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 February 4, 2005 - Tupelo, MS-Same hometown...rival universities! The Tupelo FireAnts are pleased to announce the re-signing of Amory, Mississippi natives Chris Rainey (Mississippi State) and Joe Gunn (Ole Miss) for the 2005 United Indoor Football season.
RB Chris Rainey is an original FireAnt and has played with the team every season since its inception in 2001. A standout high school quarterback at Amory, Rainey attended Mississippi State University from 1995-1999 where his position shifted to tailback. Upon graduation with a degree in educational psychology, Rainey played professionally in Germany before joining the FireAnts in 2001.
Last season, Rainey carried the ball 43 times for 256 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games played with the Ants. He also hauled in 29 catches for 345 yards and four touchdowns. Also taking a few snaps at quarterback, Rainey completed 3 of 5 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns.
Former Ole Miss running back Joe Gunn has also signed on with the FireAnts for his second season.
Gunn finished his collegiate career ranked second on the Ole Miss career list for rushing yards with 2,749. Gunn is also ranked first in career rushing attempts with 630, second in career 100-yard rushing games with 12 and tied for second in career rushing touchdowns with 22 while playing with the Rebels.
Gunn helped contributed to a strong Ants ground attack in 2004. In 13 games played, Gunn carried the ball 99 times for 526 yards and scored a team high 16 rushing touchdowns. He also hauled in 21 catches for 175 yards and two scores. In addition, Gunn returned 38 kicks for a team high of 794 yards and two touchdowns.
Both Chris Rainey and Joe Gunn are solid players and we look forward to seeing great things from them this year with the FireAnts, Head Coach John Fourcade said. Look for Rainey and Gunn to be big contributors to this football club in 2005.
The Tupelo FireAnts will conduct their next open tryout on Saturday, February 19th at Jackson Academy in Jackson, Mississippi. The cost is $50 and registration starts at 10:00am. All interested participants must be ages 18 or older and will need to bring running shoes, cleats, and workout clothing appropriate for the weather.
For more information about the Tupelo FireAnts, please call (662) 620-BITE.
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