Post by Banana Cat on Apr 26, 2012 8:47:46 GMT -5
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Indoor football returning to city — times 2
By Mike Whitson
Posted April 25, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Indoor football is making its way back to San Angelo — in more ways than one.
Lone Star Football League commissioner Darlene Jones announced Wednesday that the inaugural LSFL Championship game — which has been dubbed "the Texas Shootout" — will be held at the Foster Communications Coliseum on Saturday, July 21.
Leading up to the title game, the league is planning a two-day "Texas-sized" event that will feature live music, tailgate parties, a Finger Football Tournament, as well as an Iron Man competition for children.
"We're going to hold a Super Bowl party that Indianapolis can't compare with," Jones said. "The coliseum parking lot is going to be filled with things to do for children to 90-year-old people if they want to come. It's about football and having the championship here and how big of party we can throw."
But there will also be plenty of reasons for San Angeloans to celebrate at the Texas Shootout, as it will mark the return of an indoor football team to San Angelo.
"San Angelo needs to have a team," Jones said. "We've got the best fans in the state of Texas. Why don't we have a team?"
Jones sold the San Angelo Stampede-Express to Amarillo Venom owner Randy Sanders after the 2010 season.
The Stampede had its best season that year, finishing 11-5 and winning a first-round playoff game. The team has not played since.
Sanders said on Wednesday, that with the help of the fans, San Angelo will finally get its team back.
"With the championship game being held here, we're going to launch the new San Angelo team," said Sanders, who is asking for fans' input on everything from the team name to what colors they will be wearing on the field.
"We've heard some things about the previous colors (yellow and maroon)," he said with a laugh. "So we wanted to give fans the opportunity to say something about it. Just give us input on the team."
A website has been set up at www.gosaif.com to take the suggestions.
"I will gather all of the information and the top selection with the most votes," Sanders said. "We'll announce the name and the colors, and draw one name from the winning selection to become the most valuable fan, MVF as we call it.
"The winner will receive season tickets, ball caps, polo shirts. Whatever we come out with for the team, they'll get it. They'll be treated like a very important person for helping us name the team."
Jones said she was kind of partial to the Stampede-Express name, which is still a possibility, but the final result will be left up to the fans.
"I think it's the greatest thing," she said about bringing indoor football back to San Angelo. "Everywhere I go people ask, 'when are you bringing it back?'"
Sanders answered that on Wednesday, as well as his intentions to sell the Amarillo franchise.
"I'm working with Darlene and the crew that worked with her before," Sanders said. "Needless to say we'll be back out there trying to get people enthused.
"I did a market survey, stopping at places in town and asked what people thought of the indoor football team that used to be here. Everybody said you have to bring it back. The fan base here is solid. There's a good corporate base to support it. And being in a town like San Angelo you get a lot of support from the city. San Angelo is prime time in my eyes."
Sanders has big plans for indoor football in San Angelo, hoping to pull from the same support the Stampede experienced in its last couple of seasons in town.
"My job is whenever you guys drive up and get out of your car, as soon as your foot hits that asphalt, you're mine," he said. "When you get back in your car, if you're not saying, 'Wow!' I didn't do my job."
By Mike Whitson
Posted April 25, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Indoor football is making its way back to San Angelo — in more ways than one.
Lone Star Football League commissioner Darlene Jones announced Wednesday that the inaugural LSFL Championship game — which has been dubbed "the Texas Shootout" — will be held at the Foster Communications Coliseum on Saturday, July 21.
Leading up to the title game, the league is planning a two-day "Texas-sized" event that will feature live music, tailgate parties, a Finger Football Tournament, as well as an Iron Man competition for children.
"We're going to hold a Super Bowl party that Indianapolis can't compare with," Jones said. "The coliseum parking lot is going to be filled with things to do for children to 90-year-old people if they want to come. It's about football and having the championship here and how big of party we can throw."
But there will also be plenty of reasons for San Angeloans to celebrate at the Texas Shootout, as it will mark the return of an indoor football team to San Angelo.
"San Angelo needs to have a team," Jones said. "We've got the best fans in the state of Texas. Why don't we have a team?"
Jones sold the San Angelo Stampede-Express to Amarillo Venom owner Randy Sanders after the 2010 season.
The Stampede had its best season that year, finishing 11-5 and winning a first-round playoff game. The team has not played since.
Sanders said on Wednesday, that with the help of the fans, San Angelo will finally get its team back.
"With the championship game being held here, we're going to launch the new San Angelo team," said Sanders, who is asking for fans' input on everything from the team name to what colors they will be wearing on the field.
"We've heard some things about the previous colors (yellow and maroon)," he said with a laugh. "So we wanted to give fans the opportunity to say something about it. Just give us input on the team."
A website has been set up at www.gosaif.com to take the suggestions.
"I will gather all of the information and the top selection with the most votes," Sanders said. "We'll announce the name and the colors, and draw one name from the winning selection to become the most valuable fan, MVF as we call it.
"The winner will receive season tickets, ball caps, polo shirts. Whatever we come out with for the team, they'll get it. They'll be treated like a very important person for helping us name the team."
Jones said she was kind of partial to the Stampede-Express name, which is still a possibility, but the final result will be left up to the fans.
"I think it's the greatest thing," she said about bringing indoor football back to San Angelo. "Everywhere I go people ask, 'when are you bringing it back?'"
Sanders answered that on Wednesday, as well as his intentions to sell the Amarillo franchise.
"I'm working with Darlene and the crew that worked with her before," Sanders said. "Needless to say we'll be back out there trying to get people enthused.
"I did a market survey, stopping at places in town and asked what people thought of the indoor football team that used to be here. Everybody said you have to bring it back. The fan base here is solid. There's a good corporate base to support it. And being in a town like San Angelo you get a lot of support from the city. San Angelo is prime time in my eyes."
Sanders has big plans for indoor football in San Angelo, hoping to pull from the same support the Stampede experienced in its last couple of seasons in town.
"My job is whenever you guys drive up and get out of your car, as soon as your foot hits that asphalt, you're mine," he said. "When you get back in your car, if you're not saying, 'Wow!' I didn't do my job."