National Indoor Football League News Archives

News Archives, January 2003
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Bandits sign another Wayne State product 01/30/03 Sioux City Journal Additional Wayne State football talent has been inked by the Sioux City Bandits RiverHawks sign first QB 01/30/03 Knoxville News-Sentinel The Tennessee RiverHawks signed quarterback Bryan White on Wednesday and general manager Garmez Parks said he will compete for the starting job Freedom sign former Ball State player 01/29/03 Evansville News Sentinel Ball State University graduate Rachman Crable is the latest player to sign with the Fort Wayne Freedom. Schwab back in indoor football, this time as a coach 01/29/03 Bismarck Tribune After Chris Schwab helped take the Bismarck Blaze to the IFL championship game in 2000, he said he was done playing indoor football -- but he never said anything about coaching. Diesel fills four spots at tryouts 01/28/03 Kearney Hub The Tri-City Diesel continued to fill holes on its roster with four signings at this weekend's tryouts held at the Tri-City Arena. Street back with Riders 01/28/03 Bismarck Tribune A.J. Street will be back with the Bismarck Roughriders this season Good turnout for RiverHawks tryout 01/26/03 Knoxville News-Sentinel Troy Peterson came from Powell. Hank Wilson made the trip from Nashville. Others arrived from destinations as far away as Arizona Utah Warriors have a local flavor 01/25/03 Tooele Transcript Bulleton Football has always been one of the most supported and cherished sports in Tooele County. Roughriders pick Bismarck product as new head coach 01/24/03 Bismarck Tribune It didn't take long for the Bismarck Roughriders to find a replacement for head coach Chris Clements because the team didn't have to look far. Riders put on a show of solidarity 01/24/03 Bismarck Tribune The Bismarck Roughriders took a huge public relations hit on Monday when all-everything quarterback Danny Ragsdale and head coach Chris Clements both left the club. X-Treme cheerleading squad named 01/24/03 Rapid City Journal The Rapid City Red Dogs have announced the members of this season's X-Treme cheerleading squad Diesel games to go live on Hastings radio station 01/24/03 Kearney CyberHub Tri-City Diesel fans will have to make room for a new preset on their radios this season Diesel sign ex-Pac-10 running back Kevin Brown 01/23/02 Kearney Cyberhub The Tri-City Diesel juiced its backfield for the upcoming National Indoor Football League season with the signing of San Diego, Calif. native Kevin Brown. RiverHawks can count on Shuler 01/22/03 Knoxville News Former University of Tennessee quarterback Heath Shuler once played against Alabama with a separated shoulder Drillers Esprit, Palmer play for love of the game 01/21/03 Beaumont Enterprise Since its inception in 2001, the National Indoor Football League generally has been regarded as a developmental league for talented, young athletes hoping to earn a shot with a higher-profile professional league More parts in place for Night Train's second season 01/18/02 LaCrosse Tribune A year ago at this time, Mike Brown was the defensive coordinator for a National Indoor Football League expansion franchise called the La Crosse Night Train Players express support for Shahan hiring 01/17/03 Beaumont Enterprise One day after the Drillers announced Beau Shahan as their new head coach, two of the team’s players Thursday expressed support for the decision Bees signs with San Jose of AFL 01/17/02 Billings Gazette Bob Bees will not be the quarterback of the Billings Outlaws this season after all. Drillers promote Shahan to top spot 01/16/03 Beaumont Enterprise The Beaumont Drillers on Wednesday confirmed defensive coordinator Beau Shahan has been named the expansion indoor football team's new head coach. Riggs picked as Storm coach 01/16/03 Sioux Falls Argus Leader Quarterback led USF to national title in 1996 Shuler to coach R-Hawks 01/16/03 Knox News Citing his experience playing for such coaches as Mike Ditka, Jon Gruden, Phillip Fulmer and Johnny Majors, former University of Tennessee quarterback Heath Shuler said Wednesday he's eager to put his football knowledge to use as head coach of the Tennessee RiverHawks Tri-City Diesel sign UNK's Vecchio 01/16/02 Kearney Hub Sports Writer The Tri-City Diesel have added former University of Nebraska at Kearney standout Steve Vecchio to its roster for the upcoming National Indoor Football League season Greyhounds reach deals with linemen 01/15/03 Wheeling Intelligencer Ohio Valley Greyhounds head coach Mark Bonar believed he had the best offensive line in the National Indoor Football League last fall and it's hard to argue with the