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Intense Football League and B2 Networks Announce Partnership

January 21, 2008 - Intense Football League (Intense) News Release


Corpus Christi, TX - Intense Football League (IFL) and B2 Networks announced today a multi-year agreement to broadcast all regular and postseason games on the premier global broadband broadcaster. The new agreement that begins with the 2008 season will enable fans around the world to watch IFL games live including regular season contests as well as the playoffs that culminate with Intense Bowl 4.

For the first time in the four-year history of the league, every IFL game will be broadcast live for fans to see. The partnership with B2 Networks is another exciting step by the league and its nine teams, the Cen Tex Barracudas, Alaska Wild, Odessa Roughnecks, Katy Ruff Riders, San Angelo Stampede Express, Louisiana Swashbucklers, Frisco Thunder, Fairbanks Grizzlies and Corpus Christi Hammerheads to make its game more accessible to fans.

"We are very excited to enter into this partnership with the B2 Network,"stated Intense Football League President Chad Ditman."We are trying to make the IFL more fan friendly, and giving fans the oportunity to follow their favorite teams on the road is a huge step in that direction."

Through the B2-IFL partnership, IFL games will be available for viewing by a worldwide audience. Live games will be aired through the league website http://www.intensefootballleague.net, http://www.b2tv.com as well as every individual IFL team website. Fans wanting to watch IFL via B2 Networks will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player. Games will be sold on an individual basis for $7 (US).

"The IFL is a great organization that is very excited to bring their product to B2 Networks' platform in order to increase the exposure of their league to fans all over the world," stated Richard Brosal, B2 Networks Executive Vice President for Business Operations and Marketing. "IFL fans will enjoy unprecedented access to their team's games by having the ability to watch every contest, home and away, from the comfort of their homes."

B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and pay-per-view broadcasting systems. Our worldwide network of arenas, stadiums, local venues and data centers are currently in use to distribute live sports and events to personal computers, television screens, mobile devices and commercial venues around the world. Working with organizations such as the AHL, ECHL, NLL, IHL, USHL, NAHL, Arena Football Leagues and selected NCAA and NAIA conferences and member institutions, B2 Networks has established itself as a leader in innovative global direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. For the B2 Networks' Programming Guide visit www.b2tv.com, or for information about B2 Networks, visit www.b2now.com.

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