Venom Owner Purchases San Angelo
September 28, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX 9/28/10 - The Amarillo Venom announce Tuesday that Randy Sanders, owner of the Venom, has purchased the majority ownership of the San Angelo Stampede Express, a franchise of the Indoor Football League.
The Stampede Express just enjoyed the franchises most successful season in team history. The stampede finished 11-5 and won a first round playoff game.
Team General Manager Bridget Carr said the move was made so Darlene Jones, Owner of Stampede Express, could focus more on her health and her family. "It has been in the works for a while, but not a long while," Carr said. "It was one of those things that we had to pray about and we felt we needed to put a little more focus on family. When the opportunity presented itself, it seemed to be a good fit. This gives her a little more relief and a little more time to take care of herself and her family," added Carr.
"We are excited to be a part of two great Texas football communities. Both cities have great fans and support," commented Randy Sanders. "We are going to focus on the 2011 Amarillo Venom season and start rebuilding the San Angelo franchise for the 2012 season," Sanders went on to say.
The San Angelo Stampede Express will not play next season to give the league an opportunity to add new Texas-based teams after both Abilene and Corpus Christi moved to the Southern Indoor Football League. "Abilene and Corpus Christi were two teams from our division. There is a huge difference in the cost of travel to Abilene versus cost of travel to Colorado," commented Carr.
Fans who purchase their season tickets in full from now until November 1st will receive a FREE Limited Edition Venom Autographed Football! Those who have already purchased their season tickets may claim their FREE Limited Edition Venom Autographed Football at the Venom office. Call 806-350-PASS.
The AMARILLO VENOM is a proud member of the Indoor Football League. The team's front office is located at 901 S. Buchanan in downtown Amarillo. 2011 season tickets are available by calling (806) 350-PASS (7277).
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