Corpus Christi, Tx : Three Intense Football League players, including one of its most prolific receivers, were selected in the All-American Football League's (AAFL) inaugural draft. Kyle Green, Joel Babb and Jonathan Schall have been given this unique opportunity to play in the AAFL, a six team professional football league that will begin play this April.
Kyle Green,who played for the San Angelo Stampede Express, was selected by Team Texas in the 17th round. Green tallied 37.5 tackles and 3 sacks in the 2007 season in the IFL.
Team Alabama selected Joel Babb in the 22nd round Saturday. Babb holds IFL records for Receving Yards in a game (215) and for a Season (1507) in 2006. He also caught 118 passes and 27 touchdowns for the Odessa Roughnecks on their march to winning the Intense Bowl 2.
In the 47th round, Team Florida selected Jonathan Schall. Schall played on the Offensive Line for the Corpus Christi Hammerheads in 2007. He Started for the Hammerheads in this past season's Intense Bowl 3."Jon is an amazing talent and I feel he will be a tremendous asset for Team Floridain the AAFL both on and off the field,"stated Hammerheads Owner Chad Dittman. "The IFL and the Hammerheads wish him the best of luck with Team Florida.".
"We wish Kyle, Joel and Jonathan nothing but success as they represent us in this new league," said Intense Football League Director Robert Winfrey. "This is what we are all about, helping players reach the next level. We will definitely be keeping up with their progress throughout the season."
The 14 game IFL season kicks off on March 1 between the San Angelo Stampede and the Frisco Thunder. The Alaska Wild, Fairbanks Grizzlies, Katy Ruff Riders, Corpus Christi Hammerheads, CenTex Barracudas, Odessa Roughnecks and Louisiana Swashbucklers will begin play the follow weekends. For further information, log onto the leagues website at www.intensefootballleague.net or email Robert Winfrey, Communications Director for the Intense Football League at robertw@intensefootballleague.net.
LAKE CHARLES - The Louisiana Swashbucklers have once again broken the 2000 season ticket mark with 2,154 seats sold to date with only twelve Grid Iron (front row) seats remaining.
"Last year's successes have made a difference in sales for us this season" said Thom Hager, President of the championship Swashbucklers. "Even more important than exceeding our goals is the tremendous support we've seen from our sponsors who have really made the difference with our Angel Care program. Our sponsors will send more than 500 underprivileged kids to every home game this season. God bless them."
The Angel Care program offers tickets to several non-profit organizations. If you know of an organization that would like to participate in this great program and have tickets to a game, please contact the Swashbucklers office Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at 337-310-7277.
For information on Swashbucklers indoor football, visit our website at www.labucs.com.
ODESSA, TX. : Start making your plans now as the Roughnecks 2008 IFL season is just around the corner. The Roughnecks kick off on March 15th and here is a look at all the promotions for every home game as they begin another quest for a Intense Football League championship. This season looks to be one of the best in years as the Roughnecks are looking like the team to beat.
2008 Promotional Calendar
Sat. March 15 - centex vs odessa (ex)
1,000 T-Shirt Giveaway compliments of Battery Technologies, the amazing piano juggler & Commemorative Event honoring the Odessa Police Department
Sat. April 12 - centex vs odessa
1,000 Trading Card Sets provided by Guardiola Law & Support to the United Way Foundation
Sat. April 19 - frisco vs Odessa
Pink Balls will be used during the game for Breast Cancer Awareness presented by Midland Memorial Hospital
Sat. May 10 - corpus vs odessa
The first 1,000 fans receive a Roughnecks Ball Cap courtesy of Texas Burger & Karate spectacle at Halftime !
Sat. May 17 - alaska vs odessa
1,000 Coach Williams Bobble Head Dolls compliments of Key Energy & Incredible Gymnastics display at Halftime !
Sat. May 31 - san angelo vs odessa
Pet Night courtesy of Pet Mystique - Register your Pet at Pet Mystique (335-0325) to be the Roughnecks MVPet and to be displayed on the field
Sat. June 21 - fairbanks vs odessa
Fans receive a team photo, rally towels, and a special BMX show at Halftime ! The team will donate $10,000 to CMN if the game sells out
Sat. June 28 - katy vs odessa
70's Night ! One fan will win a beautiful 1974 VW Beatle compliments of KWES - 9 !
