Same Team, New Name, New Ownership
December 17, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
RiverCity Rage News Release
At a 2 PM press conference at the Locker Room Restaurant in the Family Arena in St. Charles, the Show Me Believers became the RiverCity Rage under the new ownership of GST Sports Inc.
Jerry Lakin, Tye Elliott, and Scott Wilson (top to bottom, left to right) announced their ownership and unveiled the new team identity and logo in front of a dozen members of the working media and more than 4 dozen assembled guests, including almost a dozen minority stock owners known as Owner Associates.
The new ownership group promised a "family friendly" environment at Rage games with specialty acts and entertainment at each game.
NEW OWNERS INK COACH TO 3 YEAR PACT
High Flying Offense to Continue
The RiverCity Rage is pleased to announce that Mike Wyatt has signed a new 3 year contract to continue as Head Football Coach and Genereal Manager. Wyatt lead the team to a 9-5 mark last season after taking over the reigns from former Mizzou Head Football Coach Warren Powers. In the process, Wyatt's team established 5 new offensive records. For his efforts, he was named as the Atlantic North Division and Atlantic Conference All Star Coach for 2004.
SEASON TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
You Can Be A Part Of the Action! Season Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online by going to www.ragefootball.com Season Ticket Prices are as follows:
Front Row Season Tickets- $120
Lower Bowl Season Tickets-$90
Upper Bowl Season Tickets-$60
NEXT OPEN TRYOUT FOR PLAYERS
Cost: $50 in cash or money order on day of the event
Saturday, January 8 @7:00 PM
The Game Arena
Glen Carbon, IL
(go to www.ragefootball.com for directions)
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DANCELINE TRYOUTS
Saturday, January 22
(check www.ragefootball.com for more details)
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RAGE GETS IN CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
The RiverCity Rage has teamed up with local radio personality, "Cornbread" of WIL- 92.3 FM in support of his "Stuff My Studio" toy drive. On the air, live, this morning, Jerry Lakin reprsenting the ownership group pledged $1000 to the local radio host's project.
Fans may drop off new, unwrapped toys at the RiverCity Rage Office at 1000 Country Club Road. Suite 100 until 6PM on Friday, December 17 and from Noon until 2 PM on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19.
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