Morant Becomes af2 Leader in Tackles for a Loss
Published on June 29, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release
Estero, FL- Following Saturday's loss to Macon, Firecat linebacker Chris Morant now leads the league in tackles for a loss.
"I get a good night's rest the night before a game," Morant said in regards to mental preparation for a game. "I play the game in my head while I am sleeping and while I'm going to the game."
Morant, 6-0 and 248-pounds, picked up two tackles for a loss on Saturday, bringing his season total to 8.5. Not only does Morant lead the arenafootball2 in tackles for a loss, he also leads the Firecats in sacks (4.0) and quarterback hurries (5). Morant also has six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks. He is also third on the team in tackles (31.0).
"I study my opponents so I will know what they're going to run," Morant said. "Basically, I try to make something positive happen every time I'm in the game."
Morant's teammate, defensive specialist Quincy Sorrell, leads the af2 in tackles. Sorrell has already racked up 71 tackles this season.
Morant does not limit himself to getting it done solely on defense. The agile Morant is a headhunter on special teams, and he is also ninth in the af2 in rushing. He has run for 151 yards and six touchdowns. Teammate Steve Gorrie leads the af2 in rushing, and he is on pace to knock out 500 yards in rushing, which would be a league record. Together, they are the number one rated rushing attack in the af2.
As a whole, the Firecats' defense has been overly impressive. The team has the number one defense in terms of scoring, allowing only 38.7 points a game. The Firecats also have the number one rated defense in terms of yardage (210.2 yards a game) and passing yardage (194.0 yards a game).
The Firecats (7-5) are taking off this weekend, and they will return home on Saturday, July 10, to host the first place Birmingham Steeldogs (9-3). The game has crucial playoff relevance riding on the outcome. Kickoff will be at 7:40, and tickets can be purchased by calling the Firecats' office at (239)390-2287.
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