Season tickets and corporate partnerships continue to move quickly so interested parties should contact the team at (432) 332- PASS (7277) or visit www.RoughnecksIFL.com for further information.
Katy, TX - In the biggest signing of the off-season for the Katy Ruff Riders, Austin Flynn has recently inked a deal to play with the team this season. Head Coach Stephen Wiggins was extremely pleased saying that the former Deer Park High School All-American quarterback and Iowa State University (ISU) standout wide receiver, "represents the high character and work ethic of a champion. Austin Flynn is the epitome of what a professional athlete should be. He is talented, hard-working and the ultimate team player. He should push for a starting spot at wide receiver and/or quarterback. I consider it an honor to have him as part of our team"
The former Deer Park and ISU player was a U.S. Army All-American quarterback coming out of Deer Park High School in 2001.
In his senior season at Deer Park, Flynn threw for 1,633 yards and 15 touchdowns, while rushing for 420 more yards, capturing Second Team All-District honors and getting the Deer to the state playoffs.
After receiving a full scholarship to Iowa State, Flynn red-shirted in 2002. He became the starting quarterback for the Cyclones for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Flynn was moved to wide receiver in 2005 and proceeded to lead all ISU receivers with 56 receptions that year. That performance placed him 7th all-time on the Iowa State single season reception list. He caught five or more passes in seven games, with a career-high eight catches versus Nebraska. He finished his collegiate career at ISU with 96 catches for almost 1,100 yards and three touchdowns.
While at Iowa State University, Flynn received the ISU Academic Achievement Award (2003) and was the co-winner of the Ennis Haywood Award (2005) for players who demonstrate outstanding effort in games, practice and off-field endeavors on behalf of ISU football.
Named one of the top 60 high school players in Texas by The Dallas Morning News ... ranked among the top 75 players in the Southwest region by SuperPrep magazine ... named to Prep Star's all-Midlands team ... rated No. 40 all-Southwest prospect by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report, Flynn was very highly recruited out of high school. He was selected to all-district team his junior and senior years ... as a senior, completed 107-of-180 passes for 1,633 yards and 15 touchdowns. Flynn ended his high school career with 2,683 yards passing with 27 TDs ... played in All-American Bowl in San Antonio following senior campaign ... three-year letter winner in baseball ...
Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1984, in Houston, Texas ... son of Harold and Rita Flynn. Austin majored in sports management at Iowa State.
FRISCO, Tex. - Offensive lineman James Tenner, who had a brief stay with the Dallas Cowboys in 2000-01, has signed with the Intense Football League's Frisco Thunder, Head Coach Troy Esprit announced today.
Tenner (6-2, 345) signed with the Cowboys in 2000 following a stand-out career at Alcorn State University. He broke his wrist in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles and spent the remainder of his time on injured reserve and the practice squad.
Following his release, Tenner went on to play for the Macon (Ga.) Knights and Columbus (Ga.) WarDogs of af2. After a three-year layoff, Tenner returned to the field last year with the IFL's Katy RuffRiders. Signing with Frisco allows Tenner to play closer to his home in Irving, where he is a school teacher.
"It's a big difference being 45 minutes away from home rather than four hours,'' Tenner said. "My family and I are excited about this opportunity. It's always good to be at home."
Tenner's experience will be as big a contribution to the Thunder as his size, according to Esprit.
"Games are won up front, and I want an experienced player anchoring my line," Esprit said. "Not only can James help us win ball games, he can help develop some of our younger players."
A playoff team in their inaugural season, the Thunder hosts the opening game of the 2008 Intense Football League season on Saturday, March 1st at 6 p.m. against the San Angelo Stampede Express. All home games will be played on the EDS Credit Union Field in the Deja Blue Arena, located in the Frisco Dr Pepper StarCenter. Season and individual tickets are available now at 972-731-6968. Visit the team's official web site at friscothunderifl.com for more information.
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