MACOMB, Ill. - Former Western Illinois University quarterback Russ Michna (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) is one of nine players signed today by the St. Louis Rams as they begin building their 80-man offseason and preseason roster. Michna was the only quarterback announced by the club, which also signed former UNI wide receiver Mike Furrey.Michna, who compiled a 20-6 record as the starting quarterback for the Leathernecks, won back-to-back Gateway Conference Offensive Player of the Year Awards and led Western Illinois to a pair of playoff appearances in 2002 and 2003.He was a member of the Rams during their 2004 summer training camp in Macomb and will likely return for a second camp this summer. He could also be allocated to NFL Europe, whose seasons begins April 2.