Iowa Barnstormers Part Ways with Head Coach

September 13, 2019 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have accepted the resignation of Head Coach Dixie Wooten, President Jeff Lamberti and Vice President/Chief Operating Officer John Pettit announced today. After three seasons as Head Coach of the Iowa Barnstormers, Dixie Wooten has decided to part ways with the team. Wooten has had a successful run with the Barnstormers, finding his way into the playoffs all three seasons and winning the team's first Championship title in 2018. The Barnstormers organization is grateful for all that Woote... Full Story

Rattlers Re-Sign 2018 MVP Quarterback Powell, and Three-Time All-IFL Offensive Lineman Mady

September 12, 2019 - PHOENIX - The six-time world champion Arizona Rattlers announced today that they have re-signed the 2018 IFL-MVP quarterback Drew Powell, and the 2019 first-team all-IFL offensive lineman Lamar Mady. The Rattlers have also signed defensive lineman Terrence Fullum formally with the San Diego Strike Force. QB Drew Powell (6-foot-1, 200, Ohio State) is entering his second season with the Arizona Rattlers. He joined the team at the midway-point last season and helped the Rattlers make it to the 2019 United Bowl. He completed ... Full Story

Rattlers Re-Sign Four Including 2019 First-Team All-IFL DL D'Avanzo and 2017 Rookie of the Year QB Reed

September 11, 2019 - PHOENIX - The six-time world champion Arizona Rattlers announced today that they have re-signed quarterback Verlon Reed Jr., offensive lineman Abram Holland, linebacker Ricky Wyatt Jr., and the 2019 first-team all-IFL defensive lineman Nikolaus D'Avanzo for the 2020 Indoor Football League season. QB Verlon Reed Jr. (6-foot-1, 200, Ohio State) is entering his third season with the Arizona Rattlers. Last season, Reed completed 72 percent of his passes (18 for 25) for 301 total yards, in only four games. He also threw seven... Full Story

Oakland Panthers Join IFL

September 10, 2019 - OAKLAND, CA -- The Oakland Panthers, a new Indoor Football League Franchise, will join the Indoor Football League (IFL) and play seven home games at the Oakland Arena in the Spring of 2020. The team is founded by Professional Football legend and Oakland-native Marshawn Lynch, along with Roy Choi, an entertainment and gaming entrepreneur. Team co-owner Marshawn Lynch said, "I believe the power of football has the ability to transform a community and the families who live there. I've seen it and lived it. I'm excited that D... Full Story

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