SaberCats sign Barrie and Brantley
Published on October 20, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
San Jose SaberCats News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2004) â The defending ArenaBowl champion San Jose SaberCats continued to stockpile their roster for the 2005 season by signing veteran OL/DL SEBASTIAN BARRIE and rookie WR/DB YARDON BRANTLEY to free agent contracts, general manager Terry Malley announced today.
A six year AFL veteran, Barrie (6-3, 265, Liberty) signed with the SaberCats last February after being released by the Arizona Rattlers. He played in just two games in 2004 posting 3.0 tackles and a sack.
Barrie began his AFL career with Arizona in 1999 posting 47 tackles, eight sacks, seven pass breakups and five forced fumbles in 44 games.
Brantley (5-11, 195) joins the SaberCats with impressive collegiate credentials. A four-year starter at Duquesne University, Brantley ended his career ranked second in receiving yards (2,550), third in receptions (152) and tied for fourth with 22 scoring receptions.
A native of Reading, Pa., Brantley played in all 44 games during his career with the Dukes making 41 starts. He was a 2003 First-Team All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference selection while earning second-team honors in both 2001 and 2002. As a freshman in 2000 he was voted the MAAC Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The recent signings bring to 30 the number of players currently under contract for the 2005 season
The two-time ArenaBowl Champion SaberCats will open their 11th season in the AFL in January. Season tickets are available on the team's official website www.sanjosesabercats.com or by calling a ticket representative at (408) 573-5577.
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