FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Abilene Ruff Riders are pleased to announce the hiring of their new head coach, Shon King. Coach King comes to the Ruff Riders after being the head coach/ offensive coordinator of the Quad City Steamwheelers in 2009. The Quad City Steamwheelers played in the AFL 2 league. While with the Steamwheelers, Coach King molded his offense into one of the best in the AFL 2. In 2008, Quad City had the #2 offense under Coach King’s guidance and he followed that impressive year up with the #4 rated offense in 2009. Prior to his coaching career, Coach King enjoyed had an illustrious playing career for Quad City in which he was nicknamed “Mr. Saturday Night”. He is the only player in Quad City history to have his number retired by the organization. Scott Anderson spokesman for BCPSA, the ownership group for the Abilene Ruff Riders, had this to say about the hiring of Coach King, “Our search for a new coach began with approximately 20 candidates, after going through our evaluation process; Coach King became the obvious choice. The ownership group feels that his offensive scheme, connections that will allow him to recruit great players and his community focus will place the Ruff Riders in the best possible position to win a championship for Abilene. We want to thank all of the candidates who applied and the Abilene community for their support and direct involvement during this process. It was the input from our sponsors, season ticket holders, and staff that helped us, as owners, to make what we feel is the right decision for Abilene. The 2011 season is quickly approaching and we wait with great anticipation, to see this decision payoff on and off the field.”
The Abilene Ruff Riders 2011 season kicks off on March 12. Season Tickets are as low as $35 per seat for the entire season. For season tickets or to become a valued partner in a soon to become championship winning SIFL franchise call (325) 677-7277.
