Florida Tuskers Game Notes, Week 3

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TUSKERS LOOK FOR REGULARSEASON SERIES SWEEP AGAINST

DEFENDING CHAMPSGame: 3Las Vegas at OrlandoFlorida Citrus Bowl StadiumThursday, September 30Kickoff: 6 p.m. (EDT)TV: VERSUSRadio: WYGM (740 AM)

2010 Tuskers ScheduleDate OpponentTime/Score9/18 at Las Vegas W,27-209/25 at Sacramento L, 20-249/30 LAS VEGAS

6 p.m.10/9 at Hartford 3p.m.10/21 SACRAMENTO 7 p.m.11/5 OMAHA 8p.m.11/11 HARTFORD 7

p.m.11/19 at Omaha

8:30 p.m.

2010 UFL StandingsTeam W-L Pct.Omaha 1-0 1.000Florida 1-1 .500Sacramento 1-1 .000Hartford 1-1

.500Las Vegas 0-1

.000

This Week’s GamesLas Vegas at Orlando (9/30)Sacramento at Omaha (10/2)Hartford, ByeLast Week’s ResultsOmaha 27, Hartford 26Sacramento 24, Orlando 20

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THE GAME The Florida Tuskers (1-1) look to complete a regular season seriessweep against the defending UFL Champions this week, whenthey open the home portion of their 2010 schedule on Thursdaynight with a contest against the Las Vegas Locomotives (0-1).Game time is 6 p.m. at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Fan Fest insidethe stadium opens at 4:30 p.m.; with entertainment by specialhalftime guest “4 2 Five,” an Orlando-based A cappella group.

The game can be seen on VERSUS Network and will also bebroadcast live on WYGM (740 The Game) with Marc Danielsand Gary Parris on the call.

THE SERIESAlthough the league is only in its third week of its second seasonof operation, a fairly extensive history already exists betweenthese two teams. In 2009, they met three times, including twicein the regular season. The Tuskers would sweep the regularseason series, beating the Locomotives by a 29-15 count in LasVegas back on Oct. 14 and taking a 27-24 decision in an Oct. 30game that was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Tuskers would conclude the regular season with a perfect 6-0record; while Las Vegas would finish with a 4-2 mark. The twoteams would meet in the first UFL Championship Game, whereLas Vegas would record a 20-17 upset win in overtime to claim

the title. The two teams opened the 2010 season in Las Vegas onSept. 18, with the Tuskers once against winning – this time by a27-20 count.

Series Results (Florida Leads 3-1)10/14/09 at Las Vegas W, 29-15 Bollinger throws for 310yards, 3 TD10/30/09 at Florida* W, 27-24 Matt Bryant’s 40-yard FG wins it11/27/10 at Las Vegas** L, 20-17 Nick Turbull’s INTsets up FG in OT

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9/30/10 at Las Vegas W,27-20 Bollinger, Defense lead theway*game played at Tropicana Field inSt. Petersburg **UFLChampionship Game

LAST TIME THEY METAfter falling behind 10-0 afterone quarter, the Florida

Tuskers rallied to take a 27-20season-opening road win overthe Las Vegas Locomotivesback on Sept. 18. The

Locomotives jumped on top early, when Ted Lehman stepped infront of a Brooks Bollinger pass on Florida’s second series andreturned it 25 yards for a touchdown. A pair of Dominic Rhodes’touchdowns in the second quarter, along with an UFL-record 54-yard field goal by Nick Novak, gave the Tuskers a 17-10 lead atthe half. A Bob Rome 1-yard touchdown reception tied the game

midway through the third quarter, but the Tuskers took the leadfor good six minutes later on Novak’s second field goal of thegame. With time running down in the third period, Bollingerwould connect with Calvin Russell on a 68-yard touchdown passto give the Tuskers a 27-17 lead. The Tuskers defense, led bylinebacker Odell Thurman, recorded several big stops in thefourth quarter to preserve the victory.

THEY SAID IT

“There’s no question this is developing into a big rivalry. There are several reasons for it, including the fact that we are going to be playing them for a fifth time and theleague has only been in operation for a little over a year. I also think that when they won the championship, it was sort of like they forgot that we won the two regular

season games and then we won again a week ago. But what can you do? They won theone that counted the most, so we have to just sit back and take it. Obviously we have astrong sense of needing to finish the job this year.”

--Quarterback Brooks Bollinger on playing LasVegas

TUSKERS DROP FIRST REGULAR SEASON GAME IN LEAGUE HISTORY The Florida Tuskers’ 20-24 loss to Sacramento last Saturday marked the first time in franchisehistory that the team lost a regular season game. Florida blitzed through the 2009 season with aperfect 6-0 mark and took the first game of the 2010 season before finally losing on the road toDaunte Culpepper and his Sacramento Mountain Lions. “We led for most of the game andobviously had our chances to put them away,” Tuskers Head Coach Jay Gruden said. “But thebottom line is that we did not do the things we needed to do in the end. In the world of professionalfootball, it is not realistic to think we would go undefeated forever. But this one hurts and now wehave to figure a way to right our ship.” Here is how the second-year UFL franchises have faredsince the 2009 premiere season:

Florida Tuskers 7-1 .875Las Vegas 4-3 .571Sacramento/California 3-5 .375Hartford/New York 1-7 .125

IT JUST DOESN’T HAPPEN OFTENAlthough the 2009 edition of the Florida Tuskers failed to capture the title, they did manage toaccomplish something few professional football teams have ever achieved, an undefeated regularseason. Counting all versions of the All-American Football League, National Football League,American Football League, Continental Football League, United States Football League, WorldLeague of American Football, NFL-Europe, the Arena Football League, the XFL and now the UnitedFootball League, we have listed the teams that have went untied and unbeaten in a regular season.It is interesting to note that only four of the eight teams went on to win a league championship,three went on to win playoff game(s) and complete a perfect season, while the 1937 Los AngelesBulldogs competed in a league with no post-season.

