CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps solidify defensive line

Published on November 2, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


(Calgary) – Today Calgary Stampeders' General Manager and Head Coach Matt Dunigan announced the re-signing of Defensive Lineman Antwone Young. The return of Young helps solidify the Stamps Defensive Line as Sheldon Napastuk and Demetrious Maxie signed long term contracts earlier this year.

"Since arriving in Calgary it's been a pleasure playing for the Stampeders. Having finished this last season with a lot of positives it leaves myself and many of the players very optimistic for the 2005 season. Being able to play with the same group of guys enables us to become closer as a unit and more consistent on the field" stated Defensive Lineman Antwone Young.

Below is a closer look at Antwone Young:

Antwone Young

# 98

Defensive Lineman

College: San Diego State

HT: 6'3" WT: 265 lbs

Birthdate: January 28, 1977

Birthplace: Inglewood, California

CFL Experience: Entering 4th Year

Games Played: Regular Season – 40; West Semi-Final – 0; West Final – 0; Grey Cup - 0

Stampeder Experience: Entering 4th Year

Games Played: Regular Season – 40; West Semi-Final – 0; West Final – 0; Grey Cup - 0

Import

PRO

Entering his fourth season with the Calgary Stampeders in 2005 ... re-signed with the Stampeders on November 1, 2004 ... Young was added to the Stampeder practice roster on July 28, 2002 ... made his CFL and Stampeder debut August 1st against the B.C. Lions ... played in 13 regular season games ... was a member of the Berlin Thunder of NFL-Europe in 2001 after spending training camp with Minnesota Vikings ... as after training camp he was allocated to the Thunder by the Vikings ... was originally signed by the Vikings in the spring of 2000 as a fullback.

2004

Played in 9 regular season games ... recorded 7 defensive tackles, 4 quarterback sacks, 4 tackles for a loss, 2 knockdowns and 1 forced fumble ... Young entered the 2004 season in fine form really hitting his stride around game 4 vs the Alouettes ... in that game he recorded 2 defensive tackles, 2 tackles for a loss and 1 quarterback sack ... he followed up that performance with 2 defensive tackles, two quarterback sacks and 1 knockdown the following week vs the Renegades ... however Young would suffer an injury one game later which would leave him sidelined for the next 8 games ... he would return for two more games near the end of the season.

2003

Played in all 18 regular season games ... recording 20 defensive tackles, 5 quarterback sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 tackle for a loss ... had one of his stronger games of the year on October 3 vs the Hamilton Ti-Cats ... he would record 2 defensive tackles along with a couple of sacks ... as well he picked up a fumble recovery and rambled 27 yards for a touchdown.

2002

Played in 13 regular season games ... was added to the Stampeders practice roster on July 28, 2002 ... made his CFL and Stampeder debut a few days later ... August 1st against the B.C. Lions ... finished the season with 16 defensive tackles ... was third on the team registering 4 quarterback sacks ... chipped in with 3 pass knockdowns as well.

2002 – NFL-Europe

Spent the season with the Berlin Thunder of NFL-Europe ... recorded 15 unassisted tackles and 4 quarterback sacks.

2001

Started in 8 games as the Thunder won the World Bowl Championship ... missed two games through injury ... had 28 tackles and 4 sacks on the season ... on returning from injury versus Scotland he recorded a season-high 6 tackles and 1 quarterback sack ... which he would match against Amsterdam ... had two sacks in the final game of the season as Berlin qualified for World Bowl IX.

COLLEGE

Attended San Diego State ... ended his college career with 6 sacks and 13 tackles for loss ... moved between defensive end and defensive tackle while at San Diego State ... played in 11 games as a senior ... ranking third on the team with 10 tackles for a loss ... tied for 3rd with 4 sacks ... played in all 12 games and started four games as a sophomore.

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