2002 Buffalo Destroyers Roster
Team Record: 6-8
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Ray Bentley (6-8)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 50,957, Avg. 7,280 in 7 home dates
2002 Buffalo Destroyers Results
The Buffalo Destroyers 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 East Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Destroyers labored to change the scoreboard with just 627 points, though they the defensive squad yielded 675. Fred McNair tossed for 2,761 yards. Lamart Cooper grabbed 80 receptions for 1,050 yards.
Jason Bratton carried the ball for a team-high 63 yards for Buffalo, while Juan Long additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Corey Johnson intercepted 7 opponent throws. Hardy Mitchell topped pass rushers with 2 sacks.
Ray Bentley coached the team. The 2002 Buffalo Destroyers lost in the Wild Card.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bailey | WR/LB | December 6, 1971 | 6'0" | 196 | Auburn | Dallas, TX USA | 14 |
| Jason Bratton | FB/LB | October 19, 1972 | 6'1" | 252 | Grambling St. | Longview, TX USA | 12 |
| Eddie Brown | WR/LB | February 27, 1969 | 6'0" | 180 | Michigan State | Muskegon, MI | 10 |
| David Caldwell | OL/DL | February 28, 1965 | 6'1" | 261 | TCU | Bay City, TX USA | 12 |
| Dwaine Carpenter | DB | November 4, 1976 | 6'1" | 203 | North Carolina A&T | Pinehurst, NC USA | 11 |
| Derrick Chachere | FB/LB | August 17, 1967 | 6'3" | 260 | Nevada-Reno | Houston, TX | 12 |
| Bret Cooper | WR/DB | December 16, 1970 | 6'0" | 205 | Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 14 |
| Lamart Cooper | OS | December 2, 1973 | 5'7" | 170 | Wayne State (NE) | Miami, FL | 13 |
| Jerry Crafts | OL/DL | January 6, 1968 | 6'5" | 343 | Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK USA | 14 |
| Silas Demary | OL/DL | December 12, 1971 | 6'3" | 285 | Virginia State | Bishopville, SC | 8 |
| Terry Grooms | OL/DL | September 18, 1974 | 6'5" | 295 | Cincinnati | Rochester, NY | 1 |
| Kerwin Hairston | OL/DL | December 21, 1975 | 6'3" | 295 | Virginia Tech | Martinsville, VA | 13 |
| JJ Jackson | WR/DB | September 30, 1977 | 5'11" | 195 | Oklahoma | Houston, TX | 2 |
| Carlos James | WR/DB | February 5, 1972 | 6'0" | 180 | Iowa | Park Forest, IL | 13 |
| Corey Johnson | DS | September 23, 1973 | 5'9" | 188 | Georgia | Forest Park, GA | 13 |
| Jeremy Johnson | OL/DL | June 14, 1976 | 6'3" | 285 | Western Michigan | Battle Creek, MI | 3 |
| Juan Long | FB/LB | November 21, 1971 | 6'3" | 245 | Mississippi State | Tupelo, MS | 14 |
| Jeff Loots | QB | May 19, 1970 | 6'3" | 205 | Southwestern Minnesota State | St. Paul, MN | 9 |
| Kevin Mason | WR/LB | September 25, 1972 | 6'4" | 205 | Syracuse | West Seneca, NY | 9 |
| Steve McLaughlin | K | October 2, 1971 | 6'0" | 167 | Arizona | Tucson, AZ USA | 14 |
| Fred McNair | QB | December 11, 1968 | 6'2" | 240 | Alcorn State | Mt. Olive, MS | 12 |
| Eric Miller | OL/DL | May 13, 1969 | 6'4" | 280 | Miami (FL) | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 9 |
| Hardy Mitchell | OL/DL | June 29, 1975 | 6'4" | 290 | Buffalo | Pelzer, SC | 14 |
| John Motton | FB/LB | June 20, 1967 | 6'1" | 235 | Akron | Columbus, OH | 6 |
| Bobby Olive | WR/DB | April 22, 1969 | 6'0" | 167 | Ohio St. | Paris, TN USA | 3 |
| Jerry Sharp | OL/DL | October 8, 1969 | 6'3" | 325 | Syracuse | Rahway, NJ | 14 |
| Prentice Taylor | DS | April 25, 1975 | 6'0" | 205 | West Texas A&M | 4 |
