Thunder coach like Forrest Gump when it comes to tryouts
December 14, 2006 - World Indoor Football League 2 (WIFL 2)
Daytona Beach Thunder News Release
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Daytona Beach Thunder coach Leon Bright contends that football tryouts are like Forrest Gump's box of chocolate - you never know what you're going to get.
Bright will join his three fellow World Indoor Football League coaches for a league-wide combine Sunday in Columbus, Ga. To further evaluate potential talent for his team's upcoming inaugural WIFL season.
"My main needs right now are on the line,'' Bright said. "But if there's a receiver who can run a 4.3 40-yard dash or a defensive back with great hands, you know I'm going to sign him. It's always interesting to see what comes out of these workouts."
The combine will be held in two sessions. The first, beginning at 9 a.m., will be for offensive and defensive linemen, running backs, linebackers and kickers. Defensive backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks take the field at 11 a.m. Tryout fees are $45 -- cash or money order only -- and include a t-shirt. Players are asked to wear turf shoes.
Each workout station and drill will have a camera assigned to it, giving coaches an additional opportunity to evaluate talent. For a minimal fee ($12), players can purchase a copy of their individual workouts to submit to coaches and player personnel directors.
Columbus videographer Jim Anthony is overseeing the project, and will use the combine as a test bed for video use at Columbus Lions games during the league's inaugural season beginning in February. For more information, contact Columbus Lions Coach Jason Gibson at 706-681-3346 or e-mail jason@columbuslions.net.
Dedicated to raising the standards of indoor football both on and off the field, the World Indoor Football League consists of four respected franchises committed to providing family entertainment and an opportunity for players, coaches and staff to showcase their skills and advance to the next level. More information is available about the league at www.wifl.us.
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