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San Diego Riptide Update

May 7, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
San Diego Riptide News Release


LAST WEEK: The ‘Tide took the week off for their first of two bye weeks for the 2004 season. The previous week they garnered their first win of the year, defeating the Central Valley Coyotes, 59-34.

THIS WEEK: The ‘Tide take on the division-leading Hawaiian Islanders when they return to action this week at the Sports Arena. With a win this week, the Riptide can pull to within a game of first place. Not bad for a team that started 0-3.

The ‘Tide offense has been rolling, increasing their scoring output in each of their four games. QB Kane Claunch has played particularly well after being benched in Week 1 against Arkansas. Claunch returned the next week after backup Kevin Feterik went down with a hand injury, throwing five scores in relief against the Green Bay Blizzard. He didn't stop there either, throwing another five TD passes in each of the next two games as well, giving him 18 on the season – fourth best in the league.

Hawaii is led by former Utah standout Darrell Arceneaux, who ranks in the top 10 in af2 in virtually every passing category in addition to running for a league-best 81 yards this season. Stopping the multi-dimensional attack of Arceneaux will be a major focus for Coach Mouse Davis and the Riptide if they hope to snap a four-game losing streak to the defending division champs.

STANDINGS: The Riptide currently sit in third place in the National West Division, one-and-a-half games behind both Hawaii and Bakersfield. A win for San Diego this week, however, could pull them to within a half-game of the Islanders and just one game of the idle Blitz.

COX TO CARRY NEXT TWO ‘TIDE HOME GAMES

SAN DIEGO – The Riptide will broadcast their next two home games on Channel 4 – San Diego. The first of these two games will come this Saturday, May 8, against the first-place Hawaiian Islanders and will be re-broadcast on Monday, May 10 at 8 p.m..

Both games will kick off at 7 p.m. PDT and will be carried on Channel 4 – San Diego, who also carries games for the Padres and Gulls, among others. The play-by-play and color commentary will be done by Mighty 1090 personalities Billy Ray Smith and Scott Kaplan. In addition, Bill Werndl will handle all on-field interviews and sideline reporting.

In addition to this week's game against Hawaii, Channel 4 will also broadcast the Riptide's May 22 game against the two-time af2 champion Quad City Steamwheelers.

The Riptide will also be offering special ticket packages for these games. Fans will have the opportunity to sit in the "Scott and BR Section" in the lower end-zone for just $10 per ticket. The "Scott and BR Section" is sure to be among the rowdiest and loudest in the building and will be up-close-and-personal for every score as well as the award-winning Riptide Dance Team. To get your tickets for the "Scott and BR Section", just visit the Sports Arena box office and tell them you're with Scott and Billy Ray.

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RIPTIDE JOIN FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Portions of May 8 Ticket Sales to Go To Komen Foundation

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Riptide will join the fight against breast cancer when they team up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the first-ever Breast Cancer Awareness Night at the Sports Arena, when the ‘Tide take on the Hawaiian Islanders on May 8.

The first 2,000 fans that use the Breast Cancer Night voucher to purchase their tickets will be treated to free brats, courtesy of Johnsonville Brats and the Clever Cleaver Brothers. Brats will be served in the Sports Arena V.I.P. parking lot before the game. Fans can download the voucher by going to the Riptide website at www.sandiegoriptide.com and clicking on the Susan G. Komen Foundation logo.

Fans can also click on THIS LINK to download a coupon that they can use at the Sports Arena box office to have 50 percent of their ticket cost donated to the fight against breast cancer.

The number of new cases of breast cancer has increased by about one percent per year in the United States since about the 1940's and has only recently shown signs of leveling off. An estimated 216,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women in 2004 alone. For more than 20 years, however, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs. Working through a network of U.S. and international Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world. Fans can find out more about the Komen Foundation by going to www.komen.org.

‘TIDE TRIVIA

Q: Two players on the Riptide roster are quite familiar with Hawaii, having graduated from the University of Hawaii. Name them.

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GET YOUR 2004 RIPTIDE TICKETS NOW

Riptide football is underway for 2004 and with six exciting home games left, fans still have plenty of opportunities to catch the action!

This Saturday's game against the division leading Hawaiian Islanders will feature free long-sleeve t-shirts to the first 3,000 fans, courtesy of Channel 4-San Diego. The game will also feature "Brats for Breast Cancer" with The Clever Cleaver Brothers grilling up free bratwursts in the parking lot before the game and the ‘Tide will donate portions of the ticket sales to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Riptide Unveil New Homepage

First came the new ownership group. Then came the new head coach. Then new players and new uniforms. The changes continued today when the San Diego Riptide unveiled their brand new website at www.sandiegoriptide.com.

