Regional Football Talent Going to the Extreme

Published on January 12, 2006 under United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Bloomington Extreme News Release


The inaugural Extreme roster will represent the best of Central Illinois football. With over 20 players already signed from either Illinois State or Wesleyan Universities, the Bloomington Extreme announce the signing of five more players with close ties to the region.

When asked about the local pool of talent Head Coach Ted Schmitz said, "This just shows how big football is around here, being able to get a team together of this caliber, and having them all come from the same area speaks volumes about the community."

Quarterback Matthew Holem joins the Extreme with three years of pro-ball under his belt. Coming in at 6'0" 200 lbs, Holem has played for the Tennesee Thundercats, the Texas Thunder, and just up the road for the Quad City Steamwheelers.

Coming from nearby Lexington, Kicker Doug Higgins joins the Extreme on special teams. Playing his collegiate career at the U of I, Higgens was the Special Teams Player of the Year holding the record for most consecutive point-after-attempts at 56.

Wide Receiver Bryson Brownlee joins the list of former Wesleyan Titans playing for the Extreme this season. At 5'10" 190 lbs Brownlee arrives after three years of Titan football, catching passes from recently signed teammate Thomas Kudyba.

Linebacker Gean Gilot hails from Illinois State University, coming off a successful senior year. At 5'11" 235 lbs, Gilot was a defensive leader coming in second in team tackles behind the infamous Boomer Grigsby.

At center, Mike Rudicil joins the Extreme with hopes to anchor the offensive line. At 6'2" 305 lbs, Rudicil played his high school football here in town at Bloomington High, and played for the North Central College Cardinals in Naperville.

Defensive Back Lamar Baker joins the Extreme from Elmhurst, Illinois. At 5'9" 195 lbs, Baker brings experience at defense having played for the AFL 2 Arkansas Twisters and the Louisville Fire.

The Bloomington Extreme, a member of the United Indoor Football League, will enter into its inaugural season on the road against the Peoria Pirates on March 25th. The Extreme's home opener at the brand new U.S. Cellular Coliseum will be on April 1st. Season tickets for the Extreme range from $70 to $200 depending on seat location. For more information on season tickets, please call our administrative offices at 309-434-2843.

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