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New York/New Jersey Hitmen

Head Coach: Rusty Tillman
Offensive Coordinator: Greg Briner
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Dietzel and Bill Urbanik
Stadium: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Territorial Assignments: Syracuse, Penn State, Rutgers

Key Players

LB Ron Merkerson - Former draft pick of New England Patriots
RB Dino Philyaw - Played with the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams
DT Christian Maumalanga - Played with the Giants, Chiefs and Chargers
CB Joey Eloms - Played with the Seattle Seahawks
K Leo Araguz - Former punter with Oakland Raiders

The Scoop

Kirby Dar Dar's explosive speed and quickness makes him a special teams dream. He can turn a game around with his explosive return abilities.


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