Frisco Owner Jake Reed To Attend Roughnecks Game
April 17, 2008 - Intense Football League (Intense)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release
ODESSA, TX. : Frisco Thunder Owner/President and former NFL wide receiver Jake Reed will be in attendance for the game between the Odessa Roughnecks (2-2) and the Frisco Thunder (5-2) at Benny Boyd Field in Odessa on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. Reed will be joined by his wife, Vinita, who is also Co-Owner and Vice-President of the Thunder.
Jake Reed is a 12 year NFL veteran and a NFL record holder who played as a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. Reed was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings out of Grambling State University. Reed had four 1,000 yard seasons in his career with a career high 84 receptions in 1994. Reed was second in the NFL in 1996 in receiving yards with 1,320. Reed and WR Chris Carter combined for 207 receptions in â94 which was then an NFL record. Carter and Reed combined to become the first teammate duo to amass 1,000 yards each in four consecutive seasons. Reed finished his career with 450 receptions for 6,999 yards and 36 touchdowns.
In May of 2007, Reed took over ownership of the Frisco Thunder and enjoyed a great first season as the Thunder were the only expansion team to end the regular season with a winning record and gain a spot in the post-season playoffs.
Season tickets and group tickets continue to move quickly so interested parties should contact the team at (432) 332- PASS (7277) or visit www.RoughnecksIFL.com for further information.
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