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In 12 games this season, Hippeard has thrown for 2,996 yards, 65 touchdowns,
and completed 235 pass attempts. The Predators are currently a league best 10-2, and are ranked first in the American Conference. Orlando has already clinched a
playoff birth.
The Predators will promote veteran arena quarterback Bernard
Morris to lead the team.
Morris an Orlando native, is no stranger to calling the plays
for the Predators. In 2014 he led the team to the American Conference
Championship Game, loosing to the Cleveland Gladiators, 56-46. Prior to the start
of the 2015 season Morris lost the starting role to Hippeard, but contributed
to the team in a variety of positions. Regardless of being a starter or not,
Bernard is a leader.
In limited action this season Bernard has 243 passing yards, six throwing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns.
Rookie quarterback Chase Cartwright has been activated to
the back-up role. Cartwright is a rookie from Northern Arizona who had a stint
with the Chicago Bears in their 2015 rookie minicamp. He threw for 2,809 yards,
and 23 touchdowns, starting five games his senior year.
The Predators will host the Tampa Bay Storm on Friday at
7:30 p.m.
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