Year Team Final Results2009 Florida Tuskers (UFL) Lost to Las Vegas in Championship game



2007 New England Patriots (NFL) Lost to New York Giants in Super Bowl1972 Miami Dolphins (NFL) Win Super Bowl1948 Cleveland Browns (All American) Won All-American Football ConferenceChampionship1948 Calagary Stampeders (CFL) 12-0, won Grey Cup, Perfect Season1942 Chicago Bears (NFL) Lost to Washington Redskins in Championship Game

1937 Los Angeles Bulldogs (American) 16-0, winning all eight games in second AmericanFootball League1934 Chicago Bears (NFL) Lost to New York Giants in Championship Game

BOLINGER HITS 300 FOR THIRD STRAIGHTFor the third consecutive game, Tuskers quarterback Brooks Bollinger has thrown for 300 yards ina single game. Against the Mountain Lions, Bollinger completed 23 of 41 passes (56%) for a careerhigh 328 yards and one touchdown. It marked the fifth time in eight UFL starts that Brooks hassurpassed the 300-yard mark in passing. Those games included:

10/14/2009 vs. Las Vegas 24-32 310 Yards 9/18/2010 vs. Las Vegas 23-40308 Yards10/30/2009 vs. Las Vegas 22-35 323 Yards 9/25/2010 vs. Sacramento 23-41

328 Yards*11/27/2009 vs. Las Vegas 22-45 306 Yards *UFL career High

LAST WEEK: TUSKERS LOSE IN FINAL SECONDSDaunte Culpepper hit Rod Windsor on a 33-yard touchdown pass with 37 seconds remaining to leadthe Sacramento Mountains to a 24-20 win over the Florida Tuskers. It was the first regular seasonloss for the Tuskers in franchise history. “We had our chances and didn’t take advantage of it,”

Tuskers head coach Jay Gruden said. “We all had a hand in this one and now we have to reboundfrom it and get ready to play Las Vegas in a very short week.” With the score tied at 17-17, the

Tuskers took over on their own 24 and drove the ball 75-yards down to the Mountain Lions’ 1-yardline. But three plays netted a -11 yards and the Tuskers were forced to settle for a Nick Novak 30-yard field goal to take a 20-17 lead. Culpepper was outstanding on the game’s final drive. Afterconverting a fourth and two with a quarterback sneak, he completed passes of 13 and 8 yards to

set up the game-winning touchdown pass with just 37 seconds remaining.

GRUDEN PART II: CALL HIM LORD OF RINGSAlthough Jay Gruden, who served as the Tuskers offensive coordinator, failed to win a title in 2009,the first-year head coach has an outstanding reputation for coming up big in championship games.In his six seasons as quarterback of the Arena Football League’s Tampa franchise, Gruden capturedchampionships in 1991, 1993, 1995 and 1996. In his first three seasons as Head Coach of theOrlando Predators, Gruden led the team to three straight title games and championships in 1998and 2000. In his first season with the Bucs, he was a part of Tampa Bay’s first and only Super Bowlchampionship team as he served as an offensive assistant. That gives Gruden seven championshiprings in 26 professional seasons or one title in every 3.71 seasons. Gruden also reachedchampionship games with the Predators (1999 and 2005) and with the Tuskers in 2009. As a playeror a coach, Gruden’s teams have only missed the playoffs four times in 26 seasons.

STILL LOOKING FOR A POSSIBLE FIRST?When linebackers Arnold Harrison and Tony Taylor made the Tuskers’ 52-man roster, they

joined a linebacker corps that included team-captain Odell Thurman. That gives Florida a trio of former University of Georgia linebackers. Although that in itself is unique, it’s interesting to notethat all three played at UGA together in 2003 and 2004. The question now is that if all three get onthe field at the same time, would that mark the first time in professional football history wherethree former linebackers who played for the same college team at the same time have appeared asteammates and played at the same time for the same professional team? Last week, all three sawaction but were not on the field at the same time.



TUSKERS A LITTLE DINGED FROM PHYSICAL GAMESaturday’s game with the Mountain Lions was tough both mentally and physically for the Tuskers.Not only did the Tuskers lose for the first time in a regular season game but they were also dingedup physically. Several players, including starting defensive end Patrick Chukwurah (hip flexor),LB Tim McGarigle (head), and RB Maurice Hicks (hamstring) were listed as doubtful for Thursday

on the team’s first injury report of the week.

SHORT WEEKS TOUGH ON PLAYERS AND COACHESWith games being played on Thursday-Saturday, the UFL schedule often presents some toughchallenges for coaches and players. This week’s schedule is a prime example. The Tuskers playedin Sacramento on Saturday night, flew cross country and landed in Orlando at 11 a.m. Sundaymorning. That gives the team just three days to prepare for defending league champion Las Vegason Thursday night.

