Hounds add three new players

Published on May 26, 2006 under United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Ohio Valley Greyhounds News Release


The Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the UIF are pleased to announce the signing of three new players.

Wide receiver Steve Vagedes rejoins the Greyhounds after playing three games during the 2005 season. Vagedes was a key piece in the team's 2003 Indoor Bowl team ranking as the club's leading pass-catcher . Last season Vagedes hauled in eight catches for 84 yards and two scores in three games. In 2003, Vagedes' rookie year the former Ohio Northern standout posted solid numbers grabbing 49 passes for 869 yards and 18 scores. In 2004 Vagedes again was a key component to the Hounds playoff run hauling in 29 passes for 375 yards and six touchdowns.

Vagedes, a native of Coldwater, Ohio spent time with several National Football League teams following his stellar career at ONU including stints with the Packers, Eagles and Raiders. During his career at Ohio Northern Vagedes earned All-American honors as both a wide receiver and a punter.

In addition to Vagedes the Greyhounds have inked former St. Clairsville standout quarterback and starter at Youngstown State Justin Green. Green has been brought in to serve as a backup to Matt Kohn.

The Ohio Valley Hounds are also pleased to announce the signing of another wide receiver, Jason Williams (6-0,177). The former University of Connecticut standout gives quarterback Matt Kohn another weapon to throw to. Williams led the Huskies in receptions as a junior and senior hauling in 44 catches in 2004 and 32 as a senior. Williams appeared in every game during his career with the Huskies and registered 39 receptions as a sophomore and 23 as a freshman. He is a native of McKeesport, PA and will look to join the Hounds this Saturday night in Evansville, IN when they battle the BlueCats. Kick off is set for 7:05.

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