Thunder Bolsters Receiving Corp
January 7, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Mahoning Valley Thunder News Release
BOARDMAN, Ohio- The Mahoning Valley Thunder in conjunction with the arenafootball2 League Office is pleased to announce that Jamie Goodwin has been assigned to the 2008 team roster. WR Goodwin (5-10, 180) enters his first season in af2.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Goodwin joins Mahoning Valley after a college career that began at the University of Akron and ended at Northern Iowa where Jamie was a member of the 2005 Gateway Conference Co-Champions. In three years as an Akron Zip, Goodwin totaled 14 receptions for 211 yards and a score. Goodwin also amassed over 1,000 kick return yards with one touchdown as a Zip.
Goodwin finished his career as a Northern Iowa Panther. In one season at NIU Goodwin snagged 27 catches for 576 yards and 4 touchdowns. Goodwin totaled another 661 yards on 30 kick returns as part of a Panthers team that finished as the 2005 I-AA National Championship Runner-Up. Following the 2005 season, Jamie signed with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts as an un-drafted free agent. He was released just prior to the start of the 2006 season.
THUNDER HEAD COACH MIKE HOLD
"The first thing you notice about Jamie is his speed. He has the ability to stretch the defense and open a lot of things up. We're excited and hopeful that he can step in and help make our offense even more explosive."
The Mahoning Valley Thunder opens the season at home Saturday March 29th on Cortland Banks Field inside the Chevrolet Centre. Be a part of all the action in 2008 as the Thunder continues their climb towards the ArenaCup9 Championship. Season ticket prices start as low as $96 and are on sale now. For more information call the Thunder Offices at 330.758.4af2 (4232).
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