THEY SAID IT“It really makes for a short week of preparation. You can’t really practice like you want

to, because you have to give the players a chance to heal and get their legs back.Having two cross country trips and three games in 12 days – including two against thedefending league champion—is really a brutal schedule. Still, it is what it is, and we aretelling our players you can’t use it as an excuse.”

-- Head Coach Jay Gruden on getting ready for ashort week

BIG PLAYS THE DIFFERENCEIn its brief UFL history, the Tuskers have prided themselves on not giving up many big plays. In itsseason opening win against Las Vegas, the team only gave up one play of 25 yards or longer. In itsnine previous games, the Tuskers have only allowed nine plays of 25 or more yards – an average of one play per game. Things were different against Sacramento, however, as the Tuskers defenseallowed five plays of 25 yards or more – including four in the second half.

Tuskers Used 49Florida used 49 of 50 eligible players during the Sacramento game. Only back-up QB ChrisGreisen did not see action. LB Weston Dacus and WR Jayson Foster were the inactive playerson Saturday with both recuperating from injuries.

HANKTON BECOMING GO TO GUY After just two games, it is becoming apparent that wide receiver Cortez Hankton is rapidlybecoming quarterback Brooks Bollinger’s “Go-To Guy.” Hankton went over the 100-yard mark inreceptions on Saturday night, snagging six balls for 110 yards and a touchdown. For the season,Hankton now leads the Tuskers in receptions (12), yards (206) and receiving average (17.1)through two games. Hankton’s 110 receiving yards marked the third 100-yard receiving game in

Tuskers history and was the second most in Tuskers’s history.

100-Yard Receiving Games for the Tuskers10/22/09 Taye Biddle vs. California 5-133

9/25/10 Cortez Hankton vs. Sacramento 6-11010/14/09 Taye Biddle vs. Las Vegas 7-107

KICKING GAME SOLIDBoth punter Ken Parrish and kicker Nick Novak have a few things in common. First, both playerswere signed during the final days of training camp. Parrish was fourth punter the Tuskers hadlooked at in training camp; while Novak was the second kicker brought to camp. Both arrived in thefinal week. The other thing they have in common is both have performed extremely well in the

Tuskers first two games. Parrish is averaging an impressive 45.0 yards per punt (9-405) and hasdropped four of his nine punts inside the 20. Novak is a perfect 5-5 on extra points and is 4-6 on



field goals (66.7%). His field goals have included a league record 54-yard FG against Las Vegas anda 48-yard FG against Sacramento. His only two misses included a 48-yard wide left against LasVegas and a FG that was blocked against the Locomotives on a protection breakdown.

TUSKERS QUICK HITTERS*After being hit for 11 penalties for 154 yards against Las Vegas in the season opener, the Florida

Tuskers cleaned up their act considerably last week, being whistled for six infractions for 56 yards.

*Quarterback Brooks Bollinger was drafted as a shortstop twice but never considered it an optionas a professional athlete. “Something that looks good on the resume,” Bollinger said. “I think I waspicked somewhere in the 40th round both years.”

*After converting 8 of 17 third down plays (47%) against Las Vegas in the season opener, the Tuskers were just 3 of 14 against Las Vegas (21.4%) against Sacramento on Saturday night.

*In Saturday’s loss to Sacramento, the Tuskers were outgained in total offense (412-387) by theMountain Lions. That marked just the second time in nine UFL starts that the Tuskers were out-gained by an opponent. The California Redwoods outgained the Tuskers (346-309) back on Nov.19,2009 – a game that the Tuskers won 34-27.

*The Tuskers have done a good job of controlling the ball this season, holding the ball for 5:47longer than opponents this season. But that is just part of a trend that is developing with JayGruden’s offenses. In eight regular season games, the Tuskers have held the ball longer thanopponents in six of those contests and hold an all-time possession lead of + 25:09 over opponents.

THE IFsIf the Florida Tuskers defeat the Las Vegas Locomotives on Thursday night, It…

…Would give the Tuskers a 2-1 record and drop Las Vegas to 0-2…Would give Jay Gruden a record of 2-1 as an outdoor professional coach…Would give the Tuskers an 8-1 overall record in regular season UFL games…Would give the Tuskers an 8-2 UFL record in all games played…Would give the Tuskers a season sweep against Las Vegas…Would give the Tuskers a 4-1 series lead against Las Vegas

2010 FLORIDA TUSKERS PRONOUNCIATION GUIDEBrooks BOLLINGER Bal-lin-ger Shane OLIVEA OH-liv-e-aMcKinley BOYKIN BOY-kin Jason POCIASK POZ-E-akFAHKIR Brown Fah-KEER KEIWAN Ratliff KEY-WhanAVEION Cason AVE-eon Bryan SAVE Sah-VAYPatrick CHUKWURAH Chuck-WERE-uh Anthony SCHELEGEL SHLAY-gul

Joe CLERMOND CLAIR-mond Darrius VINNETT Va-NETHERANA-DEZ Jones Her-nan-dezENOKA Lucas E-no-kahFred MATUA Mah-TOO-ah

Tim McGARIGLE Mc-gargle

2010 Tuskers Depth ChartOffenseQB: 8 Brooks Bollinger 14 Chris GreisenFB: 38 JD Runnels 40 James DevelinRB: 28 Aveion Cason or 33 Dominic Rhodes 43 Maurice HicksWR: 88 Calvin Russell 18 Jayson Foster 19 Chas Gessner

