SaberCats sign Case, Arbet
Published on January 8, 2006 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
San Jose SaberCats News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2006) - With the first weekend of training camp coming to a close, the two-time ArenaBowl champion San Jose SaberCats continued to adjust their roster for the upcoming season.
With AFL rookie and former Stanford Cardinal Chris Lewis as the only backup on the roster to All-League QB Mark Grieb, the SaberCats were in search of a veteran insurance policy. They found one.
Stoney Case, a six-year NFL veteran who spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Storm, signed a free agent deal with the San Jose and has started practicing with the team.
"Stoney knows the quarterback position," stated SaberCats' head coach Darren Arbet. "This also allows us to develop Chris without putting unnecessary pressure on him."
A third-round pick (80th overall) by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1995 NFL Draft, Case also spent time with the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions playing in 24 games during his NFL career. His most productive campaign came in 1999 with Baltimore when he threw for 988 yards and three touchdowns while starting seven of the 10 games he played in.
The club also announced the signing of former USC defensive back Kevin Arbet, who is also the nephew of the team's head coach.
Arbet (5-11, 200) was a member of two National Championship teams with the Trojans and started 14 of his 47 career games posting 100 tackles, two sacks and five interceptions. He missed the entire 2002 season and was granted a medical redshirt by the NCAA.
He attended training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2005.
GEATHERS RETURNS
After being placed on non-claimable waivers on December 30, Jason Geathers is back in camp. The SaberCats signed Geathers back to the camp roster after the former University of Miami Hurricane had workouts with several NFL clubs.
CAMP SCHEDULE
All practice sessions are open to the media and public. Times are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather practice sites may vary. Players and coaches will be made available for interviews following the early practice session. Contact the SaberCats media relations department for up-to-date practice information (408) 573-5587.
Day, Date Early Session Late Session
Monday, January 9 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3:15 pm - 4:35 pm
Tuesday, January 10 9:00 am - 11:00 am Off
Wednesday, January 11 Off Day
Thursday, January 12 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3:15 pm - 4:35 pm
Friday, January 13 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3:15 pm - 4:35 pm
Saturday, January 14 9:00 am - 11:00 am Off
Sunday, January 15 9:00 am - 11:00 am Off
Monday, January 16 9:00 am - 11:00 am (joint practice with Grand Rapids)
Tuesday, January 17 Scrimmage with Grand Rapids at HP Pavilion, 5:00 pm
(Closed to the public)
Wednesday, January 18 Off Day
Thursday, January 19 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3:15 pm - 4:35 pm
Friday, January 20 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3:15 pm - 4:35 pm
Saturday, January 21 Roster Cut Down Day
ROSTER BREAKDOWN (by position)
An updated training camp roster with player bios and photos can be viewed on the SaberCats official website www.sanjosesabercats.com.
QUARTERBACK (3): Stoney Case, Mark Grieb, Chris Lewis.
OFFENSIVE SPECIALIST (2): Jason Geathers, Atnaf Harris.
RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK (4): Kevin Arbet, Marquis Floyd, Charles Pauley, Rodney Wright.
RECEIVER/LINEBACKER (6): Yardon Brantley, Fred Coleman, Terrance Metcalf, Ben Nelson, James Roe, Kenny Solomon.
DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST (3): Rufus Brown, Terrance Joseph, Clevan Thomas.
FULLBACK/LINEBACKER (4): Kevin Buck, Phil Glover, Brian Johnson, Ja'Mar Toombs.
LINEMAN (13): Nikia Adderson, Karl Bates, Albrey Battle, Julius Gant, Alan Harper, Joe Jacobs, Dan Loney, Chuck Reed, Gabe Reininger, Rex Richards, Jeff Ruffin, Terry Wagner, George Williams.
KICKER (1): Brian Schmitz.
REFUSED TO REPORT (4): Sam Hernandez, Adam Herzing, Tremain Mack, Omarr Smith
TICKETS
The SaberCats open their 12th season in the Arena Football League on Saturday, January 28 when they host the expansion Utah Blaze. Season and group tickets for the 2006 season are available by contacting a sales representative at (408) 573-5577. Individual game tickets range in price from $15 to $50 and can be purchased through any Northern California Ticketmaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.com or at the HP Pavilion box office. More information is also available at http://www.sanjosesabercats.com.
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