Former Star Purchases Frisco Thunder Franchise
Published on May 18, 2007 under Intense Football League (Intense)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release
Frisco, Texas.: The Intense Football league is very proud to announce the addition of Jake Reed, form NFL Wide Receiver as the owner of expansion team, the Frisco Thunder. "We are eager to see our franchise in Frisco reach it's full potential and believe that Jake and his wife Vinita are the leaders to make it happen.", stated league president Chad Dittman. The IFL announced plans to place a team in Frisco in December of 2006 and watched the team steadily grow over the past six months. The city was on the IFL "wish list" since the Dr Pepper Star Center was erected a few years ago and league executives finally took the plunge for the 2007 season. Proper ownership was the final ingredient needed until today.
Willis "Jake" Reed was born September 28, 1967 in Covington, Georgia. The former professional football player played for 12 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver from 1991 to 2002 for the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. Reed played football collegiately at Grambling State University and was selected by the Vikings in the 3rd round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He had four 1,000 yard seasons in his career with a career high of 85 receptions in 1994. He was second in receiving yards in the NFL with 1,320 in the 1996 season. Reed finished his career with 450 receptions for 6,999 yards and 36 touchdowns.
The Frisco resident is committed to his community and the development of professional football players making him the perfect fit for the Thunder. "I have been very impressed with the businessman, family man, and student of the football industry that I have gotten to know in Jake," explained IFL vice president Tommy Benizio, "His first rate approach to life will carry over into his operation of this special team".
"This is very exciting for my family and I. I look forward to putting my best effort into making our community proud of their pro football team", said new team owner Jake Reed. The Thunder (2-2) play host this Saturday night to the Alaska Wild (0-5) on EDS Credit Union Field at the Dr Pepper Star Center with kickoff at 7:05 PM. Tickets are selling rapidly and can be purchased by calling 214-GO-STARS or by visiting the arena box office. For more information, log onto www.FriscoThunder.com.
Intense Football League Stories from May 18, 2007
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