LT: 75 Seth Wand 73 Torrin Tucker 76 Na’ShanGoddardLG: 66 Anthony Davis 79 Fred Matua



C: 58 Enoka Lucas 72 Kyle Young 76 Na’ShanGoddardRG: 63 Adrien Clarke 79 Fred MatuaRT: 70 Shane Olivea 76 Na’Shan GoddardTE: 85 Jermaine Wiggins 80 Jason Pociask 84 Galen StoneWR: 81 Cortez Hankton 17 Maurice Price 15 Huey Whittaker

Defense:LE: 93 Darion Scott 96 Chris HarringtonDT: 68 McKinley Boykin 74 Langston MooreDT: 98 Bryan Save 95 Claude WrotenRE: 56 Patrick Chukwurah or 53 Joe ClermondSLB: 55 Terrance Melton 97 Arnold HarrisonMLB: 59 Tim McGarigle or 51 Anthony Schlegel 50 Tony TaylorWLB: 52 Odell Thurman 57 Weston DacusLCB: 34 Fahkir Brown 26 Simeon CastilleFS: 23 Jerome Carter 44 Hernan-Daze JonesSS: 29 Keith Davis 22 Nate SalleyRCB: 24 Darrius Vinnett 20 Keiwan Ratliff 31 David Irons

SpecialistsP: 13 Ken ParrishK: 9 Nick Novak LS: 49 Ryan SenserPR: 28 Aveion CasonKR: 28 Aveion Cason 88 Calvin Russell 33 Dominic Rhodes

Coaching Staff Weekly NotablesHead Coach Jay Gruden Also serves as offensive coordinatorDefensive Coordinator Chuck Bresnahan Tuskers Defense record two sacksRunning Backs Coach Kurt Beatherd Rhodes runs for 51 yards on 13 carriesOffensive Line Coach Bill Laveroni Offensive line helps Tuskers gain 387 yards of offenseWide Receiver Coach Ike Hilliard 1st 100-yard receiver (Hankton 6-110) Tight Ends Coach Robert McFarland Tight ends catch 3-41Defensive Line Coach Kerry Locklin DL came has 3 TFL and 1.5 QSDefensive Backs Coach Bill Bradley 3 PD for game, 2 by Jerome CarterSpecial Teams Assistant Al Roberts Roughing the punter only breakdown on 29 special teamsplaysSpecial Teams Assistant Jim Lanford Both kicker and punter have excellent gamesQuality Control /Asst. Linebackers Fred Pagac Jr. Linebackers record 1 QS, 1 INT and 2 TFLQuality Control/ Asst. QB James MacPherson Bollinger has 5th Career 300-yard Games

PLAYER UPDATES#8 QB BROOKS BOLLINGER 6-1 205 Wisconsin Acq: Protected List

2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY

The reigning UFL Motorola Season MVP returns for a second year at the helm of the Florida Tuskers’attack after leading the league in virtually every passing category in 2009. Brooks completed 121of 179 attempts for 1,518 yards, good for a league-high 14 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions in2009.



2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Records his 5th career 300-yard passing game, completing 23 of 40passes (57.5%) for 308 yards and two touchdowns..totals included 68-yard touchdown completionto Calvin Russell – the longest pass play in Florida Tuskers history…ran record to 7-1 as a startingQB in UFL…distributed ball to nine different receivers…Started game 2-8 for 23 yards and an

interception before completing 21 of next 32 (65.6%). Week 2 (at Sacramento): Threw forcareer-high 328 yards, completing 23 of 41 passes…had one TD and one interception in game.

#68 DL McKINLEY BOYKIN 6-1 289 Ole Miss Acq: Protected List2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Started six games and UFL Championship contest for Tuskers, posting 13 tackles with 0.5quarterback sacks.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Got start at defensive tackle, where he played well with two tackles-for-loss for -4 yards. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Posted two total tackles, including one TFL in start attackle.

#34 CB FAHKIR BROWN 5-11 192 Grambling Acq: Protected List 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY Started all six regular season games for the Tuskers in 2009, recording 18 tackles and 1interception.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Started at corner, posting one tackle…led a defensive backfield thatallowed just 172 passing yards in contest. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Got start at corner,recording a pair of tackles with one pass defense.

#23 FS JEROME CARTER 5-11 219 Florida State Acq: Protected List2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Played in all six games for Tuskers, making five starts. Recorded 24 total tackles with a pair of interceptions in the regular season.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Started at free safety, making 3.0 tackles…had two pass break-ups,including one in end zone to prevent a touchdown – barely missing his 4th career interception on theplay…also posted a tackle-for-loss in win. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Had four solo tackles andled team in pass defenses (2), while getting second consecutive start at free safety.#28 RB AVEION CASON 5-11 215 Illinois State Acq: 2010 Free Agent

UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY Was out of professional football in 2009 after spending six seasons in the National Football League

with four different teams.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Had outstanding debut, rushing for a team-high 55 yards on 13 carries(4.2 average)…also totaled 94 all-purpose yards with six catches for 34 yards and a punt return forfive yards. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Accounted for 64 total yards in game, including 47 on puntreturns.



#26 CB SIMEON CASTILLE 6-0 195 Alabama Acq: 2010 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Spent the majority of the 2009 campaign with the San Diego Chargers (NFL), where he played inone game.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Saw extensive playing time at corner and on special teams in Week 1win over Las Vegas…stats included 1.0 tackles (2 assists) and first career interception…pick camein Florida end zone in 4th quarter to prevent a touchdown. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Recordedthree tackles in a reserve role.

