Storm Adds Forte to Roster
May 27, 2015 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
Tampa Bay Storm Defensive Lineman Julius Forte
(Tampa Bay Storm, Credit: Scott Audette/Tampa Bay Storm)
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm has acquired defensive lineman Julius Forte announced Storm Vice President of Football Operations Jeff Gooch.
"Julius was with the team at the beginning of the season," said Gooch. "He understands the system and we believe he will be able to come in and contribute on the defensive side of the ball."
Forte (6-foot-2, 255 lbs., South Florida) re-joins the team after playing in the first two games of the 2015 season. The Boca Ciega H.S. (St. Petersburg, FL) product joined the team towards the end of the 2014 season, appearing in the final two games of the season. For his career, Forte has played in four games with the Storm, recording three tackles and recovering an onside kick.
The former South Florida standout played in 43 games for the Bulls, earning several team awards over the course of his four year collegiate career.
The team placed defensive lineman Ryne Giddins on injured reserve.
The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm is in its 28th season in the Arena Football League. The Storm will host "Country Night," when it hosts the New Orleans VooDoo on Saturday, May 30, on AMALIE Motor Oil Field at Amalie Arena. For more specific details regarding single-game pricing and availability, please contact the Storm ticket office at 813.301.6600 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com. Season tickets can be purchased by visiting TampaBayStorm.com or by calling 813.301.6600. For group sales fans can contact 813.301.6900. Additionally fans and sponsors can follow the Storm on Facebook (Tampa Bay Storm) or Twitter (@tampabaystorm) for up to date news and exclusive content.
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