Omaha Beef

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Omaha Beef
Founded 1999
League IPFL (2000–2001)
NIFL (2002–2004)
UIF (2005–2008)
IFL (2009–2012)
CPIFL (2013-present)
Team history Omaha Beef (1999-present)
Arena Omaha Civic Auditorium
(1999-2012)
Ralston Arena (2013-future)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska
Colors Black, Orange, White
              
Owner(s) Rich Tokheim,Jim Tokheim
Championships 0
Division titles 2: 2001, 2003
Dancers Rumproasters, Prime
Mascot Sir Loin

The Omaha Beef are a professional indoor football team which is a charter member of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the Beef play their home games at the Ralston Arena in nearby Ralston.

History

Omaha originally played in the Indoor Professional Football League in 2000 and 2001 as an expansion team before moving to the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) in 2002. The Beef then joined the newly formed United Indoor Football (UIF) in 2005 as a charter member. In 2008, the UIF merged with the Intense Football League to create the Indoor Football League.

Omaha has had some very heated battles in their times together with the Sioux City Bandits (now a member of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League) and Sioux Falls since the NIFL. The three cities have shown they value the I-29 rivalries that exist in that they have followed one another through multiple leagues to stay in competition. A new rivalry developed when the IFL expanded to Grand Island, NE in 2011 and the Nebraska Danger was formed. That is the I80 rivalry and both teams have played intense games over the past 2 years.

The Beef organization have the only male dance team, the Rumproasters, along with a female dance team, the Prime dancers. The Rumproasters, men of all different sizes, have been with the team since its inception. The Rumproasters perform routines from Grease all the way to hip hop, making them the Max Patkin of the organization. The Rumproasters are also considered the ambassadors of the organization due to such commitment and charitable events they participate in.

The Prime dancers have won several awards including the best dance team three times in the UIF and 2009 dance team of the year in the IFL. They are ambassadors for the Beef organization as well and perform in conjunction with the Rumproasters including a routine for the last regular-season home game which can include ballroom dancing. The Prime have been named Dance team of the Year once again for 2012.

The mascot for the Beef is an Angus bull named Sir Loin. He has won mascot of the year three times in UIF and was named 2009 mascot of the year in the IFL and is a fan favorite. He was named Mascot of the Year for 2011 and again in 2012

The Omaha Beef have worked in partnership with Omaha's ESPN Radio, 1620 AM, along with their sister station KKAR 1290. For two years, the majority of play-by-play commentary has been conducted by Nick Handley, with color mixed in from Unsportsmanlike Conduct's Mike'l Severe. Late in the 2007 season, aspiring broadcaster Matt SantaMaria helped shoulder the load over a six-week run that including Omaha's 43–40 win at Colorado and their eventual playoff loss at Billings, 62–27. Matt SantaMaria won best radio play-by-play award in the UIF for 2008.

Starting in 2008, the Omaha Beef away games could be watched at Indigo Joe's Sports Pub and Restaurant located at 7425 Dodge Street in Omaha. The games were broadcast via the Internet by B2 Networks and b.IT Consulting and displayed on monitors around the restaurant. For 2012 the viewing parties were at Goldeez's Sports bar and Lounge thru AmericaONE.

In 2009–2011 the organization went through several general manager and head coaching changes. Despite those changes, the team finished in the top tier of the league and continued their consecutive playoff appearances streak, which is currently at 12 years, which has been since the organization was established.

The organization entered their thirteenth year of existence and fourth year as a member of the IFL in 2012. Despite constant changes within the league of expansion and contraction, the Beef were a constant and competitive member. 2012 saw the addition of new GM Josh Roehr from the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League (UFL) and the hiring of Bruce Cowdrey as head coach. As the rest of the 2012 season unfolded, the ownership of the team was then taken over by the IFL due to the actual owner not paying the fees associated with being a member. The head coach was let go, the GM left for new employment, and several other changes to cut costs. Despite this, the Beef qualified for the playoffs with some key wins, but due to the financial situation the team was in, they were told they were not going to be in the playoffs. This resulted in the ending of a 12-year streak of making the playoffs. The Prime Dancers and Sir Loin (mascot) won league awards.

