Varner Named to First Team All-Arena

Acceleration Iowa's own Tanner Varner was recently named First Team All-Arena. The positions were voted on by coaches, media and fans, with several unanimous selections including Tulsa’s Gabe Nyenhuis and Arizona’s Rod Windsor.

Tanner trained at Acceleration Iowa in preparation for his best season as a professional athlete. Congratulations and keep up the great work, Tanner!

Barnstormers Start the Season

The Iowa Barnstormers begin the 2010 season tonight with a home game against the Chicago Rush. Many of the players spent their off season training at Acceleration Iowa and we wish all of them the best this year!

The following Barnstormers trained at A.I. this offseason:

Brent Curvey FB/LB

Brian Villanueva QB

Eric Rothwell OL/DL

Jeff Glas K

Khalil Carter WR/DB

Mike Dansby OL/DL

Tanner Varner WR/DB

Todd Blythe WR/DB

Tommy Ellingworth WR/DB

Dusty Kain WR/DB

Jason Ripke FB/LB

Tyson Smith OL/DL

Best of luck to Coach Jack Whitver as he makes his national television debut on the sidelines as the game will be shown on the NFL Network.

2 Barnstormers and 1 Future Barnstormer

Justin Crawmer (center) stands next to current Barnstormer players Jason Ripke (left) and Jordan Davis (right).

Although only in 3rd grade, Crawmer pushed the guys during the workout.

"This kid is amazing!" Ripke said.

"He just won't quit and is full of energy" Davis commented.

Keep up the great work Justin!