Xplorers lineman sticks with Carolina in AFL
January 30, 2003 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Memphis Xplorers News Release
Southaven, MS â Former Memphis Xplorers lineman Decorye Hampton will start the 2003 Arena Football League season on the roster of the Carolina Cobras. Last year Hampton played 11 games with the Xplorers af2 team. This season's Xplorers 2003 home opener is April 12th against the Bakersfield Blitz. For ticket information and purchases call (662) 280-3737 or go online to www.xplorersaf2.com .
"Decorye did a great job for us last season," Xplorers head coach Danton Barto said. "I am not surprised at all that he was able to advance to the next level. We knew that he was the type of player who would only spend one year in the af2 before moving to a higher level."
Hampton will debut with the Cobras this Friday night when Carolina plays at Tampa Bay. Hampton and the Cobras will appear on NBC regional broadcasts three times this season.
For more information or to arrange and interview with Hampton contact the Carolina Cobras Director of Communications Bo Hussey (704) 940-2100.
All told the Xplorers had five players who were invited to go to AFL camps.
Name Position 2002 Stat 2003 AFL Camp
Marcus Evers OL / DL 2.5 Sacks Grand Rapids Rampage
Bill Borchers OL / DL 7.0 Sacks Las Vegas Gladiators
Calvin Lewis OL / DL 1.5 Tackles For Loss Indiana Firebirds
Johnny Loper WR / DB 7 Touchdowns Georgia Force
AFL ON NBC
The Arena Football League will debut on NBC this Sunday. NBC will televise up to 70 regular season games and all playoff match-ups including the Arena Bowl.
XPLORERS SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
Season ticket packages are available right now starting as low as $84 for a pair of season tickets and two t-shirts. For ticket information and purchases call (662) 280-3737 or go online to www.xplorersaf2.com .
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