DEFENSIVE
LEADER TO REJOIN FIRE
Louisville, KY-The Louisville
Fire Arena Football team has added two
players to the roster; Matt Forbes (5’10,
185, William Penn) and Derek Brown (5’11,
215, Wisconsin-Whitewater).
Forbes is the first member
of the 2007 secondary to resign. The 2008
season will be his sixth season in the
arenafootball2. Forbes has spent time
with the Quad City Steamwheelers and the
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. During
the 2007 season Forbes amassed 82.0 tackles,
24 pass deflections, 6 interceptions,
and a touchdown.
“Matt [Forbes] is still
one of the best players in af2 and he
should be in the AFL,” answered Head Coach
Tommy Johnson when asked about Matt Forbes.
“Not only does he have the ability to
be outstanding but he also has the mind
of a coach.”
Joining Forbes in the secondary
is a rookie from Wisconsin-Whitewater,
Derek Brown. In four seasons with the
Warhawks, Brown acquired 163 tackles and
10 interceptions. During his senior season,
he had 72 tackles, 6 interceptions, 4
fumble recoveries, and 1 safety.
“Derek [Brown] will be a
great addition to our team,” replied Assistant
Head Coach George Eskridge when asked
about Derek Brown. “We love his versatility,
experience, and ability to know how to
win a championship because of his time
at Wisconsin-Whitewater.”
The Louisville Fire will
kickoff the 2008 season against the Iowa
Barnstormers on March 29. Season tickets
for the 2008 Fire season are on sale now
and can be purchased by calling 502.368.0009
today. Season tickets packages begin at
$72.
