Knights Assigned Four Promising Rookies
February 14, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Macon Knights News Release
MACON, Ga. â The Macon Knights announced today the assignment of Matt Jackson, Rashad Chisholm, Larry Casher and Ed Wangler. This addition brings the Knights training camp roster to 25 players with a month left before the team goes to camp.
Jackson, Casher and Wangler are products of major Division I programs (Florida, Auburn and Oregon, respectively), while Chisholm is a local product of Fort Valley State.
Matt Jackson (5-11, 200, Florida) will play on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver/defensive back after splitting his career as a Gator the same way. Jackson started his career at Florida as a receiver before switching to cornerback his senior season. He finished his career as a Gator with 16 receptions for 245 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, he recorded 26 tackles and one tackle for a loss on defense.
Larry Casher (5-10, 185, Auburn) has one year of experience in the Arena Football League with the Carolina Cobras, but is considered a rookie in af2. Casher, a defensive specialist, will reunite with Mike Hold who was his head coach in Carolina during the 2003 season. Casher recorded 70 tackles (62 unassisted), 11 pass breakups and three interceptions with Carolina. Casher finished his career at Auburn with 155 tackles and 33 pass breakups. Casher also recorded 11 interceptions ranking him seventh on the Auburn's all-time list.
The Knights also picked up rookie-offensive/defensive linemen Rashard Chisholm (6-2, 291, Fort Valley State) and Ed Wangler (6-4, 240, Oregon).
The Knights will continue to assemble their 2005 roster by holding an open tryout Saturday, March 5th at SportsTowne â the team's official practice and training facility. Registration will begin at 10:00 am.
Don't miss the action of eight great home games as the Knights kickoff the 2005 season on Friday, April 1st against the Florida Firecats. Season ticket packages are on sale now starting at just $56 and five-game plans start at just $45. For more information call the Macon Knights Ticket Office at (478) 314-3000 or visit www.MaconKnights.com.
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