Kicker Eric Houle Returns to Dorados

March 3, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Rio Grande Valley Dorados News Release


HIDALGO, TX: March 3, 2005 – The Rio Grande Valley Dorados of arenafootball2 get back one of their key pieces from last season's squad, as kicker Eric Houle has been assigned to the 2005 roster by the af2. "Eric was certainly a valuable member from last season's squad," said Dorados Head Coach Kevin Guy. "Another solid season like he had last year and he could possibly advance his career to the next level."

Houle (hooll) spent his rookie season last year with the Dorados and posted veteran style numbers. He converted on 11 (second best in the af2) of a league-high 43 field goal attempts and he ranked ninth in the af2 with 71 extra point conversions on 85 attempts for a sixth best PAT conversion percentage of 25.6%. His 109 points produced on the season ranked third on the team and ranked fifth in the af2 among kickers. In his final game of the season, Houle booted a 46-yard and career best 49-yard field goal in Wichita. Houle also registered 7.5 tackles (5 solo) during the season on special teams.

Prior to turning pro, the 23 year-old native of Flint, Michigan, completed a brilliant college career at Saginaw Valley State University (University Center, Michigan), where studied physical education. Houle was part of the winningest graduating class in program history, as the class went 41-9 during his tenure. He was a member of two Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) championship teams (2000.2003) and holds 15 school records, including the career record for points (327). As a senior in 2003, Houle was a Second Team All-Conference and All-Northeast Region by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. He was third in the conference in scoring (8.3 ppg), leading the team with a single-season school record 108 points. Houle was successful on a school record 21 of 32 field goal attempts and was 45 of 46 on extra points. He earned the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Special Teams Player of the Week honors after recording a school single-game record with 14 points and 4 field goals. Houle participated in the Whataburger Cactus Bowl in Kingsville, Texas in January of 2004 and recorded a 33 & 37 yard field goal and 3 extra points. His overall college statistics include 52 of 76 on field goals and 171 extra points made. Houle attended Kearsley High School in Flint, Michigan and holds the school field goal record with a 44-yard made attempt. He was a First Team Big Nine conference member his senior year and was also a three-time All-District selection in soccer.

The return of Houle places the Dorados roster with 24 members announced to the 2005 squad, joining Brian Baker (QB), Darvell Bivens (WR/DB), John Bradley (OL/DL), Mario Butler (WR/DB), Dwight Counter (WR/DB), J.R. Davies (QB), Sterling Finney (WR/DB), Marquis Floyd (WR/DB), Wil Goff (OL/DL), Will Goodloe (OL/DL), Josh Kellett (QB), Marquis Landrom (WR/DB), Joseph Lemberg (OS), Moses Lewis (TBD), Jesse Mayfield (OL/DL), Travis McAlpine (WR/DB), Kenny McClain (OL/DL), Ben McCombs (DE, FB/LB), David Morrill (FB/LB), Antoine Murphy (OL/DL), Pierre Thomas (WR/DB) and Josh Tubbs (OL/DL). Houle joins McClain as the only returning members from last season's Dorados squad. Media members seeking an interview with Houle or Coach Guy are encouraged to contact Chris Due with the Dorados at 956-843-5656.

The Dorados kick-off their 2005 campaign April 9th at the Dodge Arena, as they host the Louisville Fire. Season ticket packages and advertising opportunities are available by contacting the Dorados offices at 956-843-7825. Additional info can also be found by visiting the Dorados online at www.doradosfootball.com.



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