Combines Release Disappointing Duckett

Duckett heads back to East Lansing, Could he even help the Spartans?

(Lind, WA) - "We just couldn't wait him out any longer," said Inland Empire Fightin' Combines general manager Brandon Sparks about RB T.J. Duckett who was released earlier this morning. The Combine's second round draft pick this season failed to live up to expectations running for only 174 yards and one touchdown in six games. RB Warrick Dunn has got the majority of the carries for the Falcons. The last straw came this weekend when he got the start for the Combines and ran only four times for eight yards.

"Was he the worst second round pick in CFFL history? Most definitely," said Sparks. "We just need to wash our hands of him and move on. We've fired the scout who recommended him and now he's gone. The only one left to blame is me."

The Combines signed Dorsey Levens to take his place on the roster. Levens is expected to start for the Eagles on Sunday with Brian Westbrook injured. However he is playing a tough Baltimore defense so he most likely will not start for the Combines.

The Combines also made another major lineup move on Wednesday announcing that Jake Plummer will get the start at quarterback over the struggling Michael Vick.

"His negatives have outweighed his positives," said Sparks. "We need to get some wins and Jake has been consistent. We couldn't be more disappointed in the play of Vick."

The Combines return to Lind to kick off a three game homestand this weekend taking on the Ramblers. The Combines and the Ramblers are the two lowest scoring teams in the league this season and both are seriously in need of a win. The Ramblers knocked off the Combines in week one 69-67.

Sunday is Ritzville Community Day at the Lind Lion's Club Arena. Ritzville residents get in the game for half price and receive a Michael Vick Bobblehead Doll courtesy of the Ritzville Blues Festival.