Wild Offense Gets Boost With Recent Signings; League All-Star Joins Wild
Published on December 30, 2009 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Wichita Wild News Release
The Wichita Wild of the Indoor Football League (IFL) has acquired two players to help on the offensive side of the ball. The Wild have signed former RiverCity Rage all-star Hurtis Chinn and former Washburn standout Brandon Walker. Both Chinn and Walker will see action at wide receiver and running back in 2010 for the Wild.
Chinn joins the Wild after spending the past five seasons with the RiverCity Rage. Chinn and the Rage advanced to the IFL title game in 2009. Chinn led the team and finished fourth in the IFL in receptions with 77. Chinn also amassed 11 touchdowns in the regular season. The Miami, FL native also led the team in receptions with 43 in 2008. Chinn scored seven touchdowns through the air, which led the team. Chinn was named to the league All-Star team following the 2008 campaign.
In 2007, Chinn again led the Rage in receptions with 84. He scored a total of 16 touchdowns during the year and was again named to the league All-Star team. In the spring of 2006, Chinn spent time in tryout camps with the Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams of the NFL and the Utah Blaze of the AFL. Chinn went on to play for RiverCity in the summer and set a Rage record by scoring six touchdowns in a game. Chinn's first season of professional football was in 2005 when he led the Rage in rushing yards.
Chinn played at Western New Mexico University in 2003 and 2004. Chinn recorded a 99-yard reception vs. Northern Illinois and compiled over 100 yards rushing vs. New Mexico State in 2004. Chinn started his college career at Arizona Western, where he was an All-Conference selection in 2001 and 2002.
Walker played running back, wide receiver and quarterback from 2004-2008 at Washburn. The Dallas, TX native left as one of the greatest players in the history of Ichabod football. He finished his career 6th in school history in rushing yards with 2,015, 7th all-time in rushing touchdowns with 21, and 10th all-time in all-purpose yards with 2,905.
In 2008, Walker rushed for 476 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught 17 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. Walker was named to the MIAA All-Conference team. The 2007 season was Walker best as he rushed for 760 yards and ten touchdowns. Walker also caught 23 passes for 394 yards and three TD's. Walker was named team MVP, and was also named to the All-MIAA team.
In 2006, Walker rushed for 431 yards and five touchdowns. As a freshman in 2005, Walker tallied 348 yards on the ground and three touchdowns.
Season tickets for the 2010 season are currently on sale. Fans can purchase tickets by calling call the Wild office at 316-440-5044 or go online to www.stage1tickets.com. Tickets start at only $79 for the entire season. The 2009 Wild finished with a 10-7 record and were crowned the Indoor Football League's Central Division Champions.
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