Nighthawks Game Notes Week 9

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OMAHA NIGHTHAWKS

2010 NIGHTHAWKS FOOTBALLwww.omahanighthawks.com

Public Relations Director Kat Welch 215-350-0228 [email protected]

Public Relations Assistant Nate Pohlen 402-429-5493 [email protected]

2010 NIGHTHAWKSSCHEDULE AND RESULTS

2010 UFL STANDINGS

Date Opponent (TV) Time/Score

Sept. 24 Hartford (HDNet) W, 27-26

Oct. 2 Sacramento (HDNet) W, 20-17

Oct. 8 at Las Vegas (HDNet) L, 10-22

Oct. 16 at Hartford (NESN) W, 19-14

Oct. 28 Las Vegas (HDNet) L, 10-24

Nov. 5 at Florida (HDNet) L, 14-31

Nov. 13 at Sacramento (Versus) 10:00 p.m.

Nov. 19 Florida (HDNet) 7:30 p.m.

All times are Central

Team W-L Pct. PF PA

*Las Vegas 5-2 .714 160 115

Florida 3-3 .500 145 119

Omaha 3-3 .500 100 134

Sacramento 3-4 .429 128 161

Hartford 2-4 .333 135 137

*clinched spot in Championship Game

Thursday, Nov. 11Hartford at Florida HDNet 6:00 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 13Omaha at Sacramento Versus 10:00 p.m.

THIS WEEKS UFL GAMES

LAST WEEKS UFL RESULTS

Friday, Nov. 5Florida 31, Omaha 14Saturday, Nov. 6Sacramento 27, Las Vegas 24

Week 9

OMAHA (3-3) at SACRAMENTO (3-4)Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 | 10:00 p.m. (CST)

Hornet Stadium | Sacramento, Calif.Series Record: 1-0

Radio: KOZN (1620 AM)Television: Versus

Internet: http://www.ufl-football.com/networkbroadcast

THE MATCHUPThis will be the most significant game in UFL regular

season history to date, as both Omaha and Sacramentodesperately need wins to stay alive in the ChampionshipGame race.

The Mountain Lions, playing their final game of the regularseason, must win to improve to 4-4 to have any shot at theChampionship Game. If they do win, they would need Floridaand Hartford to each lose one of its final two games, and thenSacramento would win the tiebreaker based on theircombined head-to-head record against Florida and Omaha.Of all four UFL teams still able to get to 4-4, Sacramento has

the best chance of any to win a tiebreaker at 4-4.Meanwhile, Omaha controls its own destiny, needing to

win its final two games to clinch a spot in the ChampionshipGame. With a loss at Sacramento, Omaha would be forced towin its final game against Florida and need Hartford to win outto get into the Championship Game.

THE SERIESThe Nighthawks lead the all-time series 1-0. Omaha

defeated Sacramento, 20-17, on October 2 at RosenblattStadium on a late touchdown pass from Jeff Garcia to JebPutzier. Sacramentos Fabrizio Scaccia missed a 55-yard fieldgoal with 1:46 left that would have tied the game.

THE COACHESJeff Jagodzinski (Wisconsin-Whitewater, 85) leads the

Nighthawks after guiding Boston College to a 20-8 record andtwo ACC Championship Game appearances in 2007-08.Jagodzinski has coached in the collegiate and professionalranks for 26 years.

Thirteen-year NFL Head Coach Dennis Green (Iowa, 71)is back for his second season in the UFL. The formerMinnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals Head Coach led theCalifornia Redwoods to a 2-4 record last season, before theteam relocated to Sacramento in 2010.

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REMEMBERING THE RUMBLE AT ROSENBLATTIt was an important early season game in the United Football League. It was the expansion Omaha

Nighthawks against the Sacramento Mountain Lions for a quick leg up in the 2010 UFL standings. It was theUFLs second ever sellout crowd - both at Rosenblatt Stadium. It was a rare matchup of two veteranquarterbacks who simply want to continue to play professional football, even if the National Football Leaguewouldnt give them the opportunity.

It was the Rumble at Rosenblatt, on October 2, and it lived up to the hype.

Omaha jumped out to a 12-0 lead late in the first half, but Sacramento answered with 17 unansweredpoints - capped off by an early fourth quarter touchdown pass from quarterback Daunte Culpepper to widereceiver Taye Biddle. Up stepped Garcia, the NFL Pro Bowl passer, who fired a 13-yard touchdown pass totight end Jeb Putzier to steal a 20-17 Nighthawks victory with 4:59 left in the fourth quarter.

