TURFCATS - The Building of a Franchise

[Caballo Diablo]

AUSTIN TURFCATS: The building of an Expansion Franchise
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TURFCAT WALLPAPER
http://www.turfcats.com/fan-zone/
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PLAYERS
** = Inactive / Released / Left team / Etc.
Last / First
Name - - Position - HT - WT - College - Transaction date (R= Released Date)
** Anders T.J.
Banks David RB – 5’10 – 225 – Langston University
Benford Demond OL/DL - 6'4 - 330 - Kansas
Brown Darren K - 6'1 - 175 - Wofford College (SC) (R-3/23/09)
** Bryant Michael DB - 5'8 - 170 - Lamar University - 3/23/09
Cantu Jodie OL/DL
** Cardenas John OL - 6'4 - 408 - Blinn Junior College - 3/23/09
Catchings Mycal DB/WR – 6’2 – 198 – Tarleton State
** Childress Ryan DL - 6'8 - 260 - 3/23/09
Clay Keith RB/WR – 5’9 – 210 – Nichols State
** Clayborne Nick RB - 5'9 - 215 - Baylor
Cleveland Avery LB/DL - 6'4 - 230 - Southern Methodist - 3/23/09
Cook Tim DL – 6’4 – 285 – NA
** Cooks Correy WR - 5'9 - 150 - 3/23/09
** Crayton Lee
** Crosby Morris DB - 5'9 - 195 - Texas State - 3/23/09
** Crum Joe
Dallmeyer Barrett TE/DL - 6'4 - 265 - San Angelo State
De Los Santos Kevin DL - 6'3 - 275 - 3/23/09
** Drum Hiram
Earvine Kevin T. DL – NA
Ellis Deron QB/LB – 6-4 – 285 – Texas Southern
** Gaither Chris DL - 6'4 - 247
Galloway Andy OL - 6'4 - 280 - Alabama Birmingham - 3/23/09
** Hall Ray LB/RB – 5’10 – 215 – Ferris State
** Hanc0ck Kelly QB – 6’2 – 220 – Tarleton State
** Hodge Iran DL – 6’4 – 293 - Texas A&M Kingsville (R-3/23/09)
** Hunter Dante WR - 5'11 - 165 - Sam Houston State
** Jackson Chris
** Kreutz Nathan
Lewis Nick - Grambling State
** Lewis Shandre WR - 6'1 - 200 - Cisco Texas Junior College - 3/23/09
** Mackey Franswan WR – 6’2 – 215 - Texas A&M Kingsville
** McHenry Metric DB - 3/23/09
** Miller Marcus DL - 6'5 - 310 - 3/23/09
Mitchell Shon DB/RB - 6'2 - 222 - University of Texas
Morrow Chad QB - 3/23/09
**Neal Otis LB - 6'2 - 270 - San Jose State - 3/23/09
**Njoku Chinomnso LB - 6'1 - 270 - 3/23/09
Perez Cory DB 5' 6" 165 Blinn Junior College 1/15/09
Quiroga Robert WR/LB - 6'3 - 205 - Baylor - LA Avengers - 3/7/09
** Robinson Ryan DB - 5'8 - 160 - Middle Tennessee State - 3/23/09
** Roby Ross WR - 6'1 - 203 - Tarleton State - 3/23/09
** Rogers Laquan
** Rose Mike K – 6’1 – 220 – NA (R-3/23/09)
Rutledge Michael DB - 5'10 - 195 - Texas State - 3/23/09
** Sherman Douglas RB - 5'7 - 212 - Texas State3/23/09
** Smith Courtney DB - 6'0 - 225 - Texas State - 3/23/09
Smith Reggie WR – 5’7 – 160 – McMurry University
** Sooter Joshua OL - 6'4 - 285 - Texas Tech - 3/23/09
** Toon Clint QB - 6' 0" 195 Texas State 2/21/09
** Troup Rico DB – 5’10 – 209 – NA
Turner, Jr. Joseph- "J.R." DB/LB – 6’3 – 215 – Texas A&M Kingsville
Wallace Darrick WR/KR 5' 8" 175 Grambling State 1/15/09 (7 yrs exp in the af2 - Copperheads & Battle Wings)
Ward Dante OL/DL - 6'3 - 315 -
** Warren Jackie WR - 6'3 - 215 - Hardin Simmons - 3/10/09
** Williams Jamal DB - 5'10 - 203 - Texas State - 3/23/09
** Wolff Donald- "D.J." OL - 6'5 - 270 - 3/23/09
** Womack Roy WR - 3/23/09
** Young Otis - Grambling State
** Zavala John OL - 6'3 - 300
** Zeiglar DL - 6'4 - 315 - Middle Tennessee State
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COACHING STAFF
Chris Duliban - Head Coach
Bryan Blake - Quality Coord. & Asst. Coach
Kerry Cash - Asst. Coach
Derik "Butch" Hadnot - Asst. Coach
Don Kabel - Asst. Coach
Michael Finney - Asst. Coach

SUPPORT STAFF
Paul Teeter - Equiptment manager
Jaime Perez - Trainer
Andi Green - Trainer
Ed Duliban
Bob Duliban

CHEERLEADER / DANCE TEAM
Michelle Guidry - Director

SQUAD TEAM MEMBERS
Ashton Bryant
Lisa Colwell
Hollie Holoway
Laura Loucks
Emilie Merck
Katie Stubbs
Kristen Supak
Alisha Collins
Jenny Pullen

