Wolves managing partner Steve Schubert featured in Forbes
May 26, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Manchester Wolves News Release
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 26, 2005) â Manchester Wolves managing partner Steve Schubert will be featured in the upcoming June 6 issue of Forbes magazine in an article entitled, "Play for Keeps," by Emily Lambert. The article provides an in-depth financial overview on what it takes to own an arenafootball2 franchise.
To view the on-line version of the article, please refer to the web address below:
http://www.forbes.com/investmentguide/forbes/2005/0606/158.html
Schubert, a Manchester native who currently serves as Senior Vice President of UBS Financial Services and is one of nine local owners of the Wolves, was a valuable reference for Lambert and her piece.
Schubert is a former local football star that made it to the big time, playing six years in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Patriots and Chicago Bears. After starring at Manchester Central High, he went on to earn his degree at the University of Massachusetts. While at UMass, Schubert played a starring role on the Minutemen football team, earning All-America honors for his stellar senior season of 1972.
Despite being 25 years removed from his playing days in the NFL, the spirited Schubert found the perfect outlet for his competitive nature with the Wolves.
"At 28, I loved playing," Schubert commented to Forbes. "At 54, I like owning better."
The No. 3-ranked Wolves enter this Friday night's road game at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a first-place tie in the East Division on the strength of a six-game winning streak. The Pioneers are currently tied for second place in the East Division with a 4-3 record. W-B/Scranton is a very talented team that boasts one of the highest-scoring offenses in the league. QB Kyle Rowley and OS J.R. Thomas spearhead the attack, which averages over 54 points per game (54.3). Manchester will counter with a strong defensive unit, led by top-flight defensive specialists William "Roc" Haith and Allistair Sebastien. Haith leads the league in tackles with 57.0 and is among the top-5 in passes defended with 14. Sebastien is currently tied for second in the af2 in interceptions (6) and ranks fourth in tackles (47.0). On offense, the Wolves are directed by their heady, steady QB Jake Eaton. The efficient Eaton currently leads the league in completion percentage (1st â 71.9) and passer rating (1st â 114.1), while also ranking among the af2's best in passing touchdowns (T-3rd â 36) and passing yards (9th â 1,708). His favorite target is WR/LB J.J. McKelvey. McKelvey, a big, physical receiver, currently leads the league in receptions with 61. The former Clemson standout also ranks among the af2's elite in scoring with 104 points on 17 touchdowns and one 2-pt conversion.
Fans who want to cheer on the Wolves from their homes in New Hampshire can listen to the action live on WFEA AM 1370. Local radio veteran Dick Lutsk will provide the play-by-play. Also, thanks to TEAMLINE, fans from around the world can listen to the Wolves on the internet for FREE. It doesn't matter where you are, anyone with internet access can hear all the live action of a Wolves game by visiting manchesterwolves.com and clicking on the TEAMLINE link at the lower left corner of the page. It's that easy. Fans can also access the Wolves' game broadcasts using any telephone for a minimal fee by calling TEAMLINE at 1-800-846-4700 and entering Team Code: 4084.
The Wolves next home game will be Saturday, June 4 against the Macon Knights at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Fans, come join us for "Ladies Night," presented by 95.7 WZID. All women through the doors that night will receive a FREE ticket voucher good for any remaining 2005 Wolves home game. The 168 Magazine pre-game concert series begins outside on the plaza at 6:00 p.m. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
To get in the game, purchase your tickets today at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office or through Ticketmaster at 603-868-7300, at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Adult seats start as low as $14.25 in the upper bowl while youth (12-and-under) and senior (65-and-over) tickets start at just $9.75. The Wolves also have great group offers and birthday party packages available. Contact the Wolves at 603.627.WOLF (9653) or visit them on the web at www.manchesterwolves.com and make your plans with us today!
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