Now flash forward six weeks. The Nighthawks (3-3) and the Mountain Lions (3-4) are preparing for acritical game Saturday night at Hornet Stadium - one which wont knock Omaha out of contention for a spot inthe UFL Championship Game on November 27 at Rosenblatt Stadium, but one which would eliminateSacramento with a loss.

The stakes are high for Garcia vs. Culpepper, Round 2, and it has much more to do with theChampionship Game implications than Garcias return to his native California. Its about sudden death for thehome-standing Mountain Lions, and its about the Nighthawks setting themselves up for a potential winner-takes-all game at home in Week 10 against the Florida Tuskers.

UFL PLAYOFF PICTUREWith only one spot left in the UFL Championship Game and all four teams still alive with two weeks left in theseason, the last four games on the UFL schedule are sure to create a lot of suspense and hype. Only LasVegas, at 5-2, has clinched a spot in the UFL Championship Game. This week, Sacramento and Hartford faceabsolute must-win situations, while Omahas and Floridas chances would be severely diminished with losses.

2010 UFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SCENARIOSLAS VEGAS LOCOMOTIVES (5-2)Week 9: BYEWeek 10: at Hartford

- Have clinched a spot in the Championship Game

FLORIDA TUSKERS (3-3)

Week 9: vs. HartfordWeek 10: at Omaha- Can clinch by winning final two games

- Can clinch by beating Omaha in Week 10 AND by having Omaha beat Sacramento in Week 9

OMAHA NIGHTHAWKS (3-3)Week 9: at SacramentoWeek 10: vs. Florida

- Can clinch by winning final two games

- Can clinch by beating Florida in Week 10 AND by having Hartford win its final two games againstFlorida and Las Vegas

SACRAMENTO MOUNTAIN LIONS (3-4)

Week 9: vs. OmahaWeek 10: BYE

- Must beat Omaha in Week 9 AND have both Hartford and Florida each lose at least one of its final twogames

HARTFORD COLONIALS (2-4)Week 9: at FloridaWeek 10: vs. Las Vegas

- Must win final two games AND have Sacramento beat Omaha in Week 9 AND have Florida beatOmaha in Week 10


OMAHA at SACRAMENTO | HORNET STADIUM | NOV. 13 | 10:00 P.M. (CST) Versus


OMAHA NIGHTHAWKS DEPTH CHART (at Sacramento)OFFENSE

QB 7 Jeff Garcia 15 Matt Gutierrez 3 D.J. ShockleyFB 36 Rendrick TaylorRB 30 Ahman Green 21 Shaud Williams 13 Maurice ClarettWR 89 Robert Ferguson 85 Mike Hass 88 Roy HallLT 72 George FosterLG 74 Damion Cook 66 Mitch EricksonC 69 P.J. Alexander 61 Marvin PhilipRG 78 Julius Wilson 61 Marvin PhilipRT 75 Adrian Jones 71 Dan GayTE 84 Christian Hopkins 80 Jeb Putzier 83 Mike Peterson 86 Lee VickersWR 82 Michael Clayton 81 Devard Darling 19 Andrew Brewer

DEFENSE

LE 95 Dewayne White 90 Kevin BaspedDT 94 Dusty Dvoracek 97 Demetrin VealDT 93 Renaldo Wynn 92 Willie Williams 77 Wendell BryantRE 44 Jay MooreSLB 54 Patrick Thomas 55 Gary Stills 50 Joey LaRocqueMLB 53 Nick Greisen 56 Morlon GreenwoodWLB 59 Cato June 52 Alex Lewis 50 Joey LaRocqueLCB 38 DeMarcus Faggins 24 Eric GreenFS 26 Aaron Rouse 37 Calvin LowrySS 42 Clinton Hart 20 Stuart Schweigert 32 Jermaine PhillipsRCB 23 Ricardo Colclough 35 Corey Ivy

SPECIALISTSP 16 Justin Brantly KR 23 Ricardo ColcloughK 6 Jeff Wolfert PR 21 Shaud WilliamsLS 47 Matt Overton