MEDICAL STAFF
Dr. Phillip W. Caterbone D.O.
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FRONT OFFICE
Joe Martinez - Owner
Ronald Oswalt - VP/GM
Joe Martinez Asst. GM
David Short - Director of marketing
Jack Dixon - Director of Operations
Danny Rosenbaum - Game Op's Asst.
Kasey Johns - Director of Creative Services
Jenna Weynard - Director of Media Relations
Quiya Stewart - Community Relations
Gary Mathis - Director of Corporate Sales
Monica Alva - Sales Rep


SUPPORT STAFF
Gary L. Smith - Chaplain
Michael DeLeon - Broadcast / Director of Fan Relations
Jason Lemley - Team Vidiographer
Rodney Gressett - College Intern
Melinda Ann Lowery - College Intern
Lindsay Lummus - College Intern / Texas State
Ben Martinez - Student Intern
Lesley Ornelas - College Intern
Ashley Wright - Media Asst./College Intern / Texas State
Aubrey Oswalt - Student Intern
Sergio Zaragoza - Student Intern
Dustin Lockwood - Intern Football OP's
Cody watson - Student Intern
Spencer Hamilton - College Intern / University of Texas
Tommy James - College Intern / Austin Community College
Brandon Penick - College Intern / Incarnate Word
Matt Sheppard - College Intern / University of Texas
Robert Tyler - College Intern / Texas State
Matt Morales - College Intern / University of Texas
Ronnie Jones - Asst Equipt Mgr
Krystal Scott - College Intern - Texas State
Suzie Bush - College Intern / Texas State
Jessica Weynand - College Intern / Texas State
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[indoor fan]

WOW..our bi daily press release. Please let us know when someone takes a piss tomorrow.

[Caballo Diablo]

WOW!
Looks like someones PMSing.

Don't hate on people because they're active and promoting the sport.
Very important in this economic climate and even more-so for an expansion team.

Check the "View" count, looks like some are interested, sorry there's not as much posted about your team.
The threads are clearly marked, feel free to avoid the ones that supposedly don't interest you. No one forced you in here or to type.:o

[Caballo Diablo]

Feb. 23, 2009
Turfcats Getting Talent For Inaugural Season

Austin, TX – Ronald Oswalt, general manager and vice-president of the Austin Turfcats, announced the signing of several players for the 2009 season in addition to the signing of first year player Clint Toon.

The Turfcats also signed the following players to a contract to attend camp and compete for a spot in the inaugural team.

Darrick Wallace – 5’8 – 175 – Grambling State
Tim Cook – 6’4 – 285 – NA
David Banks – 5’10 – 225 – Langston University
Mycal Catchings – 6’2 – 198 – Tarleton State
Kelly Hancock – 6’2 – 220 – Tarleton State
Keith Clay – 5’9 – 210 – Nichols State
Joseph Turner, Jr. – 6’3 – 200 – Texas A&M Kingsville
Iran Hodge – 6’4 – 293 - Texas A&M Kingsville
Clint Toon – 6’0 – 195 – Texas State
Franswan Mackey – 6’2 – 215 - Texas A&M Kingsville
Ray Hall – 5’10 – 215 – Ferris State
Corry Perez – 5’6 – 165 – Blinn College
Deron Ellis – 6-4 – 285 – Texas Southern
Rico Troup – 5’10 – 209 – NA
Kevin T. Earvine – NA
Reggie Smith – 5’7 – 160 – McMurry University
Mike Rose – 6’1 – 220 – NA


NOTABLE PLAYERS

Derrick Wallace – This speedy receiver and return man played for Doug Williams at Grambling State University. He has extensive indoor football experience and he has played on the af2 level.

Kelly Hancock – He plays on both sides of the ball with quarterback and linebacker experience. He is a former Austin Wrangler of the af2.

Keith Clay – This running back/wide receiver is a Nichols State product and played af2 with the Austin Wranglers. He also has played for the former Centex Barracudas of the Intense Football League.

Iran Hodge – He rejoined with the team’s Vice-President/General Manager as both were with former division champions with the Katy Copperheads.

The team expects to sign several more players in the next few weeks and is preparing for their mini-camp slated to start in mid-March.

“These players will set the tone for this team and leave their footprint on this franchise,” Oswalt said. “We have spent extensive time on this roster and we are only about halfway there, this next month will be a building process.”

Head Coach Chris Duliban, is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of competing in the Southern Indoor Football League and helping the Austin Turfcats achieve their goal of having a championship season this year.

Duliban added, ”The team is coming together and there is no lack of talent here in Central Texas, the players are in good shape and are ready to get their gear and start hitting each other.”

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This is a unique approach....Concentrate on all things OUTSIDE of Austin. It seems like most of the speaking engagements and sponsors are from the San Marcos area. Maybe that is the magic bullet to marketing pro sports in Austin.....Forget about Austin and go after the outlying areas.

Putting everything in press release form may diminish the effectiveness of a press release....I mean was the appointment of a team chaplain really News?

At the end of the day the product will stand on it's own. Unfortunately the venue is not condusive for NON Rodeo events. No matter how you slice it...folks have a conception of the Expo center....And it is not POSITIVE.

