Roster Analysis

[oipheroes]

QB

Mike Scipione Western Connecticut – Started his career at Kentucky backing up Tim Couch, transferred to Villanova did not play, injury? Transferred to Western Connecticut, in 2002 he passed for 2,300 yeards 26 TD 11 Ints, completed 53% of his passes. Spent time with the Sioux City Raptors in 2005.

Kenneth Irby Tennessee St – A bum, left Marshall U for Tennessee St played for the Black Birds at one time, can’t throw a pass to save his life.

Matt Redding Georgia – Moved from quarterback to defensive end while at Georgia. No indoor experience found.

My money is one Scipione to start, Irby is a bum and I don’t know much about Redding. The position looks weak overall, Scipione is the only one with successful indoor experience. Another option could be wide receiver Eugene Hellams who played quarterback at Grambling but switched to receiver at the NFL level.

FB / LB

John Maye – No college listed no additional info

Richard Dorceus Howard University – No indoor experience found

James Gibson UNC – UNC playing info can be found at tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gibson_james00.html, no indoor experience found.

Fletcher Miller Marshall University – No additional info

Mike Woodhouse – No college listed, might have played minor league outdoor football in Prince William County Md

Joe Hooks Sheppard College – No additional info

Not a whole lot of talent here out side of James Gibson who could be the starting running back. Another option could be Ryan Tillman who ran the ball at East Carolina

FB / DL

Sean Kelly FAMU – Had 13 sacks as a defensive end at FAMU in 2001

Kelly was an impressive lineman at FAMU, I see him competing for one of the defensive end spots. At 6,3 240 he could also stand up and play linebacker in goal line situations.

OL / DL

Phillip Hofferderth JSU – No info about his JSU days, don’t even know what college JSU is, Jacksonville St? Found his name on a Galveston Thunderstorm roster of the IIFA, what ever that is.

Cedric Scott Morgan St – No additional info

Andrew Jenkins Montgomery College – No additional info

Andre' Townsel Howard University – No additional info

Tommy Burns Howard University – Played guard at Howard. Players Myspace page, profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=20211412 additional info with high light reel www.gousaeagles.com/player_profile.cfm?id=348. Part of the USA Eagles Football program.

Wesley Jones Marshall University – Played tackle at Marshall University herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jones_wesley00.html. Has indoor experience with the Huntington Heroes and Lexington Horsemen.

Omar Smith Clay St – No additional info

Deonte' Holden Central St Ohio – Attended Cardozo High School in the District of Columbia, has out door minor league experience with the Price Georges County Monarchs. Played left tackle for the Monarchs.

Ronald Smith Delaware St – No additional info

Dave Howell Miami – College football info: hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/howell_dave00.html

Damon Tolson Tuskegee - 2001 Third Team All I-AA Defensive Lineman

David Lewis Morgan St – No additional info.
Jarnell Peet – Played defensive end for the Central Virginia Vipers NAFL

Bobby Payne MTSU – College info: www.goblueraiders.com/player.cfm/id/1674, Played in the AFL2 and NFL Europe, spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, additional info: www.okcyarddawgz.com/BobbyPayne.aspx

Sean Chisley Montgomery College or UDC - DC Explosion / Norfolk Night Hawks

Looking a bit thin on the offense and defensive lines, a lot of bodies but how much talent? On offense I have Wesley Jones penciled in for a starting tackle spot, he played well with the Heroes and Horsemen. Tommy Burns is an intriguing prospect could see him at tackle or center. Deonte’ Holden has played tackle in the out door minor league circuit and could compete for a spot. A lot of the other O-Lineman have big bodies but I could not find more information on them.

The defensive line has many intriguing possibilities. Dave Howell spent his playing days at the U and must be talented. At 6,5 313 he could see time at nose tackle and be a wide load to handle. Bobby Payne is an indoor veteran and spent last season at defensive end for the Oklahoma City Yard Dogs, I see him doing the same in D.C. The last defensive line spot IS up for grabs between Sean Chisley, Damon Tolson, and Sean Kelly


WR / DB

William Haith Liberty – Arena football veteran, click the link for more info, plays DB, www.arenafootball.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=19842&SPID=1553&DB_OEM_ID=3500&ATCLID=1362430&Q_SEASON=2008

Ahmad Hawkins UVA – Former All AFL first team 2006, Arena Bowl XIX defensive player of the game, played wide receiver at UVA but switched to defensive back for the indoor game, click link for more info: blog.mlive.com/grpress/2007/10/rampage_get_top_defensive_back.html

Kabote Sikyala Bowie State – Believe he transferred from Middle
Tennessee State to Bowie State, participated in a Redskisn Try out in 2004 (click link) www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Hold_Workout_For_Local_Prospects_1776.jsp. Spent 2008 with the LA Avengers (injury list) classified as a defensive back.

