Omaha is coming off a 38-23 win over the Colorado Ice last Saturday evening at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Leading the way for the BEEF were quarterback James McNear had 239 yards of total offense (62 rushing and 177 passing) and three total touchdowns (one rushing, two passing) to lead the offense. The defense provided a solid effort as they tallied three tackles for loss and an interception, recovered a fumble, broke up four passes and also blocked a kick. On special teams, Ricky Lebeda contributed seven points and David Horne had two returns (a missed field goal for 40 yards and a kickoff for 22 yards) that both started BEEF scoring drives.
Wichita is coming off a loss, falling to the Billings Outlaws 55-13 last Saturday at the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. The Wild are 1-6 in their first season in United Indoor Football after playing last season as an independent.
The game, which will begin at 7 p.m., is being promoted as "Ladies Night." The first 1,000 women through the doors will receive a carnation from the team. Kids and families are encouraged to come to the game early and enjoy the BEEF Boardwalk complete with clowns, face painting and inflatable games provided by Bobo's Bouncy Town.
NEARLY 2,700 PEOPLE HAVE BLED FOR THE BEEF
The "Bleed for the BEEF" campaign is doing well. According to officials with the Red Cross, 2,692 people donated blood from April 5th to April 24th,. This is a great accomplishment as last year the number of donations during the same period was 1,150. Keep up the good work, Omaha! The BEEF continue to invite their fans as well as the general public to donate blood. To be able to donate, donors must meet the following qualifications: must be at least 17 years old (16 in Nebraska with a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. During the campaign, anyone who donates will receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher to be used at any of the team's remaining home games this season. For more information about blood donation, please contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or log on to www.givebloodgivelife.org. There will be a special ceremony during the team's May 17th game to honor those who have donated as well as honor Red Cross employees and staff. The campaign runs until May 31st.
MEAT WAGON BUS TRIPS
Interested in following the BEEF on the road? Contact the BEEF office today at (402) 346-BEEF to reserve your spots on the Meat Wagon. The Meat Wagon is planning excursions to Sioux City ($25) for the May 10th game, Wichita ($75) for the May 31st game and a return trip to Bloomington ($95) on June 7th. We feel we have the greatest fans in indoor football and already have had great crowd support on the road this season. We urge you to plan to join us on the Sioux City bus trip as we face off against our I-29 and longtime rivals, the Bandits.
BEEF FOOTBALL CAMP - MAY 17TH
Does your child want to grow up to be the next James McNear or Colin Bryant? If so, the BEEF will hold a football camp on the morning of their May 17th game. Head Coach Steve Warren, his coaching staff and players will be putting on a football camp for children of all ages. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., children will have the opportunity to learn more about indoor football from those who know it best. For only $45, your child will receive camp instruction, a t-shirt, lunch and ticket to the game against the Billings Outlaws. Additional tickets can be purchased by calling the BEEF office. To register your child for the camp or to find out more information, please contact the BEEF office at (402) 346-BEEF (2333) today.
NEXT HOME GAME = Saturday - May 17th = Armed Forces Night
First place in the Western Conference and possible playoff implications will be on the line when the Billings Outlaws come to town on May 17th. The teams met in Week 1 with the Outlaws handing the BEEF at 70-37 defeat. Now 10 weeks later, the BEEF look for revenge. The game is being billed as "Armed Forces Night" and the BEEF will honor the local branches of the armed forces.
KEY BEEF EVENTS
Sat May 3 BEEF Pre-game Meal 2:30 p.m. Texas Roadhouse
Wichita Wild at BEEF 7 p.m. Omaha Civic Auditorium
"Ladies Night"
Post-Game Party Approx. 10 p.m. Side Pockets
Wed May 6 Coaches' Show 7 p.m. Side Pockets
Sat May 10 BEEF at Sioux City Bandits 7:05 p.m. Tyson Events Center
Gateway Arena
Wed May 13 Coaches' Show 7 p.m. Side Pockets
Sat May 17 BEEF Football Camp 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Civic Auditorium
BEEF Pre-game Meal 2:30 p.m. Texas Roadhouse
Billings Outlaws at BEEF 7 p.m. Civic Auditorium
"Armed Forces Night/Red Cross Night"
Post-Game Party Approx. 10 p.m. Side Pockets
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