I will give the team a chance to earn my business but I already am hesitant to walking back into the barn to watch a sporting event.

My question would be is why is this team and its ownership any different from the many indoor/arena teams-leagues that have blown through Austin.

[Caballo Diablo]

This is a unique approach....Concentrate on all things OUTSIDE of Austin. It seems like most of the speaking engagements and sponsors are from the San Marcos area. Maybe that is the magic bullet to marketing pro sports in Austin.....Forget about Austin and go after the outlying areas.
There is a reason that San marcos is being courted heavily, but I'll leave the reasons for someone else to explain if they deem it necessary.

Putting everything in press release form may diminish the effectiveness of a press release....I mean was the appointment of a team chaplain really News?
When press releases are sent out to the media they can dress them up however their writers feel necessary. Me, I'm a copy and paste kinda guy - lol. This is Austin and Minor league sports, it's tough to get any of the media to even mention there's a team in town besides the Texas Longhorns.

ANY time you can get your name out in front of the masses it's a step in the right direction. Sometimes the content doesn't matter, but others are glad to hear all names associated with the building of the franchise.

At the end of the day the product will stand on it's own. Unfortunately the venue is not condusive for NON Rodeo events. No matter how you slice it...folks have a conception of the Expo center....And it is not POSITIVE.
I agree to a an extent, I'm not real fond of the venue but...........
I have raced four wheel drive trucks in the building, you had better be ready to stand on the brakes before hitting the rodeo chutes - lol. I enjoyed the Ice Bats for a decade in the building. Once they closed off the top and enclosed the building and added heating and A/C it did get better.

I will give the team a chance to earn my business but I already am hesitant to walking back into the barn to watch a sporting event.
It'll be a closer walk than the Erwin center as you trudged up the steep hill.
Unless you got into the VIP lot where the tailgates were.

My question would be is why is this team and its ownership any different from the many indoor/arena teams-leagues that have blown through Austin.
The economy will be the biggest hurdle.

Umm, let's see.............

Cost of arena - the way too large Frank Erwin center owned by the pious UT versus the Travis County Expo Center. Tons of savings here.

AFL salary cap of 1.9 mil vs Indoor salaries (similar to af2) but once again that over priced arena rears it's ugly head again. It was the only one in the Austin area that met the arena leagues requirements.

The AFL wasn't a bus league and travel was expensive, (see suspended season), the af2 was a bus league. I'm going to throw the players in the back of my truck and take them to road games.:eek: - haha

Come on out and join us, it's gonna be a blast !

Affordable entertainment, were you a ticket holder for the Wranglers? I was every year they existed and the tickets didn't come cheap. The Turfcats you can get season tickets for $4.12 per seat per game. How many other forms of entertainment can you find in the Austin area for that price?

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Caballo, If you are not on the Turfcat staff...maybe you should be.

As I said, I will give it a chance.

[Caballo Diablo]

Caballo, If you are not on the Turfcat staff...maybe you should be.

As I said, I will give it a chance.

Nope, just a fan:-D

I'll be tailgating somewhere, stop by and say hey!

Not sure where yet, I was hoping to be able to set up in front of the banquet Hall (#6 on the map) in the lot between #6 and #7.

http://www.co.travis.tx.us/exposition_center/default.asp

I've lived in Austin for 30 years and have never heard anyone call it Luedecke Arena - lol - it's all just called the Travis County Expo center.

[Big Easy]

The building of an Expansion team Roster and Front Office.
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PLAYERS

Name - Position - HT - WT - College - Transaction date

Darrick Wallace WR/KR 5' 8" 175 Grambling State 1/15/09 (7 yrs exp in the af2 - Copperheads & Battle Wings)

Wallace did not play for the Copperheads of the af2....maybe the NIFL Copperheads....but not the af2 version.

[Caballo Diablo]

Wallace did not play for the Copperheads of the af2....maybe the NIFL Copperheads....but not the af2 version.
Thanks for the Info.

Both of these guys are listed as being with the af2 Wranglers and I don't think so. I've got a list of every player that was assigned to the team and they're not on it. Possibly they went to tryouts, but were never actually on the team??? 2008 was the only year for the af2 Wranglers, they were AFL 2004 - 2007. Were they boosting their resume on the tryout paperwork?

Complete all time roster whether they made the active squad or not
http://boards.arenafootball.com/messageview.aspx?catid=29&threadid=44569&enterthread=y

Kelly Hancock – He plays on both sides of the ball with quarterback and linebacker experience. He is a former Austin Wrangler of the af2.

Keith Clay – This running back/wide receiver is a Nichols State product and played af2 with the Austin Wranglers. He also has played for the former Centex Barracudas of the Intense Football League.

Where are they now
http://boards.arenafootball.com/messageview.aspx?catid=29&threadid=49896&enterthread=y

I've got similar lists for the AFL Wranglers, but it's not 100% complete for all 4 years.

