The Only Wolverine in Arena Football

Submitted by BursleyHall82 on April 11th, 2015 at 11:00 PM

I'm so desperate for football that I'm sitting here watching the Las Vegas Outlaws battle the Los Angeles KISS in an Arena Football game on ESPN2. Which got me to Googling: Are there any ex-Wolverines in the Arena League?

There is. One. Terrance Taylor of the Spokane Shock.

I also found this listing of all the Wolverines that have ever played in the Arena League. You'll be surprised at some of the names (Paul Jokisch?):

http://www.arenafan.com/players/?type=college&college=Michigan

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Bando Calrissian

April 11th, 2015 at 11:03 PM ^

Scott Dreisbach had a surprisingly weird Arena Football career. Seem to recall him getting a lot of press for defensive play. Remy Hamilton, too.

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BursleyHall82

April 11th, 2015 at 11:07 PM ^

Yes, it looks like he made 11 tackles playing for Columbus in 2007. Drew Henson spent his minor league career in Columbus, too. The fans were brutal to him.

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Ty Butterfield

April 12th, 2015 at 12:00 AM ^

Oh Dreisbach, we will always have the 1995 Pigskin Classic against Virginia. My first game as a season ticket holder.

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Bando Calrissian

April 12th, 2015 at 12:03 AM ^

Scott Dreisbach's Traitorous Thumb...

Never forget.

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The Dirty Nil

April 11th, 2015 at 11:05 PM ^

Fuck Lion.

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Mr. Yost

April 11th, 2015 at 11:22 PM ^

Right position.

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Ron Mexico

April 12th, 2015 at 1:16 AM ^

I think he was just commenting that Slocum played in the Arena League as well.

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Mr. Yost

April 15th, 2015 at 7:53 PM ^

He asked if there are any ex-players in the league. Slocum is no longer in the league.

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The Dirty Nil

April 12th, 2015 at 9:17 AM ^

Yeah I was just saying Slocum is on the list.

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Mr. Yost

April 15th, 2015 at 7:54 PM ^

There are a ton more guys who USED to play in the league. That wasn't the question.

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Ty Butterfield

April 11th, 2015 at 11:06 PM ^

Thanks for the update. Maybe Terrance can make his way back to the NFL.

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acnumber1

April 11th, 2015 at 11:09 PM ^

Had there been an NBDL back then I wonder if Jokisch would have gone that route....

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Super J

April 11th, 2015 at 11:09 PM ^

I seen the Shock play Thursday night. talked to the team to look at Gallon when he was cut last year. I know they watched the Indiana game highlights. However, that is as far as it went.

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Gobgoblue

April 12th, 2015 at 6:45 AM ^

You seen it?

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TheTruth41

April 12th, 2015 at 9:50 AM ^

there.

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Canadian

April 12th, 2015 at 1:04 PM ^

Sauded?

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BursleyHall82

April 11th, 2015 at 11:16 PM ^

I just looked it up - Arena League players earn $830 per game. Quarterbacks earn $250 more.

Ohio State pays more than that.

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Bando Calrissian

April 11th, 2015 at 11:18 PM ^

And they'll give you a pizza after the game!

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UMgradMSUdad

April 12th, 2015 at 1:59 PM ^

Looking at those salaries, it's no woder players don't stick around for very long.

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Wolverine Devotee

April 11th, 2015 at 11:28 PM ^

Every Wolverine in the Arena Football League by stint.

