2014 Class
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TERRANCE BRYANT (QB, SIOUX FALLS)A standout at Oregon State University, Bryant’s illustrious 7-year career with the Sioux Falls Storm began in 2005. During his career, Bryant led the Storm to five United Bowl Champi-onships (2005-2008, 2013). He was named United Bowl MVP twice (2006, 2013). Bryant was also an All-League Selection in the UIF during the 2006, 2007, and 2008 seasons and was named League MVP in 2006. For his career, Bryant passed for 15,011 yards and 280 TDs. After an initial retirement following the 2010 IFL Season, Bryant returned to the Storm in the early stages of 2013 to lead the team one final time. Bryant’s leadership proved invaluable as he guided the Storm to their 7th United Bowl Championship. Bryant received a true champions exit, winning a title in front of the home fans and earning game MVP in the process. |
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RICH ROSTE (RADIO VOICE OF SIOUX FALLS)From the inception of the Sioux Falls Storm to 2021, Rich “The Silver Fox" Roste was the voice of the team. Roste quickly became synonymous with Storm. Whenever he was on the mic, you would be sure to hear his signature line, "Holy Help Me Hannah!" Roste was named the UIF Broadcaster of the year in 2005, and during his time he only missed two Storm road games. He was in the booth for eight United Bowl games as well. |
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TOMMY BENIZIO (FORMER IFL COMMISSIONER)Benizio’s career in the IFL began in 2003 when he co-founded the Intense Football League. As a founding member, he owned and operated the League as well as the Odessa Roughnecks. In 2006 he was named Intense Football League Executive of the year, and, in that same season, the Roughnecks were crowned 2006 Intense Bowl Champions. Benizio was instrumental in build-ing the relationships that led to the merger of United Indoor Football and the Intense Football League to create the current version of the IFL. For his efforts, Benizio was elected as the IFL’s first Commissioner, serving from 2008-2012. Benizio’s leadership and guidance helped prog-ress the league during its infancy stages. |
