Helsinki Wolverines brings back veteran QB-WR combination Jabari Harris and RJ Long
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The Helsinki Wolverines from Finnish Maple League have announced the addition of two veterans Finn football after a match with quarterback Jabari Harris and receiver RJ Long.
Head coach Michael Familiarly in the case of a contract between two experienced players:
“I’m very excited to coach these two! It was important to include these two local players who also have experience in the Maple League. We expect a lot from Jabar as he gets better year after year. The upcoming season may well become his best season.
Harris and Long agree Ahmat in 2019, which helped them reach the league semifinals. Last season, they only played two matches together Porvoo Butchers before the Achillies injury was sidelined by RJ for a long period. The last receiver RJ long put together for the entire season, the 6’2 “, 210-pound pass-catcher pulled an impressive 72 passes to 1,053 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2019 Ahmat. Before that season, Fit for a long time Helsinki 69ers, It was Royalty, Solingen Paladins, and Bialystok The underworld after arrival Europe next an Full American college career at McMurry University (NCAA D3).
“Going back to the organization I’ve been in before (2019) feels awesome. I made a lot of strong ties to the friends as well as the management so I could come back and finish what we were going to do, that is, win the maple bowl. I am very excited to get back to work and do my part for it. “
Jabari Harris, 29, was another key part Ahmat The 2019 campaign will play mainly defense and a few scenes from behind the center. £ 6,225 is coming in a strong season leading up Butchers playoffs. Known as a double pass, Harris finished third in the series Maple League total attack, feeding 1,534 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding another 356 yards and five goals to the country.
The Jackson, Mississippi, the native is soon approaching a decade of football Finland after playing Porvoo Butchers, Helsinki Wolverines, East City Giants, Helsinki Roosters, and Helsinki 69ers during the nine seasons Finn career.
Imported Helsinki aeronautical engineer considered retiring this winter before being lured back Ahmat:
“I went back to Wolverines because the team is native and many of my closest friends are playing there this season. I’ve always got support from the organization, even though I didn’t play for the team.
Harris showed his self-awareness with a joke, smiling back and forth about his decision about his football career:
“I don’t think anyone will ever take my retirement news seriously! Some say I retire every year.
Two veterans are associated with familiar faces, such as well-known veterans such as Curtis Slater, Banks Egbudiwe, James Perrineau, and Ville Valasti have also re-signed Ahmat this off-season. Expect more news from coach Michael Mattingly’s team as the season begins to rise.
Read more about Jabari Harris’ life in Finland here