New Jersey College FB/LB Michael Sykes assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers

Published on February 27, 2006 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers News Release


Wilkes-Barre, PA- The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers are pleased to announce the arenafootball2 league has assigned Michael Sykes for their 2006 training camp roster.

Sykes 5'10 245 pound FB/LB played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers last season. Sykes was a 2003 Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-American National First Team on defense. In his three year career he totaled 26 sacks and in 2003 he was second in the nation averaging 1.6 per game.

"I've been actively recruiting Michael since I first got this job. He is extremely fast and quick, I have clocked him in the 40 yard dash at 4.39," said Head Coach Rich Ingold. "He is a tough hard nose player with great football instincts. He brings a positive attitude and great work ethic. He leads by example and makes players around him better."

Pioneers season tickets for 2006 are on sale to the general public. Anyone interested in purchasing a season ticket package may call the team's ticketing department at (570) 270-5811 or (570) 270-3848. Season tickets for 2006 are available for as little as $40.00.



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