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Post by The Grim Reaper on Feb 18, 2008 10:46:40 GMT -5
Florence Phantoms Vice President of Operations Bennie King is proud to announce
the signing of former College All American and NFL player Omar Jacobs.
Jacobs (6’4, 232) played collegiately at Bowling Green University where he was
considered one of the top quarterbacks in the nation. During Jacobs sophomore year
he put together one of college footballs finest seasons at the quarterback position. In
2004 Omar passed for a MAC record 41 touchdowns with just 4 interceptions. This
accomplishment is the best ever Touchdown to Interception ratio in college football history. During the same season Jacobs completed a record 224 passes without an interception. Jacobs finished the season being named MAC Offensive Player of the Year and MVP of the GMAC Bowl after a 365 yard 5 touchdown performance verse Memphis.
In 2005 Omar is best remembered for opening the season throwing for 458 yards and 5 Touchdowns in a nationally televised match up verse Wisconsin. During the season Omar was a finalist for the Davey O’ Brien Award which is awarded to the nation’s best quarterback as well as nominee for the Heisman Trophy awarded annually to the best player in college football. At the conclusion of his junior year Omar declared for the NFL Draft and was selected in the 5th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Omar has spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.” I am absolutely thrilled to make this announcement what a player” said vp of operations Bennie King.” Omar is a player who has all the tools to be a star in the indoor game.” Training Camp will be a real treat I am very excited too see our team come together. “This young man is an exceptional talent that has performed at the highest levels we are fortunate that he will display his talents here in Florence and the AIFA”.
The Florence Phantoms open Training Camp Today at the Byrnes School.
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Post by maclid on Feb 18, 2008 14:37:24 GMT -5
I had the opportunity to watch Omar Jacobs in college, and I can verify that he is the real deal who does have the tools to be an elite player on an indoor football team.
I hate to say it, but I think you guys might have signed the best QB in the league.
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Post by The Grim Reaper on Feb 18, 2008 20:51:56 GMT -5
the best .......try the 2 best ,don't forget about Darnell Kennedy and all the 1-AA records he holds.
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Post by JustMomma on Feb 19, 2008 11:15:40 GMT -5
the best .......try the 2 best ,don't forget about Darnell Kennedy and all the 1-AA records he holds. We shall see..........  |
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Post by The Grim Reaper on Feb 19, 2008 11:30:05 GMT -5
You just keep the I-20 cup polished. I don't want no fingerprints on it when you deliver it to us.
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Post by JustMomma on Feb 19, 2008 11:43:31 GMT -5
You just keep the I-20 cup polished. I don't want no fingerprints on it when you deliver it to us.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by gonzo13 on Feb 19, 2008 18:07:40 GMT -5
I thought I also saw Mike Rathe's name on the Phantoms roster at one point.....How many QB's does one indoor team need?
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Post by The Grim Reaper on Feb 19, 2008 21:31:11 GMT -5
we have 4 or 5 in camp
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Post by Deep Purple on Feb 20, 2008 20:08:56 GMT -5
You'd be surprised how many quarterbacks we need in Florence. It seems like every year we have to start Brian Scott at QB. I like Brian as well as any of us do, but I want to see him catching balls over the middle, not throwing them!
As a Steeler fan I am stoked to have Omar on the roster...I doubt he will remain in Florence the whole season. He will surely be called up to another league.
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Post by The Grim Reaper on Feb 21, 2008 8:33:40 GMT -5
DP the QB position will not be a problem this year in Flowtown. Just get your season tix and figure out where you want to sit for the Championship game in Florence this year.
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Post by JustMomma on Feb 21, 2008 9:05:57 GMT -5
DP the QB position will not be a problem this year in Flowtown. Just get your season tix and figure out where you want to sit for the Championship game in Florence this year. That right there was funny, I don't care who ya are! |
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Post by The Grim Reaper on Feb 21, 2008 9:37:24 GMT -5
oh gees are you having another special k moment
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Post by JustMomma on Feb 21, 2008 12:58:09 GMT -5
oh gees are you having another special k moment Better than a senior moment!!! ;D |
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Post by The Grim Reaper on Feb 21, 2008 14:40:02 GMT -5
 whatever
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Post by JustMomma on Feb 21, 2008 15:16:32 GMT -5
whatever chicken...why not post the comeback you said on the phone earlier??? ;D |
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whatever