Thunder add Rocket
Published on February 12, 2009 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Mahoning Valley Thunder News Release
BOARDMAN, OH. - The Mahoning Valley Thunder in conjunction with the arenafootball2 League Office, is pleased to announce the assignment of Fullback/Linebacker, Michael Alston (6'2, 238), to the 2009 Thunder roster. Alston is an af2 rookie.
Alston joins Mahoning Valley following an outstanding career at the University of Toledo. The former Rocket left Toledo ranking fifth All-Time in school history with 22.5 sacks. The Columbus native ranks eighth in school history with 36.5 career tackles for loss.
As a Rocket, Alston was named to the All-MAC (Mid American Conference) First Team in both his Junior and Senior seasons. In 44 career games, Alston totaled 184 tackles, lettering all four seasons. In 2006, Alston was named to the Rotary Lombardi Watch List, Butkus Watch List, Pre-Season All-American, MAC Defensive Player of the Year Candidate and a Team Captain.
Recognized for his game changing hits, Alston was twice named Toledo's Golden Hammer Award Winner, which is awarded annually to the player with the hardest hits throughout the season. When his college career concluded, Alston signed a free-agent contract with the NFL's Cleveland Browns immediately following the 2007 NFL Draft.
THUNDER HEAD COACH MIKE HOLD SAYS:
"We're thrilled to add Michael to our defense, he's been on our radar for a while now and we feel fortunate to be able to have him line up with us in '09. He's a guy who is extremely instinctive and seems to always be around the ball. First and foremost he's a playmaker, the type of player you can line up anywhere and you know he'll make plays."
The Mahoning Valley Thunder's third season is right around the corner. Don't miss your chance to feel all the hard-hitting, fast paced action of arena football! Individual game tickets are on sale now and start at just $12! For more information call the Thunder Offices at 330.758.4af2 (4232).
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