RELEASE DATE: 3/15/04

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRAVIS MOTLEY SIGNS WITH MYRTLE BEACH STINGRAYS OF NIFL – MOUNTIES ALL-TIME PASSING LEADER REPORTS TO CAMP TODAY

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – A childhood dream came true today for Mansfield University record setting quarterback Travis Motley when he sign a contract to play for the Myrtle Beach Stingrays of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL).

“Every since I started playing as a little kid, I’ve always dreamt of becoming a professional football player,” said an excited Motley as he was pulling into Myrtle Beach to sign his contract. “I had a couple of workouts in Orlando over spring break with some teams from AFL2 and thought I was going to sign with Columbus (GA), but Myrtle Beach offered me a better package and opportunity.”

This past season, Motley had one of the best season 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-1221 attempts for 7,547 yards and 62 touchdowns.