Post by Banana Cat on Nov 2, 2011 16:29:07 GMT -5
Allen's going to be a top team this year. I don't see the other 5 teams in the conference being able to hang with Colorado, Tri-Cities, and Allen.
From Oursportscentral:
From Oursportscentral:
Allen Wranglers Sign Impact Players on Defense
November 2, 2011
The Allen Wranglers Indoor Football Team have added to the defensive side of the ball with the signings of defensive linemen Michael Landry, DeVonte Peterson, and Antonio Ficklin.
6'-4", 305 pound Michael Landry is a native of Baton Rouge. Louisiana. A graduate of Southern University, Michael has played in NFL Europe and was named to the All NFL Europe Team. He has also served time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Green BayPackers, and San Francisco 49ers. Landry also played in the Canadian Football League with Winnipeg and Calgary and has previous indoor experience with Kansas City, Billings, and Sioux Falls. In 2009, Michael won the IFL Defensive Player of the Year.
And the Wranglers have also signed an NCAA II All-American in DeVonte Peterson.Peterson, 6'4", 280 pounds, holds the single season records for tackles for a loss (47) and sacks (14.5) at Catawba College in North Carolina. DeVonte also has previous professional experience as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills and has played in NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League, and the Arena Football League. Most recently, Peterson played for the Omaha Beef in the IFL. In the last two seasons, he has a total of 94 tackles and 13.5 sacks.In 2010, he was selected 2nd Team All IFL for his outstanding play.
Finally, Allen has added an all-around athlete to their roster in Antonio Ficklin.The Shreveport, Louisiana native has played for the San Francisco 49ers,Detroit Lions, and the Calgary Stampede in the Canadian Football League. While attending San Jose State University, the 6'-2", 270 pound Ficklin played both fullback and linebacker. Last season, Antonio was named the IFL Defensive Player of the Year registering a league leading 14.5 sacks, 38 tackles, 4forced fumbles, and 2 safeties.
November 2, 2011
The Allen Wranglers Indoor Football Team have added to the defensive side of the ball with the signings of defensive linemen Michael Landry, DeVonte Peterson, and Antonio Ficklin.
6'-4", 305 pound Michael Landry is a native of Baton Rouge. Louisiana. A graduate of Southern University, Michael has played in NFL Europe and was named to the All NFL Europe Team. He has also served time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Green BayPackers, and San Francisco 49ers. Landry also played in the Canadian Football League with Winnipeg and Calgary and has previous indoor experience with Kansas City, Billings, and Sioux Falls. In 2009, Michael won the IFL Defensive Player of the Year.
And the Wranglers have also signed an NCAA II All-American in DeVonte Peterson.Peterson, 6'4", 280 pounds, holds the single season records for tackles for a loss (47) and sacks (14.5) at Catawba College in North Carolina. DeVonte also has previous professional experience as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills and has played in NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League, and the Arena Football League. Most recently, Peterson played for the Omaha Beef in the IFL. In the last two seasons, he has a total of 94 tackles and 13.5 sacks.In 2010, he was selected 2nd Team All IFL for his outstanding play.
Finally, Allen has added an all-around athlete to their roster in Antonio Ficklin.The Shreveport, Louisiana native has played for the San Francisco 49ers,Detroit Lions, and the Calgary Stampede in the Canadian Football League. While attending San Jose State University, the 6'-2", 270 pound Ficklin played both fullback and linebacker. Last season, Antonio was named the IFL Defensive Player of the Year registering a league leading 14.5 sacks, 38 tackles, 4forced fumbles, and 2 safeties.