The Omaha Beef were not included on the 2013 IFL schedule released on October 22, 2012. Their position in the United Conference was taken by the Texas Revolution being realigned from the Intense Conference.[1] This was due to negotiations with the possible sale of the team or a new replacement team taking over the Beef's position. There were discussions that the team might change leagues and move into the Champions Professional Indoor Football League (CPIFL). As of December 2012 the Omaha Beef was accepted by the CPIFL to begin play in March 2013.

In December 2012, the Omaha Beef were bought by Cornhusker Beef, Inc. As of early 2013, the new ownership group made up of brothers Rich Tokheim and Jim Tokheim have begun administering the day-to-day operations of the Omaha Beef franchise, which is entering its 14th season of competition.[2]

In their first season in the Champions Professional Indoor Football League (CPIFL) the Beef went 10-2 and finished 2nd in a three way tie (Sioux City(1), Wichita(3)). Despite a valiant effort the Beef fell to Wichita in the 1st round 31-25 continuing the streak of no championships.

With the upcoming 2014 season the Beef will be under new head coach Steve Heimann who was promoted from wide receivers and special teams coach.

Season-by-season

Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties

Season W L T Finish Playoff results
Omaha Beef (IPFL)
2000 8 8 0 3rd League Lost Semifinal (Mississippi)
2001 15 1 0 1st League Lost IPFL Championship (Tennessee ThunderCats)
Omaha Beef (NIFL)
2002 9 5 0 2nd Pacific Northern Lost Round 1 (Bismarck)
2003 11 3 0 1st Pacific Northern Won Round 1 (Bismarck)
Lost Semifinal (Utah)
2004 9 5 0 2nd Pacific Northern Won PC Round 1 (Sioux City)
Lost PC Semifinal (Billings)
Omaha Beef (UIF)
2005 9 6 0 2nd North Lost Round 1 (Sioux Falls)
2006 8 7 0 2nd West Lost Round 1 (Evansville)
2007 8 7 0 3rd West Lost Round 1 (Billings)
2008 10 4 0 3rd West Lost Round 1 (Billings)
Omaha Beef (IFL)
2009 12 2 0 1st United Central Lost Divisionals II (Wichita)
2010 9 5 0 3rd Central West Lost Round 1 (Sioux Falls)
2011 9 5 0 2nd Great Plains Won Round 1 (Bloomington)
Lost Conference Semi-Final (Sioux Falls)
2012 6 8 0 5th United Made playoffs but due to financial reasons league left them out
Omaha Beef (CPIFL)
2013* 10 2 0 2nd League Lost Round 1 (Wichita)
Totals 136 80 0 (including playoffs)

Roster

2013

Season Schedule

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results
Final Score Team Record
1 Bye
2 March 17 (Sun) 2:00pm @Kansas City Renegades 38-27 1-0
3 Bye
4 March 29 (Fri) 7:30pm Kansas Koyotes 54-27 2-0
5 April 7 (Sun) 7:30pm Sioux City Bandits 32-26 3-0
6 April 13 (Sat) 7:05pm @Lincoln Haymakers 55-49 4-0
7 April 20 (Sat) 7:05pm @Wichita Wild 17-29 4-1
8 April 27 (Sat) 7:05pm @Sioux City Bandits 38-24 5-1
9 May 5 (Sun) 7:30pm Mid-Missouri Outlaws 68-13 6-1
10 May 11 (Sat) 7:30pm Lincoln Haymakers 27-23 7-1
11 May 17 (Fri) 7:05pm @Bloomington Edge 51-33 8-1
12 May 24 (Sat) 4:30pm Oklahoma Defenders 59-21 9-1
13 June 1 (Sat) 7:05pm @Lincoln Haymakers 34-24 10-1
14 June 7 (Fri) 7:30pm Kansas City Renegades 27-42 10-2

