All goes wrong in Wright's debut  Omaha quarterback Chuck Wright couldn't have imagined a worse start to what he hopes is a long career with the Omaha Beef. Visiting Sioux Falls couldn't have dreamed up a better opener in what it hopes will be a United Indoor Football Association title defense. Wright was flushed out of the pocket and fumbled on the game's first play, setting the tone for what would be a frustrating 51-29 loss Friday night at the Civic Auditorium.
New faces look to bolster Beef  A year ago, Robert Fuller posted a winning record (9-7) in his first season as the Omaha Beef's head coach. But it's clear from the 2006 roster that Fuller looked for new blood to begin his quest to win a United Indoor Football Association title. Fuller and his retooled Beef open tonight against UIF defending champion Sioux Falls. Kickoff at the Civic Auditorium is 7:35, and Fuller expects a crowd of about 7,000.
Ex-Mav Nizzi returns to Omaha  Medical misfortune paved the way for Mike Nizzi to return to the Omaha Beef for his second season. He expects to be "near 100 percent" for Friday night's season opener at the Civic Auditorium against Sioux Falls.
Beef assistants announced Omaha Beef coach Robert Fuller announced his coaching staff for the season, which begins Friday with a home game against Sioux Falls.
Stella's home, and Beef are glad to have him Randy Stella's college career ended more than a year ago, but he says football continues to run through his veins. So when Omaha Beef coach Robert Fuller offered him a chance to play indoor football, Stella didn't hesitate to say yes. Stella joined 39 others who participated in this weekend's invitation-only tryouts. It was a chance for him to meet some of his new teammates.
Stories and Features
Nizzi returns to Beef, March 17
Beef re-sign two veterans, March 8
Beef Notes: Indoor team tryouts are set for weekend, Jan. 31
Ex-Husker Loos signs with Beef, Jan. 21
Beef coach is pleased with tryout, Dec. 5
Beef hire new assistant coach, Dec. 12
Beef to kick off hunt for talent, Dec. 1
Beef's Nizzi heads for AFL, Nov. 9
Turnovers prove costly for Beef in playoff loss to Sioux Falls, July 31
Kicker Long boosts Beef playoff roster, July 30
Beef to host Storm in playoffs, July 19
Beef get key road win, July 16
Beef fall at end, July 9
McMenamin emerging for Beef, July 9
Beef pull off close win, July 2
Surge in 2nd half lifts Beef, June 18
Kopf finds success with Beef, June 18
Indoor Football Notes: Upset victory lifts Beef, June 17
Beef shock Fort Wayne, June 11
Beef get second chance at Freedom, June 10
Indoor football teams say 3 can draw crowds, June 9
Fort Wayne edges Omaha, June 5
Beef earn road win in OT over Lexington, May 28
Black Hills ends Beef streak, May 21
Beef's 1-2 punch on ground hits the spot in Sioux City, May 15
Football career to end for ex-Husker defender, May 11
Beef QB McMenamin won't let Red Dogs deny him a win, May 8
Beef hopes to rebound, May 6
Beef keeping things together, May 3
Ex-Beef kicker Long injured, May 3
Beef ready for first road test, coach says, April 30
Beef rocked on road, April 30
Notes: Big plays haunt Beef in loss to Sioux Falls, April 25
Sioux Falls rips Beef in rematch, April 23
Weathering Storm Beef goal, April 23
Former Omaha Beef players to help Blackhawks in opener, April 22
Incident hits home with Beef players, April 20
Beef staff not second-guessing good fortune, April 18
BlueCats' early snap saves win for Beef, April 16
Beef looking to turn up juice against BlueCats, April 14
Omaha's Sheppard showing real drive, April 13
Omaha's Sheppard showing real drive, April 12
Bandits hold off Beef, April 9
Well-rested Beef set for Sioux City, April 9
Murphy finds 'bit of fame' with Beef, April 1
Beef works to stay sharp despite layoff, March 30
Omaha Beef Notes: Fuller celebrates with hard work, March 24
McMenamin-Nizzi combo sizzles for Beef, March 19
Beef kicking job wide open, March 14
New QB enjoying fresh start, March 7
Progress pleases Beef coach, Feb. 14
Millard North coaches to assist Omaha Beef, Feb. 8
New indoor football league hashes out key issues, Jan. 22
Beef kicker gets contract with 49ers, Jan. 13
Omaha to host UIF's meetings, Jan. 12
New Beef schedule announced, Jan. 4
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