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COACHING STAFF Notable InformationHead Coach Jeff Jagodzinski Head Coach at Boston College (2007-08)Defensive/Special Teams Coordinator Kirk Doll Special Teams coordinator at Notre Dame, LSU and Texas A&MAssistant Special Teams Coordinator Jim Ryan Played 10 seasons with the Denver Broncos (1979-88)Quarterbacks Ron Hudson Offensive Coordinator at Kansas State (1995-2002)Wide Receivers Roger Hughes Head Coach at Princeton (2000-09)Offensive Line Keith Uecker Played eight seasons in NFL with Denver and Green Bay (1982-1991)Offensive Line/Quality Control Michael Ketchum Graduate Assistant at Iowa (2003-2005)

Tight Ends Vince Marrow Played TE for four years in NFL with Bills, Chiefs and PanthersDefensive Backs Joe Tresey Defensive Coordinator at Cincinnati and South Florida (2007-09)Running Backs Wardell Smith Three-year NCAA All-American RB at East Carolina (1991-95)Defensive Line Carl Hairston Played DE for 14 years in NFL with Eagles, Browns and CardinalsDefensive Line/Linebackers Rick Lantz Interim Head Coach at Navy (2000); 38 years in coachingDefensive Backs/Quality Control Patrick Madden Secondary and Special Teams Coach at Columbia (2005)Strength and Conditioning Andy Williams Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northern Arizona in 2009


PRONUNCIATION GUIDEKevin BASPED BASS-pedMaurice CLARETT cluh-RETTRicardo COLCLOUGH COKE-leeDusty DVORACEK Dih-VOR-a-check

DeMarcus FAGGINS FAY-ginsAHMAN Green AW-MAWNMORLON Greenwood MORE-linNick GREISEN GRYE-sin

Matt GUTIERREZ goo-TARE-ezMike HASS (like pass)Joey LAROCQUE luh-ROCKJeb PUTZIER PUTT-zeer

Stuart SCHWEIGERT SHWY-gertDEMETRIN Veal deh-ME-trinSHAUD Williams shawd

#69 OC P.J. ALEXANDER 6-4 284 Syracuse Acq: Expansion Draft FLA 2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Played for the Florida Tuskers in 20092010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Started at centerWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at centerWeek 4 (at LasVegas): Started at centerWeek 5 (at Hartford): Started at centerWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Started at centerWeek 8(at Florida): Started at center

#90 DE KEVIN BASPED 6-5 258 Nevada-Reno Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Participated in New York Jets training camp in 20102010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 2 tackles, 0.5 sacks for 3 yardsWeek 4 (atLas Vegas): 1 tackleWeek 5 (at Hartford): 2 tacklesWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks for 11 yards, 1quarterback hurryWeek 8 (at Florida): 1 tackle,#16 P JUSTIN BRANTLY 6-3 253 Texas A&M Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Signed with the Houston Texans in 20092010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 39.0-yard average on 2 puntsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 39.8-yard average on 6puntsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 46.8-yard average on 5 puntsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 41.4-yard average on 5 puntsWeek7 (vs. Las Vegas): 44.9-yard average on 7 puntsWeek 8 (at Florida): 36.2-yard average on 5 punts

#19 WR ANDREW BREWER 6-3 218 Northwestern Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Participated in New England Patriots mini-camp in 20102010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 1 reception, 10 yardsWeek 4 (at LasVegas): DNPWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 reception, 10 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): No statsWeek 8 (at Florida): 2receptions, 22 yards

#77 DT WENDELL BRYANT 6-5 312 Wisconsin Acq: 2010 Expansion Draft LV 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Las Vegas Locomotives in 2009 and recorded 13 tackles and 1 sack during the regular seasonbefore being placed on Injured Reserve2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): DNPWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 3 tackles, 1tackle for lossWeek 5 (at Hartford): 2 tackles, 1 tackle for lossWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida):DNP

#13 RB MAURICE CLARETT 5-11 220 Ohio State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Spent 2005 training camp with the Denver Broncos2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 kickoff return for 13 yardsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 5 rushes, 12 yards; 1reception, 6 yardsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 4 rushes, 7 yards; 3 receptions, 17 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 6 rushes, 10yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 5 rushes, 13 yards, 1 touchdownWeek 8 (at Florida): 1 rush, 12 yards; Team-best 5receptions, 38 yards

#82 WR MICHAEL CLAYTON 6-4 215 LSU Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the 2004 NFL Draftplayed seven seasons withthe Bucs (2004-10)recorded 221 catches for 2,936 yards and 10 touchdownsled all rookies and his team in 2004 with80 receptions, 1,193 yards and 7 touchdowns2010 SEASON: Week 5 (at Hartford): Signed after gameWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 reception, 17 yards; 1 kickoff returnfor 21 yards; 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): 2 receptions, 15 yards

