Shock acquire QB Kyle Rowley from Bossier-Shreveport
May 8, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Spokane Shock News Release
Spokane, WA: The Spokane Shock announced today that the team has traded the rights to back-up Quarterback Brian Zbydniewski to the Bossier Shreveport Battle Wings in exchange for QB Kyle Rowley.
Rowley, 6' 195, a four year veteran of the af2, started the first three games for the Manchester Wolves this season before his rights were traded to the Battle Wings last week. With Manchester, Rowley completed 61 percent of his passes for 555 yards and 14 touchdowns.
With an injury shortened 2005 season, Rowley started in 12 games for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers, throwing for 48 touchdowns. In 2004, Rowley started all 16 games for the Columbus Wardogs throwing for 4,169 yards, 79 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions while rushing for eight touchdowns.
Rowley attended Brown University where he is 7th all-time in offense (2,324 yards) 6th in passing yards (2328) and 7th in total completions (188).
"Rowley has a solid resume of experience and he should be an excellent addition to our team," Head Coach Chris Siegfried said.
Rowley will not join the Shock in time to play in this Friday's game against cross-state rival Everett. He will, however, be eligible to play in the Shock's next game on May 20th against the Central Valley Coyotes in Fresno, CA.
Tickets are still available for the Shock's trip to Everett departing this coming Friday May 12th as Spokane fans are encouraged to "SHOCK THE HAWKS." For more information please call 509 242 7462, or log onto www.spokaneshock.com
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