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March 27, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
Next Game Friday, March 31, 2006 Steamwheelers vs. Arkansas Twisters, 7:15 p.m. (CDT) on Orthopaedic Specialists Field at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, Ill.
Television: KWQC-TV 6. Coverage starts 7:00 p.m. Radio: WOC 1420 AM and steamwheelers.com with Jim Albracht and John Furlong calling all the exciting hard-hitting action.
Last Game Thursday, March 23, 2006 Quad City Steamwheelers 40 Green Bay Blizzard 20 On Orthopaedic Specialists Field at The MARK of the Quad Cities * Steamwheelers hoist Second Annual Happy Joe's Pizza Bowl trophy in the preseason game.
Steamwheelers Practice Schedule for Week of 03/27/06 (All times are CDT) Monday, March 27 Practice at the OS Sports Complex 2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 Practice at the OS Sports Complex 2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 Practice at the OS Sports Complex 2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 30 Practice at the OS Sports Complex 2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1 OFF Sunday, April 2 OFF
*The Othopaedic Specialists Sports Complex is located at 5003 North Brady Street in Davenport. It is also referred to sometimes as "The Dome" or "The Bubble." Media members are invited to attend all practices listed on the schedule. Media members planning to attend practices are encouraged to contact B&LPR to confirm time and location. Practice times and locations are subject to change.
Photo Ops: Steamwheelers in the Community for Week of 03/27/06 Monday, March 27 Larry Bush - Rock Island Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, March 28 Larry Bush - Moline Kiwanis Noon Wednesday, March 29 Thursday, March 30 Larry Bush - Davenport Northside Kiwanis 7:00 a.m. Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 2
Notes: We request that any media members wishing to attend Larry Bush's public speaking schedule contact B&LPR first. These speeches are given to members of groups and clubs in the area and we would like to okay it with the membership first.
Quad City Steamwheelers Notes/Story Ideas It's Time For Some Football: Training camp is over, the final cuts have been made and starting this Friday the Quad City Steamwheelers will kick off their seventh season in the arenafootball2 league. The Steamwheelers will open against the Arkansas Twisters on OS Field at The MARK of the Quad Cities at 7:15 p.m.
Twisters Invading Quad Cities: The Quad City Steamwheelers own a 5-0 all-time record against the Twisters. The last meeting between these two squads was in June of 2004 and the Steamwheelers left Arkansas with a 54-29 victory.
Welcome Back to Iowa: Art Haege, the defensive coordinator for the Arkansas Twisters, is the father of former Steamwheelers headman, Frank Haege. Art is a Peoria, Ill., native and attended college at St. Ambrose University where he was an All-American Honorable Mention tight-end and defensive end. During the offseason, he resides in Iowa.
Following in his brother's footsteps: Usually it is the younger brother in the siblings' shadow, but for Bo Smith it is reversed. Smith's younger brother, Chad Johnson, is an All-Pro receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League. Smith, who caught 19 touchdown passes in nine games at Bossier City last season, says that his younger brother has influenced him most in life.
Brothers-In-Arms: Speaking of brothers, the Quad City Steamwheelers have a pair of brothers working in their front office. For the fourth season, Vice President of Sales Shawn Brown and his younger brother Darren, Game Operations Manager, will be working side-by-side in the front office. The brothers from Burlington, Iowa were reunited by the Steamwheelers after Shawn moved back to the Quad Cities after spending time working in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Minneapolis, Minn.
Recent Steamwheeler Transactions: 3/27/06 Assigned: Ryan Bell (OL/DL) 3/26/06: Placed on re-assignment: Dion Brown (DS), Tony Burrier (WR/LB), Maurice Harris (OL/DL), Mike Lewis (DS). Placed on Short-Term Injured Reserve: Matt Manuma (WR/DB). Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve: Chris Chandler (WR/LB), Roy May (FB/LB).
Luncheon Location Set: Each Monday throughout the af2 season the Quad City Steamwheelers will be holding a luncheon for all media covering the team. The lunch will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the upper level of the Lodge's restaurant. The Lodge is located at the corner of Spruce Hills drive and Utica Ridge road in Bettendorf. At each luncheon, information about the upcoming game and important announcements regarding the coverage of the Steamwheelers will be discussed. Also, a representative from the coaching staff and several players will be available for interviews and to take questions from the media. If you plan on attending the luncheon and have a specific person you would like to interview, please send us a request and we will try to arrange for the person to appear at the luncheon.
A New York Times Best Seller?: While it probably won't be on the New York Times Best Seller List anytime soon, the Quad City Steamwheelers Media Guide is currently in production and is expected to be ready for the media by opening night.
Get âem while their hot: Single game tickets are currently on sale. Tickets start as low as $13.00 for adults and $6.50 for children 14 and under. In addition, high school and college students with a valid student ID can purchase one upper deck ticket for $3.00 off the regular ticket price per ID.
Season Ticket Delays: Due to a delay in ticket stock, season ticket holders for the Quad City Steamwheelers can expect a call in the next few days to inform them of how they will receive their season tickets before the opening night game against the Arkansas Twisters.
One-on-One: Want to schedule a one-on-one interview with a Steamwheelers coach, player or staff member? Call Chuck from B&LPR at 563-359-8423 or e-mail chuck@bawdenlareaupr.com to setup an interview.
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