Silverbacks land Mark Bly
November 13, 2006 - Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Dayton Silverbacks News Release
(Troy, OH) The Miami Valley Silverbacks professional indoor football team has signed Mark Bly to their 2007 roster.
Bly, a member of the 2006 Rochester Raiders, is a multi-position athlete that is looking to compete at several positions on the Silverbacks' roster, including the quarterback position.
"We believe that Mark can play several positions for us," stated Silverbacks Head Coach and General Manager Matthew King. "It gives us the opportunity to have a guy that can help us win games in several positions if he doesn't win the starting spot at quarterback. Most teams have a backup quarterback that sits on the bench and takes up a much needed roster spot. Mark can do it all, and that is an asset to our organization."
Bly played his college football at SUNY Cortland, where he managed to play five different positions throughout his career; playing Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Defensive Back, Running Back, and Kick Returner for the Red Dragons.
For the Raiders, Bly was signed as a wide receiver/defensive back, but was moved to the backup quarterback position when injuries at that position hurt the Raiders.
At the High School level Bly finishing his career throwing and rushing for 1,000 yards at Kenmore East High School (Buffalo, NY), Bly was a 2002 Western NY All Star at the Quarterback position, and received All-League honors for Defensive Back.
Now Bly looks to continue to use his indoor experience, youth, and adaptability to his advantage again, by signing to play for the Miami Valley Silverbacks.
The Silverbacks, a member of the Continental Indoor Football League, are gearing up for their 2007 home opener on March 30th. Silverbacks' season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Hobart Arena, or at (937) 718-7044. Season ticket information is available on the Silverbacks website at www.silverbacksfootball.com.
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