IFL players drafted in new league

January 28, 2008 - Intense Football League (Intense) News Release


Corpus Christi, Tx : Three Intense Football League players, including one of its most prolific receivers, were selected in the All-American Football League's (AAFL) inaugural draft. Kyle Green, Joel Babb and Jonathan Schall have been given this unique opportunity to play in the AAFL, a six team professional football league that will begin play this April.

Kyle Green,who played for the San Angelo Stampede Express, was selected by Team Texas in the 17th round. Green tallied 37.5 tackles and 3 sacks in the 2007 season in the IFL.

Team Alabama selected Joel Babb in the 22nd round Saturday. Babb holds IFL records for Receving Yards in a game (215) and for a Season (1507) in 2006. He also caught 118 passes and 27 touchdowns for the Odessa Roughnecks on their march to winning the Intense Bowl 2.

In the 47th round, Team Florida selected Jonathan Schall. Schall played on the Offensive Line for the Corpus Christi Hammerheads in 2007. He Started for the Hammerheads in this past season's Intense Bowl 3."Jon is an amazing talent and I feel he will be a tremendous asset for Team Floridain the AAFL both on and off the field,"stated Hammerheads Owner Chad Dittman. "The IFL and the Hammerheads wish him the best of luck with Team Florida.".

"We wish Kyle, Joel and Jonathan nothing but success as they represent us in this new league," said Intense Football League Director Robert Winfrey. "This is what we are all about, helping players reach the next level. We will definitely be keeping up with their progress throughout the season."

The 14 game IFL season kicks off on March 1 between the San Angelo Stampede and the Frisco Thunder. The Alaska Wild, Fairbanks Grizzlies, Katy Ruff Riders, Corpus Christi Hammerheads, CenTex Barracudas, Odessa Roughnecks and Louisiana Swashbucklers will begin play the follow weekends. For further information, log onto the leagues website at www.intensefootballleague.net or email Robert Winfrey, Communications Director for the Intense Football League at robertw@intensefootballleague.net.



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