[Caballo Diablo]

SIFL Transactions for March 3rd 2009
March 5, 2009 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL)

ACADANIA MUDBUGS -
Announced signings of WR Frederick Abraham, OL/DL Brison Adams, QB Bo Bartik, QB/WR Kedrick Cheneau, WR/DB Jacob Cooley, LB/DL Mitch Craft, WR/DB Brandon Davis, LR/RB Renaldo Delcambre, OL Adam Durham, WR/DB Lionel Francis, WR Ray Givens, DB Blake Guidry, DL/OL Ken Haynes, OL Damian Jones, DB Fernandez Kingsby, LB/DE Eugene Kwarteng, WR/DB Kemmie Lewis, RB Antonio Logan, OL Dustin Martin, WR Jermaine Martin, WR Broc Menard, WR Anthony Parks, WR/DB Steffan Peltier, WR Barry Robinson, DB Ellis Stewart, WR/DB Terrell Sutton

AUSTIN TURFCATS -
Announced signings of RB David Banks, K Darren Brown, WR Mycal Catchings, RB/WR Keith Clay, DL Tim Cook, DL Kevin T. Earvin, QB/LB Deron Ellis, RB/LB Ray Hall, QB Kelly Hancock, DL Iran Hodge, WR Franswan Mackey, DV Corry Perez, K Mike Rose, WR Reggie Smith, QB Clint Toon, DB Rico Troup, LB Joseph Turner Jr., WR Darrick Wallace

[Caballo Diablo]

March 8, 2009
Turfcats snag former Avenger in hunt for championship

Austin, TX – The Austin Turfcats signed former Los Angeles Avenger Robert Quiroga over the weekend.

The 6-foot-2-inch, 210 lbs. wide receiver and kick returner will play in the Turfcats’ inaugural season starting April 18.

“Quiroga is a threat anytime he gets near the ball,” said Turfcats General Manager and Vice President Ronald Oswalt. “He is an extra weapon in arsenal to ensure that we are the ‘fastest game on the turf.’”

Following the 2004 NFL Draft, Quiroga signed with the Baltimore Ravens and participated in their training camp.

Quiroga, a two-way player who spends most of his time on defense at “jack” linebacker, spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League. He saw most of his time on offense when the Avengers where inside the opponents 10 yard line. Ten of Quiroga’s first 17 catches in 2007 were for touchdowns.

A three-year starter at wide receiver for Baylor University in Waco, Texas, Quiroga caught 131 passes for 1,478 yards and nine touchdowns in 46 games for the Bears. He also returned 31 kickoffs for 752 yards and two touchdowns. As a senior in 2003, he caught 42 passes for 490 yards and four touchdowns and was a first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection by both the “Waco Tribune-Herald” and the “Dallas Morning News.” Quiroga is one of only two players in Baylor history to record a 100-yard kickoff return. In 2003, he also became just the second player in Big 12 history to return two kickoffs for score in a single season.

“This was one of the pieces we wanted for our run in 2009,” Oswalt said. “Coach (Chris) Duliban and I are so excited by the addition of Quiroga. He has great talent and will be a cornerstone for the level of talent the Southern Indoor Football League has to offer.”

Quiroga attended Holmes High School in San Antonio, where he made first-team All-Greater San Antonio selection at both receiver and punter. He was listed among Texas’ Top 100 by the “San Antonio Express-News” and was an honorable mention all-state pick. Quiroga caught 51 passes for 1,061 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior and also scored two rushing touchdowns and three on punt returns. In addition, he threw for a pair of touchdowns. A member of the Holmes track & field team, he also ran the anchor leg on the 1,600-meter relay team that captured the Class 5A state championship in 1999.

Previous Experience:

2006: Signed a 2-year contract with AFL L.A. Avengers to remain with team through 2007

2008: Signed 1-year contract with AFL L.A. Avengers for 2008

Receiving:
YEAR ..G/GS ..NO ..YDS ..AVG ..TD
..2007 ..16/0 ...21 ...235 ..11.2 ..11

Kick Returns
YEAR ..RET ..YDS ..LONG ..AVG
..2007 ...3 .....41 .....18 ....13.7

Defensive:
YEAR ..G/GS ..T ....FF ..INT
..2006 1/0 ....2 ......1 ....0
..2007 16/9 ..49.5 ..0 ....1
..2008 4/4 ....11 ....0 ....0

AFL HONORS: Named Ironman of the Game 5 times in 2007

2005: Signed and Played with CFL Ottawa Renegades

Receiving:
YEAR ..G/GS ..NO ..YDS ..AVG ..TD
..2005 ...4/4 ....9 ....134 ..14.9 ...0

2004: Signed Free Agent with Baltimore Ravens

2000-2003: Baylor University

Receiving:
YEAR .....G/GS ..NO ..YDS ..AVG ..TD
..2000 .....9/0 ...17 ...199 ..11.7 ...3
..2001 ....11/6 ...23 ...233 ..10.1 ...1
..2002 ....12/5 ...49 ...556 ..11.3 ...1
..2003 ....12/12 ..42 ...490 ..11.6 ..4
..Totals ...44/23 .131 .1478 ..11.3 ..9

Returning:
YEAR ..NO ..YDS ..AVG ..TD
..2003 ..14 ..426 ...30.4 ..2

2003 All Big XII Conference Football honors

Track & Field All-American at Baylor University

Opening day for the Turfcats is April 18 versus the Acadiana Mudbugs. Affordable sponsorship opportunities are still available to local businesses and are a great way to associate your company with a professional sports team.

Great locations are still available for the 2009 season! Act now to reserve the best seats. Call a Season Sales Representative today at 866-969-8228 (TCAT) to reserve your seats today. The Austin Turfcats are committed to being a premier team in the Southern Indoor Football League and being involved in the community for which we serve.

