Latest Posts

Standout Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Performers Honored

Richmond, VA: The Indoor Football League (IFL) is proud to announce the Week 18 Vidswap.com Players of the Week.

Offensive Player of the Week: Cody Kirby (QB, Chicago Slaughter)
In the season finale for both teams, the Chicago Slaughter defeated the Green Bay Blizzard 60-
57 on Saturday night. Slaughter QB Cody Kirby finished his IFL rookie campaign in spectacular
fashion completing 14 of 23 passes for 215 yards and 5 touchdowns while adding 30 rushing
yards on 8 carries and 2 scores. A standout performer all season long, Kirby (5’11, 215,
Missouri State) has positioned himself as one of the top signal callers in the IFL. He finishes the
season 2nd in QB rating (111.0), 2nd in completions percentage (62%), 4th in passing yards
(1993), 4th in passing touchdowns (39), 10th in rushing yards (388), and T-5th in rushing
touchdowns (13). At 9-5 there will be no playoffs for the Slaughter this season but, it is clear to
see that Kirby could be taking home some hardware from the upcoming IFL Year End Awards.

Co-Defensive Player of the Week: Michael Stover and Conrad Obi (DL, Colorado Ice)
A pair of Colorado Ice defensive linemen share this week’s Defensive Player of the Week
honor. Michael Stover (6’3, 290, William and Mary) and Conrad Obi (6’3, 265, Colorado) were
instrumental in Colorado’s 58-43 victory over the Wyoming Cavalry. The Colorado Ice
defensive line dominated the line of scrimmage, causing havoc in the Cavalry’s backfield for
most of the night. For the game, Stover registered 6 tackles (3 for loss) and 2 sacks. Not to be
outdone, Obi tallied 7 tackles (3 for loss), sacks, and a pass break up. The Ice will continue to
rely on their vaunted pass rush when they head to Nebraska to play for the Intense Conference
Championship game this weekend.

Special Teams Player of the Week: Roy Polite (KR, Sioux Falls Storm)
In the final road game of the 2013 season for Sioux Falls, the Storm received a spark from an
unexpected source. Trailing the Texas Revolution for much of the first half, the Storm gradually
chipped away at the lead, evening the score at 31 in the 3rd quarter. The Revs lined up for a long
field goal attempt that came up short. Kick return Roy Polite (6’0, 190, Middle Tennessee State)
took the ball out his own end zone, following a convoy of blockers, and returned the attempt 50
yards for the go ahead touchdown. The Storm never looked back as they took down the Revs in
consecutive weeks, this time by the final score of 52-28. During the game, Polite added 152
yards on 5 kickoff returns in route to Special Teams Player of the Week. Next up, the Storm
host the Cedar Rapids Titans in the United Conference Championship game.
Vidswap.com is a web-based video editing and analysis application for sports organizations
specializing in game exchange, video sharing, and game analysis. They serve HS, amateur,
college, youth, and pro teams.

Colorado Ice Defensive Back Signs with CFL

Fort Collins, CO – The Colorado Ice and Lamar “Marty” Markett are proud to announce that he has signed a CFL contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

While with the Ice Markett has put up stats to get him noticed by the scouts. In eight games played Markett had 44 total tackles, 21 solo and 23 assists; 2 interceptions for a total 19 yards and had 7 play break ups. Markett also had 319 return yards.

The Colorado Ice Head Coach Heron O’Neal commented, “Marty ran a 4.28 second 40 yard dash in his private workout with the CFL teams. That will get you a contract anywhere, we are just happy to see him moving up.” This signing is the 14^th player from the Colorado Ice roster to move up to the NFL, CFL or AFL since September 2012.

Markett is a 5’9”, 175 lb. defensive back from The University of South Carolina, who was rated as the 103^rd best corner prospect in the 2012 draft class.  Markett spent his entire college career at South Carolina, but took an unconventional route to becoming a starting defensive back for the Gamecocks.

Originally Markett enrolled at South Carolina on a track scholarship; earning All-American honors as a freshman.  Markett then walked on to the football team as a sophomore; not earning any playing time until his junior season.  Over his final two seasons however, Markett played plenty for one of the best defenses in the nation; recording 38 tackles and 2 pass break-ups in 23 games.

