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Storm in Forecast for Grand Rapids on Sunday

February 18, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Grand Rapids Rampage News Release


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rampage (3-0) of the Arena Football League will host the Tampa Bay Storm (1-2) for the second contest of a three-game home stand this Sunday, February 23 at Van Andel Arena.

The game, which kicks off at 3 p.m., will be the first Rampage home game on NBC Sports this season. The Rampage are scheduled to be on NBC five more times this season, including three more home contests.

In addition to the game, the Rampage are offering up free giveaways and numerous promotions. Sunday's game marks the very first Rampage "Guaranteed Satisfaction Day." The Rampage guarantee that you will have a good time! If you have a problem or concern during the game, there will a customer service area (concourse) staffed with Rampage employees that will help you get satisfaction immediately. In addition to satisfaction, the Rampage are giving the first 3,000 fans that enter the arena a special edition Rampage poster, scratch and win cards, and a pair of Thunderstix®.

This week's Rampage Championship Spotlight and an exciting halftime act should further intensify the Rampage game experience. During the game, Grand Rapids will pay tribute to the 2002 Class B Champion East Grand Rapids High School football team. Following the game, fans can meet the state champs during the postgame autograph session. New to Rampage games this season is the addition of halftime acts. This Sunday, Grand Rapids welcomes Bill Camp's Famous Flying Frisbee Dogs. These popular pooches have performed at over 500 NFL halftime shows.

The Rampage wrap up the total AFL game experience with a postgame autograph session. Fans are welcome to come down on the field to meet players and get free autographs immediately following each home game.

Tickets for Sunday's game can be purchased by contacting the Rampage office at (616) 559-1871 or Tickets PLUS at (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737. Tickets are also available at The Zone, located on the west side of Van Andel Arena, all West Michigan Meijer locations, and on-line at www.ticketsplus.net and the Rampage Web site.

The 2003 season marks the historic debut of the AFL on NBC. NBC Sports will televise up to 70 games, including all playoff games and ArenaBowl XVII on June 22. The network's coverage this week includes: Tampa Bay vs. Grand Rapids, Dallas vs. Detroit and Los Angeles vs. Chicago.

Guaranteed Satisfaction Day: The Rampage guarantee that you will have a good time! If you have a problem or concern during the game, there will a customer service area (concourse) staffed with Rampage employees that will help you get satisfaction immediately.

Giveaways: Rampage special edition team posters, scratch and win cards, and Thunderstix® (first 3,000 fans).

Championship Spotlight: Tribute to the East Grand Rapids High School football team - The Rampage will honor the 2002 Class B State Champions during the game. Following the game, fans can meet the team during the postgame autograph session.

Halftime Act: Bill Camp's Famous Flying Frisbee Dogs - These popular pooches have performed at over 500 NFL halftime shows.

Autograph Session: Immediately following the game, the Rampage will hold a postgame autograph session. All fans are welcome to come down on the field to meet the players and get free autographs.

Rampage/Storm Quick Facts:

* This will be the fifth meeting between these two teams. Tampa Bay has won three of the four previous meetings, all of which have been played at Van Andel Arena. * Rampage head coach Michael Trigg is in his 10th season (68-64 overall), while Storm head coach Tim Marcum, who is the AFL's all-time winningest coach, is in his 15th season (144-53 overall).

* Trigg (1989 & 90) and Rampage assistant head coach Robert Smith (1992) won ArenaBowl championships as players under Marcum with the Detroit Drive.

* Grand Rapids is 20-16 all-time in regular season games at Van Andel Arena.

* Tampa Bay's roster boasts two former Rampage players: wide receiver/linebacker Gary Compton and fullback/linebacker Basil Proctor.

* Tampa Bay's roster includes former Michigan kicker Pete Elezovic.



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