[Caballo Diablo]

March 11, 2009
Warren Signs with Turfcats

Austin, TX – The Austin Turfcats announced today they have signed Jackie Warren to their team camp roster. The 6'3, 210 pound wide receiver brings a wealth of experience to the first year team on and off the field.

The Waco, Texas product started playing at Waco Midway High School in 1996 and received All-State honors. He played two years for the Division III, Hardin-Simmons Cowboys. He moved to the Canadian Football League in 2001 and played for the British Columbia Lions.

He has played with several other indoor and arena football teams; he had over 1,000 yards receiving and 30 Touchdowns in 2003 for the Oklahoma Crude in the National Indoor Football League. He also played for the Beaumont Drillers and the Amarillo Dusters of the Arena Football League 2. Warren also spent time with the San Angelo Stampede and the Frisco Thunder of the Intense Football League.

Last season Warren was a Head Coach in minor league football for the Corsicana Thunder.

Warren added, “I am ready to contribute to the Turfcats, Oswalt and Head Coach Chris Duliban are well organized and they seem committed to be a winner in year one. I want to be able to be a part of this championship level organization.”

[Caballo Diablo]

• March 23, 2009

AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Signings of DB Michael Bryant, OL John Cardenas, DL Ryan Childress, LD Avery Cleveland, WR Corey Cooks, DB Morris Crosby, DL Kevin De Los Santos, DL Kevin Earvine, OL Andy Galloway, WR Shandre Lewis, DB Metrick McHenry, DL Marcus Miller, QB Chad Morrow, LB Otis Neal, LB Chinomnso Njoku, DB Ryan Robinson, WR Ross Roby, DB Michael Rutledge, RB Sherman Douglas, DB Courtny Smith, OL Joshua Sooter, DB Jamal Williams, OLDonald Wolff, and WR Roy Womack

[Caballo Diablo]

• March 23, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Release of :
K Darren Brown
DL Iran Hodge
K Mike Rose

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Texas State Turfcats

How many players from Texas State are on the team?

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If you get some time......Google the Texas State Logo and place it side by side with the Turfcat Logo.........

WOW!!!!! Can you say IDENTICAL Can't believe Texas State let that go.

Remember a few years back when that restaraunt on I-35 and 290 had to change its name from Bevos to Bebes because UT said they could not use their mascot name.

[Caballo Diablo]

Texas State Turfcats

How many players from Texas State are on the team?

6 are on the camp roster.

Morris E. Crosby - DB - -5'9 -185 - -Texas State
Courtney Smith - -DB - -6'0 -225 - -Texas State
Michael Rutledge - DB - -5'10 195 - - Texas State
Jamal Williams - - DB - 5'10 -203 - -Texas State
Clint Toon - - - - QB - 6’0 - 195 - -Texas State
Douglas Sherman - RB - 5'7 - 212 - Texas State


See the other Turfcats thread for the article.

[preeths]

If you get some time......Google the Texas State Logo and place it side by side with the Turfcat Logo.........

WOW!!!!! Can you say IDENTICAL Can't believe Texas State let that go.

Remember a few years back when that restaraunt on I-35 and 290 had to change its name from Bevos to Bebes because UT said they could not use their mascot name.

Saying they're "identical" is a huge stretch. They certainly differ enough that Texas State shouldn't really be able to say anything.

[Caballo Diablo]

If you get some time......Google the Texas State Logo and place it side by side with the Turfcat Logo.........

WOW!!!!! Can you say IDENTICAL Can't believe Texas State let that go.

Remember a few years back when that restaraunt on I-35 and 290 had to change its name from Bevos to Bebes because UT said they could not use their mascot name.

The big difference is that Texas State supports the Turfcats and they don't sit a top an Ivory Tower.

I support UT's sports teams but their administration is full of over bloated egos. They feel what they want and think should over rule the interests of the city of Austin, it's surrounding areas, and the citizens.

Yes, the university is a big part of the Austin culture but not the only thing and the university isn't the dictator over the areas citizens. UT is very good at stepping on the little guy, both personally and business wise. They are very difficult to deal with. They screwed many over the rental/use of the Erwin center because they were the only venue that could hold certain events. I think the new Cedar park Arena will take quite a bit of events away from them. Them going after that restaurant was all BS blow and show, no way anyone was decieved that UT owned the business.

How come UT didn't go after Longhorn Disposal, they've got a similar picture of the Longhorn head on all of their commercial and residential dumpsters. They sit out by the road all the time. Maybe because Waste Management Corp is nation wide and big enough to tell then to stuff it?

There are no less than 85 companies in the Austin Phone Book called "Longhorn Something or Another", and many of them use the Longhorn sillouete.

There are two different Bevo ACC Bookstores in the Austin phone book, are they owned by UT ?

I'm all for protecting copyrights from shiester companies trying to fraudulenty use it pretending to be associated with the other company etc. but...............

[Caballo Diablo]

March 25, 2009
Turfcats Transactions Update

Austin, TX – The Austin Turfcats today released their most recent player signings as they prepare for their 2009 season.

“I really think there’s exciting players in place here and we’re evaluating every player that is on our roster that is under contract – the whole deal,” said Head Coach Chris Duliban.

“I really believe that it’s only fair at this point that we go through the due process and we evaluate it. You can’t make any assumptions as to what direction this team’s going to go at this point. It’s like we just opened the door to this thing.”