results. New Red Dogs found at Las Vegas Combine 01/15/03 Rapid City Journal The Rapid City Red Dogs picked up 11 players for this year's roster at the Las Vegas Combine Night Train learning from 1-13 season 01/15/03 LaCrosse Tribune The La Crosse Night Train learned a lot during their inaugural National Indoor Football League season, and not just on the field. In fact, the lessons learned off the field may be more important to the franchise's future. Diettrich will get kicks with Freedom 01/14/03 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Most 39-year-old professional football players are thinking about getting out of the game Childs re-signs with Beef 01/11/03 Omaha World Herald Running back Clinton Childs, who has been with the Omaha Beef since the indoor football franchise's inception, will return for a fourth season Bandits sign four, including speedy Lennard Byrd 01/09/03 Sioux City Journal The Sioux City Bandits now have Big Byrd and Little Byrd. Little Byrd will add to the speed that the Bandits already possess Crude signs 9 players 01/09/03 Enid News and Eagle The Oklahoma Crude signed nine more players to letters of intent this week, including two with Enid connections. Ex-St. Francis quarterback to lead Freedom offense 01/07/02 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette The Fort Wayne Freedom has got its quarterback, and the team didn't have to look far to find him. Enid families can provide NIFL players with a place to stay 01/04/02 Enid News & Eagle If things go just right, you could be going to church, movies, little league games and civic activities with a member of the Oklahoma Crude Night Train sign former Illinois quarterback 01/03/03 LaCrosse Tribune The position that hobbled the La Crosse Night Train for half of their first season, appears to be the strongest going into the second. Drillers search for new head coach 01/02/03 Beaumont Enterprise The Beaumont Drillers have yet to play their first game but they’re in search of their second head coach. Football dreams 12/22/02 Enid News and Eagle The Oklahoma Crude held its second tryout session on Saturday afternoon at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center with athletes from across the nation in attendance	Warriors sign defensive back, Shawn Kojima 01/31/03 Warriors Press Release The Utah Warriors of the National Indoor Football League are proud to announce the signing of former University of Mary star defensive back, Shawn Kojima Outlaws sign three 01/31/03 Outlaws Press Release The Outlaws would like to announce the signing of three wide receivers. FireAnts final tryouts tomorrow, February 1st 01/31/03 FireAnts Press Release The Tupelo FireAnts professional indoor football team will hold their final team open tryouts for the 2003 season tomorrow Diesel announce single game ticket sales 01/31/03 Diesel Press Release] The Tri-City Diesel announce that single game tickets for the 2003 season Roughriders add two to roster 01/30/03 Roughriders Press Release January 30, 2003 - The Bismarck Roughriders of the National Indoor Football League have announced that they have signed defensive back Johnnie Peeples. Cavalry announces assistant coach hiring 01/29/03 Cavalry Press Release Head Coach Tyrone Fittje and the Wyoming Cavalry are pleased to announce the hiring of Assistant Coach Ric Munroe Roughriders sign Offensive Coordinator 01/28/03 Roughriders Press Release The Bismarck Roughriders of the National Indoor Football League have announced the signing of Chris Schwab as the team's offensive coordinator Hounds ink "D" lineman 01/15/03 Greyhounds Press Release The 2002 NIFL National Champion Ohio Valley Greyhounds are pleased to announce the signing of Eddie Bynes. Rump Roasters get cheers, jeers, and rave reviews 01/28/03 Beef Press Release Crowd Loves the Omaha Beef ‘s “Non-Symmetrical Guys” 2002 NIFL MVP flies South, Dockery to play for RiverHawks 01/27/03 RiverHawks Press Release The Tennessee RiverHawks made a major stride to contend for the 2003 NIFL title. Street inks deal with Roughriders 01/27/03 Roughriders Press Release The Bismarck Roughriders of the National Indoor Football League have announced the signing of last season's NIFL leader in all-purpose yards, AJ Street. Diesel sign four from tryouts 01/27/03 Diesel Press Release The Tri-City Diesel signed four new players after tryouts held last weekend at the Tri-City Arena. Night Train offices moving downtown 01/27/03 Night Train Press Release The La Crosse Night Train of the National Indoor Football League is proud to announce the move of its front office Comin' in from Cali 01/23/03 Greyhounds Press Release The 2002 NIFL National Champion Ohio Valley Greyhounds are