Ice Defend Home Field
Published on April 25, 2007 under United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Colorado Crush News Release
The Colorado Ice (3-2) got the revenge they wanted on the Omaha Beef (3-2), defeating them 39-32 in the second home game of their inaugural season Saturday night at the Budweiser Events Center. Colorado previously lost 31-20 to the Beef in Omaha on March 30.
The Ice are now 3-0 when they are the first team to score. Quarterback Ryan Clement led the team 33 yards down field in three plays that resulted in newly acquired wide receiver Ed Renteria's first receiving touchdown and put the Ice on top 7-0. Omaha missed a field goal attempt before Clement threw his first pick of the game. The subsequent play Beef quarterback James McNear threw a touchdown pass to Marques Johnson, but Ted Retzlaff missed the extra point.
The next possession for each team produced field goals, leaving Colorado 10-9. Omaha took the first lead on the next possession on a nine yard rush from Jamar Day to finish the quarter.
The Ice regained their lead when defensive back Travis Garcia returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown. The Beef tied the score at 22 before halftime with another McNear-Johnson scoring pass.
Both teams missed field goals on the opening possessions of the second half, but Omaha hit one on the subsequent possession to take a 25-22 lead. Clement responded with a 30 yard scoring pass to Sean Ingram. R.J. Rollins returned Deric Yaussi's kickoff for a score that would be the Beef's final of the game.
Colorado's defense played a critical role in the team's win, particularly in the fourth quarter, holding the Beef to 0 points. The Ice have outscored their opponents 60-15 in the final quarter in the first five games this season, with RiverCity putting up the only points. Eugene Reed ran three yards for a score and Yaussi added one more field goal to secure the victory for the Ice.
Steve Frye led the defense with 5.5 total tackles, one TFL, two forced fumbles and two sacks. Travis Garcia had the only pick of the night, bringing his season total to four. He was credited with five pass breakups while teammate Corey Johnson had three. Clement finished the night 7-17-2 for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Reed ran for 55 yards and two scores, but added 72 yards on four kickoff returns. Renteria led the receiving unit with 56 yards and one touchdown while Ingram had 30 yards and the other receiving touchdown.
The Ice will continue their three-game home streak next Saturday, April 28 at 7:05 p.m. at the Budweiser Events Center for "College Night." Anyone with a student ID can purchase discounted tickets for $10 through the Ice Office through email, phone or in person. Please call (970) 472-0128, email s.veltri@thecoloradoice.com or stop by headquarters at 1 Old Town Square #107 in Old Town Fort Collins. All Ice games will be broadcast live on 1310 AM KFKA.
College/School Night with the Ice
Another theme night with the Colorado Ice professional indoor football team is fast approaching. This Saturday, April 28, the Ice invite students to join in the fun at the Budweiser Events Center for "College/School Night" as the Ice take on the undefeated RiverCity Rage. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by kickoff at 7:05 p.m.
All ages of students can purchase tickets for $10 through Ice headquarters, online or through the Events Center. Get your tickets now and come see the exciting, fast-paced action of indoor football with Northern Colorado's newest team.
May 5 will feature a Cinco de Mayo theme. Promotion information will be released soon.
Discounted tickets may be purchased through Ice headquarters by phone, email or in person. Please call (970) 472-0128, email s.veltri@thecoloradoice.com or stop by the Ice office at 1 Old Town Square #107 in old town Fort Collins. Tune into KFKA 1310 AM for full coverage of all the Ice games.
Colorado Ice Sign Two
The Colorado Ice announce the signing of Colin Reese from Catawba College and Shane Marsh from Colorado State University. Reese is an addition to the receiving unit while Marsh will act as a defensive back.
Reese played three years for Catawba as a wide receiver and finished his final season fourth on the team with 18 catches. He earned four varsity letters playing football for Independence High School and Hargrove Military Academy. He earned All-Conference honors and preseason All American honors. He was also named as co-offensive MVP and outstanding wide receiver.
Marsh played three years for CSU, mostly on special teams. He ranked fourth on the team in special teams tackles his junior year. He was a three-year letter winner in football for Arvada West and earned All-Conference honors in 2000 and 2001.
United Indoor Football Association Stories from April 25, 2007
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