March 23, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Release of K Darren Brown, DL Iran Hodge, and K Mike Rose

March 23, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Signings of DB Michael Bryant, OL John Cardenas, DL Ryan Childress, LD Avery Cleveland, WR Corey Cooks, DB Morris Crosby, DL Kevin De Los Santos, DL Kevin Earvine, OL Andy Galloway, WR Shandre Lewis, DB Metrick McHenry, DL Marcus Miller, QB Chad Morrow, LB Otis Neal, LB Chinomnso Njoku, DB Ryan Robinson, WR Ross Roby, DB Michael Rutledge, RB Sherman Douglas, DB Courtney Smith, OL Joshua Sooter, DB Jamal Williams, OL Donald Wolff, and WR Roy Womack

March 10, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced signings of WR Robert Quiroga and WR Jackie Warren

March 03, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS - Announced signings of RB David Banks, K Darren
Brown, WR Mycal Catchings, RB/WR Keith Clay, DL Tim Cook, DL Kevin T.
Earvin, QB/LB Deron Ellis, RB/LB Ray Hall, QB Kelly Hancock, DL Iran
Hodge, WR Franswan Mackey, DV Corry Perez, K Mike Rose, WR Reggie
Smith, QB Clint Toon, DB Rico Troup, LB Joseph Turner Jr., WR Darrick
Wallace

Ronald Oswalt, Turfcats Vice President/General Manager said, “We have some key players here in camp but they are working through the evaluation process and they competition has been fierce.”

Opening day for the Turfcats is April 18 versus the Acadiana Mudbugs.

The Austin Turfcats are committed to being a premier team in the Southern Indoor Football League and being involved in the community for which we serve.

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Pictures on the MEET THE TURFCATS page have been updated.

http://www.turfcats.com/meet-the-turfcats.html

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ADDED:

PLAYERS (plus udated info on existing)
Demond Benford OL/DL - 6'4 - 330 - Kansas
Nick Clayborne RB - 5'9 - 215 - Baylor
Chris Gaither DL - 6'4 - 247
John Zavala OL - 6'3 - 300

OFFICE / COACHING
Mike Finney - Asst. Coach
Quiya Stewart - Game OP's Asst.
Monica Alva - Sales Rep
Dustin Lockwood - Intern Football OP's
Cody Watson

CORPORATE PARTNERS
Tanger Outlets - San Marcos Tx.
MOXGEAR
Austin Executive Video

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PLAYERS RELEASED - LEFT CAMP - ETC. - (don't have dates)
Crayton Lee
Crosby Morris DB - 5'9 - 195 - Texas State - 3/23/09
Crum Joe
T. Earvine Kevin DL – NA
Ellis Deron QB/LB – 6-4 – 285 – Texas Southern
Jackson Chris
Kreutz Nathan
Lewis Nick - Grambling State
McHenry Metric DB - 3/23/09
Morrow Chad QB - 3/23/09
Rogers Laquan
Smith Courtney DB - 6'0 - 225 - Texas State - 3/23/09
Toon Clint QB - 6' 0" 195 Texas State 2/21/09
Williams Jamal DB - 5'10 - 203 - Texas State - 3/23/09
Womack Roy WR - 3/23/09
Young Otis - Grambling State

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As the Inaugural kickoff approaches more college interns are added.

Spencer Hamilton - College Intern / University of Texas
Tommy James - College Intern / Austin Community College
Brandon Penick - College Intern / Incarnate Word
Matt Sheppard - College Intern / University of Texas
Robert Tyler - College Intern / Texas State

[indoor fan]

PLAYERS RELEASED - LEFT CAMP - ETC. - (don't have dates)
Crayton Lee
Crosby Morris DB - 5'9 - 195 - Texas State - 3/23/09
Crum Joe
T. Earvine Kevin DL – NA
Ellis Deron QB/LB – 6-4 – 285 – Texas Southern
Jackson Chris
Kreutz Nathan
Lewis Nick - Grambling State
McHenry Metric DB - 3/23/09
Morrow Chad QB - 3/23/09
Rogers Laquan
Smith Courtney DB - 6'0 - 225 - Texas State - 3/23/09
Toon Clint QB - 6' 0" 195 Texas State 2/21/09
Williams Jamal DB - 5'10 - 203 - Texas State - 3/23/09
Womack Roy WR - 3/23/09
Young Otis - Grambling State

All the hoopla about Clint Toon and he is no longer with the team????????????

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Dang, someone actually does read those lists - lol
I thought I had been updating them for nothing.

It appears that Clint has been offered an Asst. Coaching position with Texs State University and has decided to pursue this career instead of playing.

