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Opposing Quarterbacks Beware, the Drillers are Coming

December 3, 2010 - Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL)
Kentucky Drillers News Release


Pikeville Kentucky (November 28, 2010), The Eastern Kentucky Drillers of the Ultimate Indoor Football League have signed Robert Brown of Wagner College and Shawn Lewis of Urbana University.Robert Brown a 6'1 250 lbs. defensive linemen out of D-1AA Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. He was named 2-times All-Northeast Conference defensive linemen and a Third Team AP All-American. Brown was named the NEC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year by Lindy's Magazine. Brown was selected to play in the annual East Coast Bowl game for the North squad at the end of his senior season. After an outstanding career at Wagner College, Brown finishes his career setting 5 school records.

All-time sack leader with 18

1st in QB hurries with 11

1st in sack yards with 107

1st in tackles for a loss with 28

1st in loss tackle yards with 141

"I'm really excited and thankful to play again, to contribute to a team. I'm a Bring everything type of person, cant wait to give it another go at things....my biggest goal is to do the job the coaches assign me to do and contribute to our teams Success, Lets Get'em!", said Robert Brown.

"Defense is where championships are won and it all starts on the defensive line you have to create pressure", said Defensive Coordinator John Sloan.

Shawn Lewis is 6'4 250 lbs. Defensive End from D-2 Urbana University in Ohio. During his time at Urbana Lewis would earn All- Conference and All-American honors at linebacker for the Blue Knights. He would go on to finish his career as the schools 3rd All-time sack leader with 22. And set a school record with 6 tackles for a loss in a game on10/17/09 vs. St. Joseph's. Shawn also was a member of the Blue Knights Basketball team. With the addition of a solid pass rush, the Defense looks to turn heads and have opposing quarterbacks looking over there shoulder hoping they don't get Drilled.

"The addition of both Brown and Lewis to the defense gives us the opportunity to make big plays, not to mention teams can't just prepare for one thing" said Head Coach Lance Brown.

Joining the Drillers will be Jason Conner of Urbana University and former teammate of Shawn Lewis. Also signed for the upcoming February 1st training camp are Robert Irvin- University of Penn, Brandon Miller- Portland State University, Drew Anthony- UVA, Chris Burns- Oberlin College.

"The Eastern Kentucky Drillers are not here to make anyone rich, we are here to Provide Affordable Family and Fan Friendly Entertainment", said Head Coach Lance Brown.

Jason Conner 5'10", 188lbs Defensive Back from Urbana University Ohio. He is currently the Blue Knights All Time Career Kick-off return yards with 1,386.

Robert Irvin 6'5", 245lbs. Quarterback from University of Penn (Ivy League). Irvin is one of only 10 players in Penn history to pass for more than 3,000 yards career. He was Honorable Mention Ivy League in 2006 as a sophomore. Injured during 2007, he would return in 2008 and go 4-2 as a starter. His best game during his career at Penn came against Princeton in 2006, he passed for 365 yards.

Brandon Miller 6'4" 275lbs. Kicker from Portland State University, Miller attended Lincoln High School '01 thru '05, where he was a West Coast All- American by (PKS) Professional Kicking Services. Later to be selected as1st Team All State Kicker, First Team All- Conference Junior & Senior year. 94/95 PATs, 10/15 FGs. In 2010 he signed with the Yakima Valley Warriors AIFA. Miller would go 22/28 PATs, 12 points or Unos on Kick-offs threw the Uprights. Miller also doubled as a Defensive lineman accounting for 2 sacks, 8 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles, one 2 point conversion on a fumble recovery.

Drew Anthony 5'10", 190lbs. went to college at the University of Virginia, where he was also a Grad Assistant. Anthony is a 3 year veteran of Indoor Arena Football. In 2010 he would be loaned out to the Ogden Knights a travel team in the AIFA and play 4 games finishing the season as there leading tackler. Most of 2010 he would spend playing special teams for the Yakima Valley Warriors in the AIFA.

Chris Burns 6'6", 330lbs. O-Lineman from Oberlin College. Big and intimidating lineman who looks to protect the Drillers QB's blindside during 2011.

The Eastern Kentucky Drillers are members of the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL). Drillers are a Professional Arena Football team that is operating in Eastern Kentucky, with there office being located in Pikeville. They will play a 14 game season with 7 being played in Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, with first home game starting February 25 at 7pm. Team tickets start at $7.00 and range to $25.00 per game, Season tickets start at $35.00 for all 7 home games. For more Information on Season Tickets contact the Drillers office @ 606-509-PASS (7277).

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