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Raptors retain Offensive Line Coach Dave Jones for 2007

September 12, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Rock River Raptors News Release


September 12, 2006 - "Last season we had great success getting the program up and running. Rockford showed that strong fan support, quality player personnel, and an experienced staff is the chemistry upon which championships are built. With our inaugural season behind us, I feel that next year we will see even more team and community spirit and enable us to make a stronger run at the league title," stated Jones.

A Native of Rockford, Dave Jones coached the offensive line at Rockford College for three seasons. As a prep, he attended Rockford West High School.

He went on to play at both Rock Valley College and Western Illinois University. At RVC, Jones earned state honorable Mention as a defensive tackle. He completed his bachelor's degree in the graphic arts from Columbia College ('80).

Head Coach Rik Richards was extremely pleased to be getting such an instrumental piece to the Raptors 2006 Central Division Champs back! "Coach Jones was better than advertised in 2006. He is a student of the game, learns extremely well on the run which he showed week in and week out last year learning the Indoor game, and to have him back is a huge piece of the puzzle!"

Jones played Offensive guard in semiprofessional football for the River Grove Cowboys, Where he was a part of a national championship team and four league championships. As a semipro, Jones was a three-time all-star and team captain for the Cowboys. He played in the Trans-Atlantic Bowl in London, England. He also played in the first-ever experimental game of Indoor Football at The MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois.

Jones is a self-employed project manager in graphic arts production.

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