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LB Jordan Martin signs his pro contract with the Missouri Monsters.
LB Jordan Martin Signs Contract with Missouri Monsters
8.9.12 | Football
Former Owl to Play 2013 Season in UIFL
SAINT CHARLES, Mo. – Former Temple linebacker Jordan Martin (St. Louis, Mo.) has signed a contract with the Missouri Monsters of the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) for the 2013 season, head coach Jarrod Rogol announced.
“There is a saying within our game-- 'Sign the players you never want to play against.' Jordan is that type of player. His ability to read and react as well as switch directions complements our game perfectly,” Rogol said.
Martin will report for training camp in February. The regular season begins in March. During its inaugural season in 2013, the franchise will play its homes games at Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.
“I took so much from my time with Temple football about how to be a professional,” Martin said. “I know that the knowledge I gained there will be a tremendous asset to me as I take my career to the next level.”
Martin joined Temple as walk-on in 2007. Named the team's 2010 Dr. Arthur N. Cook Most Courageous Athlete Award, he earned the team's Most Improved Special Team Player Award following 2009 spring drills. Martin played two seasons for the Owls. In 2008, he saw action in all 12 games with one start. In 2009, Martin played in all 13 games, helping the Owls advance to the EagleBank Bowl where he made a solo stop against UCLA. During his final season in 2010, Martin suffered a season-ending injury.
Martin received his degree in Art in 2010. He played linebacker at Valaparaiso as a true freshman in 2006 before transferring to Temple. A 2006 graduate of Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS), he earned two letters in football under coach Matt Irvin, helping the team to a 27-1 record and the 2005 Missouri state championship.
More information on Monsters football can be found at http://www.uiflmonsters.com, on Facebook at "Missouri Monsters," and on Twitter @uiflmonsters.
Temple opens the 2012 season with Villanova in the fourth annual Mayor's Cup, sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, on Friday, August 31 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Temple football season tickets are on sale now for as low as $99 and can be purchased by calling the Temple Ticket Sales Office at 215-204-8499 or visit www.OwlsTix.com.
Photos courtesy of the Missouri Monsters.
“There is a saying within our game-- 'Sign the players you never want to play against.' Jordan is that type of player. His ability to read and react as well as switch directions complements our game perfectly,” Rogol said.
Martin will report for training camp in February. The regular season begins in March. During its inaugural season in 2013, the franchise will play its homes games at Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.
“I took so much from my time with Temple football about how to be a professional,” Martin said. “I know that the knowledge I gained there will be a tremendous asset to me as I take my career to the next level.”
Martin received his degree in Art in 2010. He played linebacker at Valaparaiso as a true freshman in 2006 before transferring to Temple. A 2006 graduate of Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS), he earned two letters in football under coach Matt Irvin, helping the team to a 27-1 record and the 2005 Missouri state championship.
More information on Monsters football can be found at http://www.uiflmonsters.com, on Facebook at "Missouri Monsters," and on Twitter @uiflmonsters.
Temple opens the 2012 season with Villanova in the fourth annual Mayor's Cup, sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, on Friday, August 31 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Temple football season tickets are on sale now for as low as $99 and can be purchased by calling the Temple Ticket Sales Office at 215-204-8499 or visit www.OwlsTix.com.
Photos courtesy of the Missouri Monsters.
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