Odie Armstrong Explained

Odie Armstrong
Number:32
Position:Fullback
Birth Date:30 September 1981
Birth Place:Vardaman, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:275
High School:Vardaman (MS)
College:Northwestern Oklahoma State
Undraftedyear:2007
Teams:
Highlights:
  • AFL All-Rookie Team
  • 3× Second Team All-Arena (2010, 2012, 2013)
  • ArenaBowl champion (2012, 2013, & 2015)
Aflstatlabel1:Rushing attempts
Aflstatvalue1:454
Aflstatlabel2:Rushing yards
Aflstatvalue2:1,438
Aflstatlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Aflstatvalue3:101
Aflstatlabel4:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue4:816
Aflstatlabel5:Receiving touchdowns
Aflstatvalue5:15
Afl:10656

Odie Armstrong (born September 30, 1981) is a former American football fullback. He played college football at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Orlando Predators in 2008.

Early life

Armstrong attended Vardaman High School where he was a standout on the football team. During his high school career, Armstrong ran for 5,838 yards and 104 touchdowns.[1] During his senior year, Armstrong set a Mississippi state record with 39 rushing touchdowns. In 2012, Vardaman retired Armstrong's #9 jersey.

College career

Armstrong attended Itawamba Community College after high school.[2] After his graduation from Itawamba, Armstrong attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he continued his football career.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tulsa Talons

Armstrong joined the Tulsa Talons, who just moved in the AFL from af2. Armstrong earned Second Team All-Arena honors for the first time in his career. And is the best fullback in arena football

Arizona Rattlers

Armstrong joined the Arizona Rattlers in 2011. Earning All-Arena honors in 2012 & 2013, Armstrong was a big part of the Rattlers back-to-back ArenaBowl Championships.[3]

San Jose SaberCats

On April 10, 2014, Armstrong was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: McNeece . Joel . October 24, 2012 . Vardaman retires Odie Armstrong's number nine . July 23, 2013 . Calhoun County Journal.
  2. Former Indian Odie Armstrong captures elusive championship . August 13, 2012 . Itawamba Community College . www.letsgoicc.com . July 23, 2013.
  3. Web site: Williams . Joe . August 17, 2013 . ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row . August 19, 2013 . Orlando Sentinel.