Thursday, June 29, 2006

L.A. Avengers re-sign FB/LB Lonnie Ford - OurSports.com
Fullback/linebacker Lonnie Ford and the Los Angeles Avengers have come to an agreement on a two-year contract that will keep the veteran in Los Angeles through the 2008 season, head coach Ed Hodgkiss announced today.

Ford (6-foot-2, 260 pounds, USC) has spent all four of his seasons in the Arena Football League with the Avengers. He is the team's all-time leader in every rushing category with 500 yards and 28 touchdowns on 140 carries...

..."Lonnie has been with us for a long time and has proven himself as one of the top fullback/linebackers in our league," Hodgkiss said. "He's also a leader on this team and we are very excited to lock him up for two more years."...

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