Monday, November 28, 2011

RATTLESNAKES SIGN WIDE RECEIVER DUNN Team Announces Armed Forces Appreciation Program

LAREDO, TEXAS – The Laredo Rattlesnakes Football Team announced the signing of wide receiver Nathaniel Dunn as its newest addition to the team.

Dunn is a native of Corpus Christi and spent last season with the Corpus Christi Hammerheads in the SIFL and the Bricktown Brawlers in the IFL. The team also announced its Armed Forces Appreciation Program that will give the first 500 military families, active or retired, a pair of 2012 season tickets.

The 6’5” 265 lb. Dunn attended Moody High School in Corpus Christi and was a helped lead the team to numerous playoff appearances, playing multiple positions ranging Quarterback to Wide Receiver to Defensive Back.

Dunn played wide receiver for the Corpus Christi Hammerheads from 2006 through 2010 and was a key part of the Hammerheads championship game appearances 2006-2008.

He player the most of the 2010 season playing linebacker for the West Texas Roughnecks and finished that season with 38 tackles, 1 sack, 5 interceptions, and 21 pass break-ups.

“The signing of Dunn brings us size and strength to our offense and gives us someone that can play on both sides of the ball effectively, Dunn is definitely a game changer,” said Head Coach Rod Miller.

The Rattlesnakes also announced its Armed Forces Appreciation Program in which the team will donate 1,000 season tickets for the 2012 season to the first 500 military families.

The seats will be given on a first come, first served basis and are available to families with a spouse deployed or current members from all branches of the Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Texas Army National Guard.

Team owner Chad Dittman said “We want to give something back to all members of the armed forces that have served us or are currently serving in the military and to the military families whose loved ones are protecting our freedom and are away from home during this holiday season.”

“We appreciate the Laredo Rattlesnakes recognizing the Military and the Texas Army National Guard in Laredo by presenting season tickets to our troops.

Thank you for your support,” said Texas Army National Guard Recruiting Command SGT Edgar Hernandez.

For more information regarding the armed forces season ticket program or to purchase season tickets, contact the Rattlesnakes office at 956/-242-6410 or visit www.laredorattlesnakes.com . The Rattlesnakes offices are located inside the Laredo Energy Arena located at 6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, TX.

78041. The Laredo Rattlesnakes are members of the Lone Star Football League.

Source: http://www.laredosun.us

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