Shock open camp with several roster m
March 9, 2009 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Spokane Shock News Release
Spokane, WA: The Spokane Shock announced the return of OL Ryan Belcher, DB Tremaine Tyler, and DL Justin Warren. The Shock also added former Washington State University WR Charles Dillon to their roster.
In other roster moves OL Pat Schwenke, DB Virgil Gray, K Brian Jackson and WR Damon Morton were all placed on refused to report.
Belcher, who has been with the Shock since 2007, started all 20 games last season and earned all-af2 honors.
Tyler was used as a dual-threat last season on offense and defense. Offensively, Tyler scored two touchdowns on his only two rushing attempts of the season. As a DB, Tyler accumulated 30.5 tackles, with one interception (which he returned for a touchdown), one pass break-up and one forced fumble.
Warren played in 15 games last season and totaled 43.5 tackles - including 6.5 sacks - with three pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries.
Dillon finished his career at Washington State in 2007 and signed a free-agent contract with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. As a Cougar, Dillon racked up 52 receptions - including four touchdowns - for 526 yards and returned 40 kicks for 835 yards.
"It's great to have all those guys back. Belcher, Tyler, and Warren were a huge part of our success last year - no question about it," Shackleford said. "Charles Dillon put together some impressive numbers as a Cougar, and we think his skills will translate well to the indoor game."
Shock fans will have their first opportunity to see their team on March 18th in a preseason game against the Arkansas Twisters. Tickets for the game are on sale now and can be purchased by contacting TicketsWest. The regular season will begin on April 3rd on Spokane Tribe Field at the Spokane Arena. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (509) 242-7462 today.
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