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Sports Information Director:  Steve McCloskey   Phone:  (570) 662-4845    Email:  smcclosk@mansfield.edu  

Release Date: 6/29/04

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FORMER MANSFIELD QUARTERBACK THROWS FOR THREE TOUCHDOWNS IN SECOND AFL2 START

Little Rock , AR- Former Mansfield University standout quarterback Travis Motley made his second career start for the Arkansas Twisters of the Arena Football League 2 (AFL2) on June 25 against the Quad Steamwheelers.

Motley, who came off an impressive debut against the Albany Conquest on June 12, threw for 187 yards which included three touchdowns in a 54-29 defeat against the first place Steamwheelers.

On the season, Motley has thrown for 510 yards and eight touchdowns.  Motley and the Twisters travel to take on the Bossier Battle Wings 8 p.m. Friday.

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.

You can read more about Motley and follow the Arkansas Twisters by going to www.ArkansasTwisters.com  

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