Dusters move to af2
Published on October 26, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX- At a press conference held today at Logan's Roadhouse, the Amarillo Dusters officially announced their acceptance into af2 for the 2005 season.
"This is a tremendous step for this team, the organization, and the city of Amarillo," said Dusters Director of Football Operations Warren McCarty.
"The af2 is a perfect fit for Amarillo. We view the af2 as an entity that has quickly developed into a recognized and respected developmental football league, which is why we are thrilled to be accepted into the family. We're taking professional football in Amarillo to the next level. We're so excited about how this community backed us on our way to winning a championship last season. Now, we're facing a new challenge. This is a bigger spotlight, and there is more at stake. As a staff, as a team, and as a city, we all have to step up together and continue to build this into a winning program on and off the field."
Texas Panhandle Football LLC is a group of investors local to the Texas Panhandle who serve as the operating company for the Amarillo Dusters of af2. The group has made a long-term commitment to bring the fans of Amarillo and the surrounding area an exciting, entertaining and affordable Arena Football experience.
Season tickets for the Amarillo Dusters go on sale immediately, starting at $80.00, and can be purchased by calling (806) 322-7277. Also, the Dusters will be launching a new website in the next two weeks, located at www.dustersfootball.com.
Entering its sixth season in late March of 2005, af2 serves as a developmental league that has sent increasing numbers of players, coaches and officials to higher levels of professional football each year. The af2 operates under the same Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights as the Arena Football League, which begins its 19th season in 2005. Log on to www.af2.com for more information.
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