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Players added this week;

Shon Mitchell - DB/RB - 6'0 - 222 - Univeristy of Texas
Dante Ward - OL/DL - 6'3 - 315 -
Kai Zeiglar - DL - 6'4 - 315 - Middle Tennessee State

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AUSTIN TURFCATS Opening Day Active Roster 4/18/09

AUSTIN TURFCATS VS. ACADIANA MUDBUGS
APRIL 18, 2009 - 6:30 P.M. – ADFIRMATIVE.COM FIELD @ TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER
FIRST GAME IN SIFL HISTORY

No. - Name - Pos. - Height - Weight - College/Experience
1 Darrick Wallace - WR/KR - 5’8 - 175 - Grambling State
2 Mycal Catchings - DB - 6’2 - 198 - Tarleton State
3 Shon Mitchell - DB/RB - 6’0 - 222 - Texas
4 Cory Perez - DB - 5’8 - 165 - Blinn College
5 Joseph Turner, Jr. - DB - 6’3 - 215 - Texas A&M Kingsville
6 Keith Clay - RB - 5’9 - 210 - Nicholls State
7 Robert Quiroga - WR - 6'3 - 205 - Baylor/LA Avengers
8 Reggie Smith - WR - 5’7 - 160 - McMurry University
9 Metrick McHenry - DB - 6'0 - 195 - Texas A&M Commerce
10 Deron Ellis - QB - 6'4 - 265 - Texas Southern
11 Jackie Warren - WR - 6'3 - 215 - Hardin – Simmons
19 Chad Morrow - QB - 6'1 - 195 - Ranger Jr. College
21 Avery Cleveland - LB - 6’4 - 240 - Southern Methodist
23 Darren Brown - K - 6'1 - 175 - Wofford College
30 Ray Hall - LB/RB - 5'10 - 215 - Ferris State
33 David Banks - RB - 5’10 - 225 - Langston University
48 Joshua Sooter - OL/DL - 6'4 - 285 - Texas Tech
55 Kevin T. Earvine - DL - 6'4 - 255
65 Demond Benford - OL/DL - 6’4 - 330 - Kansas
66 Dante Ward - OL/DL - 6’3 - 315
67 John R. Cardenas - OL - 6'4 - 408 - Blinn Junior College
80 Chris Gaither - DL - 6’4 - 247
88 Kevin De Los Santos - DL - 6’3 - 275
96 Kai Zeiglar - DL - 6’4 - 315 - Middle Tenn. State
99 Tim Cook - OL/DL - 6’4 - 285
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Vice-President/General Manager: Ronald Oswalt, Southern Mississippi, Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Chris Duliban, Texas, Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator: Kerry Cash, Texas, Assistant Coach: Derik “Butch” Hadnot, Texas, Quality/Defensive Coach: Bryan Blake, Tarleton State, Assistant Coach: Don Kabel, Texas Assistant Coach: Michael Finney, Mary Hardin Baylor, Cheer Director: Michelle Guidry, Texas State, Director of Game Operations: Jack Dixon, Blinn College

[indoor fan]

Players added this week;

Shon Mitchell - DB/RB - 6'0 - 222 - Univeristy of Texas
Dante Ward - OL/DL - 6'3 - 315 -
Kai Zeiglar - DL - 6'4 - 315 - Middle Tennessee State

WOW Shon Mitchell. The last I heard from him he was playing professional ball for the Houston Marshals of the Spring Football League (SFL) in 2000.

[trifecta]

Shon Mithell??? Part of the Thunder and Lightning backfield of Ricky Williams and Shon Mitchell.

What has he been doing the last 13-14 years??? I know he played a little NFL Europe and some AF2 but what recently?

Is James Brown available at QB? He was actually a good AFL player.

[phydeaux72]

According to earlier transactions, Darren Brown (K) was released on March 23rd. When did he re-sign? It's not in the transactions anywhere.

[phydeaux72]

Is James Brown available at QB? He was actually a good AFL player.

Considering who the head coach is, I'm surprised he's not playing with the Turfcats. James Brown, along with Coach Duliban, made a playoff team out of the CenTex Barracudas last season and I believe took them past the first round.

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Priest Holmes lives in San Antonio and is itching to play again....Now that would be funny!!!

Shon has got to be pushing 33-34 yrs old!!!!

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According to earlier transactions, Darren Brown (K) was released on March 23rd. When did he re-sign? It's not in the transactions anywhere.

You know how it goes, not much for kickers to do in camp so they use the spot to look at someone else and the kickers just hang around until it's time to play - lol

Supposedly James Brown wants to take season off.

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Priest Holmes lives in San Antonio and is itching to play again....Now that would be funny!!!

Shon has got to be pushing 33-34 yrs old!!!!
Priest does have some injury history that he doesn't want to reinjure for basically free.

here's a little Shon Mitchell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFNO3NTIID8

Shon was a senior in 1996 so 34 sounds about right.
He transferred from Blinn Jr College and only played at Texas for 2 years.

[indoor fan]

Here is a link for him playing for Houston in the SFL in 2000:

http://rememberthesfl.8m.com/teams.html

[trifecta]

I was kidding about Priest....I think you have a better chance of signing a Priest from the local Catholic Diocese than Priest Holmes.

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April 16, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Release of DB Michael Bryant, DL Ryan Childress, WR Corey Cooks, DB Morris Crosby, OL Andy Galloway, RB/LB Ray Hall, WR Shandre Lewis, WR Franswan Mackey, DL Marcus Miller, QB Chad Morrow, LB Otis Neal, LB Chinomnso Njoku, DB Ryan Robinson, WR Ross Roby, DB Michael Rutledge, RB Sherman Douglas, DB Courtney Smith, QB Clint Toon, DB Rico Troup, DB Jamal Williams, OL Donald Wolff, and WR Roy Womack.

April 16, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Signings of OL/DL Demond Benford, K Darren Brown, DL Chris Gaither, DB/RB Shon Mitchel, and DL Kai Zeiglar.

