The 2013 Owensboro Rage season was the second and final season for the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) franchise.
On July 13, 2012, owner and general manager Eddie Cronin died in an automobile accident. On August 8, 2012, the Rage confirmed that they would continue to be a part of the CIFL again in 2013, with Cronin's fiancé, Melissa Logsdon running the team. The season will be dedicated to Cronin. On September 27, 2012, Logsdon announced that the team would be moving to Owensboro, Kentucky. The Rage also named Kory White as General Manager the same day. The Rage signed former Louisville quarterback Bill Ashburn as well as former Arena Football League wide receiver Robert Redd to get the team's offense going.
After starting off 2–0, the Rage lost three straight games. To help the floundering team, the Rage signed Jared Lorenzen to help solidify the quarterback position. Lorenzen helped the Rage instantly by helping the Rage win a close game with the Marion Blue Racers. The Rage received two automatic victories from the folding of the Kane County Dawgs, bringing their record to 5–3, but with two games remaining in the season, the Rage suspended operations due to lack of funds. The Rage forfeited their final two games of the season, making their record 5–5.
Roster Owensboro Rage roster Quarterbacks Austin Johnson Jared Lorenzen
Running backs John Jackson Kyle Osborne
Wide receivers Derek Brown Fred Cromartie Grant Dugan DaMarcus Ganaway Maurice Jones Dray Mason Offensive linemen Jordan Cook Trent Marlow Ryan Wheat
Defensive linemen Justin Blosser Rodney Morris Caleb Brown Anthony Rouba Linebackers Blake Harris David James Quadarius Wallace
Defensive backs Ray Everhart Gilbert E. Johnson Hakim Thomas
Kickers Brian Jessen Injured reserve currently vacant
Exempt list currently vacant
Practice squad currently vacant
rookies in italics Roster updated January 28, 2013 24 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS
Schedule
Regular season Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Game site Final score Team record 1 February 8 7:00 P.M. CST Kentucky Drillers W 52–18 1–0 The Next Level Sports Facility 2 February 18 7:00 P.M. EST at Kentucky Drillers W 42–24 2–0 Eastern Kentucky Expo Center 3 February 22 7:00 P.M. CST Dayton Sharks L 14–54 2–1 The Next Level Sports Facility 4 Bye 5 March 9 7:00 P.M. CST Kentucky Xtreme L 14–70 2–2 The Next Level Sports Facility 6 March 15 7:30 P.M. EST at Kentucky Xtreme L 30–59 2–3 Freedom Hall 7 March 23 7:00 P.M. EST at Marion Blue Racers W 39–38 3–3 Veterans Memorial Coliseum 8 Bye 9 April 6 7:00 P.M. CST Kane County Dawgs W 2–0 4–3 The Next Level Sports Facility 10 April 13 7:00 P.M. CST at Kane County Dawgs W 2–0 5–3 Canlan Ice Sports Arena 11 April 20 7:00 p.m. CST Detroit Thunder L 0–2 5–4 The Next Level Sports Facility 12 April 28 2:00 p.m. EST at Erie Explosion L 0–2 5–5 Erie Insurance Arena
Standings
Coaching staff 2013 Owensboro Rage staff Front office Owner – Melissa Logsdon General manager – Kory White Director of football operations – Mike Goodpaster Director of marketing and sponsorship – Sam Meny Director of Media Relations – Chris Cooke Director of Social Media – Stacey Williams Director of Ticket & Sales Marketing – Erin White Dance Team Coordinator – Brianna Reed Head coach Head coach – Mike Goodpaster
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Mike Goodpaster Running Backs – Michael Cosey Offensive line – Trent Marlow Wide Receivers – Dan Grass
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Steve Freshwater Linebackers/Secondary – Tony Bass
Special teams coaches Special Teams Coordinator – Michael Cosey
References