Two-Way Standout Earns Second Straight Selection

SAN JOSE, Calif. (June 26, 2008) - San Jose SaberCats receiver/linebacker JASON GEATHERS was today named a member of the Arena Football League's All-Ironman Team, earning a spot on the prestigious squad for the second straight year.

"Jason is an athlete and provides us with a lot of options on the football field," said SaberCats head coach and general manager Darren Arbet.

Geathers (6-2, 205, Miami) saw action in 14 games making four starts at receiver and 10 at the Jack' linebacker position. He placed fourth on the team with 37 receptions for 365 yards and had five touchdowns. Geathers tied a team record when he caught 18 passes in a game at New Orleans on April 5.

The third-year AFL player started the final 10 games at linebacker helping the SaberCats to an 8-2 record in those games. He finished with a team season record-tying four fumble recoveries and ranked fifth on the team with 22.0 tackles. A versatile athlete, Geathers also scored three rushing touchdowns on the year and played on special teams.

Geathers was named to the All-Ironman Team for the second consecutive season and trails only James Roe, who earned three straight selections from 2003 to 2005. He is also just the third SaberCat to be named to the All-Ironman Team multiple times.

The SaberCats begin defense of their ArenaBowl title on Saturday, July 5, in a Divisional Round playoff contest against an opponent to be determined. Tickets are available and can be purchased at the HP Pavilion ticket office, all Northern California Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (408) 998-TIXS and online at ticketmaster.com.

A premiere franchise in the Arena Football League, San Jose has won three ArenaBowl championships and captured eight Western Division titles, nine consecutive playoff appearances and owns the league's best regular season record this decade.

(oursportscentral.com)