Storm sign three

Published on October 26, 2005 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 rookie defensive specialist Lionell Green and offensive/defensive lineman Ben Lynch to two-year contracts while also re-signing offensive/defensive lineman Thaddeus Bullard to a one-year contract, Head Coach and General Manager Tim Marcum announced today.

Green, a 5-foot-11, 186-pound rookie from the University of North Carolina, played cornerback for the Tar Heels from 2003-2004. While at Chapel Hill the 22-year-old recorded 90 tackles, one sack, a forced fumble and an interception.

Lynch, a 24-year-old rookie from West Virginia University recorded 121 tackles and four sacks in his career at WVU. The 6-4, 300-pound lineman also made the Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll all four years. Lynch was named to the First Team All-Big East by collegefootballnews.com for his play during his senior season.

Bullard, a three-year veteran of the Arena Football League, spent the past two seasons with the Las Vegas Gladiators, recording 44.5 tackles and 3.5 sacks. The 6-4, 275-pound University of Florida standout also caught three passes for 23 yards and one touchdown.

The 2006 Tampa Bay Storm season, brought to you by Champs Sports, gets underway on January 29, 2006 in Philadelphia. For more information visit www.tampabaystorm.com and for season ticket information call 813.301.6600.

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