Sentries Drop Second Straight in Charleston 26-14

In what many thought would be the Sentries return to the win column the team had the worst game in its short history dropping the first game of the Ohio River Cup 26-14. The Sentries never had control of this game as they were down 12-0 in the first half and didn't score until the third quarter when they made the score 19-7.
Coach Skip Foster commented, "We got down early and then we had a hard time following our game plan. Again we were trying to win a game with less points then we needed. This week we need to take a good hard look at our selves before this gets out of hand." After this the coach said that he was closing the locker room to the media. "This is a team that has high standards for itself and I'm sure the fans standards are higher than this as well."

Sentries fall in Home Opener 14-13

In a home opener that was to be a great celebration, the Sentries couldn't provide the fireworks. Coach Foster commented, "We're playing middle of the road football and when that happens you find your self at 500." During the game the Sentries defense held San Diego to zero points in the first half, but the offense could not take advantage.
"Whenever you put up 13 points you can expect to get beat." said Joe Germiane who finished 15 of 33 for 184 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
The Sentries only needed a single score down the stretch, "We had a decent second quarter but we definetly need more production out of our offense. We will need to look at our gameplan and get ready for next week." John Kaleo, the Sentries offensive coordinator said.
Near the end of the game LB Alan Parkman's frustration became visible as he slamed his helmet to the turf when the Sailors scored their final and winning touchdown.
The Sentries can hopefully use the week and bounceback against the 0-2 Charleston Chainsaws in the first game of the Ohio River Cup

Kickoff Music and Foodfest

This week will be one big party on the OSU campus. First of all the #12 ranked Buckeyes will play the Akron Zips on Saturday. Then Sunday morning the Kickoff Music and Food fest begins on Lane Avenue. This festival will feature multiple battles for the best BBQ, Pizza, and Wings in the state. Restaurants from Cleveland to Cincinnatti will be providing food and drinks. The main draw though will be the main stage where music will be performed all day leading up to the Sentries clash with the Sailors (8:30 Kickoff).

12:00- John Reuben
1:15 - Phil Dirt and the Dozers
2:30 - Jamal Hunter
3:45 - Fiery Saw
4:30 - Cake
5:45 - Saving Jane
7:00 - SpamChef*

*(SpamChef will perform at Sentries games all season as an indoor version of a pep band)

Sentries Defeat Phantoms 11-3

The first game for both the Sentries and Phantoms was a defensive struggle that ended in an 11-3 Ohio win. More to come later

Sentries Fall to Plasticmen 31-27 In Preseason

In the Sentries first ever game at Madison Square Garden they lost to the Providence Plasticmen 31-27.
"We are disappointed by the result. But in two weeks this game doesn't really matter anyway. We saw some things we can work on and that's why we wanted to play this game." commented Ohio coach Skip Foster.
A crowd of over 13,000 came for the game, a much higher number than either teams ownership really anticipated.
Both teams hope that the game will prepare them for the season. In two weeks the Sentries travel to California to play the Phantoms and the Plasticmen visit the Growlers.

Inauguarl Casino Bowl
August 12, 2007

The Sentries announced today that their week 8 home game against the St. Paul Lumberjacks will be played at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
"The idea is to promote the league and expand the fan base." spokesman John Pearce said.
The team also announced that all season ticket holders were entered into a drawing in which 10 tickets, plane tickets, and hotel rooms will be given to the winners.
"We are looking into organizing a large trip for several hundred fans through the team with a large bus trip."
The Sentries will be wearing an all-gold third uniform for the game. Tickets are avaiable now.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Announcing the Ohio River Cup!!
For Immediate Release:August 8, 2006http://www.ohiorivercup.blogspot.com/Today it was announced that the Charleston Chainsaws, the Danville Demolition, and the Ohio Sentries have reached an agreement to name their series of games the Ohio River Cup. "The idea is that any team in the Western Conference that is in a state that borders the Ohio River can play for this," Sentries PR man John Pearce commented. The winner of the cup will be determined by which team has the best record against the other two, if this ends in a tie then which ever team is higher in the league standings will win the cup."The idea is to foster interest in the league and establish a Mid-West rivalry by making the Cup an issue of regional pride."
The Games of the Ohio River Cup
Week 3: Ohio Sentries @ Charleston Chainsaws
Week 4: Danville Demolition @ Ohio Sentries
Week 8: Charleston Chainsaws @ Danville Demolition
Week 12: Charleston Chainsaws @ Ohio Sentries
Week 13: Ohio Sentries @ Danville Demolition
Week 17: Danville Demolition @ Charleston Chainsaws


August 8th, 2007
Opening Day!!!

The day of the Sentries season home opener against San Diego will be a day full of festivities surrounding Value City Arena. Both Mayor Michael Coleman and Governor Ted Strickland have commited to attend the all day celebration of music and food.
"We have bands covering every genre of music you could think of to ask as a giant pep rally for a team that Ohio is taking to heart." said public relations lead John Pearce. "There is going to be food and even an all state chilli cook-off with contestants from every part of the state."
The day of concerts will end when new local sensation SpamChef will take the stage. "We are really excited about SpamChef because this concert will kick of a great partnership between them and the Sentries, they will play at every home game as band to provide music for the crowd. We expect this will bring more excitement than just musical recordings."
However this turns out, it appears the Sentries are looking to expand the appeal of the Internet Indoor Football League.

August 6th, 2007
Sentries Annouce Mascots and Dance Team

Today the Ohio Sentries introduced their two mascots and their dance team.
The two mascots who will appear at Sentries games the Regular and Hot Dog Wally.
The dance team will be known as the Santa Marias.

August 4th, 2007
Sentries Take Major Steps Towards the Future
Staff Writer James Marsden

Tioday, Skip Foster was introduced as the head coach of the Ohio Sentries. Team owner and President Frank Walker introduced him today to the press along with his coaching staff.
"Well, we held off on any annoucments till we had the whole group together," Foster said.
"Foster was our first choice and we are lucky to have gotten him." Foster then introduced her staff:
John Kaleo - Offensive Coordinator
Chris Spielman - Defensive Coordinator
Paul Thomas - Offensive Line Coach
Frank Franz - Assistant Coach/ Wide-Receiver's Coach
Chad Wilt - Special Teams Coordinator/ Defensive Line Coach
Roy Salas - Defensive Backs Coach
Rusty Russell - Trainer
The organization also unveiled their uniforms and announced that this year the team goal was to build a tradition of excellence.

August 1st, 2007
(AP)
Today in a press conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center customer service mogul Frank Walker announced that he had obtained an IIFL (Internet Indoor Football League) franchise that will participate in the 2008. The franchise will chose to identify itself as the Ohio Sentries.
"Being based and playing our games in the capitol (Columbus) I feel that the naming was appropriate since we are in a position to represent the majority of the state in this league." Sentries director of marketing Shane Idaho said in response to questions about the use of Ohio in the name when two other Ohio teams currently exist in the league.
"In the coming days we hope to bring you more information about the on the field product but that all starts with us finding a head coach."
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman was on hand for the event and commented afterwords that Columbus was proud to be involved in this exciting new league. "We have high hopes for the Sentries and for the future of the IIFL."

(AP)
-staff writer