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INDOOR FOOTBALL: Roughnecks bring back two former players, add new one

The West Texas Roughnecks re-signed two familiar faces and introduced a new one during a news conference Thursday at Music City Mall. Jermaine Blakely and Dwayne Hogan, who played on the Roughnecks' 2006 Intense Bowl championship team, will return...... Full story

West Texas Roughnecks running back DeWayne Hogan (22) gets some protection from teammate Jeramie Rechardson (4) as he runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Roughnecks game against the Arizona Adrenaline on June 4, 2011, at the Ector County Coliseum. The Roughnecks are holding open tryouts on Saturday.

LONE STAR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Want to play?

The West Texas Roughnecks will hold player tryouts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Midland Lee High School. Participants are expected to wear proper attire for the tryouts and will be tested in several workouts related to the indoor football game. Anyone...... Full story

Roughnecks Ryan Bugg (3) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the game on Friday at the Ector County Coliseum.

LONE STAR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Roughnecks schedule announced

The Lone Star Football League announced its 2012 schedule Thursday, with the West Texas Roughnecks opening the season with a pair of road games. Amarillo plays host to the Roughnecks in the season opener for both teams March 31, and the Roughnecks...... Full story

The West Texas Roughnecks announced Tuesday that children 12 and under will be admitted free to the team's games in 2012.

LONE STAR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Kids to be admitted for free

MIDLAND The West Texas Roughnecks introduced three members of the coaching staff and announced a new ticket plan during a news conference Tuesday. Joining new head coach Brian Brents’ staff are Gregg Patterson, Brando Patterson and Manny...... Full story

INDOOR FOOTBALL: Roughnecks add Broussard to staff

The West Texas Roughnecks announced Monday that Kirk Broussard has been named the team’s assistant general manager and defensive coordinator. Broussard was an NFL Coaching Intern last season with the Minnesota Vikings, along with serving as...... Full story

Brian Brents

Lone Star Football League: Brents named Roughnecks head coach

The West Texas Roughnecks reached into the past Thursday afternoon as they planned for their future. Brian Brents, who had been the team’s offensive coordinator in 2004 and 2005, was named the third head coach in team history, taking over for...... Full story

West Texas Roughnecks head coach Chris Williams watches as his team battles the Corpus Christi Hammerheads on May 28, 2010, during the first quarter of a Indoor Football League game at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas.

Indoor football: Williams steps down as Roughnecks coach

He will lead Albuquerque expansion team

Calling it an offer he couldn’t refuse, Chris Williams stepped down as the head coach of the West Texas Roughnecks to become the head coach of the expansion Indoor Football League team in Albuquerque, N.M. The Roughnecks played in the Indoor...... Full story

Amarillo's X'Zavier Bloodshaw (10) carries the ball as Roughnecks Jeremiah Turner (17) leaps to tackle him during the game on Friday at the Ector County Coliseum.

Roughnecks join new league

The West Texas Roughnecks are heading into the fourth league of their existence next season. The Lone Star Football League announced Wednesday that the Roughnecks will be a charter member when it begins play in 2012. Both the Roughnecks and...... Full story

Roughnecks Arkelon Hall (5) avoids a tackle attempt by Amarillo's Kendrick Bourness (45) during the game on Friday at the Ector County Coliseum.

Indoor Football League: Hall signs with UFL's Mountain Lions

The West Texas Roughnecks announced Thursday that former quarterback Arkelon Hall has signed a contract with the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. In 12 Indoor Football League games last season, Hall passed for 2,051 yards...... Full story

After recovering an Arizona fumble West Texas Roughnecks defensive lineman Jeramie Richardson (4) runs the ball in for a touchdown accompanied by teammates Tray Hardaway (17), Eric Henri (9) and Ronnie Mason (44)during the first quarter of their IFL game Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum.

Indoor Football League: Richardson gets league honor

West Texas Roughnecks defensive lineman Jeramie Richardson has been named to the All-IFL Second Team after posting 10.5 sacks during the regular season. Richardson helped lead a Roughnecks defense that led the IFL in total yards allowed and scoring...... Full story

Amarillo's X'Zavier Bloodshaw (10) carries the ball as Roughnecks Jeremiah Turner (17) leaps to tackle him during the game on Friday at the Ector County Coliseum.

Indoor Football League: Roughnecks fall in first round

KENNEWICK, WASH. The West Texas Roughnecks coughed up a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter Monday at the Toyota Center and were bounced out of the Indoor Football League playoffs 61-49 by the Tri-Cities Fever. With 12:56 left in the game,...... Full story

Roughnecks Arkelon Hall (5) avoids a tackle attempt by Amarillo's Kendrick Bourness (45) earlier this season.

Indoor Football League: Roughnecks knocked out of playoffs

KENNEWICK, WASH. The West Texas Roughnecks coughed up a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter Monday at the Toyota Center and were bounced out of the Indoor Football League playoffs 61-49 by the Tri-Cities Fever. There were 11 lead changes in the...... Full story

Roughnecks defensive back Derrick Boyd is tackled by Wichita's Darius Fudge after making a pick as linebacker Tray Hardaway blocks Wichita offensive lineman Wesley Yarbough in the second quarter of Saturday's game versus the Wichita Wild at the Ector County Coliseum.

Indoor Football League: Roughnecks take on high-flying Fever

For better or worse, the primary battle in the game of indoor football is waged in the air near the rafters, through one-on-one matchups on the outside.Twelve teams reached the Indoor Football League playoffs this season. Most punched their ticket...... Full story

West Texas Roughnecks defenders Derrick Boyd (8) Eric Henri (9) and Tray Hardaway (17) bring down an Arizona Adrenaline receiver as Adrenaline offensive lineman Derek Toon (74) jumps over the pile during the first quarter of their game Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum.

Indoor Football League: Henri changes game for Roughnecks and foes

Every defense needs an unquestioned leader. A star capable of disrupting an opponent’s offense on every play, forcing the quarterback to find his number on the field, spend most of his time wreaking havoc on all levels. Roughnecks rover Eric...... Full story

Roughnecks head coach Chris Williams takes his team to Kennewick, Wash., for a playoff game Monday.

Joel A. says: Williams keeps Roughnecks in contention every year

No matter how many times the ownership changes, or how many quarterbacks leave for greener pastures, or even what league owns the title the team is chasing, the West Texas Roughnecks always seem to be right in the middle of the playoff race. Only...... Full story

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