Turfcats Announce First Open Tryouts November 14
November 5, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL) Austin Turfcats


AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Turfcats announced today that they have scheduled their first Free Agent Combine of the 2010 season for Saturday, November 14, 2009. The combine will be held at Kelly Lane Middle School in Pflugerville, located at 18900 Falcon Pointe Blvd, and will be under the direction of Turfcats Head Coach Chris Duliban and his coaching staff.
The format will consist of a variety of physical tests, including the 40 yard dash, 20 yard shuttle and the standing long jump. Participants will be timed and measured in all of these events. After an evaluation of each participant's times and scores, the group will be reduced to a number of individuals who will be asked to participate in select physical drills. Another evaluation will leave the remaining to participate in skill drills which are related to indoor football. There will not be any contact drills.

The cost of the camp is $65 cash per individual; those who pre-register at Turfcats.com will receive a discounted rate of $50. Registration begins at 10:00am and ends promptly at 11:00am. A thirty minute period of supervised warm-up drills will follow. Testing will begin at 11:30am.

The camp is open to anyone who has completed their college eligibility and is physically able to perform the drills. A waiver and release form will be signed by all participants stating that they are physically able to participate and not hold the Austin Turfcats liable for any injury suffered during the camp.

Participants need to provide their own workout attire. Shorts and t-shirts along with turf or tennis shoes are recommended for the camps. Rubber molded football cleats no longer than one half inch will be permitted for tryouts. Metal football cleats are absolutely forbidden and anyone wearing them will not be allowed to participate. Participation in the free agent camp is not an offer of employment, but merely an evaluation. The Austin Turfcats are not responsible for travel or lodging expenses. Food will not be provided.

Duliban Returns For Second Season With Turfcats
October 22, 2009

The Austin Turfcats announced today that Head Coach Chris Duliban has signed a contract to remain with the team through the 2010 season.

Duliban has years of experience in both indoor football and the Austin area. After growing up in the Houston area, he earned a football scholarship to the University of Texas. Following his college career, he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys under Tom Landry in 1986 and spent three years with the Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills. After retiring from the NFL, Duliban found his way to a head coaching position at Hyde Park Baptist in 1996.

His indoor experience began with the Austin-based Texas Terminators of the Indoor Professional Football League, as well as a stint with the Intense Football League’s Centex Barracudas of Belton.

In their 2009 campaign as a part of the Southern Indoor Football League, Duliban led the Turfcats to a 10-3 record in the league’s inaugural season.

“I am proud of the work we did as a team in 2009, and look forward to the challenges of moving to the IFL for the 2010 season,” Duliban said. “After coming so close to bringing home Austin’s first professional sports championship last season, I look forward to running the table again and taking control of the IFL’s Lonestar Division.”

The team’s schedule for the 2010 season will be announced in November.

2010 Lady Cats Announced
Posted on October 27, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Turfcats are proud to announce that they have selected the 2010 Lady Cats cheerleaders, following a three-day audition process that concluded Monday night with finals held at the Travis County Expo Center’s Skyline Club.

In addition to returning veterans Emilie Merck, Hollie Holloway, and Kristen Supak, the 2010 team will also feature newcomers Caitlin Graham, Whitney Walker, Kylie Alexander, Nikki Calfee, Tressica Thomas, Sarah Howard, and Jennifer King.

The Lady Cats are professional dancers that provide exciting, fun entertainment during all Turfcats home games. The Lady Cats are also actively involved in the community, taking part in Turfcats appearances at community events, post-game parties, fundraisers, and other activities throughout Central Texas. The team is directed by Michelle Guidry.

"I'm very excited for the team this year. We have a great group of ladies that are very excited and motivated to make this year the absolute best," Guidry said.

The Turfcats organization would like to extend a special thank you to Austin Cheer Factory, ImageSun, Salon 101, and the Travis County Expo Center for supporting the team throughout the audition process and the 2010 season to come.

