2002 Carolina Cobras Roster
Team Record: 6-8
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's South Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: Mike Neu (6-8)
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Attendance: 65,920, Avg. 9,417 in 7 home dates
2002 Carolina Cobras Results
The Carolina Cobras of the Arena Football League ended the 2002 season with a record of 6 wins and 8 losses, finishing second in the Arena League's South Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Cobras labored to change the scoreboard with just 624 points, and the defensive squad yielded 665. John Fitzgerald tossed for 1,670 yards. Aaron Bailey topped all receivers, hauling in 90 passes for 1,114 yards.
Marrio Grier ran for a team-leading 117 yards for Carolina, and Andre Bowden also aided the ground game.
Kevin Gaines picked off 8 errant tosses from the opposition. Andre Bowden led pass rushers with 3 sacks.
Mike Neu coached the team. The 2002 Carolina Cobras lost in the Quarterfinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rj Anderson | OS | May 10, 1977 | 6'3" | 189 | South Florida | Gainesville, FL | 6 |
| Aaron Bailey | OS | October 24, 1971 | 5'10" | 185 | Louisville | Ann Arbor, MI USA | 12 |
| Carl Bond | WR | May 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Connecticut | New Haven, CT | 13 |
| Andre Bowden | FB/LB | April 4, 1968 | 6'2" | 260 | Fayetteville State (NC) | Fuquay-Varina, NC | 12 |
| Desmond Byrd | OL/DL | August 12, 1975 | 6'3" | 280 | Oregon | Santa Maria, CA | 14 |
| Justin Cleveland | OL/DL | September 12, 1977 | 6'2" | 320 | Siena | Brant Lake, NY | 13 |
| Rob Davis | WR/DB | August 6, 1972 | 5'10" | 195 | Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | 14 |
| Pete Elezovic | K | June 28, 1971 | 5'11" | 188 | Michigan | Detroit, MI | 1 |
| John Fitzgerald | QB | April 14, 1975 | 6'4" | 230 | Tulsa | Seminole, OK | 12 |
| Cory Fleming | WR/LB | March 19, 1971 | 6'1" | 216 | Tennessee | Nashville, TN USA | 14 |
| Elliott Fortune | OL/DL | May 28, 1974 | 6'4" | 275 | Georgia Tech | Roosevelt, NY USA | 1 |
| Jimmy Freeman | FB/LB | January 4, 1979 | 6'1" | 255 | Appalachian State | Shelby, NC | 2 |
| Lance Funderburk | QB | August 18, 1974 | 6'5" | 225 | Valdosta State (GA) | Jacksonville, FL | 1 |
| Kevin Gaines | DB | August 7, 1971 | 6'1" | 205 | Louisville | Euclid, OH | 14 |
| Jamaal Garman | WR/DB | August 17, 1977 | 6'3" | 215 | Fort Valley State (GA) | Warner-Robbins, GA | 6 |
| Colin Greczek | OL/DL | February 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 285 | Western Michigan | Oak Park, IL | 7 |
| Marrio Grier | FB/LB | December 5, 1971 | 5'10" | 229 | Clemson | Charlotte, NC USA | 13 |
| Kerry Hayes | WR/LB | December 6, 1972 | 5'9" | 180 | Western Carolina | Camden, SC | 7 |
| Tony Henderson | OL/DL | January 13, 1972 | 6'1" | 285 | Michigan | Indianapolis, IN | 10 |
| Marcus Keys | OL | December 20, 1973 | 6'3" | 280 | North Alabama | Taylorsville, MS | 13 |
| Clarence Lawson | DB | May 12, 1976 | 5'6" | 195 | Utah | Las Vegas, NV | 14 |
| Connell Maynor | QB | January 21, 1969 | 6'0" | 180 | North Carolina A&T | Fayetteville, NC | 7 |
| Jon McCall | OL/DL | July 19, 1977 | 6'2" | 290 | Central Michigan | Troy, MI | 14 |
| Dary Myricks | OL/DL | September 27, 1976 | 6'4" | 270 | The Citadel | Jackson, GA | 14 |
| Bobby Olive | WR/DB | April 22, 1969 | 6'0" | 167 | Ohio St. | Paris, TN USA | |
| Juan Porter | OL | November 26, 1973 | 6'4" | 310 | Ohio State | Cleveland, OH | 7 |
| Andre Purvis | OL/DL | July 14, 1973 | 6'4" | 310 | North Carolina | Jacksonville, NC USA | 6 |
| Brian Schmitz | K | June 12, 1978 | 6'1" | 170 | North Carolina | Park Ridge, IL | 13 |
| Aaron Sparrow | QB | January 27, 1972 | 6'1" | 200 | Norfolk State | Portsmouth, VA | 6 |
| Nick Ward | DB | March 28, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Miami (FL) | Dallas, TX | 11 |
