Heroes Sign/Re-sign Players
September 12, 2006 - American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
Huntington Heroes News Release
The Huntington Heroes have signed 10 players for the upcoming 2007 in door football season.
Head Coach Gary McPeek said of the early signings," I feel like we have re-signed some excellent players from last year's team, while also addressing some needs. We are just beginning the recruiting process and will look the country over for the best players; however we feel that we have some great players here in the city of Huntington from Marshall University. Marshall players were the nucleus of our team last year and I look forward to that trend to continue."
The Heroes will hold an open tryout at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington on October 15. Cost is $50 and includes a tryout T-shirt. Players will be tested in the following: Vertical, 40, Pro Shuttle and individual position drills. Kickers register at 8:00 AM, Linemen at 9:00 AM and Skill players at 10:30 AM. Interested players may call Coach Garry McPeek at 304 751 6601.
Heroes 2007 Ticket information will be released later this week. The Heroes will play 14 games in the AIFL starting the first week of February with 7 home games being played at The Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
2007 HEROES PLAYER SIGNINGS
JOEY CONRAD - QB
GLENNVILLE STATE
Led the nation in passing in 2006 @ Glennville State, threw for 25 touchdowns in 5 games in the AIFL in 06'.
CHRIS ROYAL QB/DB
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY/WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Returning stand out player from the 2006 team.
LAMONT MOORE OL/DL
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
4 year starter on the offensive line, 3 time all-conference
KENNY DAVIS WR/LB
WEST VIRGINIA STATE/BAKERSFIELD BLITZ AF2
Returning receiver from the 2006 squad.
ADAM JONES KICKER
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
4 year starter, 2 time all-conference
JAMUS MARTIN - OL/DL
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
2006 1st team all AIFL, holds the all-time sack record for the Heroes
MARCUS HAIRSTON - RB/DL
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Excellent defensive lineman that started all 15 games for the Heroes in 2006.
RAMON ROBINSON - QB
BENEDICT COLLEGE/HAMILTON TIGER CATS (CFL)
Veteran Quarterback that has stared in several Arena Leagues throughout the country.
SHANE HOLSINGER - WR/DB
Led the Heroes in receptions last year.
LUKE SALMONS "" OL/DL
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Stand out lineman from the Heroes 2006 squad.
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