Former CSU Standout QB Justin Holland Signs with Colorado Ice
January 21, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Colorado Crush News Release
Fort Collins, CO- The Colorado Ice Indoor Football team announced on Wednesday, January 21st that former Colorado State University (CSU) star QB and Miami Dolphins rookie Justin Holland has signed with the Colorado Ice for the 2009 season.
The 6'3" 213 lb QB had an outstanding football career with CSU, finishing his 2005 senior season throwing for 3,185 yards and 23 touchdowns, while boasting a completion rate of over 63 percent. Holland's 143.44 passing efficiency rating was sixth in the nation amongst all 2006 NFL draft-eligible quarterbacks, garnering him an invite to play in the Las Vegas All-Star Classic. Holland completed his CSU career holding the 5th highest passing yards total in CSU history and the Poinsettia Bowl records for Most Passing Yards, Most Completions, and Most Touchdown Passes. In 2006 Holland attended training camp with the Miami Dolphins of the NFL, before going on to play for the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Holland grew up in Lakewood, CO and attended Bear Creek High School where he set the Colorado State High School record for passing yards and was a Parade All-American and Gatorade Player of the Year.
"I am really glad to be back in my native Colorado and to play for the Colorado Ice. The Northern Colorado community has always been a huge support system for me and has followed my career closely. I look forward to suiting up in an Ice jersey and joining the highly-talented Ice roster," stated Holland.
"Justin exemplifies the NFL-caliber talent we will have on our team this year. More importantly, he is a great role model and member of our Northern Colorado community," stated Ice owner John Cunningham.
Additionally, The Colorado Ice Indoor Football team is conducting their second open combine-style tryout for the 2009 season on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 from 11am-2pm at Fort Collins Indoor Soccer Club at OD's Sports Crossing in Fort Collins, CO located at 218 Smokey St. (Highway 287/S. College Ave.). For more information, visit the Colorado Ice website at TheColoradoIce.com or call the Ice headquarters at 970-472-0128
The Colorado Ice are proud members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). All home games are played at the Budweiser Events Center located in Loveland, Colorado. Single, group, and season tickets for the 2009 season are now available at the Colorado Ice headquarters by calling (970) 472-0128. Season ticket packages start at just $120 per seat and include all parking, ticketing, and facility fees. The 2009 Home Schedule is: Fri. March 13th vs. Northern CO Wolfpack, Sat. March 28th vs. Billings Outlaws, Sat. April 11th vs. Bloomington Extreme, Sat. April 18th vs. Fairbanks Grizzlies, Sat. May 2nd vs. Omaha Beef, Sat. May 9th vs. Fairbanks Grizzlies, Sat. June 6th vs. Alaska Wild, and Sat. June 13th vs. El Paso Generals. All home games have a start time of 7:00 pm (local MTN time). Additional information on the Colorado Ice can be found at TheColoradoIce.com.
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