Stealth Assigned Five More Players

March 12, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Wichita Stealth News Release


Wichita, Kan. - The Wichita Stealth today announced that they have been assigned five more players by the arenafootball2 league office. The Stealth have added offensive/defensive lineman Noel Scarlett (6-3, 320, Langston), offensive/defensive lineman Ervin Holloman (6-4, 304, Kansas), returning Stealth offensive/defensive lineman Dustin Fish (6-6, 300, Eastern New Mexico), offensive/defensive lineman John Amaro Jr. (6-1, 288, Charleston Southern) and wide receiver/defensive back BJ Barre (6-2, 205, Ohio State).

Dustin Fish - Fish came to the Stealth late in 2002, but never saw any game action and played 13 games for the Stealth during the 2003 season. He compiled seven tackles (four unassisted), and three sacks. Following the 2003 season, he signed a contract with the Grand Rapids Rampage and participated in their training camp before being released.

"Dustin is a quality individual and a tremendous lineman," said Stealth head coach Sean Ponder. "He brings experience to our team and is a leader for the young guys on our team."

Ervin Holloman - Holloman begins his second season in af2 after spending last season on the refused to report list with the Tulsa Talons. Holloman played at the University of Kansas and was a letter winner in 2000-01. He is the brother of Stealth player Cliff Holloman and is a graduate of Wichita Northwest High School.

Noel Scarlett - Scarlett begins his second stint in af2. He played in five games during the 2002 season with the Tulsa Talons. In those five games, he amassed eight tackles (six unassisted), one tackle for loss, and one sack. He also forced two fumbles and recovered one.

Prior to coming to the af2, Scarlett has spent time in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings (1999-2000 practice squad), Kansas City Chiefs (2001 practice squad), and Dallas Cowboys (2001-02 practice squad). He played collegiately at Langston University and was named a freshman All-American, and was the all-time single game and single season sack leader at the school.

BJ Barre - Barre begins his first season in professional football. He played at Ohio State University in 2001. Barre is originally from Toledo, Ohio and attended Toledo Whitmer High School, where he participated in football, basketball, and track. He was named All-State, All-City and to the Big 33 team in football.

John Amaro Jr. - Amaro Jr. begins his first season in professional football. He began his college football career at Garden City Community College (1998 and 1999), where he was played defensive end. After Garden City, he transferred to Charleston Southern University and was named Big South all-conference defensive end. He is originally from Olathe (Kan.) East High School, where he participated in football, wrestling, baseball, and track.

STEALTH NOTES: The Stealth will kick-off the 2004 season on April 3rd at the Kansas Coliseum when they take on the Peoria Pirates. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and season tickets are still available by calling the Stealth ticket office at 316.755.3307. Fans, may view ticket pricing and seating map by visiting www.wichitastealth.com



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