A brawl between players between the West Texas Warbirds and Dallas Prime indoor football teams also included some fans at the end of Saturday night's game at Odessa's Ector County Coliseum . Sales Howard was a standout at West Virginia University and had played in an indoor league in Japan before making his way to the Warbirds' roster. WTX Indoor Football, LLC They were formerly part of the Champions Indoor Football League but have since gone independent for the 2021 season. Copyright 2021 KOSA. The fight lasted around ten minutes. 96-00 Permian High School / Secondary, Tightends & Wingbacks; 00-01 Trinity School of Midland / Secondary, Tightends & Wingbacks; 01-16 Allen High School / Receivers & Tightends, 16-21 Odessa High School / Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks. The West Texas defense also had a strong showing, limiting Arlington quarterbacks Vernon Sharpe, Jr. and Chris Ware to 134 yards combined through the air. "We've got new players on defense, new players on offense, but I think collectively we should be fine. 766 views. Toggle the table of contents West Texas Warbirds. [2], The Warbirds' planned inaugural 2020 season was cancelled due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2 min read. The videos show the fight taking place in one of the end zones and eventually spilling out toward the fans. Sunday afternoon, fans have a double header with perhaps the game of the week (1-1) Albany Empire taking on the (1-1) Carolina Cobras in Greensboro, NC at 3pm (EST) along with the rivalry match between the (0-2) Orlando Predators and the (2-1) Jacksonville Sharks in Jacksonville kicking off at 4pm (EST). WR - Lonnie Outlaw (Out, Placed on Short-Term Injury Reserve), WR/DB - Richy Anderson (Out, Placed on Short-Term Injury Reserve). L. Jacksonville 54 at West Texas 26. Jacksonville has no new injuries to report. West Texas: Jordan Gandy 48 interception return (Justin Lehr kick). Collegiately, Coach Singleton was a two-sport athlete at the University of Texas at El Paso where he helped the Miners win the 2000 Western Athletic Championship. Smith ended the night completing 11 of 21 pass attempts for 224 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception. The move increases the chance of the Cobras staying undefeated in the snake pit. Smith is a native of Odessa, Texas; Tate Smith played Quarterback and completed his degree at the University of Texas at El Paso. AMARILLO, TX. The quarterback also found Aaron Dilworth on multiple occasions to keep the spark going for the West Texas offense as the contest went on. This is what he believes will make the team and organization very entertaining and enjoyable for many years to come. Conger was able to enjoy many highs in his career including coaching in two state championship games while at Hereford and Midland High schools. Coach Blakely help lead the West Texas Warbirds to their first Championship in 2021 and he also has two personal Championships while playing with the Lakeland Thunderbolts in Florida and The West Texas Roughnecks. West Texas Warbirds. On game days, refresh page for latest results. McBride had a terrific career with the Falcons and his 1,365 receiving yards are the second most in program history. "We've got Houston coming in and I'm excited about the first week," Gandy said. Kertis added that the organization is working with local authorities. The Venom and Warbirds instead launched the Lone Star Series, a series of games between the two CIF Texas teams and a few other Texas-based . On top of coaching Grizzell is continuing his college education at the University of Texas Permian Basin to work on his Doctorate in Kinesiology. Download Sponsor Kit. No matter where fault, blame, or culpability lies we owe the people of the Permian Basin an apology. West Texas: Aaron Dilworth 13 pass from Daniel Smith (Justin Lehr kick). Assistant Coaches: Dean Garza, Jermaine Blakely, Jarrod Robinson, Jim Conger, Steve Garcia, Tyler Grizzell, Shawn Scott, Sam Singleton, Fred Thrweatt Roster; Player Registration; Photos; Tickets; Shop; GAMEDAY. Apr. Our Vision "It's football," Howard said. Garcia will be taking over the Linebackers in 2022 after serving as the defensive back helping the Warbirds to an undefeated season and winning the Lone Star league Championship. ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) There's been another shakeup for the Albany Empire, this time on the roster. [email protected]. Toggle the table of contents Toggle the table of contents. Blakely brings many successful years of coaching, playing, and passion for the game. ". The new league also announced its initial membership consisting of former Lone Star Series member Texas Jets, former American Arena League champions North Texas Bulls, the dormant Rio Grande Valley Dorados, and the Texas Crude.[5]. He is honored to be a part of such a powerhouse coaching staff and cant wait to build on last year's successful season. The Warbirds are based in Odessa, Texas, with home games at the Ector County Coliseum. 