2006 Dallas Desperados Roster
Team Record: 13-3
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Conference Championship
Coach: Will McClay (13-3)
Location: Dallas, Texas
Attendance: 99,228, Avg. 12,404 in 8 home dates
2006 Dallas Desperados Results
The Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League ended the 2006 season with a record of 13 wins and 3 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
Offensively, Dallas topped the circuit with 929 points. The defense proved to be a force, as the Desperados allowed 710 points, lowest in the league. Clint Dolezel triggered the aerial attack, passing for 4,685 yards. Terrill Shaw snagged 111 receptions for 1,498 yards. Will Pettis and Dialleo Burks provided receiving help as well.
Josh White carried the ball for a team-high 134 yards.
Jermaine Jones intercepted 8 opponent throws. Colston Weatherington dropped opposing passers 8 times, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 19 sacks.
Will McClay coached the team. The 2006 Dallas Desperados lost in the Conference Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brown | DB | December 14, 1979 | 6'1" | 205 | Grambling | Zachary, LA | 4 |
| Dialleo Burks | WR/LB | July 7, 1974 | 6'2" | 181 | East. Kentucky | La Grange, GA USA | 16 |
| James Cannida | OL/DL | January 3, 1975 | 6'2" | 275 | Nevada-Reno | Savannah, GA USA | 15 |
| Evan Cardwell | OL/DL | May 12, 1982 | 6'3" | 290 | North Texas | Hutto, TX | 4 |
| Jeff Chase | OL | March 23, 1976 | 6'4" | 295 | Texas A&M-Kingsville | Rowland Heights, CA | 16 |
| Clint Dolezel | QB | March 25, 1970 | 6'5" | 205 | East Texas State | Lorena, TX | 16 |
| Terrance Dotsy | OL/DL | November 24, 1981 | 6'3" | 310 | California | Oxnard, CA | 15 |
| Jason Ferguson | FB/LB | September 16, 1979 | 6'4" | 260 | Emporia State (KS) | Kalamazoo, MI | 4 |
| Anthony Foli | OL/DL | March 6, 1980 | 6'4" | 300 | San Diego State | Newbury Park, CA | 9 |
| Chris Greisen | QB | July 2, 1976 | 6'3" | 227 | NW Missouri St. | Sturgeon Bay, WI USA | 16 |
| Roc Haith | DB | August 8, 1980 | 5'11" | 190 | Liberty | Washington, DC | 2 |
| Rob Johnson | WR/DB | April 20, 1979 | 6'3" | 210 | Western Illinois | 3 | |
| Jermaine Jones | DS | July 25, 1976 | 5'8" | 173 | NW State (LA) | Morgan City, LA USA | 16 |
| Andrew Layton | WR | March 3, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Appalachian State | Fort Myers, FL | 12 |
| Carlos Martinez | K | June 4, 1980 | 5'8" | 180 | Buena Vista (IA) | Papillion, NE | 16 |
| Troy Mason | WR | March 17, 1980 | 5'9" | 180 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Bastrop, LA | 2 |
| Norris McCleary | OL/DL | May 10, 1977 | 6'6" | 305 | East Carolina | Shelby, NC USA | 1 |
| Hamin Milligan | DB | September 30, 1978 | 6'2" | 195 | Houston | N. Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11 |
| Bobby Perry | DS | April 4, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Prairie View A&M | Miami, FL | 16 |
| Duke Pettijohn | DL | June 7, 1977 | 6'2" | 245 | Syracuse | Boston, MA | 16 |
| Will Pettis | WR/DB | December 11, 1977 | 6'0" | 195 | Midwestern (TX) | Hinesville, GA | 15 |
| Merrill Robertson | FB/LB | January 26, 1980 | 6'1" | 250 | Virginia | Richmond, VA | 3 |
| Tony Scott | DB | October 3, 1976 | 5'10" | 193 | North Carolina St. | Lawndale, NC USA | 2 |
| Terrill Shaw | WR/DB | February 4, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | Southern Mississippi | Magee, MS | 16 |
| Jason Shelley | WR/LB | August 5, 1974 | 6'2" | 195 | Central State (OH) | Vallejo, CA | 7 |
| Jacoby Shepherd | DB | August 31, 1979 | 6'2" | 204 | Oklahoma St. | Lufkin, TX USA | 3 |
| Rickie Simpkins | OL/DL | May 16, 1978 | 6'3" | 296 | Syracuse | Queens, NY | 16 |
| Daleroy Stewart | DL | November 2, 1978 | 6'4" | 327 | Southern Miss | Vero Beach, FL USA | 5 |
| Colston Weatherington | OL/DL | October 29, 1977 | 6'5" | 289 | Central Missouri St. | Graceville, FL USA | 16 |
| Josh White | FB/LB | March 8, 1977 | 6'0" | 275 | California | Honolulu, HI | 11 |
| Devin Wyman | OL/DL | August 29, 1973 | 6'7" | 290 | Kentucky St. | East Palo Alto, CA USA | 16 |
