnstormers look to start the 2009 season off with a road victory against the expansion Milwaukee Iron.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05pm (CST) Friday, March 27 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
The Barnstormers offense will be led by some familiar faces as former Coe College standout and Colo, Iowa native Joe Brannen returns as the Barnstormers' starting signal caller. In addition to Brannen, the 'Stormers boast returning starters across the offensive line with all-af2 OL Mike Dansby, Eric Anderson, and former Iowa Hawkeye center Eric Rothwell. Joining returning starters Tim Dodge and Errick McCown at wide receiver is Ken Williams.
"We have an extremely talented group of returning veterans," said Coach Gregory, who will be looking to improve upon the 'Stormers 6-10 mark during their inaugural 2008 season. "A year of working together has done wonders for our offense and our defense has upgraded dramatically from last season. Barnstormers fans will see a championship caliber team hit the field this year."
Gregory specifically pointed to upgrades in the defensive backfield, where former all-Big 12 performer DeAndre Jackson and af2 veteran Jordan Davis join returning Barnstormer and former UNI standout Tanner Varner.
Barnstormers' fans can catch all the action from Milwaukee live on the radio at ESPN AM 1700 The Champ or broadcast online on the Barnstormers Video Network found at www.theiowabarnstormers.com.
The Barnstormers' home opener is Saturday, April 4 at 7:05 p.m. against visiting Tulsa. Single game tickets start as low as $12 per seat, and season tickets are still available, starting as low as $80 and can be ordered at www.theiowabarnstormers.com or (515) 633-BALL.
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