Ignition for the Boise Burn
Published on October 26, 2006 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Boise Burn News Release
BOISE, Idaho - The 2007 Boise Burn roster has begun to take shape, with the announcement today of the first four players to suit up with the arena football 2 team in the spring. Head Coach Lee Leslie announced his players at a news conference at the Burn's home, Qwest Arena.
Three of the players are familiar to Boise football fans, having starred at Boise State University. Quarterback Bart Hendricks, running back Lee Marks and receiver Tim Gilligan all left their mark on the BSU record books, and Leslie expects them to do the same in af2.
"I said when I was hired that I was going to go after top Boise and in-state players," Leslie said. "In Bart, Lee and Tim, I've signed three outstanding talents who will energize the fans and bring a winning tradition and attitude to the Burn."
The fourth signee is former University of Utah kicker, Dan Beardall.
Hendricks (6'00",200 lbs), who holds three of the top 10 single-game total offense records in Boise State history, last played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, and was on the roster of the 2003 Grey Cup Champions. He also played in NFL Europe for Frankfurt and was in the San Diego Chargers camp in 2001. He holds BSU's all-time record for completions in a career. Hendricks came to BSU from Reno, Nevada.
Marks (5'7" 192 lbs), a California native, ranks 5th all-time on the Bronco list for average yards per carry at 5.5. He lettered all four years for the Broncos (2002-2005) and rushed for 1,889 in his BSU career. Marks started his Boise State career as a defensive back.
Gilligan (5'8" 170 lbs) also was a four-year letterman at Boise State (2000-03), and still holds the Bronco single-game record for catches (16 vs. Louisiana Tech) and the single-season receiving yard mark at 1,192 (67 catches). He came to BSU from Elko, Nevada.
In 2003, Gilligan was named to the All-Western Athletic Conference First Team. He had a free agent tryout with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants in 2004, and played in the CFL for the Montreal Alouettes in 2004-05.
Beardall (6'1" 193 lbs) was a Lou Groza Award semi-finalist and First Team All-Mountain West Conference kicker for the Utes last season. He led the nation with a 92.7 field goal percentage (17 of 19) and set the school record with 12 consecutive field goals. Beardall also played two seasons (2001-02) at Snow College in Utah averaging 42 yards per punt.
In addition, Coach Leslie will hold player tryouts on Saturday, October 28th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with an early registration at 8:00 a.m. at Boise State University's Caven-Williams Sports Complex. Online registration is available at www.boiseburn.com . The cost is $50 or $40 with an Idaho Drivers License. Lunch will be served.
Team dance instructor interviews will be conducted on October 30th. Resumes are being accepted by fax at (208) 383-0194 or by email: sconklin@qwestarenaidaho.com .
The Burn are also now accepting deposits for season tickets. Season tickets range from $380 to $135 for Premier seats and $210 to $110 for Club seats for the eight-game home schedule. $50 deposits should be sent to the Boise Burn, 251 S. Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702. Or, call (208) 383-0080 for more information.
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