Stand out Linebacker Signs with Colorado Ice
November 13, 2012 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Colorado Crush News Release
Fort Collins, CO - The Colorado Ice is proud to announce the signings of three new players to the Ice Organization. The players are Greg Jackson, Lee Chapple, and Germiah "DeVonte" Reynolds.
Jackson is a 6'1", 218 lb. linebacker from The University of Memphis, who has spent the past two seasons with the Green Bay Blizzard; also of the IFL. In his two seasons with the Blizzard, Jackson became one of the most dominate forces in the league, helping guide his team to two straight United Conference Championship games. In his two seasons, Jackson accumulated 220 tackles, 11 sacks, 5 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, 8 pass break-ups, and 2 touchdowns. Jackson has consistently finished near the top of the league in various statistical categories, including finishing 3rd in tackles (113 in 2011), 4th in sacks (7 in 2011), and 16th in interceptions (4 in 2012).
Before the Blizzard, Jackson played his college football at The University of Memphis, where he was a standout linebacker/strong safety. During his career at Memphis, Jackson played in 42 games, accumulating 189 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 6 forced fumbles, 3 fumbles recovered, and 8 pass break-ups. During his time at Memphis, Jackson was named All-Conference USA Honorable Mention, Memphis Defensive Player of the Year, Team Captain, and was also a member of the Tiger Academic Club. Following his stellar career at Memphis, Jackson spent some time with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL.
Chapple is a 6'1", 215 lb. quarterback from Georgia Southern University and The University of North Alabama. Chapple comes to the Ice after a great senior season, which ended with him being named one of nine finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy (DII equivalent of the Heisman Trophy). In his final season at UNA, Chapple finished with 3,322 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, and a 65 percent completion percentage. In his only two seasons at UNA, Chapple started 25 games, accumulating 6,373 passing yards, 45 passing touchdowns, and a 63 percent completion percentage. Following his senior season Chapple was named All-Gulf South Conference 2nd Team. Chapple still holds the school record for most passing yards in a game with 447 yards against Glenville State.
Before North Alabama, Chapple played at Georgia Southern University, where he played in 18 games, accumulating 2,561 passing yards, 13 pashing touchdowns, and a 65% completion percentage. In the final game of his freshman season, Chapple set GSU single-game offensive records in attempts (56) and completions (39); and his 323 passing yards placed him fourth all time on the single game passing list. Chapple will be joining former North Alabama teammate Tommie Westbrook in Colorado; as Westbrook signed with the Ice earlier this offseason.
Reynolds is a 6'3", 203 lb. defensive back from Norfolk State University, who was rated as the 30th best free safety prospect in the 2012 draft class. During his career at Norfolk State, Reynolds played in 45 games, accumulating 135 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, and 7 pass break-ups. In his senior season alone, Reynolds had 55 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, and 3 pass break-ups. In his final season at Norfolk State, Reynolds helped lead the Spartans to a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship and their first ever appearance in the FCS Playoffs. Following his senior season, Reynolds was voted to the All-MEAC second team; in part for him helping Norfolk State finish as the No.1 defense in the MEAC. Reynolds was also named an HBCU All-Star following his senior season, playing in the 2012 HBCU All-Star Bowl which consists of the nation's best players from the Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
The Colorado Ice is a proud member of the Indoor Football League (IFL). All home games are played on Majestic Roofing Field at the Budweiser Events Center located in Loveland, Colorado. 2013 Season Ticket information is available by contacting the Colorado Ice offices at (970) 472-0128.
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