RELEASE DATE: 6/10/04

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRAVIS MOTLEY SIGNS WITH ARKANSAS TWISTERS OF AFL2 – MOUNTIES ALL-TIME PASSING LEADER TO START SATURDAY

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Travis Motley, Mansfield University's record setting quarterback, has signed with the Arkansas Twisters of Arena Football League2 (AFL2) and is scheduled to start in the team's home game against the Albany (NY) Conquest on Saturday. 

Motley had been playing for the Myrtle Beach Stingrays of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL).

According to a news release from the Twisters, Motley's signing will allow Kevin Williams, who had been starting at quarterback, to move back to the offensive specialist receiving spot where he led the team in receiving yards and touchdowns last season.

AFL2, now in its fifth season, operates as a minor league for the Arena Football League.

This past year at Mansfield, Motley had one of the best seasons for a quarterback in school history. He directed the Mountaineers to an 8-3 record, completing 124-of-253 passes for 1,950 yards with 22 touchdowns and just six interceptions.

He ended his collegiate career as the Mountaineers all-time leading passer completing 618-of-1,221 attempts for 7,547 yards and 62 touchdowns.