Reading Express GM/Head Coach Bernie Nowotarski announced today that he has signed former Rowan College stand �out and grad Scott Blum.

Blum started his college career at Dickenson College, but transferred to Rowan where in his senior year was named as a 1st Team All-American linemen. Before coming to the Express for the first time, Blum was in camp with the Austin Wranglers of the AFL. Last season, Scott looked into some other football opportunities for the start of the season. By mid �season Scott returned to the Express and here is where he plans to stay.

�Scotty is a 6�3� 305lb offensive lineman that can play any of the three spots on the line. We also used Scott in some backfield sets last season. So I�m real happy at this time of the year to have Scott signed and committed to the Express for the 2009 Season�, said Nowotarski. �Since playing his first season here Scott has moved to our area and works locally and is a store manager of a Vitamin World franchise. This is a great start to our recruiting program for 2009.�

Check out the Express website for open try-outs and event information at www.expressindoorfootball.com

7/30/08

There are a lot of adjectives to describe this Berks County native.All-American in track (while at Kutztown), All-Berks (while playing football, basketball and running track at Exeter High School), assistant football coach (Exeter, Central Catholic and Schuylkill Valley), outstanding defensive back (at Kutztown), in tryouts with two NFL teams as well as playing for the Michigan Panthers of the USFL, the Holmesburg Ramblers and the Chesmont Bandits.

2nd Annual Reading Express Golf Tournament
Monday, September 22, 2008
Heidelberg Country Club
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
(Rain or Shine)

Come join the Reading Express for a day of fun and prizes on the golf course.
Express players, coaches, front office, and The Smokin�f Hot Steam Team will be there to play along!!

Scramble Format �� Dinner buffet after golf �� Win a New Truck for a Hole in One courtesy of Savage 61 Dodge ��Prizes for Closest to the Pin and Many others

Bernie Nowotarski
General Manager
Head Coach
Cell: 610-468-1832

A Letter From The Heart:

Well we have all had some time to let the pain of Saturday�s loss pass. So I wanted to write a little letter to reflect my feelings on what I think was a great season.

Where do i start? I guess from the top.

Thanks to Ted & Lisa Lavendar for letting me be a part of a winning organzation and for putting together the pieces to the puzzle to have a winning & stable team here in Reading. We have a bright furture and WE WILL GET THAT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP!

Congrats & Thanks to Bernie & Chris for a great season & their hard work in coaching & recruiting players, sponsors and everything else and for always being communicative with me when i need them. Also the rest of the Express coaching staff for all their hard work & sacrifice.

Thanks to Front Office Coordinator Jason Ogle for assisting me when i needed it and for always being friendly and willing to help. The guy is the best & takes on every task with a smile.

Thanks to Brenda Mitchell for working with me on Booster Club things & assisting in making the membership cards. We'll make 09 even better!

Special Thanks to the Steam Team for their efforts on & off the field & especially Elaine, Kendra, Amanda, LeeAnn and Siobhan for their hard work in putting the "Erie" trip together & a success. All you girls are classy and i hope ya'll come back next season.

And last but not least THANKS to the players and coaches for their hard work & dedication. As far as i am concerned YOU GUYS ARE CHAMPIONS! I dont need a trophy to convince me otherwise. Stay safe & enjoy the offseason and we'll get back to our winning ways in 09'.

I want to save the last THANKS for all you EXPRESSFANS. This being my 3rd year running the Booster club i can say without a doubt that you all are the best fans in any league in any sport anywhere, period! You are my driving force to continue to run the Booster Club for this team and i look forward to improving things and serving you all in 2009! Keep your chins up and be proud. Most teams could only hope to have & share what we all have with one another. We are family and we will endure.

See you all in 2009.

~Gene
REBC president
expressfans@dejazzd.com
1.484.477.2315
http://www.expressfans.com
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Dont forget to visit our all new message board which includes a Game Arcade!. We have opened it up now, for a short time, so you dont have to be registered to view. Please take the time to register for an account so you can post cause once we make it "registered only" again you wont have access.

Heres the link: Message Board

Thanks,

Gene