Nighthawks Are Omaha's Team
August 3, 2011 - United Football League (UFL 1)
Omaha Nighthawks News Release
OMAHA, Neb., Wednesday, August 3, 2011 ö Twent Twenty Omaha Nighthawks players are living in Omaha during the 30 day delay of the season. Players conduct workouts daily at the Kroc Center and work with local businesses, schools and other organizations.
The players are eager to work together and in the community. "The Nighthawk players that have chosen to remain in Omaha over the past couple of weeks have taken it upon themselves to get involved in this community," said Rick Mueller, General manager. "We have said from day one that we are committed to putting a team on the field that the City of Omaha can be proud of and it starts with our players."
Recently, the Nighthawks players spent an evening working at the Nighthawks' business office, placing calls to season ticket holders to thank them for their support. Another group attended the Victory Fighting Championship event at the Mid America Center on July 30 where they interacted with fans before the fights.
"The players have a passion for their fans," said Josh Roehr, Director of Ticket Operations. "These appearances are a great way for the players to show their appreciation to the fans."
More is to come from the Nighthawks players. Matthew Overton, long snapper, said of these appearances "Omaha has embraced the whole team and now we're doing what we can to give back to the city and our fans."
Upcoming appearances include:
- August 4-7, Cox Classic, 3-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday
- August 5, Cold Steel CD release party at the Slowdown, 9 p.m.
- August 6, Partnership for our Kids Omaha Family Football Day
- August 7, Omaha Children's Museum Sundae Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
- August 11 and 12, Salvation Army Backpack Event at the Kroc Center, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- August 13, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo's Back to School Bash, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fans are welcome to watch the players working out on the field at the Kroc Center. Players are typically on the field at 10 a.m. with details posted to the team's Twitter and Facebook accounts. Continue to monitor these accounts as well as the team's website at www.omahanighthawks.com for updates.
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