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AN EASTER SURPRISE
New faces join both the coaching staff and roster as the Patriots make a number of Easter Weekend
moves. Two new coaches are named to the staff while a number of new players are signed during
individual tryouts.
Assistant coaches Bill Pritchet and Tony Tubaro were added to the staff this week under Head Coach
William Donahue. This will be the first season Coach Pritchet officially joins the staff after having worked
three combines for the team. Pritchet is a former Arizona State University Running Back who went on to
coach for over 25 years at various locations including in the Chicago Catholic League, one of the nation's
top prep leagues. Coach Tubaro makes his debut in the Royal and Scarlet but this will not be his first time
on a Minor League sideline. During his nearly 3 decades of coaching, he spent a two years on the
Augusta (Georgia) staff. He has also worked at such programs as South Lyon, Brighton, and even in
Detroit's own Catholic League.
Former Central Michigan University Safety Zaakir Kareem (6'2, 248) was signed today and looks to
compete for a starting role at Tight End. The late 90s Chippewa was recruited as a receiver in college
before switching to the defensive backfield his Sophmore year of college. Joining him as new Patriots are
Linebacker Matt Jacobs (5'10, 210) and Defensive End Tony DeOrnellas (6'2, 211). Three more athletes
visited Patriot facilities this weekend and are expected to sign this week.
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