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United Indoor Football League forms; acquires UIFL assets
January 19, 2012
FT. MYERS, FL – The newly formed United Indoor Football League has acquired the assets of the Ultimate Indoor Football League from Cecil VanDyke and Assured Equities IV. The UIFL’s league office is located in Fort Myers, FL. With teams from Pennsylvania to Florida the 2012 season will begin the first week of March.
The new league will follow along the lines of the original foundation of the former league, affordable family entertainment that is owner, fan and player friendly.
“This was a decision that was made to make sure our fans and teams would have a home for the 2012 season and going forward,” said UIFL co-founder Andrew Haines.
“The mission of the United Indoor Football League will continue to be a fan friendly event,” said UIFL co-founder Michael Taylor.
Reigning UIFL MVP and Super Bowl quarterback Jared Lorenzen will return to the front office, and serve as the league’s Commissioner. His duties include handling all football-related items, i.e. suspensions.
“The league management was proactive with the team owners to establish a new direction for this season and a positive direction for the future,” said Lakeland Raiders owner Michael Mink.
Michael Zyglis, who was the Director of Officials for the Ultimate Indoor Football League in 2011, joins the new league as his role oversees the rules implementation and training of the league’s officials.
“With what is in place now, we have a strong group of owners and teams,” said Eastern Kentucky owner Rick Kranz. “I feel very strongly that we are now headed in the right direction for the 2012 season and many more to come after that!!”
Jayson Ameer Rasheed is taking the role of Director of Media Relation for the new league. He brings more than 10 years of public relations experience to the table, and has been involved with indoor football for three years.
Below is a list of teams in the UIFL teams that will compete in the 2012 season along with the name of their owner. All teams have independent ownership.
Erie Explosion – Bill Stafford
Marion Blue Racers – LaMonte Coleman
Cincinnati Commandos – Dennis Whitman
Western PA Sting (Travel Team) – Jeff Bollinger
Johnstown General – Jeff Bollinger & Quenteen Robinson
Eastern KY Drillers – Rick Kranz
Rome Rampage (Travel team) – Kacee Smith
Mississippi Hound Dogs – Marty Cooper
Florida Tarpons – Andrew Haines & Michael Taylor
Lakeland Raiders – Mike Mink & Robert Tannenbaum
Huntington Hammer – Dan Fisher
The UIFL will be broken up into two conferences as Erie Explosion, Marion Blue Racers, Johnstown Generals, Western PA Sting, Cincinnati Commandos and Huntington Hammer will comprise the Northern Conference and Eastern Kentucky Drillers, Mississippi Hound Dogs, Rome Rampage, Lakeland Raiders and Florida Tarpons will be the Southern Conference.
A total of six (6) teams will compete in post season play. The winner of each conference will have a first-round bye. The first round of the playoffs will consist of the second seed hosting the third seed in the Northern Conference, and likewise in the South. The winners will advance to play the #1 seed in their respective conferences with the conference champions meeting in Ultimate Bowl II at the city with the highest overall seed.
The United Indoor Football League will begin play the first week of March with 11 teams split into 2 conferences. For more information about the UIFL visit www.uiflfootball.com.
Other Team Owner quotes:
“The entire tri-state community is glad to have been able to overcome the speed bumps and are excited to play out a great season of professional football in Huntington,” added Huntington Hammer GM/Owner Dan Fisher.
“I’m excited to get the season started. We have been working hard in the off season with new and returning players to make a run at the UIFL title! This will be our third season, and we want that third championship!” said Cincinnati Commandos owner Dennis Whitman.
Mississippi Hound Dogs GM/Owner Marty Cooper added, “We are excited about the upcoming season and very optimistic about the future of the league moving forward and what it will bring in terms of great football and entertainment.”
January 19, 2012
FT. MYERS, FL – The newly formed United Indoor Football League has acquired the assets of the Ultimate Indoor Football League from Cecil VanDyke and Assured Equities IV. The UIFL’s league office is located in Fort Myers, FL. With teams from Pennsylvania to Florida the 2012 season will begin the first week of March.
The new league will follow along the lines of the original foundation of the former league, affordable family entertainment that is owner, fan and player friendly.
“This was a decision that was made to make sure our fans and teams would have a home for the 2012 season and going forward,” said UIFL co-founder Andrew Haines.
“The mission of the United Indoor Football League will continue to be a fan friendly event,” said UIFL co-founder Michael Taylor.
Reigning UIFL MVP and Super Bowl quarterback Jared Lorenzen will return to the front office, and serve as the league’s Commissioner. His duties include handling all football-related items, i.e. suspensions.
“The league management was proactive with the team owners to establish a new direction for this season and a positive direction for the future,” said Lakeland Raiders owner Michael Mink.
Michael Zyglis, who was the Director of Officials for the Ultimate Indoor Football League in 2011, joins the new league as his role oversees the rules implementation and training of the league’s officials.
“With what is in place now, we have a strong group of owners and teams,” said Eastern Kentucky owner Rick Kranz. “I feel very strongly that we are now headed in the right direction for the 2012 season and many more to come after that!!”
Jayson Ameer Rasheed is taking the role of Director of Media Relation for the new league. He brings more than 10 years of public relations experience to the table, and has been involved with indoor football for three years.
Below is a list of teams in the UIFL teams that will compete in the 2012 season along with the name of their owner. All teams have independent ownership.
Erie Explosion – Bill Stafford
Marion Blue Racers – LaMonte Coleman
Cincinnati Commandos – Dennis Whitman
Western PA Sting (Travel Team) – Jeff Bollinger
Johnstown General – Jeff Bollinger & Quenteen Robinson
Eastern KY Drillers – Rick Kranz
Rome Rampage (Travel team) – Kacee Smith
Mississippi Hound Dogs – Marty Cooper
Florida Tarpons – Andrew Haines & Michael Taylor
Lakeland Raiders – Mike Mink & Robert Tannenbaum
Huntington Hammer – Dan Fisher
The UIFL will be broken up into two conferences as Erie Explosion, Marion Blue Racers, Johnstown Generals, Western PA Sting, Cincinnati Commandos and Huntington Hammer will comprise the Northern Conference and Eastern Kentucky Drillers, Mississippi Hound Dogs, Rome Rampage, Lakeland Raiders and Florida Tarpons will be the Southern Conference.
A total of six (6) teams will compete in post season play. The winner of each conference will have a first-round bye. The first round of the playoffs will consist of the second seed hosting the third seed in the Northern Conference, and likewise in the South. The winners will advance to play the #1 seed in their respective conferences with the conference champions meeting in Ultimate Bowl II at the city with the highest overall seed.
The United Indoor Football League will begin play the first week of March with 11 teams split into 2 conferences. For more information about the UIFL visit www.uiflfootball.com.
Other Team Owner quotes:
“The entire tri-state community is glad to have been able to overcome the speed bumps and are excited to play out a great season of professional football in Huntington,” added Huntington Hammer GM/Owner Dan Fisher.
“I’m excited to get the season started. We have been working hard in the off season with new and returning players to make a run at the UIFL title! This will be our third season, and we want that third championship!” said Cincinnati Commandos owner Dennis Whitman.
Mississippi Hound Dogs GM/Owner Marty Cooper added, “We are excited about the upcoming season and very optimistic about the future of the league moving forward and what it will bring in terms of great football and entertainment.”