#23 CB RICARDO COLCOUGH 5-11 195 Tusculum Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Was with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009won Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005recorded70 career tackles, 2.5 sacks, 7 pass defenses, 1 interception and 2 forced fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup, 30.3-yard average on 3 kick returnsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 3 tackles, 3 pass breakups, 26 yards on 1 kick returnWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): DNPWeek 5(at Hartford): 3 tacklesWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakupWeek 8 (at Florida): 2tackles; 22.6-yard average on 5 kick returns

#74 OG DAMION COOK 6-5 330 Bethune-Cookman Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Has played in 26 games (10 starts) over five NFL seasons, most recently with the Detroit Lions in 20082010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Started at guardWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at guardWeek 4 (at LasVegas): Started at guardWeek 5 (at Hartford): Started at guardWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Started at guard; 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): Started at guard




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#81 WR DEVARD DARLING 6-1 215 Washington State Acq: Draft Pick 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Played five seasons in NFLplayed in 16 games for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008 with nine starts andcaught 17 passes for 247 yards and 1 touchdown2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Team-best 5 receptions, 48 yards, 1 touchdownWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 3receptions, 49 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 tackleWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): Team-best 4 receptions, 32 yardsWeek 5 (atHartford): 1 reception, 6 yards, 1 touchdownWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 reception, 23 yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 2receptions, 12 yards

#94 DT DUSTY DVORACEK 6-3 302 Oklahoma Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Started 13 games for the Chicago Bears from 2006-08 before injuries set inrecorded 31 tackles and twopasses defended2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB hurryWeek 3 (vs.Sacramento): 2 tackles, 1 forced fumbleWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 2 tackles, 1 tackle for lossWeek 5 (at Hartford): 4tacklesWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 0.5 sacks for 4 yards, 1 quarterback hurryWeek 8 (atFlorida): 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss

#66 OG MITCH ERICKSON 6-4 290 Nevada-Reno Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Participated in 2010 training camp with the Seattle Seahawks2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Started at guardWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at guardWeek 4 (at LasVegas): Started at guard, 1 tackleWeek 5 (at Hartford): Played guardWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Played guardWeek 8(at Florida): Played guard

#38 CB DEMARCUS FAGGINS 5-10 190 Kansas State Acq: Draft Pick 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Spent eight years in NFLmost recent stop at Detroit Lions in 2009played in 84 NFL games with 36 startsand recorded 220 tackles, 1 sack, 31 pass defenses, 5 interceptions and 1 touchdown2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 5 tackles, team-best 2 pass breakupsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 7 tacklesWeek4 (at Las Vegas): 3 tacklesWeek 5 (at Hartford): DNPWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 3 passbreakupsWeek 8 (at Florida): 2 tackles, 1 quarterback hurry

#89 WR ROBERT FERGUSON 6-1 225 Texas A&M Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Participated in 2009 Atlanta Falcons training camp after eight seasons in NFL with Green Bay and

MinnesotaPlayed in 83 regular season games with 34 starts and caught 151 passes for 1,993 yards and 13 touchdowns2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 4 receptions, 45 yards, 1 touchdownWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Team-best 7receptions, 94 yardsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 3 receptions, 39 yards, 1 touchdownWeek 5 (at Hartford): Game-high 6receptions, 88 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Game-high 5 receptions, 44 yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 4 receptions, 36yards; 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 touchdown

#72 OT GEORGE FOSTER 6-5 344 Georgia Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Six-year NFL Career with Denver Broncos and Detroit Lionsplayed in 68 regular season games with 57starts from 2003-2008spent the 2009 NFL preseason with the Cleveland Browns2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Started at tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at tackleWeek 4 (at LasVegas): Started at tackleWeek 5 (at Hartford): Started at tackleWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Started at tackleWeek 8 (atFlorida): Started at tackle

#7 QB JEFF GARCIA 6-1 190 San Jose State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Four-time NFL Pro Bowl quarterback has played in 125 NFL regular season games and made 116 starts from1999-2009boasts career figures of 2,264 completions from 3,676 attempts for 25,537 yards, 161 touchdowns and 83interceptionshas also rushed for 2,140 yards and 26 touchdowns2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 23-of-40, 226 yards, 3 touchdowns; 3 rushes, 19 yardsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento):19-of-36, 283 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 4 rushes, minus-3 yardsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 22-of-37, 168 yards,1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 3 rushes, 17 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 18-of-34, 185 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 rushes, 7yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 13-of-32, 155 yards, 4 interceptions; 4 rushes, 23 yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 9-of-19, 64yards, 1 interception

