2008 Meat Wrapper
May 23, 2008 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Omaha Beef News Release
The BEEF have a bye this weekend and will next be in action next Saturday evening at 7:05 p.m. in Wichita, Kansas when they take on the Wild for the third time this season (second at the Kansas Coliseum). Omaha has already beaten the Wild twice: 31-24 on April 10th and 67-16 on May 3rd.
If fans are unable to attend the game in Wichita, they are encouraged to either:
- Listen to the game on www.1290kkar.com
- Purchase the game for $7 via the B2 Networks at www.b2livetv.com.
In the BEEF's last action, the team fell to the Billings Outlaws 61-40 last Saturday at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha. The BEEF now sit at 8-3 on the season, just one half-game out of first place of the UIF's Western Conference behind the Sioux Falls Storm.
With the team's 53-47 win over the Sioux City Bandits on May 10th, the BEEF have clinched a playoff berth for the ninth time in nine seasons. The last month of the regular season promises to be intense as the BEEF continue their march toward a possible conference title and home-field advantage for the playoffs. The playoffs will begin June 21, the week following the end of the regular season, and more information will be announced when it becomes available.
JOHNSON TWINS CELEBRATE 21st BIRTHDAY AND 5th YEAR WITH TEAM On Wednesday, Travis and Trevor Johnson celebrated their 21st birthday. The twins are in the midst of their fifth season with the team, having began their careers as ball boys. This season, the Johnsons have taken roles in the front office by taking on the challenge of sales and also diving into football operations as well. In addition to their new duties, they are still very involved with the BEEF's game day operations, ensuring that everything is ready to go from national anthem singers to entertainment to the game day promotions. The twins are also active in their home community of Bellevue where they serve as assistant football coaches at Bellevue West High School (their alma mater) and also coach youth basketball in the Bellevue Junior Sports Association. Travis and Trevor are continuing their studies in Sports Management at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha with hopes of securing full-time employment in the field upon their graduation. Happy Birthday, boys, and thank you for your years of service to the Omaha BEEF.
MEAT WAGON BUS TRIPS
Interested in following the BEEF on the road? Contact the BEEF office today at (402) 346-BEEF to reserve your spots on the Meat Wagon. The Meat Wagon is planning excursions to Wichita ($75) for the May 31st game and a return trip to Bloomington ($95) on June 7th. Both trips will include transportation to and from the game, game ticket, food and drinks on the bus. The Meatheads will have prizes and special Jello concoctions. We have the greatest fans in indoor football and NOBODY travels like the BEEF!!! Join the team on the road and help support BEEF POWER worldwide!!!
BLEED FOR THE BEEF UPDATE
The "Bleed for the BEEF" campaign is doing extremely well. As of May 5th, over 8,100 donations have been made to the American Red Cross. At last weekend's game against Billings, the team honored representatives from the Red Cross and donors who have given blood so far. The team continues to invite their fans as well as the general public to donate blood up until the campaign ends on May 31st. To be able to donate, donors must meet the following qualifications: must be at least 17 years old (16 in Nebraska with a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. During the campaign, anyone who donates will receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher to be used at any of the team's remaining home games this season. For more information about blood donation, please contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or log on to www.givebloodgivelife.org.
LEBEDA NAMED INDOOR FOOTBALL FAN SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ricky Lebeda was named IndoorFootballFan.com Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts against the Sioux City Bandits. In the May 10th game against Sioux City, Lebeda, an Omaha native went two-of-three on field goals (50 and 44 yards) and five-of-seven on extra points to contribute 11 points to the BEEF's 53-47 win over the Bandits. Lebeda became the third BEEF player to be recognized by IndoorFootballFan.com this season joining teammates Diezeas Calbert and Dustin Creager. In this, his first season of indoor football, Lebeda has made 17 of 38 field goals and 42 of 55 extra points for a total of 93 points. The 17 field goals and 93 points are both leading the UIF. Lebeda also has the longest field goal in the league this season with his 56-yard boot against the Billings Outlaws in Week 1. For more information on Ricky, check out John Fey's story in the Thursday edition of the World-Herald in print or online at http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10340830. Hats off to Ricky!
NEXT HOME GAME = Saturday - June 14th = Orange Out Night
The team will have their bye week this weekend. The next two games for the team will then be on the road, May 31st at Wichita and June 7th at Bloomington. We will close out our regular season at home on June 14th by hosting our bitter rival, the Sioux City Bandits. It will be the second time this season that we will play the Bandits. The BEEF defeated the Bandits 53-47 on May 10th in Sioux City. Kids and families are encouraged to come to the game early and enjoy the BEEF Boardwalk complete with clowns, face painting and inflatable games provided by Bobo's Bouncy Town. Also, the team's pre-game meal will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, which is located at 520 N. 155th Plaza (156th and Dodge) in Omaha. Fans are invited to join us at Texas Roadhouse. For game tickets, please stop by the Qwest Center box office, 455 N. 10th Street, during normal business hours Monday-Friday or stop by the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office, beginning at noon on Saturday, June 14th.
KEY BEEF EVENTS
Wed May 28 Coaches' Show 7 p.m. Side Pockets
Sat May 31 BEEF at Wichita Wild 7:05 p.m. Kansas Coliseum
Wed June 4 Coaches' Show 7 p.m. Side Pockets
Sat June 7 BEEF at Bloomington Extreme 7:05 p.m. U.S. Cellular Coliseum
Wed June 11 Coaches' Show 7 p.m. Side Pockets
Sat June 14 Sioux City Bandits at BEEF 7 p.m. Civic Auditorium
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