On behalf of the Canton Cougars and the UIFL you are never forgotten and we shall never forget. God bless those who not only serve this country, have served this country, but also gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. For the families and many friends and loved ones who lost someone 10 years ago, we share with and mourn your loss…… Tim Clark CEO Canton Cougars (UIFL)
August 8, 2011
Canton- The Canton Cougars made some key signings last week and over the weekend as they make a push to turning around a 1-13 2011 season. The Cougars signed D3 All-American Defensive Lineman Lambert Budzinski from Mount Union. Budzinski who is a graduate of Massillon Jackson High School and played his college career at the University of Mount Union helping lead the team to 4 Division 3 National Championships to include winning the title in 2008. His college career accomplishments include 1st Team All Ohio Athletic Conference, 1st Team All Regional, 2nd Team Division 3 All-American, and 1st Team OhioCollegeFootball.com. He currently holds Mount Union’s all-time single season sack record (17.5). When asked why the Cougars? Lambert stated, “The Cougars organization is going to provide me with an opportunity to continue to develop as a player as well as
play close to family and friends.” “Having met with the owner Tim Clark and Head Coach Paul Farrah I am excited about the direction they want to take the team for 2012 and look forward to helping turn it around.”
The Canton Cougars also made an unprecedented move by signing Rashan Hall.
Hall the former Canton McKinley, and Canton Legends standout, who stepped down
as the Head Coach of the Cougars last season has decided to suit up for 2012. Initially
Hall was to be retained as an Assistant Coach and the Director of Player
Personnel, but after several discussions with the Cougars, Hall decided he
would better serve the team as a player than as a coach and still has a desire
to play. “Having seen Rashan play and the on field leadership ability he has,
he will be a force to be reckoned with in this league.” “Rashan is a phenomenal
athlete and a person; he will definitely be one of the faces of this team for
2012,” owner Tim Clark stated.
The Canton Cougars begin the 2012 season in March. Season tickets currently
on sale for $49.00 all 7 games, any available seat including front row. Call 330-588-8000 or visit Canton Civic Center Box Office for more Info.
If you are looking for partnership/advertising opportunities, or season
ticket packages to include fundraising and group tickets the Cougars for the
2012 season, please contact David Lopez at 330-588-8000 or david@cantoncougars.com. For information on the Cougars upcoming
2012 season please visit cantoncougars.com.
Canton Cougars Hire David Lopez as the New Sales and Marketing Director.
Canton- The Canton Cougars have filled a much needed void in there marketing division with the hiring of David Lopez as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Lopez a Cleveland, Ohio native and U.S. Army veteran is no stranger when it comes to marketing and branding. Having over 15 years marketing and business experience, Lopez is currently the Marketing Leader for Falcon Holdings, which owns over 150 franchise restaraunts
across the United States. He is also the founder of Xtreme Tea, a liquid tea company that was served in many restaurants (including Rally’s), stadiums and catering facilities across the country.
Owner and CEO of the Cougars Tim Clark stated bringing David on board was a
positive step towards rebuilding after a losing season. Cougars went 1-13 last
season. “David has a passion for sports and a passion for marketing, when the
two are put together along with his track record and experience, I do not see
how we can go wrong,” Clark also stated.
The Canton Cougars have made many changes over the last two months since
Clark purchased the team, to include hiring Paul Farrah as the Head Coach, Moe
Daniska Defensive Coordinator, Troy Davis Director of Community Relations and
Player Development, and also retained former Head Coach Rashaun Hall as an
Assistant Coach and Director of Player Personnel.
If you are looking for partnership/advertising oppoortunities, or season
ticket packages to include fundraising and group tickets the Cougars for the
2012 season, please contact David Lopez at 330-588-8000 or david@cantoncougars.com. For information on the Cougars upcoming 2012 season please visit cantoncougars.com.
Canton- One day after it was announced that Tim Clark would be the new owner of the Ultimate Indoor Football League’s Canton Cougars. The retired Cleveland Policeman and former owner of the league’s Johnstown Generals wasted no time in making personnel changes. It was announced today, Director of Football Operations Paul Farrah will now also serve as the Head Coach and Canton South Head Football Coach Mo Daniska has been hired as the new Defensive Coordinator for the upcoming 2012 Cougars season. Louisville High School Defensive Coordinator Troy Davis will serve as the Director of Community Relations, focusing on developing youth football camps and clinics. Former Head Coach Rashaun Hall who went 1-13 with the Cougars has been retained as an assistant coach and will also serve as Director of Player Personnel.
Farrah, the former Louisville High School Head Coach and Stark County coach of the decade, has won seven league titles, and had four 10-0 regular seasons. In 16 years as a head coach, Farrah’s record is 130-52.
Year 2 of the Canton Cougars will begin with new ownership.
Tim Clark has taken over majority control of the Ultimate Indoor Football League team. The retired Cleveland policeman formerly owned the league’s Johnstown Generals and also worked for the Cleveland Fusion, a women’s pro football team.
Andrew Haines, the Cougars’ previous owner and one of the UIFL’s co-founders, will retain a small stake in the Cougars.
“The commute to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was kind of wearing on me,” Clark said. “So when the Canton Cougars became available for sale, I bought it and sold the Johnstown Generals.”
The Generals won five of their last seven games to finish 6-8. They missed the playoffs by one game.
Clark’s new team struggled mightily.
The Cougars lost their last 10 games and went 1-13. Their only win came against Saginaw, which won the UIFL’s first championship.
Last month, the Cougars hired former Louisville High School coach Paul Farrah as director of football operations.
“Even though they were 1-13, they had a pretty steady and loyal fan base,” Clark said. “When you’re 1-13, the bar is set pretty low for the 2012 season.
“There are a significant amount of changes that are going to be made to this organization. It has one year under its belt. It was the inaugural season. As with all the teams in the UIFL, everything didn’t run perfectly.”
The UIFL and the Northern Kentucky River Monsters mutually agreed to part ways earlier this month. The league, however, is adding expansion teams in Tupelo, Miss., Danville, Ill., Fort Myers, Fla., and Rome, Ga., giving it nine teams. The other original teams are based in Pikeville, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va.
“It was a successful season,” Clark said. “None of the teams folded as in the past with the other leagues. We were able to maintain a lot of things that other leagues and other teams haven’t done in the past.”