#71 OT DAN GAY 6-4 303 Baylor Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Spent 2010 training camp with the New York Jets2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): DNPWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at tackle, 1 tackleWeek 4 (at LasVegas): Started at tackleWeek 5 (at Hartford): Played tackleWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Played tackleWeek 8 (atFlorida): Played tackle


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#30 RB AHMAN GREEN 6-0 224 Nebraska Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: From 1998-2009, played in 148 games with 97 starts, rushing for 9,025 yards and 60 touchdowns on 2,056carries with a long of 98 yardsGreen Bay Packers all-time leading rusher and four-time Pro Bowl selection2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 12 rushes, 49 yards; 4 receptions, 24 yardsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 9 rushes, 25yardsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 10 rushes, 30 yards; 1 reception, 13 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 16 rushes, 76 yards; 1reception, 5 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 11 rushes, 38 yards; 1 reception, 13 yards; 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): 5rushes, 16 yards

#24 CB ERIC GREEN 5-11 197 Virginia Tech Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2005-2008, appearing in 51 games with 33 startsrecorded 167 tackles,30 pass defenses, 2 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 4 tackles, assisted on a tackle for loss, 1 passbreakupWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 3 tackles, 1 interception returned 6 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 3 tackles, 1 passbreakupWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 4 tacklesWeek 8 (at Florida): 2 tackles

#56 LB MORLON GREENWOOD 6-0 237 Syracuse Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Spent nine years in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans and most recently the OaklandRaidersstarted 108 of 125 regular season games and recorded 682 tackles, 7 sacks, 18 pass defenses, 2 interceptions and3 forced fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 3 tackles, assisted on a tackle for lossWeek4 (at Las Vegas): 1 tackleWeek 5 (at Hartford): DNPWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 5 tacklesWeek 8 (at Florida): 6 tackles

#53 LB NICK GREISEN 6-1 240 Wisconsin Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Saw action in 98 games in his NFL career with the New York Giants (2002-05), Jacksonville Jaguars (2006)and Baltimore Ravens (2007-08) best seasons came with the Giants, where we recorded 79 tackles in 2004 and 85 tacklesin 2005spent 2010 training camp with the Denver Broncos2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Team-best 7 tackles, 3 tackles for lossWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Game-high 11tackles, 2 tackles for lossWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 4 tackles, assisted on a tackle for lossWeek 5 (at Hartford): DNPWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): DNPWeek 8 (at Florida): 3 tackles

#15 QB MATT GUTIERREZ 6-4 230 Idaho State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Spent 2007-08 with the New England Patriots, then 2009 with the Kansas City Chiefsoriginally signed withthe Nighthawks in July 2010, but was picked up by the Chicago Bears in Augustplayed in 6 NFL games, going 2-for-2 for 18yards2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Not with teamWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): DNPWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): DNPWeek 5 (at Hartford): DNPWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): DNPWeek 8 (at Florida): 17-of-34, 188 yards, 1 touchdown, 1interception

#88 WR ROY HALL 6-3 240 Ohio State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Spent part of 2010 with the New Orleans Saintsplayed 2008 with Indianapolis Colts2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 receptions, 19 yardsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 1 reception, 7 yardsWeek 4 (atLas Vegas): 2 receptions, 20 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 3 receptions, 22 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 reception, 8yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 3 receptions, 36 yards; 6 yards on 1 kick return

#42 SS CLINTON HART 6-0 208 Central Florida CC Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2003-2004, the San Diego Chargers from 2004-2009 and the St. LouisRams (2009)appeared in 99 regular season NFL games with 39 startsrecorded 333 tackles, 32 pass defenses, 10interceptions for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns and 2 forced fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 fumble recoveryWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): No statsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 5tackles, 1 tackle for lossWeek 5 (at Hartford): Game-high 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception returned 23 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 2 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 2 pass breakupsWeek 8 (at Florida): No stats

#85 WR MIKE HASS 6-1 205 Oregon State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Has been on practice squads with the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks for fourseasons, playing in one game with Chicago in 2007 and one game with Seattle in 20092010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 reception, 26 yardsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 1 reception, 42 yardsWeek 4 (atLas Vegas): Team-best 4 receptions, 28 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): No statsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 3 receptions, 43yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 4 receptions, 30 yards