3 min read. Coach Thrweatt also was the former Head Football Coach for the West Texas Pride Football Team in which he lead the number one Defense in the league three different times. Ball, who usually plays defensive end, said he used to play safety so he knew he needed to make an impact when he dropped back into coverage. The West Texas Warbirds indoor football team announced it will play an independent schedule for the 2021 season due to scheduling conflicts and COVID-19 related issues. Warbirds defensive lineman Deveon Ball made his presence known early with a 25-yard interception return of a Sharpe pass in the first quarter to set up a score. and gives back to the community. BUY TICKETS. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. . Quick Links. The only undefeated team in the NAL the San Antonio Gunslingers (3-0) will enjoy a bye week this week. Head Coach: Tate Smith 6 West Texas Warbirds. West Texas Warbirds - West Texas Warbirds. Published: Jul. The 2021 season is sure to be a great season for the Warbirds. ", West Texas Warbirds 70, Arlington Longhorns 6. The professional indoor football team opens on the road at Amarillo. This week the Sharks aim for their first home win of 2023 and will face a winless rival ready to fight for their first victory this season. West Texas: Daniel Smith 6-22, Isaiah Robinson 3-22, Deveon Ball 2-3. This week the Cobras recovered their 2022 NAL Ironman of the Year WR/DB Dj Myers, a game-changing athlete who returns to the team after playing in the USFL. SHOCKING: An ugly scene tonight as a brawl broke out between the West Texas Warbirds and the Dallas Prime at the end of their indoor football game. WR/LB - Julius Gregory (Out, Short-Term Injury Reserve). Blakely comes with 10 years of knowledge and 11 years of field experience, in this very intense fast pace game of football. Apr. Those interested in any open positions or internships should . Marketing/Communication Intern 3 Current roster. West Texas: Jordan Gandy 30 pass from Daniel Smith (Justin Lehr kick). Prior to becoming the Head Coach of the West Texas Warbirds, Smith was the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator of the Rio Grande Valley Sol, formally of the X-League, in 2015. The salaries of Arena Football Players in the US range from $10,795 to $218,865 , with a median salary of $39,836 . Conger and his wife, Cristi reside in Midland and have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. 18Going into the team's first playoff matchup with the Arlington Longhorns, West Texas Warbirds head coach Tate Smith wanted to see his team put up a dominant performance. The National Arena League was founded in 2016 and hosted its inaugural season in 2017 as the premier league in arena football. It was a sign of things to come as the Warbirds surged to a 28-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. 17, 2022 at 9:28 AM PDT. The Warbirds stated they . The Renegades play their home games at Choctaw . Grizzell spent three seasons as a player in semiprofessional football before deciding to cross the sideline as a coach. We are taking the appropriate steps to mitigate any possibility of reoccurrence in future seasons by working with the Coliseum and ECSO on improved proactive measures as well as response management, Kertis said. Professional Arena Football team and member of the National Arena League. Coach Smith is entering his second year as the Head Football Coach of the West Texas Warbirds. "Professional Indoor Football Coming to West Texas in 2020", "New West Texas indoor football team reveals name and logo", "Venom and Bombers ready to start season in the Amarillo Civic Center", "INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds cap off undefeated season with championship win", "Sponsors And Investors See Ground-Floor Opportunities With The Expansion Of Arena Football Association", Presidential Museum and Leadership Library, Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West_Texas_Warbirds&oldid=1149182903, American football teams established in 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 17:04. Conger has taught and coached for a combined total of 32 years, serving at schools such as Floydada, West Texas State University, Texarkanas Liberty-Eylau, Hereford, and his last stop before retirement, Midland High. A postage stamp cost .03 cents. The West Texas Warbirds are a professional indoor football team and a member of National Arena League. Call (432) 653-4509, Those interested in any open positions or internships should provide a resume and cover letter describing why they would be a great fit for the West Texas Warbirds organization. The middle 57% of Arena Football Players makes between $39,836 and $99,249, with the top 86% making $218,865. Our Vision when players, coaches and fans all brawled in the stands following the conclusion of the action . ___ (c)2022 the Odessa American (Odessa, Texas) Visit the Odessa American (Odessa, Texas) at www.oaoa.