Storm sign fullback Clenton Crossley to practice squad
Published on April 5, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
TAMPA BAY - The five-time world champion Tampa Bay Storm have signed fullback Clenton Crossley to the practice squad, activated offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy from injured reserve and placed linemen Rod Williams and Geir Gudmundsen on injured reserve, Head Coach and General Manager Tim Marcum announced today.
Crossley, a 5-foot-10, 260-pound fullback, is a local product from the University of South Florida. He spent 2006 in af2 with the Florida Firecats. Crossley earned first-team and af2 all-conference honors. He is USF's second all-time leading rusher with 1,762 yards, 4.8 yards per carry and rushed for 17 touchdowns during his four-year college career.
Kennedy, a 6-7, 350-pound lineman out of the University of Washington, started the season on injured reserve with the Dallas Desperados after breaking a finger on his right hand in training camp. He will see action this Saturday as he suits up for his first Arena Football game.
Williams, a 6-3, 300-pound lineman, injured his right ankle Saturday, March 31 against the San Jose SaberCats. He will miss at least four weeks of action.
Gudmundsen, a 6-3, 300-poud lineman, was inactive against San Jose after spraining his left ankle March 23 against the New York Dragons. He re-aggravated the ankle this week in practice and is expected to miss four weeks.
The 2007 Storm season, presented by Champs Sports, Where Sports Lives, returns to the St. Pete Times Forum this Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. as the Tampa Bay Storm take on division rival New Orleans. For ticket information call 813.301.6780 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com.
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