Past seasons

2000 Omaha Beef IPFL schedule

Week 1 – Omaha Beef 26, Idaho Stallions 12

Week 2 – Shreveport-Bossier Bombers 44, Omaha Beef 39

Week 3 – Portland Prowlers 43, Omaha Beef 23

Week 4 – Omaha Beef 38, Idaho Stallions 33

Week 5 – bye

Week 6 – Omaha Beef 39, Mobile Seagulls 36

Week 7 – Louisiana Rangers 40, Omaha Beef 33

Week 8 – Omaha Beef 28, Shreveport-Bossier Bombers 6

Week 9 – bye

Week 10 – Portland Prowlers 34, Omaha Beef 30

Week 11 – Portland Prowlers 67, Omaha Beef 54

Week 12 – bye

Week 13 – Mississippi Fire Dogs 49, Omaha Beef 46

Week 14 – Omaha Beef 54, Idaho Stallions 47

Week 15 – Omaha Beef 59, Idaho Stallions 39

Week 16 – Omaha Beef 57, Mobile Seagulls 44

Week 17 – Louisiana Rangers 35, Omaha Beef 27

Week 18 – Portland Prowlers 40, Omaha Beef 26

Week 19 – Omaha Beef 44, Mississippi Fire Dogs 38

Semifinals – Mississippi Fire Dogs 43, Omaha Beef 40

2001 Omaha Beef IPFL schedule

Week 1 – St. Louis Renegades 44, at Omaha Beef 61

Week 2 – bye

Week 3 – Omaha Beef 51, at Trenton Lightning 41

Week 4 – Boise Stallions 27, at Omaha Beef 56

Week 5 – Omaha Beef 55, at St. Louis Renegades 47

Week 6 – bye

Week 7 – Omaha Beef 57, at Boise Stallions 34

Week 8 – Tennessee ThunderCats 50, at Omaha Beef 72

Week 9 – Omaha Beef 49, at Boise Stallions 45

Week 10 – Tennessee ThunderCats 29, at Omaha Beef 56

Week 11 – Omaha Beef 54, at Tennessee ThunderCats 32

Week 12 – St. Louis Renegades 42, at Omaha Beef 53

Week 13 – Omaha Beef 34, at Tennessee ThunderCats 61

Week 14 – Omaha Beef 35, at Boise Stallions 9

Week 15 – Boise Stallions 19, at Omaha Beef 58

Week 16 – Omaha Beef 76, at St. Louis Renegades 37

Week 17 – bye

Week 18 – Omaha Beef 50, at St. Louis Renegades 33

Week 19 – Boise Stallions 18, at Omaha Beef 79

IPFL Championship – Tennessee ThunderCats 47, Omaha Beef 38

2010 final standings

2010 Central West Division
 W L T PCT GB DIV PF PA STK
y-Sioux Falls Storm 11 3 0 0.786 --- 9-2 665 524 W1
x-Wichita Wild 9 5 0 0.643 2.0 7-4 639 522 L1
x-Omaha Beef 9 5 0 0.643 2.0 6-4 497 435 W2
Sioux City Bandits 4 10 0 0.286 7.0 3-9 539 726 L6
Colorado Ice 2 12 0 0.143 9.0 1-7 531 684 L3

2011

Preseason

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results
Final Score Team Record
February 20 (Sun) Saint Charles Cyclones W 66–0 ---