Markett’s amazing story didn’t stop there as his speed, intelligence, and hard work earned him a contract with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL as a Preferred Free Agent.

The Colorado Ice are proud members of the Indoor Football League (IFL).  All home games are played on Majestic Roofing Field at the Budweiser Events Center located in Loveland, Colorado.  2013 Season Ticket information is available by contacting the Colorado Ice offices at (970) 472-0128.

More information can be found at www.thecoloradoice.com.

Richmond, VA: The Indoor Football League (IFL) is proud to announce the Week 14 Vidswap.com Players of the Week.
Defensive Player of the Week: Gabe Knapton (DL, Colorado Ice)
The Colorado Ice outlasted the Tri-Cities Fever 39-35 for an important Intense Conference victory. Trailing 23-9 midway through the 3rd quarter, the Ice defense stiffened up in the nick of time to allow the offensive unit the opportunity to win the game.  DL Gabe Knapton (6’3, 260, Wyoming) led the defensive effort, tallying 12 tackles (3 for loss), and 2.5 sacks.  For the season, Knapton now leads all Defensive Linemen with 59 tackles, and is tied for 5th with 5.5 sacks.  The Ice and Fever will be back at it again this weekend in Kennewick, WA for the 3rd and final matchup between the teams in 2013.

The Colorado Ice are looking to move to 2-1 on the season as they welcome in the Green Bay Blizzard to the Budweiser Events Center Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

The Ice hosts a Blizzard team that is currently on a two game losing streak in the first ever meeting between the two franchises.

The Ice will have the help of some familiar Colorado names on Sunday as Mychal Sisson (#7 LB out of Colorado State University) and Patrick Walker ( #85 WR out of University of Northern Colorado) have been signed and are primed to make their season debuts.

#7 Mychal Sisson

After being named to the Sporting News’ Freshman All-American team in his first year, Sisson was named 2nd-team All-Mountain West in his sophomore and junior years before injuries kept him out of most of his senior season in 2011. Sisson led the nation with seven forced fumbles in his junior year, and finished his career as a Ram ninth in all-time tackles.

#85 Patrick Walker

Former Northern Colorado Bear Patrick Walker will also be making his IFL debut. Walker had a prolific career as a three-year starter for the team, breaking NFL receiver Vincent Jackson’s school records for receptions in a season and in a career. Walker’s senior year was his best season, as he hauled in 84 catches for 1,171 yards on his way to being named a third-team FCS All-American. His finest game was in 2011 against North Dakota, when he had ten receptions for a staggering 315 yards, setting both a school and conference record for single game receiving yards.

The Ice are hopeful that because both players are comfortable playing in the thin mountain air, they will be able to contribute immediately and help get a win against Green Bay.

Fort Collins, CO – The Colorado Ice is proud to announce the signings of eight new players to the Ice Organization.  The players are Gabe Knapton, Isiah Barfield, Marcus Hyde, Nathan Jones, Alim (Abe) Koroma, Dexter Ransom, Jamal Robinson, and Tommie Westbrook.

Knapton is a 6’3”, 255 lb. defensive end from The University of Wyoming, who was rated as the 60^th best defensive end prospect in the 2012 draft class.  In his four seasons at Wyoming, Knapton played in 50 games starting 49 of those games and never finishing lower than fifth on the team in tackles in each respective season.  During his time at UW, Knapton recorded 368 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 8 pass break-ups, and 5 quarterback hurries.  Knapton finished as one of the most prolific players in UW history placing his name throughout the Wyoming and MWC record books.  Knapton also received numerous honors from the MWC, including being named Honorable Mention and 2^nd Team All-MWC after his junior and senior seasons respectively.  Knapton will return home to Colorado where he attended Skyline High School in Longmont, Colorado.

Barfield is a 5’10”, 195 lb. defensive back from Kansas University, who was rated as the 106^th best corner prospect in the 2012 draft class.  Barfield spent all four collegiate seasons at Kansas; playing in 36 games and starting in 24.  During his time at KU, Barfield spent time at both wide receiver and corner, eventually finding a home in the defensive backfield for his junior and senior seasons.  During his time at KU, Barfield recorded 101 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 11 pass break-ups, and 1 forced fumble.  Following his senior season, Barfield signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL; competing for a roster spot throughout their preseason.

