LV Gladiators to look at Denton for QB spot

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 | 9:57 a.m.

Las Vegas Gladiators coach Frank Haege confirmed Tuesday that quarterback Jon Denton, formerly of Green Valley High School and UNLV, will be given a closer look by the city's new Arena Football League team.

Denton was among about 120 athletes who appeared at the Gladiators' open tryout at Sam Boyd Stadium on Sunday, when Haege was impressed with Denton's physical skills and leadership ability. Jay McDonagh is the team's veteran quarterback.

Haege also said lineman Anthony Suggs (UNLV) and Derek Allen (Nebraska) warranted invitations to join full-squad workouts Friday and Saturday. Haege had hoped to comprise his four-man practice squad of only Las Vegas-area talent.

The Gladiators' first game is Feb. 2 in Los Angeles, and their first home game, at the Thomas & Mack Center, is scheduled for the night of Feb. 17 against the Tampa Bay Storm.

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