Mustangs Add Muscle To The Lines
June 3, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Milwaukee Mustangs News Release
Milwaukee - The Milwaukee Mustangs are excited to announce three new additions to their roster: defensive lineman Luis Vasquez, offensive lineman Michael Diaz, and defensive back/wide receiver Antonio Malone.
Vasquez (6'3, 260, Arizona St.) joins the Mustangs after beginning this season with the Dallas Vigilantes, where he played in five games and posted 2.5 tackles and one pass breakup. Prior to the AFL, Vasquez started 25 games over two seasons as a defensive end for Arizona State and was a two-time honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection after recording 78 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, and 8.5 sacks in his Sun Devil career.
Diaz (6'4, 325, Arizona) enters his rookie season in the AFL after starting 20 games for the University of Arizona at left tackle and right guard from 2008-2009. He was a star at the junior college level for Cerritos College, earning first team all-conference selections in both of his seasons with the Falcons.
Malone (6'0, 200, Toledo) is currently in his third AFL season. He spent the early part of this season with the Philadelphia Soul, where he recorded 35 tackles, six pass breakups, and one interception in seven games. Last season, Malone played for the Utah Blaze and totaled 60.5 tackles, five pass breakups, and two interceptions. He also spent the 2008 season with the AFL's Colorado Crush after playing one season for NFL Europe's Rhein Fire and initially signing as a rookie free agent with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.
To make room on the roster, Milwaukee has released offensive lineman Jason Onyebuagu and defensive lineman Derek Burton. They have also traded tight end Mike Aguayo to the Dallas Vigilantes as consideration for a prior trade.
The Milwaukee Mustangs are back in action Friday night, as they battle the Philadelphia Soul at 6 PM at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. Listen live on ESPN Milwaukee 540 AM or catch the game online on NiFTyTV!
Milwaukee returns home on June 11th to take on the Kansas City Command at 7 PM for Variety Club night with Ryan Grant, along with a Jackie Brown concert outside the Bradley Center on 4th and Highland from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Food and beverage will be available from Bubb's Big Texas BBQ.
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