Bringing Back a Championship
June 24, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX 6/24/10 - The Amarillo Venom will have home field advantage Monday June 28th as they will take on the West Texas Roughnecks in the first round of the playoffs.
Playoff football is no stranger to Amarillo and the Venom are bringing it back. Defensive lineman Barrett Allen, offensive lineman Sione Ohuafi, quarterback Julian Reese, and head coach Jon Lyles were all apart of the 2004 Championship run and are excited about the 2010 road ahead.
"In 2004 I began my professional career with the Dusters and I have grown as an athlete and in 2010 with the Venom I feel I am at another beginning," stated defensive lineman Barrett Allen, "I plan on starting my coaching career after the season and playing arena football has taught me many things and bringing a championship back to Amarillo would sum it up perfectly."
The Venom are in full swing of getting back to the basics of football and working out the kinks to bring a championship back to Amarillo. "Playoffs mean new record new season, win or go home," commented Venom quarterback Julian Reese, "2004 15-3, 2010 11-3, Looking for the four game run."
The Venom hold the number two seed and will take on the West Texas Roughnecks Monday, June 28th at 7:05PM in the Amarillo Civic Center to gain a second playoff tilt. The game will be nationally televised, but will be blacked out in the Amarillo area. Let's show the country that football fans in Amarillo are the best in the country!
The Venom are offering a special playoff package of four end zone or corner seats and four 2010 Venom playoff shirts for $72 or get 10 tickets for $120. Also, ask about "Bowl With The Venom" and the special deal that comes with it.
For other playoff details call 350-PASS (7277) or check out www.govenom.com. Fans may catch Monday's action beginning at 6:55pm CST on 1440 AM ESPN Radio with Kurt Kiser or on B2 Networks.
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