Gladiator QB Situation Up in the Air
Marc Viquez
Friday January 11, 2002
"We have three good quarterbacks and they all have something to prove," said head coach Frank Haege. "There is nobody right now who has the starting position."
McDonagh served under Haege in Quad City last year, leading them to an Arena Cup title. He tossed 73 touchdowns and threw for 3,822 yards; posting a 131.90 QB rating.
Bankhead served as backup to Maynor last season and saw limited action, finishing with 594 yards and 8 touchdowns. He will be in his second season with the team.
 Glenn Foley appears with Gladiators President/GM Chris Mara Image courtesy of New Jersey Gladiators |
The Gladiators will have three men competing for the number one position—it’s anyone`s guess who will come up on top. Bankhead has one year of experience in the Arena League and his size and arm are well suited for the game, McDonagh brings an impressive resume from Af2, and Foley brings his NFL experience indoors.
"All you want is a chance to compete," said Foley about the opportunity of beginning his first year in Arena Football. "It`s a wide-open game, receivers are a key, and the game suits my style of a quick release.”
A fan of the sport since 1990 Marc has covered both the New Jersey Gladiators and Cincinnati Swarm (Af2) for Arenafan Online. Marc now resides in Indianapolis after graduating with a Masters in Sports Management from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Ind. When not at a Firebirds game Marc can be found traveling the Midwest covering sports for various Internet and print publications.
