Omaha vs. Evansville game notes

June 22, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF) News Release


QUICK FACTS:

Omaha Beef (6-6)
@ Evansville BlueCats (5-7)

Game Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006
Doors Open: 6:00 PM CST
Kickoff: 7:05 PM CST
Site: Roberts Stadium
2600 Division St. Evansville, IN 47713

UIF Game Officials:
Referee: William Etzler
Umpire: Jim Thomas
Linesman: Norm Eubank
Line Judge: Tim Maguire
Back Judge: Gary Hooten

Radio:
KOZN 1620 AM
www.1620thezone.com
Nick Handley- Play-by-Play
Pre-game @ 6:45 PM CST

This game will be another playoff type atmosphere for both teams as the Beef and BlueCats have each won two in a row in their quest to qualify for the UIF playoffs. Both teams still have work to do, but with a win, Omaha will be able to clinch a playoff spot next week in Sioux City. The Beef forced four turnovers in their 28-10 victory over Bloomington last week. Opposing quarterbacks are only completing 48% of their passes vs. the Beef defense, only one defense in the league is allowing less of a completion percentage. RJ Rollins is the leading rusher in the UIF with 574 yards and he continues to lead the league in touchdowns with 20. Evansville started the season 1-4 and has since moved into a position where they control their own destiny in the hunt for the playoffs. The BlueCats have not scored under 40 points since they beat Fort Wayne on May 20, 33-31. Evansville's offense is averaging the fifth most points per game in the UIF with 41.6 points per game. The BlueCats recorded five interceptions last week to bring their turnovers created to 23 on the season, which ranks fourth in the league.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Omaha Beef
Andy Majors: QB, 6-of-18 passing for 69 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, and 59 rushing yards vs. BLO in Week 13
RJ Rollins: RB, 19 rushes for 72 yards vs. BLO in Week 13
Micah Arnold: WR, 4 receptions for 58 yards and 1 TD vs. BLO in Week 13
Randy Stella: LB, 5 tackles, and 1 fumble recovery (returned 23-yards for a TD) vs. BLO in Week 13

Evansville BlueCats
Aaron Leak: QB, 16-of 30 passing for 168
yards, 5 TD's, 2 INT, 11 rushing yards and 1 TD vs. PEO in Week 13
Levander Segars: WR, 5 receptions for 49 yards and 3 TD's vs. PEO in Week 13
Dale Jennings: RB, 70 yards rushing and 2 TD's vs. PEO in Week 13
John Winchester: LB, 6.5 tackles vs. PEO in Week 13

GAME SCHEDULES
Omaha Beef (6-6) Head Coach: Robert Fuller
DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE
Saturday March 24 Sioux Falls L 29-51
Saturday April 1 @ Sioux City W 38-35
Sunday April 9 Evansville W 75-34
Saturday April 15 @ Lexington L 23-46
Saturday April 22 Sioux City L 27-31
Saturday April 29 @ Rock River W 41-30
Saturday May 13 @ Sioux Falls L 24-34
Saturday May 20 Bloomington L 40-46
Saturday May 27 @ Peoria W 60-16
Saturday June 2 Sioux Falls L 38-40
Saturday June 10 Rock River W 70-54
Saturday June 17 @ Bloomington W 28-10
Saturday June 24 @ Evansville
Sunday July 2 @ Sioux City
Saturday July 8 Ft. Wayne

Evansville Bluecats (5-7) Head Coach: John Hart
DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE
Saturday March 25 Rock River L 36-47
Sunday April 2 @ Ohio Valley W 36-34
Sunday April 9 @ Omaha L 34-75
Saturday April 15 @ Bloomington L 47-54
Saturday April 22 Lexington L 26-33
Saturday May 6 @ Peoria W 37-13
Saturday May 13 @ Lexington L 44-62
Saturday May 20 @ Ft. Wayne W 33-31
Saturday May 27 Ohio Valley L 45-47
Saturday June 3 Bloomington L 48-51
Saturday June 10 Ft. Wayne W 43-37
Saturday June 17 Peoria W 70-31
Saturday June 24 Omaha
Saturday July 1 @ Ohio Valley
Saturday July 8 @ Sioux Falls



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