League names information director from RiverCity Rage
January 24, 2006 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL) News Release
Mike Thompson, Director of Media Relations for the RiverCity Rage Pro Indoor Football Team has been named as the Director of Information for the National Indoor Football League. Thompson will team with Morris Groves, Rage Director of Operations who holds the title of Media Director for the NIFL, as well. The two will also continue in their respective roles with the Rage while serving the dual capacity for the league.
Thompson, a long time local radio air personality, has been Media Relations Director for the Rage for the past year. He also serves as the voice of the RiverCity Rage doing their play by play on their game day radio broadcasts. During his tenure, the Rage has seen their visibility tremendously increase in the St. Louis sports market.
"We are thrilled to have Mike come onboard to help raise our awareness both at the local and national level. He has done a fine job in St. Louis and we felt it would only compliment the work that was already being done in St. Louis by Morris Groves. It was a natural fit." stated Carolyn Shiver, NIFL President.
The new role for Thompson was discussed when the NIFL held their fall league meetings in St.Louis in November, but it was not until the winter meetings that concluded last week in Houston that Thompson received the appointment.
"I am excited about the challenge. There is no question that I will have a lot on my plate, but it will be a labor of love. Everyone can rest assured that it will in no way diminish my role with the Rage, in fact, it will only enhance it." stated Thompson.
The NIFL is in it's sixth season and will begin play in March 2006. Twenty four teams ranging from Pasco, Washington to Miami, Florida to Billings, Montana, to Beaumont, Texas will vie for the league title during the season that will conclude at the end of July.
The Rage who will make Savvis Center their home in 2006 will open their season on the March 17 on the road before returning for their home opener on March 26.
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