Hyde is a 6’3”, 245 lb. defensive end from the College of William & Mary, who was rated as the 73^rd best defensive end prospect in the 2012 draft class.  During his four collegiate seasons at William & Mary, Hyde played in 43 games; recording 144 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, 8 quarterback hurries, 8 pass break-ups, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception.  Hyde’s productive career earned him numerous league recognitions, including being named 2^nd Team All-CAA after his Junior and Senior seasons.  Hyde was also honored by numerous groups during his senior season after a record breaking performance in which he accumulated 5 sacks in a win against sixth ranked New Hampshire.  Following his senior season, Hyde signed aPFA contract with the Washington Redskins of the NFL.

Jones is a 6’0”, 205 lb. wide receiver from The University of Texas, who was rated as the 41^st best wide receiver prospect in the 2008 draft class.  Jones spent all four of his collegiate seasons at Texas; playing in 49 games and starting in 18 of those games.  During his time at Texas, Jones accumulated 98 receptions, 1,083 receiving yards, 9 receiving touchdowns, and 3 tackles.  In his senior season Jones made a major name for him, recording 70 receptions for 795 yards and 5 touchdowns; helping lead Texas to 10-3 record and a Holiday Bowl win over Arizona State.  Following a standout senior season, Jones signed with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL.  Jones spent time between the practice squad and active roster throughout the entire 2009 NFL season.

Koroma is a 6’3”, 310 lb. defensive tackle from Penn State University, who was rated as the 68^th best defensive tackle prospect in the 2012 draft class.  In one season at Penn State, Koroma played in nine games, recording 7 tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss.  After his freshman football season, Koroma transferred to Western Illinois where he played in nine games, accumulating 39 tackles and 3 tackles for loss. After being ranked as high as the 33^rd best defensive tackle prospect, Koroma left Western Illinois prior to his senior season to enter the NFL draft.  After going undrafted, Koroma was brought into rookie mini-camp with the New York Giants of the NFL.  Koroma brings indoor football experience with him as he spent the 2011 season with the Pittsburgh Power of theAFL.

Ransom is a 6’3”, 218 lb. wide receiver from The University of Utah and Blinn Junior College.  Ransom played his final two seasons at Utah after a standout career at Blinn JC; which at one point placed him as the number one JC recruit in the nation.  Ransom received scholarship offers from numerous division one programs, making him one of the most sought after wide receivers in Blinn JC history.  During his collegiate career, Ransom recorded 60 receptions, 1,265 receiving yards, and 17 touchdowns.  His big play ability became very well-known as he averaged over 21 yards per catch throughout his collegiate career.

Robinson is a 5’10”, 180 lb. defensive back from The University of Houston, who was rated as the 50^th best corner prospect in the 2011 draft class.  Robinson spent all four collegiate seasons at Houston; playing in 36 career games.  In his four seasons at Houston, Robinson recorded 107 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 6 interceptions, 15 pass break-ups, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 defensive touchdown.  Robison received numerous C-USA awards throughout his career at Houston including being named First Team All-CUSA.  After his senior season Robinson signed with the Detroit Lions of the NFL and then later signed with the Spokane Shock of theAFL.

Westbrook is a 5’10”, 238 lb. linebacker from The University of North Alabama, who was rated as the 78^th best inside linebacker prospect in the 2012 draft class.  Prior to UNA, Westbrook spent two seasons at Illinois State University where he played in 21 games, recording 71 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 1 pass break-up, and 1 fumble recovery.  After a coaching change at ISU, Westbrook transferred to UNA where he made an immediate impact.  In his two seasons at UNA, Westbrook played in 25 games, accumulating 136 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 1 interception.  Westbrook was named 2^nd Team All-GSC after his senior season and his leadership and football knowledge was well respected as he is currently serving as a graduate assistant for his old head coach, Terry Bowden, at The University of Akron.