Greensboro College - Brandon Drumgoole Drafted by UFL Team

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Brandon Drumgoole Drafted by UFL Team

Brandon Drumgoole

Pride Sports Info.

6/3/2010 9:25:36 AM

Brandon Drumgoole, a member of the 2009 Greensboro College football team, was drafted by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League.

Drumgoole was the 44th pick and taken in the ninth round of Wednesday's draft. He is one of just two NCAA DIII players selected in the draft. Drumgoole is also the first Pride football player to be selected in any pro football draft.

A defensive lineman, Drumgoole led the team with 16 tackles for losses and six sacks.He was picked to the USA South second team and later played in the inaugural D3 Senior Classic All Star game last December.

Prior to arriving at GC, the 6-6, 260-pound student-athlete attended Wake Forest and Western Carolina Universities.

"This is a great honor for Brandon and we're proud of him," said GC Head Coach Dr. Randy Hunt. "The UFL is perhaps the World's second best football league behind the NFL. Brandon has a pro body and we look forward to following his career."

There are five teams in the UFL, which begins its second season in September. For more information on the UFL, visit. http://www.ufl-football.com

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