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January 7, 2019 - Orlando Apollos Daily Update

January 7, 2019 - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
Orlando Apollos News Release


TODAY'S NEWS

The 2019 Orlando Apollos resumed practice today after having their first off-day of Training Camp on Sunday.

The Apollos held their usual morning practice this morning at the University of the Incarnate Word from 10:20am-12:20pm. Several former and current college coaches made their way to practice, including brothers Bob and Mark Stoops, who spoke with Orlando Apollos Team Reporter Tom Alexander (Read more from Apollos training camp on OrlandoApollos.com).

After practice, The Apollos content team caught up with Coach Spurrier, safety Lamarcus Brutus and wide receiver Louis Murphy Jr. - B-roll, interviews, images and quote sheets from Apollos training camp are available on the Apollos media website.

The Apollos canceled their afternoon walkthrough on Monday - the team is expected to begin their two-a-day schedule on Tuesday.

The Orlando Apollos team headquarters while in training camp in San Antonio is the University of the Incarnate Word.

The Apollos are allocated players who went to college in the state of Florida - for a complete breakdown of the roster by college, check the Training Camp Report tab on the Apollos media website.

A member of The Alliance of American Football, The Orlando Apollos are led by an experienced professional coaching, playing and front office staff featuring head coach Steve Spurrier, team president Mike Waddell and general manager Tim Ruskell.

The Apollos compete in The Alliance of American Football with The Atlanta Legends, Birmingham Iron, Memphis Express, Arizona Hotshots, Salt Lake Stallions, San Antonio Commanders and San Diego Fleet. The name Orlando Apollos is inspired by Apollo, Greek god of the sun, who is often depicted as an archer. The Apollos' colors are derived from two shades of orange which are reflective of the warm Florida sunshine that is common to Orlando and central Florida, and the color navy also pays respect to the Apollo Space mission and the entire Florida Space Coast. The Apollos' arrow points east toward Florida.

Orlando Apollos' home games will be played at Spectrum Stadium. Fans can purchase season tickets for as low as $75 at www.orlandoapollos.com or by calling 833-AAF-2019. For more information on The Apollos, visit the team's website and be sure to follow The Apollos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

An additional update - QB Garrett Gilbert has cleared league protocols and rejoins the Apollos active roster.

Gilbert, The Apollos' first pick in The Alliance of American Football's "Protect or Pick" QB Draft, signed with the Carolina Panthers on December 26, 2018. Gilbert played in the fourth quarter of the Panthers Week 17 win over the New Orleans Saints, going 2/3 for 40 yards in limited action. He was waived by the Panthers on December 31.

ORLANDO APOLLOS TRANSACTIONS

WAIVED:

Smith, Jakobi, G - Florida Atlantic

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS:

Gilbert, Garrett, QB - Southern Methodist



Alliance of American Football Stories from January 7, 2019


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