pleased to announce the signing of Brian Tarrant. Tryon, Evenson resign with Storm 01/23/03 Storm Press Release The Sioux Falls Storm of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) is pleased to announce the resigning of defensive back Todd Tryon and linebacker/safety Joe Evenson. Receivers resign with Storm 01/23/03 Storm Press Release The Sioux Falls Storm of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) is pleased to announce the resigning of wide receivers Josh Buchholtz, Jesse Haines and Matt Holmlund Diesel sign 94.5 "The Breeze" as official station 01/22/03 Diesel Press Release Coverage of the Tri-City Diesel for the 2003 season will now be heard on "The Breeze" 94.5 KLIQ-FM FireAnts dance team tryouts set for February 01/15/03 FireAnts Press Release The Tupelo FireAnts professional indoor football team is looking for talented young ladies for the 2003 Red Hots Dance Team. Last open tryout for the Stingrays 01/22/03 Stingrays Press Release The last open try out for the Myrtle beach Stingrays will be held on Sat. Feb. 1st, 8:00 am in Myrtle Beach Outlaws final tryout 01/21/03 Outlaws Press Release The Billings Outlaws are excited to announce their final open tryout for the 2003 season Capitols announce 2003 office staff 01/21/03 Capitols Press Release The Lincoln Capitols would like to introduce the 2003 office staff. Five more board the Night Train for 2003 01/02/03 Night Train Press Release The long list of new recruits for the La Crosse Night Train got longer today with the signing of three new players Diesel sign runningback 01/13/03 Diesel Press Release The Tri-City Diesel recently signed Kevin Brown, a 6'1", 225lb. running back out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Rump Roasters looking for "Non Symmetrical" guys 01/20/03 Beef Press Release As the Omaha Beef football team gets ready for its pre-season home opener Friday March 7th, it is scouting for the “most talented”, non-symmetrical guys it can find Walker shines at tryouts 01/02/03 Night Train Press Release Three-year NIFL veteran wide receiver Alton Walker made a lasting impact on the La Crosse Night Train final weekend of open tryouts Davis returns to Beef 01/20/03 Beef Press Release Omaha Beef Football today announce the return of Pat Davis. Bandits announce four more signings for 2003 season 01/18/03 Bandits Press Release Today the Sioux City Bandits of the National Indoor Football League are pleased to announce the third group of players that have been signed to play for the 2003 season. This group of four includes two veterans and two new players to the Bandits. Press conference rescheduled 01/17/03 RiverHawks Press Release The Tennessee RiverHawks Press conference scheduled for Friday, January 17 has been rescheduled due to bad weather. The RiverHawks will now introduce the Head Coach for the team's inaugural season in Knoxville on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 1pm at the Civic Coliseum Ballroom. Hounds sign QB 01/17/03 Greyhounds Press Release The 2002 NIFL National Champion Ohio Valley Greyhounds have signed former backup Qb Shane Franzer to the lead Hounds into 2003 season. Another Greyhound makes AFL deal 01/17/03 Greyhounds Press Release The 2002 NIFL National Champion Ohio Valley Greyhounds are please to announce another former Greyhounds signed with the Arena Football League. "Steam" Cheerleaders hope to warm hearts 01/17/03 Night Train Press Release The “Steam” cheerleaders for the La Crosse Night Train of the National Indoor Football League are attempting to make the winter months a little warmer Last call for Capitol tryouts 01/16/03 Capitols Press Release The Lincoln Capitols Indoor Football team has announced a second team try out date for this Sunday, January 19 Horsemen sign first 14 player 01/16/03 Horsemen Press Release 2003 first-ever signees feature 12 former Wildcats, QB Dusty Bonner Night Train to hold final tryout this weekend 01/16/03 Night Train Press Release The La Crosse Night Train of the National Indoor Football League will hold its final open tryouts for any former college or professional players on Saturday Beef to host final tryout for 2003 01/15/03 Beef Press Release A final player tryout in reparation for the 2003 season will be hosted by Omaha Beef Football on Saturday February 8th and Sunday, February 9th. Hounds QB signs Arena contract 01/15/03 Greyhounds Press Release The 2002 NIFL National Champion Ohio Valley Greyhounds have lost their 2002 Indoor Bowl II MVP Qb, Jose Davis. FireAnts final tryouts February 1st 11/12/02 FireAnts Press Release The Tupelo FireAnts will hold their final team open tryouts for the 2003 season on Saturday, February 1st Warriors sign Sopoaga 