Player	Pos.	Franchise Years	Franchise
Billy Harris	OL/DL	1990-1993	Detroit Drive
Garland Rivers	WR/LB	1990-1991	Albany Firebirds
Paul Jokisch	WR/LB	1992	Detroit Drive
Garland Rivers	WR/LB	1992-1993	Arizona Rattlers
John Vitale	OL/DL	1993	Detroit Drive
Billy Harris	OL/DL	1994	Miami Hooters
Billy Harris	OL/DL	1995	St. Louis Stampede
Dwayne Ware	S	1995	Albany Firebirds
Pete Elezovic	K	1996-1998	Albany Firebirds
Tony Henderson	OL/DL	1996-1999	Arizona Rattlers
Dwayne Ware	S	1996-1997	St. Louis Stampede
Brent White	OL/DL	1996	San Jose SaberCats
Jean Agnes-Charles	WR/DB	1997	Albany Firebirds
Dwayne Ware	S	1997	Texas Terror
Remy Hamilton	K	1998-1999	Grand Rapids Rampage
Steven King	WR/DB	1998	Grand Rapids Rampage
Dwayne Ware	S	1998	Houston Thunderbears
Will Carr	OL/DL	1999	Orlando Predators
Jay Feely	K	1999	Florida Bobcats
Buster Stanley	OL/DL	1999-2000	Grand Rapids Rampage
Jay Feely	K	2000	Tampa Bay Storm
Remy Hamilton	K	2000	Carolina Cobras
Tony Henderson	OL/DL	2000	New England Sea Wolves
Dwayne Ware	S	2000	Houston Thunderbears
Pete Elezovic	K	2001	Buffalo Destroyers
Pete Elezovic	K	2001	Chicago Rush
Juaquin Feazell	OL/DL	2001-2002	Tampa Bay Storm
Tony Henderson	OL/DL	2001	Chicago Rush
Russell Shaw	WR/DB	2001-2004	Los Angeles Avengers
Chuck Winters	LB	2001-2002	Detroit Fury
Kraig Baker	K	2002	Detroit Fury
Pete Elezovic	K	2002	Carolina Cobras
Remy Hamilton	K	2002-2007	Los Angeles Avengers
Tony Henderson	OL/DL	2002	Carolina Cobras
Ben Huff	OL/DL	2002	Detroit Fury
Will Carr	OL/DL	2003-2004	Georgia Force
Scott Dreisbach	QB	2003	Los Angeles Avengers
Pete Elezovic	K	2003	Tampa Bay Storm
Pete Elezovic	K	2003-2004	New York Dragons
Tony Henderson	OL/DL	2003	Las Vegas Gladiators
Tony Henderson	OL/DL	2003	Georgia Force
Chuck Winters	LB	2003	Las Vegas Gladiators
Scott Dreisbach	QB	2004	Dallas Desperados
Ben Huff	OL/DL	2004	Dallas Desperados
Will Carr	OL/DL	2005	Grand Rapids Rampage
Will Carr	OL/DL	2005	Orlando Predators
Scott Dreisbach	QB	2005	Austin Wranglers
Todd Howard	S	2005-2006	Chicago Rush
Marcus Knight	WR	2005	Philadelphia Soul
Dan Rumishek	OL/DL	2005	New Orleans VooDoo
Russell Shaw	WR/DB	2005-2007	Chicago Rush
Scott Dreisbach	QB	2006	Georgia Force
Marcus Knight	WR	2006	Columbus Destroyers
Dan Rumishek	OL/DL	2006	Columbus Destroyers
Scott Dreisbach	QB	2007	Columbus Destroyers
Marcus Knight	WR	2007	Philadelphia Soul
James Whitley	DB	2007-2008	Georgia Force
Remy Hamilton	K	2008	Dallas Desperados
Marcus Knight	WR	2008	Columbus Destroyers
Larry Harrison	DL	2010	Cleveland Gladiators
Garrett Rivas	K	2010	Tampa Bay Storm
Remy Hamilton	K	2011	Dallas Vigilantes
Larry Harrison	DL	2011	Dallas Vigilantes
Terrance Taylor	DL	2011	Pittsburgh Power
Terrance Taylor	DL	2011	Spokane Shock
Boubacar Cissoko	DB	2012	Chicago Rush
Matt Gutierrez	QB	2012	Kansas City Command
Remy Hamilton	K	2012	Philadelphia Soul
James Rogers	S	2012	Kansas City Command
Terrance Taylor	DL	2012	Pittsburgh Power
Terrance Taylor	DL	2013-	Spokane Shock
Pierre Woods	LB	2013	Cleveland Gladiators
Elliott Mealer	C	2014	San Jose SaberCats

ArenaBowl Champion Wolverines

Player	Pos.	U-M Years	ArenaBowls	AFL Team
Billy Harris	DT	1983-1987	IV, VI	Detroit Drive
Paul Jokisch	WR	1984-1986	VI	Detroit Drive
Tony Henderson	DT	1990-1994	XI	Arizona Rattlers
Todd Howard	S	1998-2001	XX	Chicago Rush
Russell Shaw	WR	1996-1997	XX	Chicago Rush

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BursleyHall82

April 11th, 2015 at 11:32 PM ^

Had no idea Jokisch actually won a ring.

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BursleyHall82

April 11th, 2015 at 11:40 PM ^

How come I can't remember this guy?

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Wolverine Devotee

April 11th, 2015 at 11:57 PM ^

Jean-Agnes Charles was a four year letterman CB from Montreal. He played at Michigan from 1992-1995.

He appeared in 21 games including 7 as a true freshman. He totaled 30 tackles and 14 TFL yards along with 2 career PBUs.

He, along with Ante Skorput, was selected in the 1995 CFL Canadian Draft. Charles went in the 3rd round, 21st overall, to the Calgary Stampeders.

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DISCUSS Man

April 12th, 2015 at 12:02 AM ^

you are out of control

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Don

April 12th, 2015 at 12:17 AM ^

but It's Jean-Agnus.

