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Laredo Law Assigned DB Traco Rachel

February 12, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Laredo Law News Release


LAREDO, Texas – The Laredo Law have been assigned defensive specialist Traco Rachel (Trey-co Ra-shell) by the af2 league office. Rachel becomes the second player assigned in Law franchise history. The Law plays a 16- game regular season that begins on April 3rd. The Law home opener is set for April 23rd at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Contact the Laredo Law ticket office at (956) 726-GAME (4263) or go online for more info at www.laredolaw.com.

"I heard about Traco thru his former head coach Eddie Vowel at Texas A&M Commerce," said Law head coach Scot Maynard. "Eddie is someone I've known for years and he is now the fullback-linebacker coach with the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League. He said that Traco was a great kid who worked hard and could help the Law. I watched some film on him and was impressed with what I saw."

The Law signed wide receiver-defensive back Terrance Minor from UTEP on Tuesday. With the signing of Rachel the first two players in Law history played their college football in Texas.

"Obviously Texas has a great deal of talent," said Maynard. "Right now we are looking for players who can come in and help us win this year."

Rachel, a native of Carson, California, played one season of college football in Texas at Texas A&M Commerce. He was a 2nd Team All-Lone Star conference selection as a defensive back in 1997. During that season he intercepted four passes and returned one for a touchdown.

"I consider myself a physical player," said Rachel. "I am a throwback type. I play hard and leave it on the field and try to show my heart and be thankful for the chance to play. I am very passionate about what I do."

Rachel, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds, spent his first three years at Fresno City College from 1994-96. The 28-year old also played parts of two seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Saskatchewan Roughriders during 2000-01 campaigns.

"This is an opportunity to continue doing what I love," said Rachel. "I cherish the chance even more now than back then."

In four short seasons the af2 has doubled in size from 15 teams to nearly 30. arenafootball2 promotes a fan friendly attitude with autograph sessions on the field for the home team after each game. The af2 and the AFL strictly adhere to a Fans Bill of Rights which is unique to any major sport. The Fans Bill of Rights includes: every fan is entitled to a wholesome environment for guests and family members, free of violence, profane gestures and language or rude and invasive behavior that could in any way interfere with a first-class entertainment experience; every fan demands that we maintain absolute respect for the game of Arena Football and maintain the integrity of the finest of fair competition at all times; every Fan deserves our very best effort on a consistent basis, on every play on the field, every action in the stands, every call to our office, and every involvement in our community.

For ticket information contact the Laredo Law at (956) 726-GAME (4263) or visit www.laredolaw.com. Info on af2 rules is also available on the Law website.

(956)-726-GAME (4263)



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