01/14/03 Warriors Press Release The Utah Warriors are pleased to announce the signing of Defensive Lineman/Linebacker Lance Sopoaga Diesel tryouts open to public 01/14/03 Diesel Press Release Tryouts for the 2003 Tri-City Diesel will be open to public viewing, free of charge, on January 25th and 26th at the Tri-City Arena. Warriors to hold dance team tryouts 01/14/03 Warriors Press Release The Utah Warriors the states newest professional indoor football team will be holding their first dance team tryout at the E Center on January 17th 2003 BlackGold dance team announce tryouts 01/13/03 Drillers Press Release Tryouts for the BlackGold Dance Team will be Saturday, January 25th at Regina Howell Elementary in Beaumont Outlaws sign Petek 01/13/03 Outlaws Press Release The Billings Outlaws are excited to announce yet another member of the U of M 2001 Grizzly National championship team has signed a contract to play for the Billings Outlaws Diesel sign eleven more 01/13/03 Diesel Press Release The Tri-City Diesel announces the signing of eleven new players to the 2003 squad. Four standout at tryouts 01/13/03 Night Train Press Release La Crosse Night Train Head Coach Mike Brown may have found a few diamonds in the rough at the team’s first open tryout at UW-Eau Claire over the weekend Childs, Hotz return to Beef 01/13/03 Beef Press Release Omaha Beef football today announce the return of Clinton Childs and Adam Hotz. Bandits announce four players for 2003 season 01/10/03 Bandits Press Release Today the Sioux City Bandits of the National Indoor Football League are pleased to announce the second group of players that have been signed to play for the 2003 NIFL season RiverHawks continue to build for inaugural season 01/09/03 RiverHawks Press Release As the inaugural season approaches, the Tennessee RiverHawks continue to build the Indoor Football team that will represent Knoxville in the 2003 National Indoor Football League season RiverHawks to name head coach 01/08/03 RiverHawks Press Release The Time has come: RiverHawks to announce head coach RiverHawks change time for January 25th tryout 01/08/03 RiverHawks Press Release The time of the Tennessee RiverHawks open tryout on January 25 has been changed. Capitols announce signing of Luedtke 01/08/03 Capitols Press Release The Lincoln Capitols Indoor Football team has announced the signing of Steve Luedtke for the 2003 season. Aldrich resigns, heads for Louisville 01/08/03 Storm Press Release The Sioux Falls Storm of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) has announced that head coach Mike Aldrich has resigned Prescott Hill returns to Beef 01/08/03 Beef Press Release Omaha, Nebraska - Omaha Beef Football today announced the return of Prescott Hill. Capitols announce 2nd tryout date 01/08/03 Capitols Press Release The Lincoln Capitols Indoor Football team has announced a second team try out date for Sunday, January 19, 2003 from 8 to 11 am at the Abbott Sports Complex RiverHawks building team for inaugural season 01/07/03 RiverHawks Press Release KNOXVILLE, TN- The Tennessee RiverHawks are continuing to build the Indoor Football team that will represent Knoxville in the 2003 National Indoor Football League season. Tryout time change 01/07/03 Beef Press Release Registration for the Omaha Beef Football player tryout scheduled for this Saturday, January 11, 2003 at Chili Greens Golf and Sports Complex will begin at 6:00 PM Tryouts for Beef dance team pulls in a crowd 01/07/03 Beef Press Release Big Turnout for Prime Dancer Youth Clinic at the Boys & Girls Club Roughriders resign 2 veterans, add 1 new face 01/06/03 Roughriders Press Release The Bismarck Roughriders of the National Indoor Football League are excited to announce the resigning of 2 players from the 2002 season Freedom signs four 01/03/03 Freedom Press Release The Fort Wayne Freedom held an invitational workout on Friday December 20 and finished the day by signing four players. Outlaws sign linebacker 01/02/03 Outlaws Press Release The Billings Outlaws are excited to announce the recent signing of Junior Fatupaito Shane Billedeaux returns to Beef 01/02/03 Beef Press Release The Omaha Beef announce the re-signing of Shane Billedeaux. Bayou Bucks to hold tryouts January 11th 01/02/03 Bayou Bucks Press Release The Bayou Bucks, Houma's first professional sports franchise, will hold tryouts for their 2003 season on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, in New Orleans Veteran QB highlight Night Train additions 01/02/03 Night Train Press Release Former Detroit Lions quarterback and indoor football veteran Johnny Johnson is one of three new faces coming to La Crosse to compete for a job in 2003

News Archives, January 2003