Robert Tillman East Carolina – College career info: ecupirates.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tillman_robert00.html

Moses Washington OU – No additional info

Vincent Thomas Frostburg St – Played Free Safety at Frostburg, click for more info www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=72622&draftyear=2007&genpos=FS

Ronald Minor Virginia Tech - 6'1" Tall 203 DB, 03-07 1st Team all American, 2nd Team all ACC and ACC, DB of the week several times , H. D. Woodson High School 2000-03 Parade All American, 1st Team all metro conf, George Michael Golden 11 team member, Pigskin club , Workouts with Redskins and Green Bay Packer Albany Conquest AF2

Nevin Rayford Methodist University – Ran track and played defensive back while at Methodist University.

Darnell McDonald Kansas St – Played for the L.A XFL franchise, click link for more info www.all-xfl.com/losangelesxtreme/team/roster/DarnellMcDonald.htm, primarily a wide receiver.

Randy Hymes Grambling St – Played for the Baltimore Ravens as late as 2005, caught for over 500 yards in three NFL seasons all with Baltimore, spent time with Minnesota and Jacksonville. Was an important part of the Cleveland Gladiators receiving core last season, pro football reference page www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HymeRa00.htm.

Steven Savoy, University of Utah - Perfect season going 12-0, 2005 , 1st Team All Mid Western Conference, 2nd Team All American, 11 Touchdowns, 67 Receptions for 961 yards , Signed with the Detroit Lions UFA, All-metro player with 67 passes, Led Dunbar to a conference championship, Lettered in football and basketball, Hamilton Tiger Cats CFL, Manchester Wolves AF2.

Gary Briggs West Liberty State - •- Hometown - Washington DC, 1976 5'10" Tall 185lbs WR, 95-99 73 receptions for 2311 yards 20 punt returns for 250 yards 2nd team all conference, 98-99 Eleanor Roosevelt High, 1991-94 State Championship Track Team, 93-94 Professional Football Experience Lubbock Renegades, 05-06 Norfolk Nighthawks AF2, 01-02 Indiana Firebirds AFL, 01 Wheeling Greyhounds IFL, 00

Eugene Hellams Grambling St - Been all over the place: nflanswers.proboards91.com/index.....splay&thread=27

This is where the Armor will excel, look at all the talent. Ronald Minor, Kabote Sikyala, William Heath, and Ahmad Hawkins should all get playing time in the secondary. Each has had extensive indoor experience in AFL2 or the AFL. It will be hard to find playing time to keep all four of these amazing defensive backs happy.

The Armor is equally well equipped at wide receiver. Darnell McDonald, Randy Hymes, Steven Savoy, Gary Briggs, and Eugene Hellams make one hell of a wide out rotation. The only sad part is there are not enough roster spots or footballs to go around.

WR / LB

Marcus Hill Kent St – Kent State stats: sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=147139

Jamal Lewis Arizona State – College career info: thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lewis_jamaal00.html

This group is filled with very similar players, both were marginal contributors on division one football teams. With all the talent at wide receiver I see these guys making an impact in the Armor’s linebacker core. Both are tall, Lewis at 6,6 and Hill at 6,3 while each has the bulk (200 plus pounds) to play linebacker. Expect to see Hill and Lewis behind the defensive line on opening night.

[oipheroes]

If the Armor can find a good QB I don't think any one else has a chance, look at all the AFL talent at WR and DB.

[lionsroar]

The Cowboys thought they had something special also. Nice to see the Armor have pulled together some great talent

........I hope DC does well this year. Reading and Baltimore will more than likely be the biggest strengths in the North but who knows DC, Erie or Harrisburg could surprise come late June.

Just keep an eye on the South. Let the Games begin!!!!

vs April 18th

[oipheroes]

You better be careful comparing any thing in Dallas to something in D.C those are fighting words ; ). I agree with you, never know how things are going to play out till they take the field. The team does have some holes, from my research only one of the offensive linemen has played indoor football. Quarterback is a concern, Kenny Irby is awful so I hope Mike Scipione gets the job or we move Randy Hymes to the position. I was shocked about the talent in the secondary and receiving positions. Having an ex All AFL first team defensive back and Arena Bowl XIX player of the game is pretty impressive. Not to mention a pass catcher who spent three seasons in the NFL. Even with all that talent successful football teams are built from the inside out which, given the lack of experienced lineman is a worry. Either way if the Armor can bring in this type of talent I wonder about the talent level other teams will acquire.

In terms of the division I agree with you about Redding but not Baltimore. The Black Birds/Mariners have never had a good team, Erie still has not released a roster but lost most there talent to Wheeling, and Harrisburg looked impressive in the “All Star” game but there team does not have as many accomplished players as D.C. If things come together in the District I believe we will make the playoffs.