Post by marinersmedia on Jan 4, 2010 16:59:34 GMT -5
Towson Offensive Player of the Year, Current Coach, Led Mariners Line in 2009
BALTIMORE, MD (January 4, 2010) – Konstantinos “Gus” Kosmakos, who twice earned offensive player of the year honors for the Towson Tigers, and helped propel the Baltimore Mariners to the league’s leading rushing offense in 2009, has re-signed with the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) team for the 2010 season. The Mariners open their third season on March 6th, 2010 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and kickoff their home campaign at 1st Mariner Arena on March 14th at 4:00 PM against the New Jersey Revolution.
“Gus is one of the best players I have ever been associated with both on and off the field. His passion for life, family, and football are strong and undeniable. Having Gus is like having another coach on the field at all times. I will be very excited to see Gus after a year of arena football under his belt,” said Mariners General Manager Greg Justice.
Kosmakos made his pro debut with the Mariners in 2009, earned the center position in training camp, and held the starting spot the entire season for Baltimore. Anchored by Kosmakos the offensive line powered the Mariners rushing attack to a league leading 718 yards and 33 rushing touchdowns (second best in the AIFA). The Mariners’ Isaiah Grier also led the league in rushing with 514 yards and added 20 rushing touchdowns.
The Phoenix, Maryland native first gained notoriety as a lineman at Dulaney High School of Timonium, Maryland, earning honorable mention All-State honors. Kosmakos was also a standout wrestler for the Lions finishing second in the state tournament as a senior, earning All-County selections twice, and compiling a 78-4 career record. Moving on to Towson following his prep career, Kosmakos made an immediate impact with the Tigers as a freshman, starting one game at guard and four at center. He continued to grab playing time as a sophomore playing in ten games and starting eight at guard. In his junior and senior seasons he started all 22 Tigers’ games and earned Offensive Player of the Year honors both years, becoming only the fourth lineman in school history to win the award and only the sixth Tiger in Towson history to earn the honor in consecutive seasons.
Kosmakos is currently a member of the Tigers coaching staff, completing his first season in 2008 as an offensive line assistant. In 2009 he was an assistant coach and defensive assistant.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.
BALTIMORE, MD (January 4, 2010) – Konstantinos “Gus” Kosmakos, who twice earned offensive player of the year honors for the Towson Tigers, and helped propel the Baltimore Mariners to the league’s leading rushing offense in 2009, has re-signed with the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) team for the 2010 season. The Mariners open their third season on March 6th, 2010 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and kickoff their home campaign at 1st Mariner Arena on March 14th at 4:00 PM against the New Jersey Revolution.
“Gus is one of the best players I have ever been associated with both on and off the field. His passion for life, family, and football are strong and undeniable. Having Gus is like having another coach on the field at all times. I will be very excited to see Gus after a year of arena football under his belt,” said Mariners General Manager Greg Justice.
Kosmakos made his pro debut with the Mariners in 2009, earned the center position in training camp, and held the starting spot the entire season for Baltimore. Anchored by Kosmakos the offensive line powered the Mariners rushing attack to a league leading 718 yards and 33 rushing touchdowns (second best in the AIFA). The Mariners’ Isaiah Grier also led the league in rushing with 514 yards and added 20 rushing touchdowns.
The Phoenix, Maryland native first gained notoriety as a lineman at Dulaney High School of Timonium, Maryland, earning honorable mention All-State honors. Kosmakos was also a standout wrestler for the Lions finishing second in the state tournament as a senior, earning All-County selections twice, and compiling a 78-4 career record. Moving on to Towson following his prep career, Kosmakos made an immediate impact with the Tigers as a freshman, starting one game at guard and four at center. He continued to grab playing time as a sophomore playing in ten games and starting eight at guard. In his junior and senior seasons he started all 22 Tigers’ games and earned Offensive Player of the Year honors both years, becoming only the fourth lineman in school history to win the award and only the sixth Tiger in Towson history to earn the honor in consecutive seasons.
Kosmakos is currently a member of the Tigers coaching staff, completing his first season in 2008 as an offensive line assistant. In 2009 he was an assistant coach and defensive assistant.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.