Roughnecks Slim Down

February 22, 2005 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release


ODESSA, TX. The Roughnecks roster got thinner today as the coaching staff made the first player releases of training camp. The following players were released:

Doug Andrade DB
Jason Barrett OL/DL
Larry Butler DB
Nick Foster DB
Dominique Futrell LB/FB
Detaurias Hopkins FB/LB
Joe Jackson LB
Ricky Jacobs DB/WR
Rashad Lee WR
Raen Metcalf OL/DL
Ethan Schrecengost OL/DL

*Michael Morrow DB, temporarily suspended, left camp for personal reasons, expected to return Thursday.

"We knew coming into camp that we would have a lot of competition for our defensive back positions. It just comes down to finding the right guy for that position," said Wide Receivers Coach, Brian Brentz.

"Anytime you have to cut that many guys at once, it's going to be difficult, but the goal is to put the best eight guys on the field and that is what we are going to do," stated Defensive Coordinator, Teddrick Keaton.

Members of the local sports media should continue to look for a training camp update each of the 14-day process. Further details on these or any other Odessa Roughnecks topic may be obtained by calling (432) 332-PASS (7277), or by logging onto the team's web site at www.RoughnecksNIFL.com.



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