March 5, 2008

IRVING, Texas - A total of 23 players from Conference USA schools appeared on the opening day rosters of the Arena Football League when the AFL began its 22nd season last weekend. Nine of C-USA's 12 schools are represented, with players appearing on the rosters of 12 of the AFL's 17 teams.

Southern Miss had the most players on Arena League rosters, with six former Golden Eagles standouts being listed on team rosters in the indoor league. UCF had four players listed, while Houston and Memphis each have two players continuing their pro careers in the league.

The AFL regular season continues through June 22, with its games appearing each week nationally on ESPN's family of networks. Arena Bowl XXII will be played on Sunday, July 27. For more information on the Arena Football League, visit: www.arenafootball.com.

Here's a look at all of the C-USA players on current AFL rosters.

HOUSTON
Farouk Adelekan, DL, New York Dragons
Jerrian James, OS, Arizona Rattlers
Delmonico Montgomery, DB, Kansas City Brigade

MARSHALL
B.J. Cohen, OL/DL, Orlando Predators
Ricky Hall, FB/LB, New York Dragons

MEMPHIS
Gene Frederic, OL, San Jose Sabercats
Tony Williams, DL, Columbus Destroyers
Danny Wimprine, QB, New Orleans VooDoo

RICE
Jeremy Calahan, OL/DL, Dallas Desperados

SOUTHERN MISS
Rod Davis, LB, Philadelphia Soul
Tom Johnson,DL, Philadelphia Soul
Ronald Jones, OL/DL, San Jose Sabercats
John Nix, DL, New York Dragons
Terrill Shaw, WR Tampa Bay Storm
Torrin Tucker, OL New York Dragons

TULANE
Seth Marler, K, Tampa Bay Storm

TULSA
John Fitzgerald, QB, Kansas City Brigade

UAB
Bobby Keyes, WR/DB , Dallas Desperados
Willie Quinnie, WR, Colorado Crush

UCF
Siaha Burley, WR, Arizona Rattlers
Reggie Doster, DB, Utah Blaze
Steve Edwards, OL, Philadelphia Soul
Mike Mabry, OL/DL, Philadelphia Soul