LEAGUE NEWS July 1, 2009 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Stu Brackney stu@copperfootball.com CFL PLAYERS MOVE UP Chris Malleo and Lysias Edmonds In the News Phx., AZ: Two Copper Football League (CFL) players have made some major career moves. Chris Malleo, former quarterback for the Phoenix Outlaws was recently signed by the Milwaukee Iron of AFL2. Malleo, a 6’3” 220 quarterback attended high school in New Jersey and attended Northwestern University. During his brief stay with the Phoenix Outlaws he impressed everyone who saw him play. With his radar eyes, agility in the backfield and accurate arm, Malleo lead the Outlaws through the 2009 season into the playoffs. Finishing 3rd in the league passing yardage category, Malleo ended up with a total of 1988 yards, 21 TDs for a rating of 54.64. “We knew it would not be long before someone would be knocking at his door to play at the next level,” said Outlaws owner/coach John Polchin. “Chris is one of those players you love to coach, as he understands the game, has those well-developed skills to get the job done, plus he is a leader on the field,” Polchin added. Another former CFL player was in the news last month, Lysias Edmonds
who played for the Arizona Thunder. “Bubba” as his teammates call him,
just finished competing in the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships,
June 25-28 at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in
Eugene. Edmonds finished 6th in the decathlon, setting his own personal best in
the javelin. His high place finish earned him a guaranteed invitation to represent the
United States the World Outdoor Track and Field Meet to be held in Germany this
August. “A gifted athlete who is constantly working to improve himself”
said Cedric Jones, head coach of the Arizona Thunder. “Bubba” is a true role
model for his teammates, as he sets the bar very high when it comes to
dedication,” added Coach Jones. CFL Commissioner Tim Schaffer noted that “both of these men exemplify what our league is all about, allowing young men, be they players, coaches or officials to improve their skills to move up.” |