The new site features all the same great articles, team information and interactive fun but boasts a whole new look and feel to make navigating through all the great Riptide info even easier for fans.

Riptide faithful can find in-depth bios on all their favorite players, coaches and cheerleaders, plus find access to schedules, statistics, boxscores, standings and much, much more. The site also features game previews and summaries, releases regarding breaking news, plus great feature articles on Riptide players, coaches and more.

RIPTIDE PLAYER PROFILE

Jesus Reyes made a big splash in 2003, being named to the National Conference's second team all-af2 while keying the Riptide's offensive attack. He's picked up right where he left off in 2004, hauling in four touchdowns in the team's first four games. But here's some facts you may not have known about the Riptide wide receiver.

Name: Jesus Reyes

Position: WR/DB

Years with Riptide: 2

Nickname: Chuy

College: San Diego State

Favorite TV Show: Sopranos

Favorite Food: Shrimp

Favorite Sports Team Growing Up: Oakland Raiders

Favorite Song to Sing in the Shower: The Reasons by Earth Wind and Fire

Best Non-Athletic Talent: Writing Poetry

Person that Influenced My Life the Most: Martin Luther King

Football hero growing up: Marcus Allen

Toughest af2 Team You've Faced: Quad City Steamwheelers

One Possession I Couldn't Give Up: My Wedding Ring

You can learn more about all of the Riptide players by visiting www.sandiegoriptide.com, the internet's home for Riptide football.

The Riptide website features all the latest news and notes you'll need to stay up to date on your 2004 San Diego Riptide. Check out the training camp rosters, news stories, articles on your favorite players and coaches, and even purchase your tickets

- all at www.sandiegoriptide.com.

Become a San Diego Riptide Corporate Partner

The Riptide offer many exciting and unique opportunities for members of the San Diego corporate community to market their products through the hard-hitting, fast-paced sport of arena football.

For more information on Riptide sponsorship packages or to become a corporate partner, contact Alan Friedman at afriedman@sandiegoarena.com or call the Riptide offices at 619-224-4625 x327.

RIPTIDE IN THE COMMUNITY

Junior Riptide Dance Team:

In addition to their many community appearances, the Riptide Girls also head up the Junior Riptide Dance Team, which teaches youngters how to dance like the pro's and even gives them a chance to dance at an actual Riptide home game!

For more information on the Junior Riptide Dance Team, click here.

To Register for the Junior Riptide Dance Team, click here.

For more information on the Riptide Dance Team or to schedule an event, give us a call at 858.404.0232, or fax the details to 858.455.8379 or e-mail to Johanna Blevins.

May 8: NBC 7/39 Morning Show

Two of the Riptide's biggest players will be downing some bratwursts on NBC Saturday morning. Mike Wessel and Matt Guardia will join The Clever Cleaver Brothers on the NBC 7/39 morning show to grill up some delicious BBQ and promote the "Brats for Breast Cancer" Night at the Sports Arena.

May 11: Old Pro's Monthly Meeting

The Old Pros will be holding their monthly meeting with Lee Hamilton as their keynote speaker. Lee will be discussing Riptide football and the Riptide girls will be on hand as well to greet group members and promote the Riptide.

May 21: Sempra Fit Health Fair

Ripper and the Dance Team will be on hand for the Sempra Fit Athletic Department of the Military's Health Fair to promote healthy living to more than 1,000 attendees. The event will last from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Sports Complex in Miramar.

Catch All the Riptide Action on World Talk Radio

The San Diego Riptide announced today that they would air all 16 regular season games over the internet at www.WorldTalkRadio.com. The site, which also covers the Major Indoor Soccer League's San Diego Sockers, will also archive each game so that fans can enjoy the hard-hitting action of Riptide football anytime.

Mark Rogondino will be calling the play-by-play for all of the Riptide's home games, and, along with Riptide Public Relations Director David Hale, will also provide commentary for each San Diego road game.

Fans can access the World Talk Radio site directly from the San Diego Riptide homepage at www.SanDiegoRiptide.com by simply clicking on the World Talk Radio logo.

TRIVIA ANSWER:

A: In addition to Coach Mouse Davis' ties to Hawaii (he was a consultant in 2003 with the Islanders and is close friends with University of Hawaii head coach June Jones) the Riptide have two other Hawaii products, UH alums Dwight Carter and Quincy LeJay.

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