AFL Iowa Barnstormers

Local Product Peterson Is Latest Addition to Barnstormers

Published on June 17, 2011 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


DES MOINES - Iowa Barnstormers Interim Head Coach J.T. Smith announced today that the Arena Football League team has reached agreement with free agent Linebacker E.J. Peterson. Peterson brings much needed depth to the Barnstormers Defense and Special Teams unit.

Peterson (6-3, 220) is a native of Monroe, IA. He spent the last two seasons (2009-10) playing for Grandview College, in Des Moines, IA. In his two seasons at Grandview, Peterson twice led the Vikings defense in tackles. Last year he compiled 86 total tackles with 62 being unassisted. He also racked up 8 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions.

The Barnstormers are back home this Saturday, June 18 when they take on the Dallas Vigilantes at 7:05pm. The first 1,000 kids through the gate age 14 and under will receive a FREE Brad Banks youth replica jersey, courtesy of Coca Cola. Barnstormers Fathers day packages are also on sale for just $25 and include 2 game tickets, a hat for dad and the opportunity to play catch on the field prior to the game. Great seats are available for purchase at the Wells Fargo Arena box office, by calling the Barnstormers at 515.633.2255 online at www.theiowabarnstormers.com.

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