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Added Asst Equipt Mgr Ronnie Jones

[sportznut]

According to earlier transactions, Darren Brown (K) was released on March 23rd. When did he re-sign? It's not in the transactions anywhere.

Phydeaux, It was in the April 16th transactions.

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April 16, 2009

AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Signings of OL/DL Demond Benford, K Darren Brown, DL Chris Gaither, DB/RB Shon Mitchel, and DL Kai Zeiglar.

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He cleared waivers and was re-signed:o


April 16, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Release of DB Michael Bryant, DL Ryan Childress, WR Corey Cooks, DB Morris Crosby, OL Andy Galloway, RB/LB Ray Hall, WR Shandre Lewis, WR Franswan Mackey, DL Marcus Miller, QB Chad Morrow, LB Otis Neal, LB Chinomnso Njoku, DB Ryan Robinson, WR Ross Roby, DB Michael Rutledge, RB Sherman Douglas, DB Courtney Smith, QB Clint Toon, DB Rico Troup, DB Jamal Williams, OL Donald Wolff, and WR Roy Womack.

April 16, 2009
AUSTIN TURFCATS -- Announced the Signings of OL/DL Demond Benford, K Darren Brown, DL Chris Gaither, DB/RB Shon Mitchel, and DL Kai Zeiglar.

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AUSTIN TURFCATS TRANSACTIONS
April 24, 2009

-- Announced the signing of DL/LB Otis Neal.

-- Announced the Release of DB/RB Shon Mitchel.

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Added to the front office;
Kasey Johns- director of Creative Services

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May 7, 2009
Turfcats Bulk Up With former Austin Wrangler Barrett Dallmeyer

Austin, TX – The Austin Turfcats announced today the signing of tight end and defensive lineman Barrett Dallmeyer. Dallmeyer is a local Anderson High school product and former Austin Wrangler, he joins the team at 6'4, 265 pounds, and brings a wealth of indoor football experience to the first year squad in central Texas.

Dallmeyer finished up his second season in the af2 with the Austin Wranglers last season following a two-year stint in the intense football league where he played for the San Angelo Stampede. In 2006, Dallmeyer was named the IFL defensive lineman of the year coming on the heels of a season that saw him among the league leaders in tackles (40.5), sacks (3), and forced fumbles (3). He played college football at San Angelo State University and was a three-year letter winner in high school. Dallmeyer also played for Arkansas Twisters in 2006. He is known for his intensity on the football field as he routinely provided tremendous pressure on opposing quarterbacks. In 2007, Dallmeyer accounted for 15 unassisted tackles, ten assisted tackles, and 2.5 tackles for a loss.

The Austin Turfcats (1-1) return to action on May 9th versus the undefeated Louisiana Swashbucklers at Adfirmative.com Field at the Travis County Expo Center for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.

Great locations are still available for the 2009 season! Act now to reserve the best seats. Call a Season Sales Representative today at 866-969-TCAT (8228.) to reserve your seats today. The Austin Turfcats are committed to being a premier team in the Southern Indoor Football League and being involved in the community for which we serve.

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TRANSACTIONS May 7, 2009

AUSTIN TURFCATS:

Announced the Releases of;
DL Kevin De Los Santos, DL Chris Gaither, and DL Kai Zeiglar.

Announced the Signings of;
OL/DL Jodie Cantu, TE/DE Barrett Dallmeyer, and RB/DB Shon Mitchel.

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AUSTIN TURFCATS
May 14, 2009

Announced the Releases of:
John Cardenas - OL
Keith Clay - RB/WR
Metrick McHenry - DB
Joshua Sooter - OL
Jackie Warren - WR

Announced the Signings of :
Ryan Childress - OL/DL
Andy Galloway - OL
Ray Hall - RB
Nick Lewis - WR
Michael Rutledge - DB

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Turfcats Promote Jenna Weynand and Joe Martinez
May 20, 2009 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) Austin Turfcats

Austin, TX - The Austin Turfcats announced today that Jenna Weynand and Joe Martinez have been promoted within the team's front office.
Weynand is now Director of Media Relations. .

Martinez will serve as the team's new Assistant General Manager.

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Austin TurfCat Transactions
May 21, 2009

Announced the Releases of:
OL/DL Ryan Childress, and RB Ray Hall.

Announced the Signings of:
RB Keith Clay, and DL Kevin De Los Santos.

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AUSTIN TURFCAT TRANSACTIONS - May 28, 2009

Announce the Release of :
RB David Banks
OL/DL Jodie Cantu
DL Kevin De Los Santos
WR Darrick Wallace

Announced the Signings of :
OL/DL Ryan Childress
WR Dante Hunter
DB Metrick McHenery
OL John Zavalla

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AUSTIN TURFCATS TRANSACTIONS June 4, 2009 --

Announced the Releases of :
OL/DL Ryan Childress
OL John Zavalla

Announced the Signings of :
OL John Cardenas
WR Darrick Wallace

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AUSTIN TURFCATS

June 13, 2009

Announced the Releases of:
WR Dante Hunter
DB Metrick McHenry

Announced the Signings of:
RB Ray Hall
OL/DL Ryan Childress

June 18, 2009

Announced the Releases of:
OL/DL Ryan Childress
QB Kelly Hancock
WR Darrick Wallace

Announced the Signings of:
RB Tim Blackwell
OL James Cardenas
WR Dante Hunter.