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. He then became the Special Teams Coordinator for the Midland Greenwood Ranger in 2013. One of the weapons in Howard's arsenal is returning wide receiver Jordan Gandy. The purpose of the team is to develop players to compete at a high level and provide a pathway to becoming a fully professional player . NEWS10 Sports Director Griffin . Coach Shaw reported their only injury. The team was founded as the Dallas Renegades by Vince McMahon 's Alpha Entertainment and is an owned-and-operated member of the new XFL owned by Dwayne Johnson 's Alpha Acquico. After two exciting weeks the Mustangs continue to showcase their playmakers on offense. Ector County Sheriffs Department has stated no arrests were made, everyone got out safely and there are no reports of anyone being hurt. Ector County Coliseum After a five-year hiatus from coaching, Jim Conger will be entering his first season as the Offensive line coach for the Warbirds. The Venom and Warbirds instead launched the Lone Star Series, a series of games between the two CIF Texas teams and a few other Texas-based semiprofessional teams. He is very thankful for his biggest support system his family, friends, and the Warbird Nation. West Texas: Jordan Gandy 13 pass from Daniel Smith (Justin Lehr kick). WR/DB - Darien Townsend (Out, Season Ending Injury), WR/LB - Khalil McCalin (Out, Season Ending Injury). "Coach [Julian] Reese does a great job down there in Amarillo," Tate Smith said. The official 2023 Football Roster for the West Texas A&M University Buffs . West Texas Warbirds (0-2) . 27When the West Texas Warbirds needed a new head coach, assistant general manager Gus Quezada knew exactly who to call. Games are played on a 50-yeard field with eight players per side and 15-minute quarters. The Warbirds lead the Lone Star Series in Passing Offense and finished first in points per game. The Warbirds will have a new quarterback leading the way in Skyler Howard. Angley has been married to his wife for 30 years and has 3 amazing daughters. Coach Robinson is a native to Odessa, Texas where he graduated from Permian High School earning all-state honors as a placekicker. The official 2023 Football Roster for the West Texas A&M University Buffs. West Texas defeated Amarillo twice this season. Smith is excited to see what Howard can do throwing to the team's speedy wide receivers. The West Texas Warbirds call Odessa, TX home. From 2017-2021 he became a part of the West Texas Pride and West Texas Oilers coaching staff. For more information about the NAL visit www.nationalarenaleague.com, facebook.com/nationalarenaleauge, twitter.com/NALfootball, Instagram.com/nationalarenaleague. West Texas: Carlos Thompson, Jr. 5 fumble return (Justin Lehr kick). Tickets are available at the Coliseum box office. The CIF then delayed the 2021 season, but the local capacity and interstate travel restrictions in Texas led the Warbirds and the Amarillo Venom to withdraw from participating in the 2021 CIF season. This West Texas teams finds themselves with their backs are against the wall as their next two matchups are coming against top three opponents in the Albany Empire and San Gunslingers making this weeks game in Odessa appear like a must win matchup facing Fayetteville to avoid a potential 0-4 start to the Warbirds flight in the NAL. 18Going into the team's first playoff matchup with the Arlington Longhorns, West Texas Warbirds head coach Tate Smith wanted to see his team put up a dominant performance. The West Texas Warbirds will hold a news conference on Sunday afternoon to address the fight. For more information regarding expansion opportunities or partnerships, contact Commissioner Chris Siegfried [email protected]. West Texas: Aaron Dilworth 16 pass from Daniel Smith (Justin Lehr kick). The battle for Florida kickoffs Sunday, see full Sharks injury report below. Coach Garza is entering his second season for the Warbirds as the Assistant Head Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator. [3] The Warbirds defeated the Venom, 7960 to claim the Lone Star Series championship. It is unknown if anyone was injured or arrested. Information can be emailed to [email protected]. Raul is extremely excited about coming back to the Warbirds Family on a quest for another Championship in the 2022 season. The . 21 Trevante Coleman; Wide receivers--Jeremy Batten--Octavious Carter "Professional Indoor Football Coming to West Texas in 2020", "New West Texas indoor football team reveals name and logo", "Venom and Bombers ready to start season in the Amarillo Civic Center", "INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds cap off undefeated season with championship win", "Sponsors And Investors See Ground-Floor Opportunities With The Expansion Of Arena Football Association", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West_Texas_Warbirds&oldid=1149182903, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 17:04. Arlington: Vernon Sharpe, Jr. 7-22, Leslie Stone 3-13, Dy'lan Jones 1-2, Delenzia Turner-Green 1-2, Chris Ware 1-(-7). References Both teams had already faced off before, with West Texas coming away with a dominant 68-21 victory back on June 19. After High School Thrweatt went to Texas Tech University where he played defensive line where his greatest achievements were winning the Most Improved Player at Texas Tech. Coach Shaw