Dayton Silverbacks

Silverbacks Welcome Back Outstanding QB

The Dayton Silverbacks coaching staff made some key roster choices this past weekend and our latest guy is one of the stand out signings they made.
The Silverbacks would like to welcome back former 2011 Silverbacks QB, Chris Stanford. Stanford has a strong history with the Silverbacks organization having been selected as a First Team CIFL defensive back in 2010, and leading the Silverbacks with 36 tackles and 8 passes defended. Chris experienced an injury that led him to play as Quarterback for the rest of the season, completing 6 of 6 passes for 120 yards and four touchdowns, rushing for a touchdown, and returning a fumble for a touchdown (Chris is the only player in indoor football history to ac-complish this.) in the Silverback 58-24 regular season ending win at Chicago, earning his first professional play off start in the next game. Chris finished second last year in rushing while only playing in 5 games with the Silver-backs.
Chris Stanford also has more than just his past with the Silverbacks going for him, he also attended Princeton High School in Cincinnati where he led the Vikings to a GMC Title and was selected as an ESI All-American. Stan-ford was also intended to play during his college years at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa, but ended up breaking his ankle in the seasons home opener and went out due to injury. Chris has spent his summers staying football ready by playing with the semi-pro team the King Comets. Out of Cincinnati. Stanford threw for 1,544 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2010, and then broke those marks with 1,666 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2011. He also ran for 962 yards and scored 12 touchdowns in the 2 seasons combined while playing only a total of 18 games.
When asked for his feelings on resigning Chris, Coach Askew had this to say “Chris is one of many QB’s from last year that will have the opportunity to play this year. Chris has been working hard to perfect his craft at the QB position. He has great potential to be a unique player.”

The Dayton Silverbacks play in the Continental Indoor Football League and play their home games at Hara Arena. Season ticket plans and individual game tickets are available. Call the Silverbacks Hotline at (937) 425-8050.

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 Silverbacks Secure Three Time Champion to 2012 Roster

The Dayton Silverbacks are making great strides to guarantee the 2012 CIFL Championship comes home to Dayton this season. Not only with the hiring of a new Head Coach and the return of the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year Chris Respress, but now with the signing of a very talented and widely sought after three time undefeated champion.

The Silverbacks would like to welcome aboard Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Kick Returner, Rayshawn Askew to the 2012
Silverbacks team. Rayshawn comes to Dayton as the first Free Agent the team has signed as an organization. Mr. Askew has
a list of accomplishments like no other player in the world of Professional Indoor Football. Not only is Rayshawn a three ti me undefeated Indoor Bowl Champion, but he also has scored 210 Career Touchdowns which makes him the All Time Leading Scorer in Professional Football History, even beating out NFL pro Jerry Rice. He is also a four time All-Star Running Back, three time League Leading Rusher, three time League Leading Scorer, All-Star Kick Returner, and has 4,438 yards rushing which makes him the All Time Leading Rusher In Indoor Football History. The football field is not the only place where Rayshawn shines. He graduated with a 3.6 GPA in Biology/Pre-Medicine at Elizabeth State City University in North Carolina. As a four letterman Askew played all four years at Elizabeth City State University with 39 career games. Rayshawn was used as a premier running back with 2,134 career yards rushing, 596 yards receiving, and 18 touchdowns. Askew was named Captain both his Junior and Senior year and also scored the winning touchdown in the National All Stars Football College Classic game. Rayshawns Indoor career has been varied but he has always been a key part in leading his teams to victory. He has played for the NIFL’s Lincoln Capitols, Cincinnati Marshals, and Ohio Valley Greyhounds. Rayshawn was also an intricate member of the GLIFL/CIFL’S Port Huron Pirates having led them to a perfect 12-0 record while there, as well as being a crucial part of the UIFL’s Lexington Horseman where he scored his 210th career
touchdown. The Dayton Silverbacks could not be more thrilled with the addition of Mr. Askew to the 2012 Silverbacks offense.

General Manager Michael Lause had this to say, “We are very fortunate to have worked out a deal to get someone as accredited and experienced as Rayshawn Askew. His proven track record on the field along with his championships are going to change the culture of Dayton Silverbacks football and add a much needed explosive piece to the Silverbacks offense.”