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#84 TE CHRISTIAN HOPKINS 6-5 280 Toledo Acq: Expansion Draft HAR 2nd UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Played for the New York Sentinels during the inaugural 2009 campaign and caught 6 passes for 67 yards and1 touchdown2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 3 receptions, 28 yardsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at tight endWeek 4 (atLas Vegas): 3 receptions, 5 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 5 receptions, 51 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): No statsWeek 8 (at Florida): No stats

#35 CB COREY IVY 5-9 190 Oklahoma Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: 10-year NFL veteran won the Super Bowl with Tampa Bay in 2002-03recorded 279 career tackles, 5 forcedfumbles, 3 interceptions and 9.5 sacks2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Signed after gameWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 2 tacklesWeek 4 (at Las Vegas):3 tacklesWeek 5 (at Hartford): 2 tacklesWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 3 tacklesWeek 8 (at Florida): 1 tackle

#75 OT ADRIAN JONES 6-4 330 Kansas Acq: Draft Pick 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played five years in the NFL with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefsspent the 2010 offseason withthe Pittsburgh Steelersplayed in 55 career games, started 262010 SEASON: Week 4 (at Las Vegas): Signed after gameWeek 5 (at Hartford): Started at tackleWeek 7 (vs. LasVegas): Started at tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): Started at tackle

#59 LB CATO JUNE 6-0 225 Michigan Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Indianapolis Colts from 2003-2006, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2007 and 2008 and theChicago Bears in 2009appeared in 89 regular season games and started 73 gamesregistered 498 tackles, 1 sack, 14pass defenses, 3 forced fumbles, 12 interceptions for 201 yards and 2 touchdownswon Super Bowl with Colts in 20062010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 4 tackles, 2 tackles for lossWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 3 tackles, 1 sack for 3yardsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 6 tackles, 1 tackle for lossWeek 5 (at Hartford): 5 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 passbreakupWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): 3 tackles

#50 LB JOEY LAROCQUE 6-2 228 Oregon State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Saw action in 14 games with the Chicago Bears in 2008, making six tackles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 4 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 2 tacklesWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): No

statsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 tackleWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): No stats

#52 LB ALEX LEWIS 6-0 243 Wisconsin Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played in 52 games for the Detroit Lions from 2004-2008 and started nine timesrecorded 176 tackles, 2sacks, 4 pass breakups, 1 interception for 33 yards and 3 forced fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 2 tacklesWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 3tacklesWeek 5 (at Hartford): 3 tackles, 1 interception returned 39 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 3 tacklesWeek 8 (atFlorida): 4 tackles

#37 FS CALVIN LOWRY 5-11 205 Penn State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Tennessee Titans in 2006-2007 and the Denver Broncos in 2008also has experience withthe Denver Broncos (2008) and Detroit Lions (2009)played in 43 regular season games with 14 starts and recorded 86tackles, 2 interceptions for 18 yards, 13 pass defenses and 1 forced fumble2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at free safetyWeek 4 (at LasVegas): 3 tacklesWeek 5 (at Hartford): 6 tackles, 1 interception returned 19 yards, 1 pass breakupWeek 7 (vs. Las

Vegas): Started at free safetyWeek 8 (at Florida): 2 tackles

#44 DE JAY MOORE 6-4 260 Nebraska Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Started NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers before spending the 2009 campaign on the practice squadof the St. Louis Ramsalso boasts off-season experience with the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys in 20102010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakupWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 2 tackles, 1 sack for 6 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 pass breakupWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas):Started at defensive endWeek 8 (at Florida): 1 tackle, 1 sack for 9 yards, 1 quarterback hurry

#47 LS MATT OVERTON 6-1 254 Western Washington Acq: 2010 Free Agent 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Was the Florida Tuskers' snapper for all six regular-season games and the UFL Championship Game in2009also has spent time with the Seattle Seahawks2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Started at long snapper, 1 tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Started at longsnapperWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): Started at long snapperWeek 5 (at Hartford): Started at long snapperWeek 7 (vs.Las Vegas): Started at long snapperWeek 8 (at Florida): Started at long snapper




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#83 TE MIKE PETERSON 6-3 252 NW Missouri State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Gained first professional experience in 2008 when he spent the NFL off-season with the Green Bay Packers2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): No statsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): No statsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): NostatsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 kickoff return, 5 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): No statsWeek 8 (at Florida): No stats

