Hometown Star Heads a Group of Veterans and Rookies Set to Join the Wildcats
March 12, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2)
South Georgia Wildcats News Release
March 12, 2008, ALBANY, GA- The South Georgia Wildcats are extremely excited to announce that Albany native, Antwone Savage, will be returning to South Georgia where his af2 career began three years ago. Savage headlines a group of 11 veterans and rookies assigned to the Wildcats roster by the af2 league office.
Savage spent the last 2 seasons as a member of the Spokane Shock where he compiled 2,434 receiving yards and 61 touchdowns in two years. He also led the Spokane Shock to an ArenaCup Championship in 2006.
"First and foremost, I've wanted to coach Antwone for a long time and I think it's very fitting that it will bring him back to his hometown," said Head Coach Derek Stingley. "He's one of the best receivers in this league and his numbers from the last 2 seasons prove that easily."
af2 veterans Lou Vega (OL/DL), Derrick Lloyd (FB/LB), Anthony Bright (WR), and Clenton Rafe (WR, Albany State) will join Savage in South Georgia. Vega will be entering his 7th season in the af2 and will provide the Wildcats with a versatile lineman that can help on offense and defense. Lloyd is returning for his 2nd season with the Wildcats and will be relied upon heavily at both fullback and linebacker. Bright adds to the Wildcats superior depth at WR. He's spent time with the NFL's Carolina Panthers and during his last complete season in the af2 he posted 2,035 yards receiving while hauling in 43 touchdowns.
"Coach Stingley and his staff continue to bring in valuable pieces for the 2008 season," said General Manager Darren McPhail. "I can't wait to see Antwone back in a Wildcats uniform where he belongs as well as the impact that the previously mentioned veterans will provide for this team."
Six rookies will be joining this impressive group of veterans. Kevin Adkins (DB, Valdosta St.), Robert Casnave (DL, Nicholls St.), Devon Esteen (OL/DL, Florida State), Bruce Eugene (QB, Grambling), Tamaris Taylor (OL/DL, Fort Valley St.), and Christian Wise (DB, Clark GA) have been assigned to the Wildcats roster as well.
The Wildcats will host their first practice of the season Thursday at Albany State University at 6 PM EST.
The Wildcats will host the Louisville Fire on April 5th at Cooper Tire Field to open up the home portion of their 2008 schedule. Individual game tickets and season tickets are on sale and you can contact the Wildcats Box Office at 435-2TIX to purchase your seats.
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