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Double-D

April 12th, 2015 at 1:51 PM ^

I get that opinions can tick people off and make for adversaries and that is understandable. I can't understand why people would neg someone when they do the homework to provide interesting content for the board?

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Evil Empire

April 13th, 2015 at 12:01 PM ^

The 13-13 tie game.

I used to see him at the CCRB working out with Jared Lancer.

I don't think he ever played very much at UM except for special teams.

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GRBluefan

April 11th, 2015 at 11:40 PM ^

I had no fucking idea

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Hotel Putingrad

April 12th, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^

and you haven't been keeping an open file. impressive either way I guess.

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BursleyHall82

April 12th, 2015 at 10:11 AM ^

He's been keeping an open file.

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Jack Hammer

April 12th, 2015 at 2:14 AM ^

Pete Elezovic, K, 1996-2004 (several teams)

Was the 1B on my Catholic Central HS baseball team. (We lost to Milford in the semi-finals our senior year 1989. I was the SS.)

Great guy and perfect disposition for a kicker. Used to see him around campus in Ann Arbor from 90-93. And even though he wore a UM letter jacket and was a starter he was the same humble dude. Saw him kicking for Redskins in NFL pre-season action before his Arena career got going. Was great to see that he got to play football for 10+ years after we graduated from UM.

Kudos to WD to pull this list together and a walk down memory lane. Regardless of the dollars, getting paid to play a sport you love is quite an honor.

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Boner Stabone

April 12th, 2015 at 8:22 AM ^

a nice guy, but I still blame him for a couple of games from the 1992 season. He missed an extra point in the OSU game that cost us a win (tied 13-13). And he missed an extra point in the Illinois game; however he did nail a long field goal at the end to somewhat redeem himself to tie the game and send us to the rose bowl. That 92 season was weird with three ties on the resume'. (9-0-3)

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Jack Hammer

April 12th, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^

Yeah. The Albanian Assassin lacked some range and accuracy. What was strange is that Pete nailed 40+ yard FGs in HS regularly but when he got to UM he seemed more limited. Didn't want to ask him about it but it seemed odd. Perhaps I'll bring it up at our 30 year CC anniversary in a few years.

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UMgradMSUdad

April 12th, 2015 at 2:08 PM ^

I believe the goal posts are five feet wider than in college.

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Boner Stabone

April 12th, 2015 at 7:23 PM ^

were always in when he kicked in college?

Sincerely, Ray Finkle

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Victor Hale II

April 12th, 2015 at 4:24 AM ^

Chuck Winters at LB in the league...wasn't he a Safety at UM? Seems that's where I remember him playing.

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Mac Attack

April 11th, 2015 at 11:28 PM ^

Him what it would be like to play in front of 3,500 fans! /Brady'd

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Ricky from Sunnyvale

April 11th, 2015 at 11:37 PM ^

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NuckyT

April 11th, 2015 at 11:46 PM ^

BooBoo Cissoko?

No effing weigh.

Splendid topic Bursley.

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UMxWolverines

April 11th, 2015 at 11:48 PM ^

Terrance Taylor...one of the many guys that never reached their potential under Lloyd.

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Half Blood Dut…

April 12th, 2015 at 12:31 AM ^

...with the AFL was my middle school gym teacher who was an assistant for the Rampage. I wish the Rampage was still a team.

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BlueinOK

April 12th, 2015 at 3:32 AM ^

I used to love going to those games. I still have rampage gear displayed in my man cave.

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Baby Fishmouth

April 12th, 2015 at 2:14 AM ^

Dwayne Ware is listed five separate times. I really don't know what to do with that.

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BlueInClearwater

April 12th, 2015 at 9:53 AM ^

For carving out a nice 14 year Arena League kicking career.

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aratman

April 12th, 2015 at 10:15 AM ^

I bet a kicker can still have a regular job. I am not sure most could spend the time required to be a football player for $830 a week.

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bronxblue

April 12th, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^

Ah Matt Gutierrez - the assumed starter at Michigan until he was hurt just before the season started, ushering in the Chad Henne era. Crazy how that stuff works out.

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Bo Schemheckler

April 12th, 2015 at 5:31 PM ^

I'm surprize Rivas was good enough to make an arena league team

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Boner Stabone

April 12th, 2015 at 7:25 PM ^

was a solid kicker. He did lack range, but he was pretty reliable inside of 40 yards.

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RuebenRileyonRye

April 12th, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^

I sure miss the Rampage here in GR. Those games were a lot of fun. And when they won the championship the announcers kept calling them the Green Bay of Arena ball. The Van Andel still has the banners up. Good fun. Too bad they didn't make it.

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