Storm Adds to Offensive Line
June 6, 2014 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm has acquired offensive lineman Lawrence Martin, announced vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch.
"Lawrence is a versatile player that can play at multiple positions on the offensive line," said Gooch. "Versatility is a key component to the game of arena football and we believe he fits that mold."
Martin (6-foot-3, 310 lbs., South Florida) joins the Storm for his rookie season in the Arena Football League. The Daytona Beach native began his collegiate career at Georgia Military College, before transferring to Merced College and finally settling in at South Florida. Martin played two seasons with the Bulls (2012 and 2013) seeing action on the offensive line.
The team placed defensive back Terrence Mitchell on injured reserve. Mitchell started in 2-of-4 games played this season.
The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm enters its 27th season in the Arena Football League. The Storm will host "Country Night," Saturday, June 7 when it takes on the Philadelphia Soul, on AMALIE Motor Oil Field at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. 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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