2002 Arizona Rattlers Roster
Arena Football League (Arena League)
Team Record: 11-3
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Championship
Coach: Danny White (11-3)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 95,202, Avg. 13,600 in 7 home dates
2002 Arizona Rattlers StatisticsTeam Record: 11-3
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Championship
Coach: Danny White (11-3)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 95,202, Avg. 13,600 in 7 home dates
2002 Arizona Rattlers Results
The Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League ended the 2002 season with a record of 11 wins and 3 losses, finishing second in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Rattlers relinquished 624 points, fewest in the league. Arizona ran up 729 points. Sherdrick Bonner led the charge, passing for 3,219 yards. Chris Horn snagged 104 passes for 1,324 yards.
Bo Kelly carried the ball for a team-best 130 yards.
Jerrick Bledsoe and Cecil Doggette each intercepted 3 opponent throws. Stacy Evans topped pass rushers with 5 sacks.
Danny White coached the team. The 2002 Arizona Rattlers lost in the Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikia Adderson | OL/DL | January 1, 1977 | 5'11" | 290 | Houston | Barnwell, SC | 8 |
| Sebastian Barrie | OL/DL | May 26, 1970 | 6'2" | 275 | Prairie View | Dallas, TX USA | 14 |
| Jerrick Bledsoe | WR/DB | July 1, 1972 | 5'11" | 190 | Texas Southern | LeMarque, TX | 7 |
| Sherdrick Bonner | QB | October 19, 1968 | 6'4" | 240 | Cal State-Northridge | Azusa, CA | 14 |
| Maurice Bryant | WR | October 8, 1973 | 6'1" | 200 | Houston | Van Nuys, CA | 9 |
| Orshawonte Bryant | WR/DB | November 16, 1978 | 6'0" | 185 | Portland State | Riverside, CA | 14 |
| Joe Burch | OL/DL | August 8, 1971 | 6'2" | 296 | Texas Southern | Dallas, TX | 10 |
| Scott Cannon | K | August 19, 1977 | 6'0" | 180 | Linfield College (OR) | 5 | |
| Kevin Cobb | WR/DB | March 4, 1975 | 5'10" | 185 | Memphis State | Cleveland, TN | 1 |
| Hunkie Cooper | WR/LB | May 17, 1969 | 5'9" | 190 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Palestine, TX | 14 |
| Tim Croff | OL/DL | November 7, 1976 | 6'3" | 280 | Carson-Newman (TN) | Mesa, AZ | 4 |
| Jeff Cummins | OL/DL | March 25, 1969 | 6'6" | 270 | Oregon | San Pedro, CA | 4 |
| Chad DeGrenier | QB | January 13, 1973 | 6'3" | 212 | Washington State | Phoenix, AZ | 6 |
| Cecil Doggette | DS | November 15, 1970 | 5'8" | 180 | West Virginia | Queens, NY | 10 |
| Stacy Evans | OL/DL | July 28, 1972 | 6'2" | 285 | South Carolina | Laurens, SC | 14 |
| Wendall Gaines | OL/DL | January 17, 1972 | 6'4" | 293 | Oklahoma St. | Vernon, TX USA | 11 |
| Greg Gales | FB/LB | December 12, 1975 | 6'2" | 240 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Compton, CA | 5 |
| Randy Gatewood | WR/DB | January 31, 1973 | 6'0" | 185 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Wichita Falls, TX | 14 |
| Aundrae Harris | WR/DB | September 29, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | California | South Phoenix, AZ | 2 |
| Lindsay Hassell | OL/DL | September 9, 1975 | 6'2" | 275 | Utah State | Morgan, UT | 10 |
| Chris Hixson | QB | December 4, 1974 | 6'3" | 215 | Rhode Island | 6 | |
| Chris Horn | WR | July 13, 1977 | 5'11" | 195 | Rocky Mountain | Caldwell, ID USA | 14 |
| Kelvin Hunter | DB | May 3, 1977 | 5'9" | 175 | Arizona | Hawthorne, CA | 3 |
| Bo Kelly | FB/LB | June 27, 1972 | 6'2" | 235 | East Texas State | Overton, TX | 14 |
| John May | OL/DL | March 26, 1977 | 6'3" | 275 | Northern Colorado | Tempe, AZ | 1 |
| Bobby McGowens | WR/LB | April 28, 1975 | 6'3" | 215 | South Carolina State | Anderson, SC | 1 |
| Charlie Morris | OL | March 4, 1976 | 6'2" | 290 | Temple | West Chester, PA | 10 |
| Ricky Parker | DS | December 4, 1974 | 6'0" | 194 | San Diego St. | Burlington, VT USA | 11 |
| John Peaua | LB | July 7, 1973 | 6'2" | 280 | Nevada | Reno, NV | 9 |
| Chris Sailer | K | January 9, 1977 | 5'10" | 190 | UCLA | Burbank, CA | 9 |
| Derek Stingley | DS | April 9, 1971 | 5'11" | 185 | Triton (IL) | Chicago, IL | 5 |
| Ken Talanoa | OL/DL | December 14, 1972 | 6'4" | 305 | Arizona State | El Segundo, CA | 3 |
| Pete Tramontanas | OL/DL | March 29, 1977 | 6'5" | 295 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Alturas, CA | 3 |
| Mark Tucker | OL/DL | April 29, 1968 | 6'3" | 290 | USC | Spokane, WA USA | 13 |
| Eli Wnek | FB/LB | April 1, 1979 | 6'3" | 250 | Arizona | 2 |
