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Post by Free Agent Fan on Jan 20, 2007 18:13:45 GMT -5
Mississippi Mudcats sign QB Tommy Jones
01/19/07 - American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) Mississippi Mudcats
Tupelo, MS January 19, 2007 - The Mississippi Mudcats Indoor Football Team in Tupelo, MS announce the signing of Tommy Jones, Quarterback for the 2007 football season. Tommy Jones 6-foot-4, 240-pound quarterback, who threw for an indoor professional football record 100 touchdowns with Odessa of the IFL last season.
Jones, 27, Played his college career with Indiana University. Tommy started his pro career with the Cincinnati Bengals, one season with Calgary of the CFL, and one year with Columbus of the AFL.
"We look forward to Tommy as our signal caller this season. He brings talent and experience to our new team," Todd S. Ellis, Owner.
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Post by exit322 on Jan 20, 2007 18:54:19 GMT -5
That settles it...this team is loaded.
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Post by UnoBomber on Jan 21, 2007 12:10:53 GMT -5
This guy is this good and he's playing in the AIFA?
This team will be the south champions. I haven't seen anything from the other teams that would prove otherwise.
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Post by Free Agent Fan on Jan 21, 2007 13:42:01 GMT -5
I thought you picked Baltimore first. No trade backs.  |
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Post by Free Agent Fan on Jan 21, 2007 18:32:20 GMT -5
MudCats add 100-TD quarterback
1/18/2007 6:51:16 AM
Daily Journal
By Gene Phelps
TUPELO - Tommy Jones was a passing machine last year for the Odessa (Texas) Roughnecks of the Intense Football League.
The 6-foot-4, 240-pound quarterback, who threw for an indoor professional football record 100 touchdowns, brings his air show to the Mississippi MudCats this season.
"It's hard to think about," the former Indiana University signal-caller said of his aerial feat. "You just keep throwing the ball, trying to get first downs, keep scoring, keep moving.
"After the game, somebody tells you, You threw for nine touchdowns.' All I could say was, Wow!' "
Jones, who had three nine-TD games, credited his success last season to his teammates.
"I had four great receivers," he said. "Our offensive line gave up the fewest sacks in the league. Our defense created a lot of turnovers, allowing us to get the ball.
"I'm telling you, it was nice."
Brian Brents, the head coach of the Tupelo-based American Indoor Football Association team, says Jones' achievement is something special, no matter what league you're playing in.
"That's quite a record," Brents said. "We're looking forward to having a great season with someone like that."
Jones, 27, called his five-year college career with the Hoosiers an "up-and-down" affair that ended with him being injured his senior season. His pro career includes one training camp with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, one season with Calgary of the CFL, and one year with Columbus of the Arena Football League.
"I like the arena game," he said. "It's fast-paced, lots of scoring, and the players all have a good time."
Jones, an Eaton, Ohio, native, isn't predicting another 100-touchdown season in Tupelo. He just wants to win a championship.
"We all know about the past here," he said. "We want to win games and bring a new excitement to Tupelo."
The MudCats headed into Wednesday's practice session with a 40-man roster. The roster will be cut to 28 players after Saturday's scrimmage.
Mississippi opens its season with a four-game homestand, kicking off with a Feb. 3 game against Pittsburgh at the BancorpSouth Arena.
"We've got a good group," Jones said. "They're all hard workers and they have a lot of discipline. Coach Brents is a strict guy. He's pushed us. He makes sure we're learning each day."
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Post by 1stDownStorm on Jan 21, 2007 21:52:54 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm gonna say that Tallahassee, Mississippi, and maybe Lakeland are gonna be the South frontrunners (by frontrunners I mean the teams that don't fold in the middle of the season  ). |
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