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IFL Announces Franchises for 2010 Season
11/10/2009
http://goifl.com/news/?article_id=2063

League Continues to Grow in Quality and Numbers

Richmond, VA: The Indoor Football League is proud to announce the 24 franchises which will be competing for the 2010 United Bowl. Returning to the league are the defending champions Billings Outlaws, as well as; Abilene Ruff Riders, Alaska Wild, Bloomington Extreme, Colorado Ice, Corpus Christi Hammerheads, El Paso Generals, Fairbanks Grizzlies, Maryland Maniacs, Odessa Roughnecks, Omaha Beef, Rochester Raiders, San Angelo Stampede, Sioux City Bandits, Sioux Falls Storm, West Michigan ThunderHawks (previously know as the Muskegon Thunder which have changed their name and moved their franchise to Grand Rapids, Michigan), and Wichita Wild.

In addition to the returning league members, the IFL has added 7 new franchises to the continuously expanding league from across the United States. Among these new franchises are 3 expansion teams, Arctic Predators, La Crosse Spartans, and Richmond Revolution, and 4 teams making the transition from other indoor leagues, Amarillo Dusters, Austin Turfcats, Chicago Slaughter, and Green Bay Blizzard. Each of theses teams earned the reputation of being among the top teams in their previous leagues and come to the IFL looking for increased competition. "We are excited about the 2010 IFL season and are eager to begin play in the spring" stated IFL Commissioner Tommy Benizio. "The mixture of the 17 returning teams and the 7 new franchises will only add to the quality of play and continue to make the IFL America's premier indoor football league."

Arctic Predators
The Predators join the IFL as an expansion franchise from Wasilla, Alaska. They are the third team from Alaska competing in the IFL. A scheduled press conference for early next week will give more details on this franchise.

Amarillo Dusters
The Dusters are entering their 7th season of indoor football and join the IFL after achieving success in both the Intense Football League and the af2. In their inaugural season the Dusters won the 2004 Intense Bowl while participating in the Intense Football League.

Austin Turfcats
The Turfcats join the IFL after being a charter member of the Southern Indoor Football League's inaugural 2009 season. In their first season of play, the Turfcats posted a 10-3 record and made it to the SIFL league championship game

Chicago Slaughter
The Slaughter are entering their 4th season of indoor football. The previous 3 season the Slaughter have competed in the Continental Indoor Football League and in 2009 finished the season undefeated while capturing the CIFL championship.

Green Bay Blizzard
The Blizzard are entering their 8th season of indoor football and join the IFL after competing in the af2. The Blizzard have achieved tremendous success, making the playoffs 5 out of the 7 years of their existence. In addition, the Blizzard are under new and experienced ownership for the 2010 season.

La Crosse Spartans
The Spartans join the IFL as an expansion franchise. Their inaugural season will be played at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Former NFL player Gilbert Brown will lead the team as head coach.

Richmond Revolution
The Revolution join the IFL as an expansion franchise. Their inaugural season will be played at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center in Richmond, Virginia before moving to the new SportsQuest arena in nearby Chesterfield, Virginia in 2011.

Two franchises will not be returning to the IFL this season. The Saginaw Sting will not compete in indoor football this year. Saginaw, which is located outside of Detroit, Michigan, has felt the effects of the economic downturn more so than others due the automobile industry crash. The RiverCity Rage, which share common ownership with the Omaha Beef, have decided to focus their attention on the Beef this season. There are efforts in the works to resurrect the franchise for the 2011 season.

The 2010 IFL schedule and division structure is slated to be announced later in the month of November. For further information on these or any other Indoor Football League topics, please visit www.GoIFL.com or call (804) 643-PASS (7277).

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Indoor Football League Releases Dividends To Member
November 12, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL)

Richmond, VA: The Indoor Football league is proud to announce today, the disbursement of funds back to member teams in good standing with the league. Modeled after the NFL and other major sports leagues, the IFL operates as a non-profit corporation, run by the member teams. The tremendous success of the league during the 2009 fiscal year has lead to each team receiving a dividend check this week from the league offices in Richmond, Virginia.

"It is another positive sign that the IFL is healthy and moving in a forward direction", stated league commissioner *Tommy Benizio*, "Our teams seem very excited about the seven new playing partners that have become part of the IFL family during this off-season, and I believe that receiving these dividends will create even more internal enthusiasm."

