by Jones in the third quarter. In the fourth game of the season, against Temple, Mastrole completed a 39-yard pass for his first touchdown since the 1996 season. Rhode Island After Maryland head coach Ron Vanderlinden changed the offensive scheme to the option, Mastrole, a drop-back passer, decided to transfer. For his senior season in 1999, he transferred to the University of Rhode Island, which employed a three-receiver offense. There, he completed 202 passes on 374 attempts for 2,113 yards, ten interceptions, and seven touchdowns. He also rushed for a net gain of 90 yards. Rhode Island compiled a 1–10 record that season. Professional career Florida Bobcats Mastrole signed with the Florida Bobcats on February 9, 2001. He was waived by the Bobcats on April 10, 2001. Florida Firecats Mastrole then signed with the Florida Firecats of the af2 in April 2001 and played for the team during the 2001 season. In November 2001, he auditioned for the Carolina Panthers, who needed a quarterback after injuries to Chris Weinke and Dameyune Craig. Chicago Bears Amsterdam Admirals Mastrole was allocated by the Chicago Bears to the Amsterdam Admirals in the NFL Europe. He was cut on March 31, 2002. Scottish Claymores On May 3, Mastrole was signed by the Scottish Claymores as a reserve behind starter Scott Dreisbach and backup James Brown. Amsterdam Admirals (second stint) On May 16, Mastrole was activated from the Amsterdam practice squad to serve as the second-string quarterback, and saw action against Barcelona. With Amsterdam, Mastrole completed 12 of 28 passes for 147 yards, two interceptions, and one touchdown. In 2002, he competed for the Bears third-string quarterback position. In the preseason game against St. Louis Rams, Mastrole led an 81-yard drive for the game-winning touchdown. He lost out to Henry Burris. Chicago Rush Mastrole signed with the Chicago Rush on December 3, 2002. He was waived by the Rush on January 24, 2003. Detroit Fury Mastrole later signed with the Detroit Fury. He was waived from the Fury's practice squad on May 5, 2003. Florida Firecats (second stint) Mastrole then returned to the Firecats in May 2003, throwing for 2,284 yards and 55 touchdowns in 11 games. Mastrole said "I could have stayed in Detroit, but I left on my own terms" and that "I figured I'd take a pay cut and go play." Detroit Fury (second stint) Mastrole signed with the Fury in November