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Waco
Thunder Football
Est.2006
Team and League Info
Waco Thunder is a Minor League
Football team that is entering its second season of existence. The main goal and purpose
of this team is to provide second chances for players to receive a College Scholarship or
a Professional Contract. Last years inaugural season two players (Adrian Porter &
Freddie Rollins) accomplished that goal by getting second chances to play College Football
and Arena Football.
The Thunder competes in the Texas United Football League which
is entering its sixth year of operation. The league consists of over 32 teams from all
over Texas with a Northern Conference and a Southern Conference and 4 Divisions per
Conference. The Championship game is the Northern Conf. Champs vs. the Southern Conf.
Champs.
Coaches and Player Info
The Coaches and Players on the Waco Thunder roster are not
paid. Coaches and Players volunteer there time to compete in the TUFL. The TUFL rules and
bi-laws state that no players are to receive any compensation to play football in the
TUFL. The reasoning is because if you get paid then you lose your eligibility to play
college football. All coaches and players that join the Waco Thunder and TUFL will sign a
contract and waiver of liability if they are injured. The contract states rules &
guidelines that must be met for playing football for the Thunder. Coaches for the Waco
Thunder coach for a possible chance at winning the Championship and receiving a pro
contract to coach in the AFL, AFL2, Canadian League, NIFL, and or NFL and same goes with
the players.
Home Field & Directions
Home Field
–TCA Stars Field Waco, TX
Directions - Driving South
from Dallas : Take I-35 South to Waco, Exit New Road, Take Right onto New Road, Go 1.5
miles and Turn Left on Bagby, Field is located on Left across from Huge WISD Stadium.
Driving North from Austin:Take I-35 North to
Waco, Exit New Road, Turn Left onto New Road, Go 1.5 miles and Turn Left on Bagby, Field
is located on Left across from Huge WISD Stadium. |
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WACO
THUNDER MYSPACE |
2007 HIGHLIGHTS - VIDEO!!! |
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HEAD COACH DENNIS BATES |
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| COACHING EXPERIENCE - 9YRS |
** SEMI-PRO 8 YRS
** ARENA (NIFL) 1 YR
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CENTEX BOWL CHAMPIONS
Waco Thunder - 24
Killeen Knights - 14
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Waco Thunder Run The Stampede Into The Ground!!
Waco, Texas
The Waco Thunder new this was a must win game and the team trying
to prove something got the job done. Before a crowd of about 600 at TCA Stars Field the
Waco Thunder improved their playoff chances with a convincing win over the #1 Ranked team
in the TUFL and the #10th Ranked Team in the Nation the North Texas Stampede 33-22. The
Stampede had won the earlier meeting between the two teams 26-19 in Dallas. The Thunder
have been preparing for this matchup all week, “I have watched the film of our first
meeting everyday of the week to gain some type of advantage” stated Offensive
Coordinator Gary Holcomb. The BIG GAME started off with a Defensive Battle the first half.
The Stampede scored on a Block Punt that resulted in a safety (2 Points), and gave the
Stampede a 2-0 lead. Then in the 2nd quarter the Stampede got a good Punt Return that put
them in excellent field position that set up their next score, a TD Pass on a quick slant
to their Top Receiver. They missed the extra point and that gave them a 8-0 Lead. The
Thunder would answer back with a 40 yard TD Run by #21 Richard White (Waco High), 2 point
conversion failed. The Thunder went into the half trailing 8-6. During half time the Waco
Thunder Head Coach Dennis Bates stated that this game could determine our destiny for the
playoffs and that we have the talent to beat any team in the league so lets buckle down
and play as a team and execute as a team. With the Half Time Speech soaking into the
players heads the 2nd half was underway. The Thunder opened the 2nd half with pride and
desire. The Thunder Defense forced Turnovers and the Offense produced 27 Second Half
Points! Touchdowns in the 2nd Half were scored by #5 WR Tanner Holcomb (China Spring) on a
60 Yard TD Catch, WR / PR #1 Kelvin Mitchell (University) on a 50 Yard Punt Return, #7 QB
Tyler Holcomb (China Spring) on a 40 Yard QB Scramble, and #22 LB/RB John Henry
(Lorena/Baylor) on a 17 Yard TD Run.
The DEFENSE was led by LB #22 John Henry with 17 Total Tackles (New Team Record) and by
Safety #3 Brad Gardner (Tarleton / UMHB) 4 Tackles, 1 INT for 52 Yards & Fumble
Recovery for 23 Yards.
Next Week the Waco Thunder (4-2) will be at home again and will battle the Lone Star Pitt
Bulls (3-2) at 7pm kickoff at TCA Stars Field. The Thunder beat the Pitt Bulls earlier
this year 20-14 at there field.
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Thunder Players in Parade
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| Waco Thunder O.L. Bryan Easin, Steve Schroeder and D.E. Scott
VanZandt pose for a picture at the parade. |
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 Thank You Waco
Thunder Fans for your support! |
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