Regular season

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results
Final Score Team Record
1 February 26 (Sat) 7:05pm @Chicago Slaughter W 39–36 1–0
2 Bye
3 March 12 (Sat) 7:05pm La Crosse Spartans W 40–20 2–0
4 Bye
5 March 25 (Fri) 7:05pm Tri-Cities Fever L 37–51 2–1
6 April 3 (Sun) 2:05pm @Sioux Falls Storm L 38–48 2–2
7 April 9 (Sat) 7:05pm Wichita Wild W 36–24 3–2
8 April 16 (Sat) 7:11pm @West Texas Roughnecks L 16–39 3–3
9 April 23 (Sat) 7:05pm Nebraska Danger W 46–37 4–3
10 April 30 (Sat) 7:05pm Wyoming Cavalry W 68–24 5–3
11 May 6 (Fri) 7:05pm
(9:05 Central)		 @Seattle Timberwolves L 50–52 5–4
12 May 14 (Sat) 7:05pm @Wichita Wild W 48–44 6–4
13 May 21 (Sat) 7:05pm Chicago Slaughter W 48–29 7–4
14 May 28 (Sat) 7:05pm @Nebraska Danger W 75–41 8–4
15 June 3 (Fri) 7:05pm
(8:05 Central)		 @Wyoming Cavalry L 33–41 8–5
16 June 11 (Sat) 7:05pm Sioux Falls Storm W 41–37 9–5
Playoffs
1 June 18 (Sat) 7:00pm Bloomington Extreme W 39–34 ---
2 June 25 (Sat) 7:05pm @Sioux Falls Storm L 39–52 ---

Division Standings

2011 Great Plains Division
 W L T PCT PF PA DIV GB STK
y Sioux Falls Storm 13 1 0 0.929 1022 457 5-1 --- L1
x Omaha Beef 9 5 0 0.643 615 523 5-1 4.0 W1
Wichita Wild 6 8 0 0.429 571 618 1-5 7.0 W2
Nebraska Danger 3 11 0 0.214 617 788 1-5 10.0 L8

2012

Season Schedule

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results
Final Score Team Record
1 March 2 (Fri) 7:05pm Wichita Wild W 38-35 1-0
2 March 12 (Mon) 7:05pm @Nebraska Danger L 34-48 1-1
3 March 17 (Sat) 7:05pm Wyoming Cavalry W 54-52 2-1
4 March 24 (Sat) 7:05pm Green Bay Blizzard L 37-42 2-2
5 Bye
6 April 6 (Fri) 7:05pm Wichita Wild L 47-50 2-3
7 April 13 (Sat) 7:05pm
(8:05 Central)		 @Wyoming Cavalry L 60-71 2-4
8 April 21 (Sat) 7:05pm @Cedar Rapids Titans W 50-32 3-4
9 April 28 (Sat) 7:05pm Sioux Falls Storm L 37-49 3-5
10 May 5 (Sat) 7:05pm @Wichita Wild L 41-77 3-6
11 May 12 (Sat) 7:05pm Nebraska Danger W 68-54 4-6
12 May 19 (Sat) 7:05pm
(6:05 Central)		 @Lehigh Valley Steelhawks W 64-44 5-6
13 Bye
14 June 1 (Fri) 7:05pm Cedar Rapids Titans W 51-33 6-6
15 June 9 (Sat) 7:05pm @Nebraska Danger L 34-50 6-7
16 June 16 (Sat) 7:05pm @Sioux Falls Storm L 20-59 6-8

Division Standings

2012 United Conference
 W L T PCT PF PA DIV GB STK
y Sioux Falls Storm 14 0 0 1.000 941 563 7-0 --- W14
x Green Bay Blizzard 11 3 0 0.786 787 586 10-3 3.0 W3
x Bloomington Edge 10 4 0 0.714 673 604 10-3 4.0 W1
x Lehigh Valley Steelhawks 6 8 0 0.429 605 615 6-8 8.0 W1
Omaha Beef 6 8 0 0.429 635 696 3-3 4.0 L2
Chicago Slaughter 6 8 0 0.429 657 714 6-8 4.0 L1
Cedar Rapids Titans 4 10 0 0.286 491 630 4-0 10.0 W1
Reading Express 2 12 0 0.143 534 773 7-1 12.0 L5

References

  1. ↑ "2013 IFL Schedule Announced". Indoor Football League. October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012. 
  2. ↑ http://www.beeffootball.com/new-ownership-and-new-league/

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