Two Teams Join UIF For 2007 Season
September 27, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Evansville BlueCats News Release
The Evansville BlueCats and the United Indoor Football Association (UIF) are pleased to announce that the Billings Outlaws and the River City (St. Louis, MO) Rage have officially been approved to join the UIF for the 2007 season. Both teams are established franchises and are making the move up to the UIF effective immediately.
The Billings Outlaws won their league championship in 2006 and had a regular season record of 13-1. The Outlaws just completed their sixth season of play and are excited about the move to the UIF. Majority Owner of the Outlaws, Mike Parnell, says "the entire organization is excited to be stepping up to the next level of indoor football. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a such a professional and respected league." Parnell also says he is looking forward to renewing old rivalries and joining a high quality, team-owned league.
The River City Rage also posted a 13-1 regular season record in 2006. The Rage lost at home in their league's semi-final game. The Rage is an incredible 24-7 over the last two seasons. Rage owner Tye Elliot says that the move is "extremely positive for Rage players, coaches, and fans." He says fans will benefit the most by a higher quality of play and a more geographically friendly schedule.
Both teams look to continue their winning ways on and off the turf in the UIF. UIF Executive Director Dakota Crow considers both teams to be great additions to the league. "I feel Billings and River City were the two best teams in indoor football outside of the UIF last season. We are honored to add them to our roster. Both teams have quality organizations from the top down. With a combine 26-2 record last season and a league National Championship under their belt, Billings and River City will both have an immediate impact on the UIF in 2007." Crow goes on to say "this move helps to further solidify the UIF's place as the top indoor football league in the country. It's about quality teams and quality people in the UIF. We continue to work on being the best in the country at what we do."
The league jump to the UIF for the Billings Outlaws and the River City Rage reunites both teams in the same league with the BlueCats, who were members of the same league during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. BlueCats fans may recognize the River City Rage as the Show Me Believers, as they were previously known in 2004, when the teams split their regular season series (1-1). Evansville and Billings have never faced each other.
Season tickets for the 2007 Evansville BlueCats season are on sale. Renew early to reserve your seat for next season. All 2007 season ticket holders are encouraged to take advantage of a special sale on team merchandise and apparel. 2007 season ticket holders get 50% off on all BlueCats merchandise at the Evansville BlueCats office complex near downtown Evansville. For ticket information or to purchase 2007 tickets, call the season ticket hotline at (812) 437-CATS or stop by the BlueCats office to pick your seat in person. For more information on the Evansville BlueCats and 2007 season tickets, please visit the website at www.evansvillebluecats.com.
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United Indoor Football Association Stories from September 27, 2006
- Two Teams Join UIF For 2007 Season - Evansville BlueCats
- Billings and River City to Join UIF; Storm Officials to Attend League Meetings - Sioux Falls Storm
- Rage Move To New Arena - RiverCity Rage
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