#56 DE PATRICK CHUKWURAH 6-1 250 Wyoming Acq: Protected List 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY Returns as starting defensive end for Tuskers. Patrick recorded 20 tackles with one TFL and aleague-leading three quarterback sacks.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Received start at defensive end, recording 2.5 tackles and ½quarterback sack. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Has 1.5 tackles in game…left contest with hip-flexor injury.

#63 RG ADRIEN CLARKE 6-5 330 Ohio State Acq: ’10 UFL Draft (6th R)UFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Experienced NFL player selected by the Tuskers in the 6th round of 2010 UFL Draft, Adrien was outof professional football in 2009.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Got start at right guard…helped anchor a line that allowed just one sack.Week 2 (at Sacramento): Received second consecutive start at guard.

#53 DE JOE CLERMOND 6-2 250 Pittsburgh Acq: 2010 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY:Spent 2009 campaign with Chicago Bears, where he was released in pre-season but re-signed toteam’s practice squad, where he spent majority of season.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Credited with a pair of assists (1/0 tackle) in season opening win. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Saw extensive action in reserve role, picking up a pair of solo tackles to gowith first career quarterback sack.

#57 LB WESTON DACUS 6-1 232 Arkansas Acq: ’10 UFL Draft (1st R)UFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Weston was selected by the Florida Tuskers in the first round of the UFL draft after being amongthe last cuts of the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2009 NFL season.



2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Saw action on both special teams and at linebacker, recording onetackle. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Inactive week 2.

#68 LG ANTHONY DAVIS 6-4 322 Virginia Tech Acq: Protected List2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Anthony Davis returns for second season after being Tuskers starter at left guard for entire 2009campaign.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Got start at left guard, where he helped anchor an offensive line thatpiled up close to 400 yards of total offense. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Made second consecutivestart at left guard.

#29 SS KEITH DAVIS 5-11 205 Sam Houston Acq: 2010 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Keith was out of professional football in 2009 after spending six seasons in the NFL, mainly for the

Dallas Cowboy organization.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Had two tackles at strong side safety in reserve role…played most of 4th

quarter after injury to starter JR Reed. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Replaced JR Reed as starter atstrong safety…Had five solo tackles, 2nd best on team…big play included a 4-yard TFL on key thirddown play.

#40 FB JAMES DEVELIN 6-3 260 Brown Acq: 2010 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY A true professional football rookie, Develin was a standout linebacker at Brown University from

2006-09.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Saw extensive action at both fullback and on special teams in UFLdebut…had one tackle on special teams. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Saw action at fullback andon special teams. #18 WR JAYSON FOSTER 5-7 175 Georgia Southern Acq: Protected List

2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY

Jayson is the Tuskers leading returning receiver from a season ago, where he caught 17 passes for268 yards and three touchdowns.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Playing time was limited because of ankle injury, caught one pass for 14yards. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Inactive week 2 with ankle injury.



#19 WR CHAS GESSNER 6-5 218 Brown Acq: Protected List 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY Chas spent last season with the Florida Tuskers, catching eight passes for 98 yards and a pair of

touchdowns in starting role. Gessner missed final three games and UFL championship aftersuffering shoulder injury (10/22).

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Inactive Week 1 with thigh injury. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Saw firstaction since mid-season shoulder injury in 2009…had productive game, grabbing three passes for55 yards (18.3 avg.), including long play of 36 yards. #76 OT NA’SHAN GODDARD 6-5 315 South Carolina Acq: ’10 Free Agent

UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY

Joined team 9/15 after being waived by the New Orleans Saints...former SEC standout for SouthCarolina, has NFL game experience with Seattle.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Saw action as third tight end on several goal line plays. Week 2 (atSacramento): Had extensive playing time at both guard and tight end.

#14 QB CHRIS GREISEN 6-3 220 NW Missouri St. Acq: 2010 Free Agent2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Re-signed with Tuskers after spending 2009 with team as back-up…most recently played in springfor Milwaukee Iron of Arena Football League, throwing for more than 5,100 yards and 107touchdowns in earning league MVP honors in 2010.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Dressed but did not play in Week 1 win. Week 2 (at Sacramento):

Dressed but did not play in Week 2.

#81 WR CORTEZ HANKTON 6-0 200 Texas Southern Acq: ’10 UFL Draft (8th R) 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY Cortez played for New York Sentinels (now Hartford Colonials) last season, grabbing11 passes for 144 yards. He was selected by the Tuskers in the 2010 UFL Draft after he was leftunprotected by the Colonials franchise.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Got starting nod at wide receiver, leading team with six catches for 96yards…totals included long play of 33 yards…suffered should sprain in game. Week 2 (atSacramento): Recorded third 100-yard receiving game in Tuskers history, nabbing six passes for110 yards and one score…led team in game for receptions, yards, and average…totals included

sensational 14-yard touchdown reception in back of end zone.

#98 DE CHRIS HARRINGTON 6-5 260 Texas A&M Acq: 2010 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Chris was a late free agent pick-up by the Florida Tuskers, signing with team on Sept. 8, 2010 afterbeing one of the final cuts of the Tennessee Titans…appeared in three games with Jacksonville

Jaguars in 2009, making two tackles.



