Prentice Purnell to represent Rome this weekend in NIFL All-Star Classic
August 5, 2005 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Rome Renegades News Release
ROME, Ga. - Renegades lineman, Prentice Purnell, will represent Rome this weekend in the first annual NIFL 2005 All-Star Classic in Odessa, Texas. Punell at 6'2" and 323 lbs. was an asset to the Renegades team and deserving of the honor to be selected as an All-Star. He ranks sixth in the league in sacks during the regular season and was a major contributor in earning the Renegades the title of third in the league for red zone defense.
This weekend's All-Star activities will begin tonight, Friday, August 5, with a skills competition at the Ector County Coliseum along with a Gala Banquet to complete the evening. On Saturday morning, Purnell along with other All-Star teammates will participate in a combine where coaches and scouts form every level of professional football are have been invited to attend. The actual All-Star game will be at 7:11 p.m. CDT on Saturday evening. Purnell and other all-stars chosen from the various teams in the league will take on the Odessa Roughnecks who went undefeated during the regular season.
The Renegades proudly support Purnell in this exciting opportunity and will be sure to keep fans up-to-date about this Renegades All-Star performance on the website at www.romerengades.com.
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