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QB Nick Hill Signs With the Green Bay Packers

January 20, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA BAY - Tampa Bay Storm quarterback Nick Hill signed with the Green Bay Packers today, announced vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch.

"I am excited about the opportunity the Green Bay Packers are giving me," said Hill. "This has been a journey and I want to thank the Tampa Bay Storm for its support. The organization has been great to me and I had looked forward to playing in front of the great fans they have in Tampa Bay."

"This is bittersweet," said Gooch. "You never want to lose a player such as Nick, but you are always excited when they have an opportunity to take their game to the next level. Nick is exactly the type of player we look for, a guy that has the ability to take his talents to the National Football League."

Hill (6-foot-3, 215 lbs., Southern Illinois) spent two seasons with South Division rival Orlando Predators prior to joining the Storm. In each of his two seasons with the Predators Hill led his team to the playoffs, including a trip to the American Conference Championship game in 2010.

During the 2011 season Hill led the AFL with 321.8 yards per game average. He ranked second in the AFL with 391 total rushing yards and fourth with 4,758 yards passing and 106 total offensive touchdowns. In 16 games he completed 387 of 578 passes with 97 touchdowns, while adding nine more on the ground. He owns the Predators regular season record for pass completions in a game (36) and season (387), passing yards in a game (393) and season (4,758), as well as touchdown passes in a season (97).

"I am happy for the opportunity Nick will get," said head coach Dave Ewart. "We were excited to see Nick and Matt compete in camp. That is why you sign two good quarterbacks, you look for competition."

"I too am extremely happy for Nick and his opportunity with the Packers, as far as his AFL options go, per League procedures we will retain his rights." said team president Derrick Brooks. "It is our goal to place a competitive team on the field and when you do so, you do it with the knowledge that you are providing your players with an opportunity to play at the next level. We will continue to sign high quality players to our roster and hopefully provide the same opportunities Nick has earned with the Green Bay Packers."

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm celebrates its 25th season in the AFL. The 2012 Season home opener is Friday, March 16 versus South Division rival Georgia Force. 2012 season tickets and four-game packs are currently on sale; those who purchase season tickets in the promenade level receive a free replica Storm jersey per seat commitment and will receive discounts on merchandise and concessions. For more information call 813.301.6600 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com . Additionally fans and sponsors can follow the Storm on Facebook (Tampa Bay Storm) or Twitter (@tampabaystorm) for up to date news and exclusive content.

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