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Law Bring In Fresh Faces

May 13, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Laredo Law News Release


LAREDO, Texas – The Laredo Law were assigned three new players today by the arenafootball2 league office. The Law picked up former UTEP Miner Trey Merkins, along with help up front on the line and in the secondary. The Law host the defending ArenaCup champion Tulsa Talons this Saturday night at the Laredo Entertainment Center at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the game the Law will celebrate Youth Day starting at 3 p.m. in the LEC parking lot. There will be remote control cars, moonwalks, inflatable slides, music and more. Call the Law ticket office at (956)-726-GAME (4263) or log onto www.laredolaw.com.

Merkins played for the Miners on their 2000 Western Athletic Conference Championship team. The 6'0", 240-pound fullback was an All-WAC performer after leading the team with 106 total tackles as a senior, including 63 solo stops. He also produced 12 tackles for losses, 2.5 sacks, five pass breakups, two interceptions, and forced four fumbles. Father, Guido, played at Sam Houston State and was noted as a special teams ace for the New Orleans Saints and Houston Oilers in the NFL.

"I wanted to get Trey in here right from the start of the season," said Law head coach Scot Maynard. "He was finishing up school and we are glad to have him. He will bring us depth at the fullback-linebacker position."

Also assigned were 6'1" 185-pound wide receiver-defensive back Greg Hill, and 6'3" 280-pound offensive-defensive lineman Bobby Collins.

Hill played college football at C.W. Post in Long Island, New York.

Collins played at South Carolina State from 1999-2003. He started his career playing defensive end, then finished up on the other side of the ball at offensive tackle. Was an All-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference selection at offensive line in 2002. In 2003 Collins helped the NCAA Division I-AA Bulldogs to an 8-4 record. Originally hails from Sumter, South Carolina. Played football and ran track at Sumter High. Was an All-State selection on the gridiron.

"I appreciate the chance to play professionally," said Collins. "I hope this opportunity leads to other chances down the road."

The Law placed OL/DL Rod Jones and Jason Cedeno on reassignment. OL/DL Joe Strandhardt was placed on the short term injured reserve.

WORLD FAMOUS

Albert Lucas will perform this weekend. Lucas has worked the NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Finals, the NHL All-Star Game, and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Lucas has also performed at the White House and before the Emperor of Japan. He holds 24 different Guinness Book of World Records for juggling, including the world record for juggling 13 rings simultaneously.

TICKET OFFER

Get four tickets for forty dollars this Saturday night as the Law takes on the Tulsa Talons. Offer redeemable at the LEC Box Office.

LAW ON THE RADIO

Catch the Law all season long on 94.9 The New Qure FM. The games will also be video streamed over the internet through www.af2tv.com.

LAW WEEKLY

Law Weekly with head coach Scot Maynard airs every Thursday night at 6 p.m. on Laredo News Talk AM 1490 KLNT.

ABOUT THE af2

In four short seasons the af2 has nearly doubled in size from 15 teams to 25. 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.

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