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Grothe And Ross To Host Trivia At Big Belly

August 2, 2010 - United Football League (UFL 1)
Florida Tuskers News Release


ORLANDO, FL - MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010 - A couple of years ago, they were big rivals on the college football field. But when they signed with the Florida Tuskers, they became teammates and they will make one of their first appearances together when wide receiver Rocky Ross and quarterback Matt Grothe team up with Daniel Dennis from WTKS radio to host Nickel Beer Trivia.

The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 4 at Big Belly at 33 West Church Street. The event is free to the public and all Tuskers fans are encouraged to attend.

Ross played for the Central Florida Knights from 2005-09, amassing 1,984 career receiving yards and eight career touchdowns on 157 receptions. As a fifth-year senior in 2009, he caught 41 passes for 461 yards and three scores. Ross was granted the extra year of eligibility after suffering a broken collarbone in 2008. He was honorable mention All-Conference USA as a sophomore with 36 catches for 531 yards (14.8 avg.) and a pair of touchdowns. He reached career highs for receptions (50) and yards (658) during his junior season.

Grothe completed 717 of 1048 passes (68.4%) for 8,669 yards and 49 touchdowns in his career with the USF Bulls from 2005-09. His collegiate career was cut short when he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the third game of his senior season in 2009. At the time of his injury against Charleston Southern, he had completed 72% of his passes in the first three games, throwing for 512 yards and five touchdowns.

In addition to the players, the Florida Tuskers will be represented by members of its cheerleading squad.



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