McEwen Guarantees Yard Dawgz Camp Roster Spot
Published on December 22, 2009 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz and Head Coach Sparky McEwen will host their final open tryout on Saturday, January 9 at the Cox Convention Center. This tryout will be for all positions except kickers. This will be the final open tryout for the 2010 season.
The Yard Dawgz have already signed three players from open tryouts this fall including wide receiver Dexter Henderson, defensive back Corey Edwards and athlete Ian Pleasant. Sparky McEwen has guaranteed at least one more player to be signed at the January tryout.
"We are always looking to upgrade the talent on our roster," Head Coach Sparky McEwen explained. "I guarantee, we will sign at least one player from this tryout."
McEwen's guarantee will provide at least one talented "diamond in the rough" to realize his dream of becoming a professional football player.
Details for the tryout are as follows:
REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. (Offensive Linemen, Fullbacks, Defensive Linemen & Linebackers) 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Defensive Backs)
WHEN: January 9, 2009 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Offensive Linemen, Fullbacks, Defensive Linemen & Linebackers) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Defensive Backs)
WHERE: Cox Convention Center One Myriad Gardens Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Everyone who feels they have what it takes to be a professional athlete is encouraged to participate. Detailed information and pre-registration forms can be found at www.okcyarddawgz.com or by calling 405-602-8557.
"The main focus of our staff this off season is to compile a roster of championship caliber athletes. Our open tryouts provide us the opportunity to evaluate local talent and hopefully find that diamond in the rough," said Head Coach Sparky McEwen. "This is a very important time of the year as we prepare for what we believe will be a history making season."
Sparky McEwen has been one of the league's leaders when it comes to signing players from open tryouts. In the past, McEwen has signed AFL talents Timon Marshall, Colin Bryant and Johnnie Balous from open tryouts. The Yard Dawgz have signed numerous players from open tryouts, as well. In 2009, defensive back Davion Mitchell, kicker David Hendrix and receivers Matt Fields and Geory Lewis earned roster spots. The 2008 Yard Dawgz were assigned kicker Ben Scott and wide receivers Keaton Graham and Jared Smith following their performances in the tryouts held in mid-December. Most notably, the Yard Dawgz signed University of Oklahoma offensive lineman, Howard Duncan after he participated in the 2005 open tryout. Duncan went on to become one the best lineman in the Arena Football League.
The Yard Dawgz will also host a kicker tryout the following Sunday, January 10 at the Cox Convention Center. The Yard Dawgz have had a long history of successful kickers including Peter Martinez and former University of Central Oklahoma star A.J. Haglund.
Details for the kicker tryout are as follows:
REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. (Kickers Only) WHEN: January 10, 2009 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Kickers Only)
WHERE: Cox Convention Center One Myriad Gardens Oklahoma City, OK 73102
The Yard Dawgz will play all their 2010 home games at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. The regular season begins in April and runs through July with playoffs in August.
Yard Dawgz season tickets are available now for the 2010 season, starting as low as $63! For additional information, please call (405) 228-3294 or visit www.okcyarddawgz.com.
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