#61 OG MARVIN PHILIP 6-2 302 California Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Boasts off-season or practice squad experience with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2006-2007), Cleveland Browns(2007-2008), Baltimore Ravens (2008), New Orleans Saints (2008) and Buffalo Bills (2009)2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): DNPWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): DNPWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): Played centerWeek 5 (at Hartford): DNPWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): DNPWeek 8 (at Florida): DNP

#32 SS JERMAINE PHILLIPS 6-2 230 Georgia Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Eight-year NFL veteran won Super Bowl ring with Tampa Bay in 2002-03made 417 tackles, 3 sacks, 11interceptions and forced 10 fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Signed after gameWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): No statsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 4tackles, assisted on a tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup, intercepted a two-point conversion attempt Week 5 (at Hartford): No

statsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup, 1 sack for 8 yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 2tackles, 1 interception

#80 TE JEB PUTZIER 6-4 245 Boise State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Denver Broncos from 2002-2005, the Houston Texans in 2006-2007, the Seattle Seahawks in2008 and the Broncos again in 2008appeared in 69 regular season games with 17 starts and caught 96 passes for 1,251yards and 3 touchdowns2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 receptions, 21 yardsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 3 receptions, 22 yards, 1touchdownWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): No statsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 reception, 3 yards, 1 touchdownWeek 7 (vs. LasVegas): 1 reception, 7 yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 3 receptions, 54 yards, 1 touchdown

#26 FS AARON ROUSE 6-4 223 Virginia Tech Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Green Bay Packers from 2007-2009 and also for the New York Giants in 2009appeared in 41regular season games with 18 starts, recording 142 tackles, 1 sack, 11 pass defenses, 4 interceptions for 173 yards (99 long)and 1 touchdown

2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 3 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 2 tacklesWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 5tacklesWeek 5 (at Hartford): DNPWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): 5 tackles, 0.5 tackles forloss

#20 SS STUART SCHWEIGERT 6-1 212 Purdue Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Oakland Raiders from 2004-2007 and the Detroit Lions in 2008appeared in 69 regularseason games with 42 startsrecorded 325 tackles, 19 pass defenses, 4 interceptions and 2 forced fumblesalso boastsNFL experience with the Washington Redskins (2008) and New York Giants (2008)2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 4 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 7 tacklesWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 8 tackles,1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakupWeek 5 (at Hartford): 3 tacklesWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 3 tackles, 1 pass breakupWeek 8 (at Florida): 3 tackles

#3 QB D.J. SHOCKLEY 6-0 220 Georgia Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Drafted in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falconsspent four years with the Falconsbegan the seasonwith the Nighthawks but was placed on injured reserve2010 SEASON: Week 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Activated from IR after gameWeek 8 (at Florida): DNP

#55 LB GARY STILLS 6-2 261 West Virginia Acq: Expansion Draft LV 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Las Vegas Locomotives in 2009 and recorded 24 tackles and 2 pass defensesformer NFLPro Bowler played for the Chiefs from 1999-2005, the Baltimore Ravens in 2006-2007 and the St. Louis Rams in 2008played in 134 NFL regular season games and recorded 190 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 6 forced fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 1 tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 3 tacklesWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 3tacklesWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 tackleWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): 2 tackles

#36 FB RENDRICK TAYLOR 6-1 250 Clemson Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Spent 2010 training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 2 receptions, 15 yards, 1 touchdownWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 1 reception, 5yardsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 1 reception, 8 yardsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 rush, 2 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1tackleWeek 8 (at Florida): No stats




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#54 LB PATRICK THOMAS 6-1 240 NC State Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2005-2007 and the Kansas City Chiefs from 2007-2008appearedin 31 regular season games with 10 starts and recorded 72 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 3 pass defenses and 1 forced fumble2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 5 tacklesWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 2 tacklesWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): Game-high 12 tackles, 1 tackle for lossWeek 5 (at Hartford): Game-high 9 tackles, 1 pass breakupWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas):Game-high 10 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakupWeek 8 (at Florida): Game-high 6 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss#97 DT DEMETRIN VEAL 6-2 297 Tennessee Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2003, the Denver Broncos from 2004-2006 and the Tennessee Titans in2007played in 37 regular season games with one start and recorded 66 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2 pass defenses and 1 forcedfumble2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): DNPWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): No statsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 2 tackles, 1tackle for lossWeek 5 (at Hartford): 2 tackles, 1 sack for 7 yardsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1 tackle, 0.5 sacks for 5yardsWeek 8 (at Florida): 1 tackle, 1 tackle for loss

