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Wardogs add six players including XFL DB Terrell Sutton

March 2, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Columbus Wardogs News Release


Columbus, GA - The Columbus Wardogs have added six more players to the training camp roster including former XFL defensive back Terrell Sutton, af2 veteran fullback Johnny Frost, and returning Wardogs receivers Terence Samuel and Adrian Cockfield.

Sutton (6'0, 195) was one of the final players cut before the 1998 NFL season by the Dallas Cowboys. He led Mississippi to the Indoor Professional Football League (IPFL) championship in 2000 before signing with the Green Bay Packers, but again was cut just before the season. Sutton recorded two interceptions as a starting defensive back for the XFL San Francisco Demons in 2001. He even earned "Player of the Week" honors by returning a punt 47-yards for a touchdown in a game versus Birmingham. For the past two seasons, Sutton has been one of the top defensive backs in af2, leading the Florida Firecats to the Arena Cup in 2002. Sutton is reunited with Wardogs head coach John Fourcade, his coach from the IPFL and his first season in Florida.

Another former Firecat that is reuniting with Fourcade is veteran fullback Johnny Frost (6'2, 250). Considered one of the top fullbacks/linebackers in the league, Frost started 32 games for Florida over the past three seasons, rushing for 220 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2002 when the Firecats reached the Arena Cup.

Two players familiar to Columbus fans are receivers Terence Samuel and Adrian Cockfield. Samuel (6'0, 185) caught 32 passes for 354 yards and 11 touchdowns last year. His most memorable play was an 8-yard TD catch as time expired against Birmingham. He followed that by running in a 2-point conversion to complete the win.

Cockfield (5'10, 175) recorded a solid rookie season with 77 catches for 724 yards and 6 touchdowns, including a game-tying touchdown reception against Memphis as time expired in the season opener. Columbus then won that game by kicking the PAT.

The Wardogs have also signed rookies Tyuan Duncan and Chris Naumann. Wide receiver/linebacker Duncan (6'1, 205) is from Albany, GA and spent the 2002 season on Augusta's practice squad, but did not see game action. Naumann (pronounced "Newman") is a wide receiver/defensive back from Louisiana that was signed after a recent Wardogs tryout camp.

VETERAN PLAYER THUMBNAILS

WR/DB TERRELL SUTTON 6'0 195 8/26/77 East Texas State

Two-way threat that is a dangerous receiver on offense and has a knack for the ball on defense... Considered one of the top defensive backs in af2, leading Florida to Arena Cup game in 2002... Played NFL preseason games with the Dallas Cowboys (1998) and Green Bay Packers (2000) but did not make final roster... Won indoor football title with Mississippi Firedogs (IPFL) in 2000... Played for the XFL San Francisco Demons in 2001... Coached by current Wardogs head coach John Fourcade while in the IPFL and in his first year with Florida af2 Career Stats: 20 games in two seasons with Florida Firecats (2002-03) (offense) 39 receptions for 569 yards and 10 touchdowns (defense) 69 tackles, 3 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries

FB/LB JOHNNY FROST 6'2 250 11/30/74 Louisville

Punishing fullback and linebacker that has put together three solid seasons in af2... Best season was 2002 while playing under current Wardogs head coach John Fourcade at Florida... Had 67 carries for 220 yards and 12 touchdowns that year... Relentless pass rusher has recorded 10 sacks in his three seasons af2 Career Stats: 32 games in three seasons with Florida Firecats (2001-03) (offense) 123 carries for 384 yards and 21 touchdowns, 10 receptions for 91 yards (defense) 59 tackles including 10 sacks and 4 fumble recoveries

WR/DB TERENCE SAMUEL 6'0 185 9/28/78 NW Mississippi

Talented receiver that put together a solid season in 2003 after playing in only 4 games the previous year... Capable of making big plays on both offense and defense... Only player remaining from the Wardogs 2002 roster af2 Career Stats: 14 games in one season with Tallahassee Thunder (2001) and 11 games in two seasons with Columbus Wardogs (2002-03) (offense) 80 receptions for 933 yards and 25 touchdowns (defense) 38 tackles and 6 interceptions

WR/DB ADRIAN COCKFIELD 5'10 175 4/18/80 Albany State

Signed with the team after impressing coaches at a preseason tryout camp in 2003... Tough and sturdy receiver despite his small frame ... Made several acrobatic catches during the season... Showed soft hands and an ability to take a hit as a rookie... Averaged 20.6 yards on 21 kick returns... Traded to Tulsa late in the season to add depth to the Talons receiving corp... Dressed for the playoff games but did not play as Tulsa won the Arena Cup af2 Career Stats: 13 games in one season with Columbus Wardogs (2003) (offense) 77 receptions for 724 yards and 6 touchdowns (defense) 24 tackles

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