Xplorers Trade For QB
April 2, 2003 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Memphis Xplorers News Release
SOUTHAVEN, Miss â The af2 League office approved the trade of QB Wes Counts from the Tennessee Valley Vipers to the Memphis Xplorers. The trade comes one day after the Xplorers lost QB Cleo Lemon to the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. The Xplorers open the 2003 af2 season this Saturday at Columbus. The home opener is set for April 12th against Bakersfield. Call (662) 280-3737 for tickets or go online to www.xplorersaf2.com ..
Counts played in 10 games last year with the Vipers and posted a 9-1 record as a starter before breaking his leg. He completed 152-259 passes for 1,793 yards and 30 touchdowns to go with five interceptions.
"We jumped at a chance to get a guy like Counts," said Xplorers head coach Danton Barto. "He really gets back in the pocket quickly so that he can set up and deliver the ball. He was very solid last year at Tennessee Valley and he brings immediate depth and experience to our team at the most important position on the field."
Counts, a native of Murfreesboro, TN, played college football at Middle Tennessee State University. He owns single-season records in passing yards (2,603), passing completions (249), passing attempts (390), completion percentage (72.6), total offensive plays (481), total offensive yardage (2,684) and 300-yard passing games (3). He also holds career marks in passing completions (706), 200-yard passing games (18) and 300-yard passing games (7). Was the first ever Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in 2001.
LEMON PLACED ON EXEMPT
Lemon has been placed on the exempt list which means if he returns to af2 his rights are controlled by the Memphis Xplorers.
XPLORERS SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
Season ticket packages are available right now starting as low as $84.95 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 .
ON THE AIR
Catch the Xplorers af2 season opener on the radio on Y96.1 FM this Saturday night. The Xplorers will travel to Columbus to take on the Wardogs. The game will be broadcast tape delayed due to a Redbirds baseball game and will begin airing about 10 p.m.
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