reported their only injury. Brawl erupts at ending of West Texas Warbirds game, Aladdins Castle Learning Center employee arrested for injuring a child, Daily updates on the trial of Ashley Schwarz, Two dead after accident on Briarwood Tuesday morning, Michael Dean Spider Gonzales is coming back to Odessa, Ashley Schwarz vs The State of Texas: Day Four, Ector County Sheriffs Office arrests 2 on child abandonment charges, WATCH: Alexis Avila found guilty of throwing newborn in dumpster sentenced to 16 years, Southbound lanes closed on n. Lamesa Rd. Our Vision I'm looking forward to the process that we have to do to get back to the championship. He works on the offense side of the football and helps current Head Coach Tate Smith. On August 4, 2022, Austin FC was named as one of seven MLS-affiliated clubs that would field a team in the MLS Next Pro league beginning in the 2023 season. Coach Robinson is entering his second season as Special Teams Coordinator with the Warbirds. Coach Blakely is beginning his 2nd season as the Defensive Coordinator for the Warbirds. San Antonio Gunslingers (3-0)The only undefeated team left in the National Arena League the Gunslingers look hot taking down tough opponents like Carolina, Jacksonville, and Albany all in stride as they enjoy a very rewarding bye week to rest & recover on the San Antonio riverfront as they return in week 5 to face the Fayetteville Mustangs on the road in North Carolina. [1] A name-the-team contest was held, with Warbirds being announced as the team's name on December 18, beating the "Warriors," "Law," "Outlawz", and "Thunder" in the contest. [email protected]. An arena football game between the West Texas Warbirds and Dallas Prime ended in a massive fight that sprawled into the stands on Saturday night. Add languages. Owner: Leif Kertis and Michael Kertis Garcia was born and raised in San Antonio where he attended Harlandale High School where he graduated in 1994. Arlington: Denzel Winston 2-51, Juan Reese 5-38, Vernon Sharpe, Jr. 2-20, Terrance Compton 1-19, Delenzia Turner-Green 1-6. The Warbirds are ready to return to their home arena as a franchise known for winning in other leagues they still chase their first victory in the NAL and may find it this week against a wounded Mustangs team that allowed 73-points scored in week 3. Chris Amaya, Odessa American, Texas. "We know the fans want to see touchdowns and that what we are going to try to give them.". [1] A name-the-team contest was held, with Warbirds being announced as the team's name on December 18, beating the "Warriors," "Law," "Outlawz", and "Thunder" in the contest. The West Texas Warbirds have multiple staff openings for the upcoming season. A road victory this week would keep the Empire on track for defending their title as many teams rise to the challenge this season including a Carolina Cobra team that recovered a major weapon this week on both sides of the ball. Coach Herky Walls looks to fight for his first victory as the Preds head coach and this week will have to do so against their rival the Jacksonville Sharks who seem to be swimming at full speed with their last victory coming from home. 5 External links. West Texas will open its 2022 season against the Texas Jets at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. The investigation is still underway. This triggered a response from Dallas teammates, who went up into the stands and began punching the fan. You could buy a home for $22,000. [4], Amarillo and West Texas officially left the CIF and turned their Lone Star Series from the previous season into the Arena Football Association (AFA) in November 2021. The West Texas Warbirds have multiple staff openings for the upcoming season. The team has played its home games at the Grande Communications Stadium since 2009. 7/18/2022 7:54 AM PT. Players, coaches, fans and even one of the mascots got in on the action. The year was 1954. He would return to the West Texas Wildcatters Coaching Staff in 2014 as the Offensive Coordinator. See Coach Tate Smiths injury report below. We are hiring! Warbirds president Leif Kertis called the incident embarrassing, regrettable, and inexcusable, in a statement to the Midland Reporter Telegram. Under the management of Wayne Terwilliger (2005) and Stan Hough (2006-2007 . Scott is a graduate of Midland High School. The Warbirds won 47-28. History. Copyright 2022 KOSA. In this video you can see players going into the stands and fighting with fans. 16The West Texas Warbirds, like the rest of the teams in the Arena Football Association, were just happy to be get on the field in 2021. All rights reserved. If the home opener is a sellout, the team promises to give season tickets to 21 fans in attendance. The Warbirds are the third arena/indoor football team based in Odessa, following the Odessa/West Texas Roughnecks (2004-2012) and the West Texas Wildcatters (2014).. On October 2, 2019, Champions Indoor Football (CIF) announced an expansion team to be based in Odessa for the 2020 season with the team planning to represent West Texas and use it in their team name.
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