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Raptors Add To Rushing Attack

February 7, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Rock River Raptors News Release


Rockford, IL the Rock River Raptors and Coach Rik Richards are proud to announce the signing of Brian Akins T and Jeremiah Trotter III RB.

Brian Akins is a 6'4" 310 pound offensive tackle from Southern Illinois University. Akins was a four year starter who played in 45 games at tackle, more than any other Saluki offensive lineman. Akins lead the SIU rushing attack in 2004 for 3,404 yards as the Salukis finished 3rd with a 283.66 YPG average in rushing offense. In 2003 the Salukis finished 6th with a 264.42 YPG average in rushing where they had 3,173 Yards and 41 touchdown. At Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville Florida Akins was all-state, all-district, and all-conference pick his senior year and was named the school's top lineman.

Jeremiah Trotter III is a 5'7" 185 pound running back / kick returner from Crown College. Jeremiah Trotter III is also the cousin of Pro Bowler and Philadelphia Eagles LB Jeremiah Trotter. Trotter gained over 6,300 all purpose yards and rushed over 4,000 yards at Crown College. Trotter was timed at a 4.38 40 yard dash and is capable of taking all the way on any play. Trotter picked up a lot of awards at Crown College and in 2000 was named All Conference with 1110 All Purpose yards and 7 touchdowns. In 2001 UMAC Player of Week Twice and was a NCCAA All-American with 203 carries 1003 yards, 9 touchdowns. In 2002 was a NCCAA / NAIA All American with 1154 All Purpose yards and 8 touchdowns. 2003 Trotter rushed for 1,817 yards on 332 attempts to finish 2nd in NAIA behind Drafted NY Jets RB Derek Ward. Trotter finished with 17 touchdowns and was a NAIA Don Hansen All-American, All Conference, and NCCAA All American. In 2005 Trotter played in two games with Black Hills Red Dogs where he played both sides of the ball.

"To sign a player (Akins) that has shown you can rely on week after week really can help offensive line become consistent," Said Coach Richards. Coach went on to say about Trotter, "Jeremiah Trotter can run he had 4,000 yards rushing in college and will have to see how he adapts to the indoor game."

Notes: - Opening night verse the Sioux City Storm is less then two months away and season tickets are still on Sale Call 815-965-7000 to place an order. - Group Tickets are now on sale call 815-965-7000 for more information. - Mark your calendar for single game tickets going on sale February 27th at the MetroCentre box office at 1-815-968-5222.

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