Thunder Roster Begins to Take Shape
October 17, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Mahoning Valley Thunder News Release
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Mahoning Valley Thunder is pleased to announce that WR/DB Brian Majors has re-signed with the team, the arenafootball2 League Office announced today.
With af2 player contracts being one-year deals, Majors becomes the first player to be added to the Thunder roster for 2008.
Majors (6'1, 180, Southern Utah) appeared in nine games (eight starts) in 2007, seeing time at defensive back and wide receiver. Defensively, Majors recorded 15.0 tackles (14 solo and two assists) and notched the first interception in Thunder history on March 31, 2007. He started four games at wide receiver and recorded his first career touchdown on July 2 at Cincinnati. Majors finished the year with 318 yards receiving on 24 catches and tallied five touchdowns.
"It is a huge bonus to be able to bring back Brian for 2008," Hold said. "We had a need with injuries late in the year and asked Brian to make a switch from defense to offense. He was very productive for us and will be valuable to our success next season."
The Mahoning Valley Thunder closed out the 2007 Inaugural Season with three-straight home victories. Be a part of all the action in 2008 as the Thunder embarks on their quest to claim the ArenaCup9 Championship. Season ticket prices are more affordable and on sale now. Call the Thunder Offices at 330.758.4af2 (4232).
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