#86 TE LEE VICKERS 6-6 270 North Alabama Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: Spent time with five NFL squads from 2007-10, posting 2 career catches for 4 yards2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): No statsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): No statsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): DNPWeek 5 (at Hartford): No statsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): No statsWeek 8 (at Florida): No stats

#95 DE DEWAYNE WHITE 6-2 275 Louisville Acq: Draft Pick 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played seven years in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions...recorded 203 tackles, 27sacks, 11 forced fumbles, 3 interceptions and 2 touchdownstied a Tampa Bay team record by recording at least half-a-sackin six consecutive games in 20042010 SEASON: Week 3 (vs. Sacramento): Signed after gameWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): No statsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 4tackles, 3 pass breakupsWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 2 tackles, 1 tackle for lossWeek 8 (at Florida): 2 tackles, 1 sack for 9yards

#21 RB SHAUD WILLIAMS 5-7 204 Alabama Acq: Expansion Draft FLA 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Florida Tuskers in 2009 and carried 34 times for 152 yards (29 long)played in 25 regularseason games for the Buffalo Bills from 2004-2007 and carried 89 times for 330 yards (28 long) and 2 touchdownsadded

20 receptions for 137 yards (23 long) and returned 1 kickoff for 17 yards2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 4 rushes, 15 yards; 12-yard average on 2 punt returns, 21.5-yard average on 2 kickreturnsWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 1 rush, 2 yards; 10-yard average on 2 punt returns, 23.5-yard average on 2 kickreturnsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 2 rushes, 15 yards; 1 reception, 6 yards; 15.5-yard average on 2 punt returns, 20.8-yardaverage on 4 kick returnsWeek 5 (at Hartford): 1 rush, 2 yards; 1-yard average on 1 punt returnWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas):5 rushes, 30 yards; 2.3-yard average on 3 punt returns; 17.5-yard average on 2 kickoff returnsWeek 8 (at Florida): 7rushes, 18 yards; 1 reception, 9 yards

#92 DT WILLIE WILLIAMS 6-4 305 Louisville Acq: Expansion Draft FLA 2nd UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Florida Tuskers in 2009, recording five tacklesspent 2008 on the practice squad of the St.Louis Rams and participated in training camp in 2009 with the Philadelphia Eagles2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Started at defensive tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): 2 tackles, 1 sack for 6yardsWeek 4 (at Las Vegas): 1 tackle, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakupWeek 5 (at Hartford): 4 tacklesWeek 7 (vs.Las Vegas): 4 tackles, 1 tackle for lossWeek 8 (at Florida): 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss

#78 OT JULIUS WILSON 6-4 317 UAB Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Played for the Florida Tuskers in 2009 and boasts NFL experience with the Miami Dolphins (2007-2008), St.Louis Rams (2008) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2008-2009)2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): Started at tackleWeek 3 (vs. Sacramento): Played tackleWeek 4 (at LasVegas): Played tackleWeek 5 (at Hartford): Started at guardWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): Started at guardWeek 8 (atFlorida): Started at guard

#6 K JEFF WOLFERT 6-2 194 Missouri Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL SeasonPREVIOUSLY: Gained first professional experience in the spring of 2009 when he attended a tryout with the NFLs ChicagoBearsalso boasts experience with the Kansas City Chiefs (2009), Atlanta Falcons (2009) and New York Jets (2010)2010 SEASON: Week 2 (vs. Hartford): 3-for-3 on extra points, 2-for-3 on field goals (24, 26, 46WL)Week 3 (vs.Sacramento): 1-for-1 on extra points, 1-for-1 on field goals (46)Week 4 (at Las Vegas): 1-for-1 on extra points, 1-for-1 onfield goals (48)Week 5 (at Hartford): 1-for-1 on extra points, 2-for-2 on field goals (23, 30) Week 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 1-for-1 on extra points, 1-for-1 on field goals (35) Week 8 (at Florida): 2-for-2 on extra points




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#93 DE RENALDO WYNN 6-3 280 Notre Dame Acq: 2010 Free Agent 1st UFL Season

PREVIOUSLY: A first-round NFL Draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1997, spent 13 years in the NFL with five differentteams, most recently the Washington Redskins in 2010was named to the All-Rookie team in 1997recorded 230 careertackles, 27 sacks and 4 forced fumbles2010 SEASON: Week 5 (at Hartford): Signed after gameWeek 7 (vs. Las Vegas): 2 tackles, 0.5 sacks for 4 yardsWeek8 (at Florida): No stats


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