2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): DNP. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Had big game in reserve role…posted two tackles (1 solo, 2 assist) to go with first career quarterback sack (half sack) and atackle-for-loss for -3 yards.

#97 LB ARNOLD HARRISON 6-3 241 Georgia Acq: ‘10 UFL Draft (2nd R) UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY NFL-experienced linebacker, Arnold was selected in the 2nd Round of the 2010 UFL Draft by the

Tuskers after appearing in four games with the Cleveland Browns during the 2009 NFL campaign.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Played extensively in Week 1 win over Las Vegas, recording one tackle…that play was big, as he also recorded a sack and a forced fumble on the same play. Week 2 (atSacramento): Saw extensive playing time at linebacker and special teams…credited with ½ sackin game. #43 RB MAURICE HICKS 5-11 205 North Carolina A&T Acq: 2010 Free Agent

UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY NFL-experienced running back, Maurice was out of professional football in 2009 after spending timewith the Minnesota Vikings the previous year.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Inactive Week 2 (at Sacramento): Participation in first career gamewas limited by injury early in game…had eight yards on first two carries (4.0 avg.) before leavinggame.

#31 CB DAVID IRONS 5-10 197 Auburn Acq: 2010 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Went to camp with the Atlanta Falcons last season, where he was released in late-July, Irons was aformer Falcons draft selection and played in 20 games during the 2007-08 seasons.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Posted a pair of tackles in reserve role at corner…also saw extensiveaction on special teams. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Saw action in back-up role and one specialteams but did not record any statistics.

#44 FS HERNANA-DAZE JONES 5-11 206 Indiana Acq: 2010 Free Agent

UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY Signed with the Tuskers after spending time in the 2010 off-season with the Arizona Cardinals,Hernana-Daze Jones was with New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints in 2009, where hespent time on the Saints active roster.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Dressed but did not see action. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Saw actionin reserve role and on special teams.



#58 C ENOKA LUCAS 6-2 302 Oregon Acq: Protected List2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY:Returning started at center. Lucas anchored an offensive line that was considered one best overallunit in UFL last season.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Started and played entire game at center…anchored an offensive linethat allowed just one sack and allowed the Tuskers to close to 400 yards of total offense. Week 2(at Sacramento): Started at center.

#79 OG FRED MATUA 6-2 315 USC Acq: ’10 Free Agent2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Played for Tuskers in 2009, appearing in three games…was selected by Omaha in 2010 ExpansionDraft…resigned by Tuskers 9-15 after being waived by Omaha.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Saw extensive action in a reserve role. Week 2 (at Sacramento):Saw action in reserve role at guard.

#59 LB TIM McGARIGLE 6-0 240 Northwestern Acq: ProtectedList 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY

Tim returns for a second season after leading Tuskers in total tackles (34), solo tackles (21) andassists (13) last season. McGarigle also had a quarterback sack and forced a pair of fumbles forFlorida’s defense.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Had two three tackles (1 solo, 4 assists) to go with a pair of fumblerecoveries and ½ a quarterback sack in road win over Vegas. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Havingan extremely active game before leaving with possible concussion in second half…still led team intackles with six solo stops to go two quarterback hurries.

#55 LB TERRANCE MELTON 6-1 235 Rice Acq: Protected List2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Terrance returns for a second UFL season, after recording 7 total tackles and a forced fumble in aback-up role last season.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Had 2.5 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) in reserve role at linebacker. Week 2(at Sacramento): Had outstanding game, recording 3.5 tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) to go withinterception and two quarterback hurries…interception was his first career UFL pick and wasreturned 21 yards.

#74 DT LANGSTON MOORE 6-1 305 South Carolina Acq: ’10 FreeAgent UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY Another outstanding pick-up by the Tuskers, was signed as a free agent in 2010 after spending2009 season in Cincinnati Bengals organization.

2010 SEASON



Week 1 (at Las Vegas): Posted one tackle in reserve role against Las Vegas. Week 2 (atSacramento): Had one tackle in a reserve role against Mountain Lions.

#9 K NICK NOVAK 6-0 198 Maryland Acq: ’10 Free Agent UFLRookie

PREVIOUSLY Nick was signed by Tuskers just prior to start of 2010 UFL regular season after being waived by theSan Diego Chargers. Novak last appeared in a professional regular season game as a kicker for theKansas City Chiefs during the 2008 NFL campaign.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Hit 2 of 4 field goal attempts and all three extra points to account fornine of Florida’s 27 points in opening week win…of two misses, one came from 46 and one waspartially blocked…managed to set new UFL record by connecting on 54-yard field goal right beforehalftime…54-yard FG earned Novak UFL Special Teams Player of the Week award. Week 2 (atSacramento): Had outstanding all-around game, hitting all three extra points and both field goalattempts…totals included 48-yard FG on opening drive of game to stake Tuskers to 3-0 lead.

#70 RT SHANE OLIVEA 6-4 325 Ohio State Acq: ’10 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Shane was out of professional football in 2009, after spending time with New York Giants during2008 campaign.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Originally slated to back-up Seth Wand at RT, Shane received start whenWand was switched to left tackle. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Started at left tackle for secondconsecutive game.

