Training Camp Scouting Report
February 29, 2012 - Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL)
Lakeland Raiders News Release
Lakeland Raiders Professional Indoor/Arena Football Team opening night is on Saturday March 10th 2012 @ 7:15 PM. The invasion begins against the Rome Georgia Rampage at the Lakeland Center. Come support your hometown Team! ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION. GO RAIDERS!
Coach Small works out defensive backs at training camp
These men are the "Future Stars in Football" You may see them in the NFL, CFL, or AFL. Each player is hungry for a chance to play at the next level and the Raiders provide that opportunity. The team will continue practice and only 23 men will make the final roster, with only 18 suiting up on game nights.
Quaterbacks set to lead Raiders to victory...
Starting quaterback Tavares Woodley (right middle) continues working on fundementals to ensure his precision come gameday. Tavares is 6'4/225lbs coming out from FIU, he's comfortable moving around/outside of the pocket and demostrates a rapid release consistanly with his throws.
Pass rushers set to dominate opposition...
Antonio Searcy is dual lineman playing both offense and defense for the Raiders. He's listed at 6'3/305lbs and has amazing agility for someone his size. His upper body strength is apparent when he bull rushes the line to get to the quaterback. Searcy's veteran approach to the game will allow him to embarass the opposition come game night.
Coaches Corner...
Head Coach Michael Mink is excited about his roster for this upcoming season. "The team has been hard at work this camp as we have been stressing conditioning and fundamentals in the early stages of the season. As we continue to practice everyday, you can see some players emerge due to their offseason workouts and prior experience of the game. I am extremley pleased with the work ethic of our offensive and defessinve lines, and look for that group to mature this team into a solid foundation for the 2012 season. We will continue to get better at the quarterback and wide reviever positions through more quality reps and better understanding of the route system. Coach Small is continuing to get the troops in top shape with new fitness training techniques that will help our team and each player reach his maximum potential."--MM
Real talent practices to mirror perfection...
The Raiders plan to put the best team on the field to win and represent Lakeland, Polk County and Central Florida. The team will continue to practice 4 times per week in preparation for the opening game night against the Rome Rampage. The Raiders season and individual game tickets are currently on sale through the box office at 863.834.7511 or by contacting the team at 855.Raider1. The fan shop is also available for fans to purchase their Raider Battalion gear, visit our website www.lakelandraiders.com for more details.
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