Oswalt Leaves Turfcats to Pursue Other Opportunities
November 13, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Turfcats announced today that Ronald Oswalt, the team's first Vice President/General Manager, has left the team to pursue other opportunities.

Oswalt helped guide the team from start-up through its inaugural season in the Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) in 2009, where the Turfcats posted a 10-3 record. The team recently announced that it has joined the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2010 season, scheduled to begin in March.

"I'd like to thank Ron for the sheer amount of work, heart, and effort he put into helping build this team from the ground up," said Turfcats Head Coach Chris Duliban. "Because of Ron's tireless work ethic and his efforts in guiding the team from its infancy, the Turfcats are well positioned as we head into our second season and new challenges in the IFL. We wish Ron nothing but the best in his future endeavors."

Joe Martinez, formerly the Turfcats' Vice President of Football Operations, has been named interim General Manager.

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RIP WBS Pioneers


Bloomsburg (8-3)

W 10-7 vs ASH
W 17-10 @ CALPA
W 17-7 @ MERCY
W 31-12 @ KUTZ
W 28-14 vs CWP
W 45-10 vs MILL
W 27-13 @ ESU
W 28-6 vs CHEY
L 28-27 vs SHIP
L 30-14 @ WCU
L 10-7(OT) vs GAN

Danville (8-3)

W 44-14 vs MILT
L 9-7 @ CCOL
W 29-14 vs ATH
L 62-6 vs SEL
W 24-10 vs SHAM
W 7-0 @ HUGH
W 35-7 @ SHIK
W 21-0 vs MIFF
W 14-7 @ MONT
W 42-41 @ JER
L 35-3 vs LOY

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I missed your inference.

Hey Russ,
Tryouts are almost here, have you been working out and getting ready?

Hell yeah, I've been pumping iron and loading up on HGH. I'm ready to tryout for a linebacker position

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AUS-TIN.....TURF-CATS!!!!!!



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Tufcats' First 2010 Combine A Success
November 15, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Turfcats' first free agent combine of the 2010 season was a great success.

28 prospective players made their way to Kelly Lane Middle School on Saturday morning, along with several veterans from the 2009 team. The combine was led by Turfcats Head Coach Chris Duliban and his coaching staff. Following a period of group stretching and warmup, participants joined in two hours of assessment trials and one-on-one drills.

Over the next few days, the Turfcats coaching staff will review notes and video from the event and determine which prospective players will be invited back to future tryouts. All participants will receive constructive feedback from the coaches, and are welcome to attend future combines to see if they are able to improve their skills.

The Turfcats will hold three additional combines throughout Central Texas over the next few months. Details will be released on www.turfcats.com as soon as they are confirmed.

Surprise Opportunity Increases Quality of the IFL
11/19/2009

TWO ADDITION TEAMS JOIN LEAGUE

Richmond, VA: In a new development this week, the Indoor Football League added two franchises to its recently expanding roster of teams. During a conference call on Thursday November 19, 2009, the IFL Board of Directors voted to accept the Arkansas Twisters and Tri-Cities Fever into America’s Premier Indoor Football League. “It is an exciting period of time in the young history of the IFL,” stated IFL Commissioner Tommy Benizio. “This was a rare opportunity to add two exceptional teams to the league and we are thrilled about what we feel they can bring to the IFL.”

The two new franchises will compete for the 2010 United Bowl along with the 17 returning teams from the 2009 season, and the seven expansion franchises previously announced. The IFL and its 26 franchises make up the largest indoor football league in the United States and is the second largest professional football league behind only the National Football League (NFL).

Arkansas Twisters
The Twisters are entering their 11th season of indoor football and join the IFL after competing in the af2. The Twisters have achieved remarkable success, making the playoffs in 6 out of the 10 years of their existence, including 2 championship trips. The Twisters will play their home games at the Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Tri-Cities Fever
The Fever are entering their 6th season of indoor football and join the IFL after achieving success in both the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) and the af2. In their inaugural season the Fever won the 2005 Indoor Bowl Championship while participating in the NIFL. The Fever will play their home games at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington.

The 2010 IFL schedule and division structure is slated to be announced later in the month of November. For further information on these or any other Indoor Football League topics, please visit www.GoIFL.com or call (804) 643-PASS (7277).