Thunder Assigned First Quarterback and Veteran Kicker
Published on January 3, 2007 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Mahoning Valley Thunder News Release
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Mahoning Valley Thunder announced today the assignment of their first quarterback and kicker by the arenafootball2 League Office.
Quarterback Niel Loebig joins the Thunder as an Arena Football rookie, but with good collegiate credentials from Duquesne University in Pittsburg. Loebig boasts honors as 2003 MAAC Offensive Player of the Year and 2001-2003 First Team All-MAAC among others. Loebig went 27-7-0 as a starter, with a 19-0 mark in conference play and led the Dukes to three consecutive MAAC titles.
Veteran Arena Football Kicker Derek Schorejs enters his first season with the Thunder and the af2. Schorejs played three seasons in the AFL (1998, 2000 and 2005) with the Florida Bobcats, New Jersey Red Dogs, Philadelphia Soul and San Jose Sabercats, respectively. During his career, Schorejs has 14 field goals and 124 extra points on offense, along with 10 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles on defense.
"We are pleased to have these high-caliber players on our roster for training camp. These positions are key to the success of the Thunder and having veteran talent like Derek at kicker is a great thing," said Head Coach Mike Hold.
The Mahoning Valley Thunder Arena Football Team's Inaugural Season kicks off Saturday, March 31, 2007 against the Fever from Tri-Cities, Washington on Cortland Banks Field at the Chevrolet Centre. Don't miss the eight, action-packed home games as the Thunder enter the arenafootball2 League and clash with tough opponents to bring the ArenaCup Championship to the Valley. Season tickets are on sale now starting as low as $120. For more information call the Mahoning Valley Thunder Office at (330) 758-4232 or visit www.mahoningvalleythunder.com.
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