Post by 50yardfan on Sept 16, 2010 17:36:18 GMT -5
The Indoor Football League dedicates most of its efforts to providing an exciting and enjoyable experience to its fans, but still stays consistent in promoting players to the next level.
Fred Jackson, former Sioux City Bandit and now Buffalo Bill will have his jersey displayed at the Professional Football Hall Of Fame this year. Jackson spent his time in the indoor game with the IFL's Sioux City Bandits in 2004 and 2005. Jackson compiled an impressive total of 1,000 yards rushing as well as 1,000 kick return yards in just a single season in the NFL. In recognition of this achievement, Jackson's #22 jersey will hang in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for the 2010 season.
Also, another familiar face has made its presence in the NFL this year, Anthony Armstrong. Armstrong now takes his place as the number three wide receiver for the well known Washington Redskins. Anthony started his professional career with the IFL's Odessa Roughnecks in 2006, a team that was owned and operated by, now IFL Commissioner, Tommy Benizio.
"Anthony was a standout in Odessa," stated Commissioner Benizio, "I am not surprised that he has taken his talents to the next level."
Green Bay has also placed a familiar face of the IFL into the "big leagues". Maurice Simpkins of the Green Bay Blizzard has signed a contract with the Green Bay Packers to be on the practice squad for the 2010 season. Maurice was voted as Most Improved Player of the Year in the Indoor Football League for the 2010 season.
"His speed and defensive presence was a great asset to the Blizzard, and key to his moving up to the next level", said Director Of Football Operations, Mike Allshouse.
Fred Jackson, former Sioux City Bandit and now Buffalo Bill will have his jersey displayed at the Professional Football Hall Of Fame this year. Jackson spent his time in the indoor game with the IFL's Sioux City Bandits in 2004 and 2005. Jackson compiled an impressive total of 1,000 yards rushing as well as 1,000 kick return yards in just a single season in the NFL. In recognition of this achievement, Jackson's #22 jersey will hang in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for the 2010 season.
Also, another familiar face has made its presence in the NFL this year, Anthony Armstrong. Armstrong now takes his place as the number three wide receiver for the well known Washington Redskins. Anthony started his professional career with the IFL's Odessa Roughnecks in 2006, a team that was owned and operated by, now IFL Commissioner, Tommy Benizio.
"Anthony was a standout in Odessa," stated Commissioner Benizio, "I am not surprised that he has taken his talents to the next level."
Green Bay has also placed a familiar face of the IFL into the "big leagues". Maurice Simpkins of the Green Bay Blizzard has signed a contract with the Green Bay Packers to be on the practice squad for the 2010 season. Maurice was voted as Most Improved Player of the Year in the Indoor Football League for the 2010 season.
"His speed and defensive presence was a great asset to the Blizzard, and key to his moving up to the next level", said Director Of Football Operations, Mike Allshouse.