Fury Try to Bite the Rattlers
Neal Ruhl
Thursday February 12, 2004
Detroit will have a new weapon at their disposal with the arrival of the recently acquired Thabiti Davis, who will see his first action of the year in a Fury uniform. “I just look to come in and make big plays. Whether it’s in special teams, or as a receiver, my goal is to make big plays.”
Since Thabiti came from Orlando to Detroit, a question about the weather was necessary. “It was cold when I stepped off the plane. That wind was cold!” Thabiti will be slotted behind Junior Lord at the receiver spot.
While Detroit suffered a loss in their first game, the Rattlers also dropped the season opener 51-32 to Los Angeles. The game saw Arizona QB Sherdrick Bonner throw an uncharacteristic four interceptions.
“We know he (Bonner) is going to come back strong. He is just like Andy Kelly in that he is a veteran, and he will always bounce back,” said Fury coach Tom Luginbill who still looks for his first win as a head coach in the Arena League. “The thing that we have to prepare for the most is that they have a very disciplined kicking game. That’s why we put in a lot of work on special teams today.”
The Fury return home next week as they open up divisional play when the Indiana Firebirds come to the Palace to face the Fury on Monday night at 7:30.
Unleash the Fury
Lineman Curtis Eason sprained a knee ligament in the opener, he should be out another 1-2 weeks…The Fury and Rattlers have a return engagement at the Palace on May 15…Detroit is looking for their first ever win vs. the Rattlers, they are 0-2 against Arizona to date…
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Neal Ruhl lives in the Metro Detroit Area where he has covered the Detroit Lions as well as the Motor City Bowl.