#13 P KEN PARRISH 6-1 210 East Stroudsburg Acq: ’10 Free

Agent UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY Ken was the third punter that Tuskers brought to training camp in 2010 after he was released bythe Philadelphia Eagles during training camp this past August. Parrish spent time in training campwith both the New York Jets and Eagles in 2009.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Averaged solid 45.8 yards per punt with a long of 55 on four kicksagainst Locomotives. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Outstanding all-around game against MountainLions, averaging 44.4 yards on five punts, including a long of 47…had three punts killed inside theopponent’s 20-yard line.

#80 TE JASON POCIASK 6-3 259 Wisconsin Acq: ’10 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Florida acquired Pociask’s UFL rights prior to opening of training camp but Jason elected to sign freeagent deal with Dallas Cowboys. He was released just prior to end of training camp and reported to

Tuskers in final week of UFL training camp and earned spot on roster.

2010 SEASON



Week 1 (at Las Vegas): Saw extensive action in Week 1 win against Las Vegas. Week 2 (atSacramento): Received first career start at tight end for Tuskers…solid game, snatching twopasses for 34 yards…had big 4th quarter grab on third down that went for 17 yards and set up

Tuskers with first and goal from the one.

#91 DE ERIC POWELL 6-3 284 Florida State Acq: ’10 FreeAgent 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY Returns to Tuskers as a free agent after team did not place him on protected list after 2009 season.Eric played in all six regular season games, recording eight tackles.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Started at defensive end, recording one tackle…was placed on injuredreserve (ankle) following game. Week 2 (at Sacramento): IR List

#17 WR MAURICE PRICE 6-1 200 Charleston Southern Acq: ’10 FreeAgent UFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Price begins first season in UFL after signing with Tuskers as a free agent. Well-traveled in 2009,Price went to training camp with San Francisco 49ers, played in the CFL for Calgary and spent timeon Baltimore Ravens practice squad.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Caught two passes for 8 yards in UFL debut. Week 2 (atSacramento): Had a team-high (tying Cortez Hankton) with six grabs for 75 yards…long playwent for 29 yards.

#20 CB KEIWAN RATLIFF 5-11 188 Florida Acq: ’10 FreeAgent UFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY A late arrival to UFL training camp as he was being shopped around the NFL by his agent, KeiwanRatliff stepped into Tuskers training camp in final week to earn spot on roster. Ratliff played ineight games for Pittsburgh Steelers in 2009.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Led team with 5.5 total tackles in reserve role. Week 2 (atSacramento): Saw action in reserve role against Mountain Lions.

#32 SS JR REED 5-11 202 South Florida Acq: ’10 FreeAgent UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY

JR Reed spent the 2009 season as a graduate assistant football coach for the South Florida Bulls.

Reed last played professional football for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets in 2008.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Posted two tackles in UFL debut, getting start at strong side safety…injured ankle in second half that put him out of game…Returned one kickoff for 26 yards…wasplaced on IR (high ankle sprain) following game. Week 2 (at Sacramento): IR List



#33 RB DOMINIC RHODES 5-9 205 Midwestern State Acq: ’10 FreeAgent UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY Key free-agent signing by the Tuskers, Dominic went to camp with Buffalo Bills in 2009. Rhodeslast played for Indianapolis Colts in 2008, accounting for 840 all-purpose yards and scoring 9touchdowns.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Gained 18 total yards on 12 attempts...scored Tuskers first touchdownon 7-yard reception in second quarter and added 2-yard touchdown run later in period to give

Tuskers first lead of game. Week 2 (at Sacramento):Led team in both rushing and all-purpose yards…totals included game-high 51 yards on 11 carries(3.9 average)…added six yards on one reception and 90 yards on four kickoff returns for a total of 147 all-purpose yards…kickoff returns included a season-long 29-yard return…also scored his thirdtouchdown of the season.

#38 FB JD RUNNELS 5-11 237 Oklahoma Acq: ’10 Free Agent UFLRookiePREVIOUSLY NFL-experienced fullback who spent 2009 pre-season with Cincinnati Bengal, JD Runnels wonstarting fullback job in training camp.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Got start at fullback, where he opened holes that allowed Tuskersrunning backs to accumulate 87 rushing yards…had big 16-yard gain on pass reception and alsologged time on special teams units. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Received start and took majorityof snaps at fullback.

#88 WR CALVIN RUSSELL 6-0 190 Tuskegee Acq: ’10 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Calvin did not play professional football in 2009. Russell earned invitation to training camp andwon starting job with Tuskers after impressing coaches at a free agent tryout camp in Atlanta thispast June.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Had outstanding UFL debut, leading Tuskers with 183 all-purposeyards…stats included 96 yards on three receptions (32.0 average), including a team-record 68-yardtouchdown reception…also added 87 return yards, including 25 yards on kickoff return. Week 2(at Sacramento): Had three receptions for 35 yards, including long play of 15…also added onekickoff return for 10 yards.

#98 DT BRYAN SAVE 6-1 289 Colorado State Acq: ’10 Free Agent2nd NFL Season

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#52 LB ODELL THURMAN 6-0 235 Georgia Acq: Protected ListUFL RookiePREVIOUSLY One of Tuskers team captains in 2010, Thurman recorded 20 totals tackles last season, starting all6 regular season games. A major playmaker, Thurman has 2 pass defenses, a forced fumble andan interception.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Had huge game in season opener, recording an interception, passdefense and a forced fumble in week one win over Las Vegas to go with five total tackles (3 solo, 4assists). Week 2 (at Sacramento): Credited with 2.5 tackles with ½ tackle-for-loss againstMountain Lions.

