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Rattlers Re-sign Groce

February 1, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX - The Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League have re-signed offensive specialist Damien Groce to a one-year contract, general manager/head coach Gene Nudo announced today.

Groce was released on January 21, 2006, after the team was unable to come to terms with the free agent.

"We are happy to have him back," Nudo said. "He's the kind of guy that can make an immediate impact."

Groce (5-foot-10, 182 pounds), who is entering his sixth AFL season, will be a receiver and kickoff specialist for the Rattlers.

Last season, Groce emerged as the top playmaker for the Columbus Destroyers, catching 116 passes for 1,426 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also returned 59 kicks for 1,204 yards and three touchdowns.

In his five-year career, he has caught 249 passes for 3,018 yards and 53 touchdowns. As a return man, he has accumulated 2,129 yards on 113 returns while taking four back for scores.

Earlier this week the Rattlers released OS Shannon Culver. The team also placed OL/DL Kelvin Ingram and FB/LB Frank Trentadue on injured reserve.

The Rattlers will play their home opener in the 20-year-old Arena Football League on Friday, February 3 against the Austin Wranglers. The game is set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 602-514-TDTD.

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