Derricott, Sledge return to Revolution

The Richmond Revolution announced recently that they have signed additional players to the Revolution roster for the 2011 season, including two more members of the 2010 Division Champion Revolution.

Rejoining the Revolution for the 2011 season are DB Daninelle Derricott and RB Rodney Sledge.

Last season Derricott started all 14 games for the Revolution, finishing the season as the second leading tackler on the team with 70 total tackles. He also owns the Revolution record for tackles in a game, with 12, set on April 10, 2010 against West Michigan in a 45-39 Revolution victory.

Derricott also led the team in total passes broken up, with 12, and had an interception as well. Prior to joining the Revolution, Derricott played for the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL

Sledge re-signs with the Revolution after spending most of last season on the roster as a running back and long snapper.

Also signing with the Revolution is former Richmond Raiders WR Herb Jones who participated in the most recent player tryout. Jones put together a very solid rookie year last season in the with 46 receptions for 550 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The Revolution also added two new players to the roster from outside the state of Virginia: OL Anthony Savaii (Arkansas) and WR Reginald Ferguson (Belhave University).

Dance Team Auditions

The Darlings of the Revolution will be having their second open audition for the 2011 season on January 15 and 16. The team had its first round of auditions in November, adding 10 ladies to the team, including seven veterans from last year's squad.

Anyone interested in trying out for the team must be 21 years of age by March 5, 2011.

To register for the tryout, and receive information about tryout practice times this week, please register at richmondrevolution.com. For any questions, please contact Charlie Hildbold at 724-882-0848 or childbold@sportsquest.biz.