Wild and Beef to Collide in Omaha on Friday
March 19, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Wichita Wild News Release
The Wichita Wild of the Indoor Football League (IFL) will travel to Omaha, NE on Friday to open their 2009 season vs. the Beef. The game kicks off at 7:05 PM and fans can watch the game online at www.b2livetv.com. This game will be the opener for both the Beef and the Wild.
The Wild underwent huge personnel changes in the off-season and are returning only five players from last year?s squad. The most notable change is on the offensive line where the Wild will start three new players who all weigh in at over 320 lbs. Jamaal Young, Charlston Gray and Garrett Gretz will protect quarterback Derek Rasmussen in his second start in his professional career. Rasmussen started one game as a member of the Tulsa Talons of Arena Football2 (af2) last season.
Another strength of the Wild will be at wide receiver. The Wild will return 2008 league All-Star Donald Payne and the team?s leading scorer from 2008, Carlos Cavanaugh. Former St. Louis Ram and Chicago Rush receiver Clinton Soloman joins former af2 standout Tim Reilly as new additions to the receiving corps for the Wild.
On defense the Wild return league All-Star Justin Montgomery who will anchor the defensive line. The defensive backfield could be strength for the Wild, with former University of Arkansas standout Randy Kelly and former Kansas State athlete Byron Garvin leading the team. They will be joined by Ene Apkon, who will be playing in his third season for the Wild and Donta Moore.
The Wild open their home schedule on April 4 as the Sioux Falls Storm visit Hartman Arena for a Central Division Collision. Season tickets and individual game ticket are currently available. To purchase tickets, visit www.stage1tickets.com or stop by the Hartman Arena Box Office in Park City. Group discounts are available for businesses and civic groups by calling the Wild office at 316-440-5044.
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