#73 LT TORRIN TUCKER 6-6 315 Southern Mississippi Acq: ’10 FreeAgent UFL RookiePREVIOUSLY:

Torrin did not play professional football in 2009. He played outdoor professional football withHouston Texans in 2008.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Dressed but did not play in Week 1. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Week 2 (at Sacramento):Saw action in a reserve role on offensive line.

#24 DB DARRIUS VINNETT 5-9 180 Arkansas Acq: ’10 Free Agent2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Darrius re-signed with Florida Tuskers after recording 13 total tackles with team-leading 5 passdefenses in 2009.2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Had 1.5 tackles in season opener, getting start at corner. Week 2 (atSacramento): had 2.5 tackles in starting role at corner.

#75 RT/LT SETH WAND 6-7 340 NW Missouri St. Acq: Protected List2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Seth returns for second season as Florida Tuskers starting tackle.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Originally slated to open at right tackle, Wand was switched to left side

just prior to opening of season…played well in opener, as offensive line allowed just one sack andallowed offense to rack up close to 400 yards of total offense. Week 2 (at Sacramento):Received second consecutive start at left tackle.



#15 WR HUEY WHITTAKER 6-5 220 South Florida Acq: ’10 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY:Late addition to Florida Tuskers training camp, Huey came on strong to win roster spot. Huey spent2010 AFL season with Seattle Shock, catching 144 passes for 1,653 yards in 37 touchdowns inleading that team to championship. Whittaker went to training camp with New York Jets in 2009.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Opened season in reserve role, but saw plenty of action in Week 1…wastarget of several Bollinger aerials, but managed just one reception for nine yards. Week 2 (atSacramento): Saw action in reserve role and on special teams…posted one tackle on puntcoverage.

#85 TE JERMAINE WIGGINS 6-2 270 Georgia Acq: Protected List2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY Returns as Tuskers starting tight end in 2010, Wiggins caught 12 passes for 115 yards while helpinganchor one of UFL’s top offensive lines.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Team captain caught pass for 19 yards in season opener, while takingroughly 50% of snaps at tight end. Week 2 (at Sacramento): Did not start but saw extensiveaction at tight end…posted one reception for seven yards.

#72 C KYLE YOUNG 6-4 315 Fresno State Acq: ’10 Free AgentUFL Rookie

PREVIOUSLY Young earned spot on Tuskers roster after impressing coaching staff in brief training campappearance. Kyle played the 2010 Arena Football League season with the Arizona Rattlers.

2010 SEASONWeek 1 (at Las Vegas): Dressed but did not play in Tuskers season opener. Week 2 (atSacramento): Saw action in a reserve role and on special teams.



2010 Florida TuskersFootball Stats

Rushing Att. Net Avg. TD LP Tackle Leaders S-A-Total TFLCason, A. 13 55 4.2 0 13 Ratliff, K. 5-1-5.5 0Rhodes, D. 12 18 1.5 1 9 Thurman 3-4-5.0 0Bollinger, B. 3 14 4.7 0 18 Schlegel 4-0-4

0Save 2-1-2.5 1

Passing A-C-I Pct. Yards TD LP Chukwurah 1-3-2.50.5

Bollinger, B. 40-23-1 57.5 308 2 68 Melton 2-1-2.5

0Greisen 0-0-0 00.0 0 0 0 Reed 1-0-10

Irons 2-0-2 0Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD LP Davis 2-0-2 0Hankton, C. 6 96 16.0 0 33 McGarigle 1-4-3.0 0Cason, A. 6 34 5.7 0 30 Castille 0-2-1.0

0Russell, C. 3 96 32.0 1 68 Vinnett 1-2-2.0

0Wiggins, J. 1 19 19.0 0 19 Carter 2-2-4 1Runnels, JD 1 16 16.0 0 17 Develin 1-0-1

0

Stone, G. 1 9 9.0 0 9 Dacus 1-0-1 0Whitaker, H 1 9 9.0 0 9 Boykin 2-0-2 2.0Rhodes, D. 1 7 7.0 0 7 Moore 1-0-1 0Foster, J 1 14 14.0 0 14 Powell 0-2-1.0

0.5 Taylor 1-0-1 0

Field Goals FG-FGA Pct. LP BLK Brown 1-0-10

Novak, N 2-4 50.0 54 1 Clermond 0-2-1.0 0



Harrison 1-0-1.00

Punting No. Yards Avg. BLK I20Parrish, K 4 184 45.8 0 1 Quarterback SacksNo. Yards

Harrison 1 0Interceptions No. Yards Avg. TD Chukwurah 0.5 4

Castille, S. 1 0 0.0 0 Save 0.5 2 Thurman, O. 1 6 6.0 0 Clermond 0.5 2McGarigle 0.5 4

TDScoring R-P-RTN FG XP Total Forced FumblesRhodes, D. 1-1-0 0 0 12 Harrison (1), Thurman (1)Novak, N. 0-0-0 2-4 3-3 9Russell, C. 0-1-0 0 0 6 Pass Defenses

Carter (2), Thurman (1)All-Purpose Rec Rus Ret TotalRussell 96 0 87 183 InterceptionsCason 34 55 5 94 Castille (1), Thurman (1)Hankton 96 0 0 96Rhodes 7 18 0 25Reed 0 0 26 26Wiggins 19 0 0 19Runnels 16 0 0 16Bollinger 0 14 0 14

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