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Emmanuel Jamaal 'EJ' Burt     

OL/DL
Born: October 22, 1977
Hometown: Stow, OH
6' 2", 265
College: West Liberty State (WV)
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Blaze: Easy as 1, 2, 3
Salt Lake Tribune
Conventional wisdom would suggest that the last team in the Arena Football League that the Utah Blaze want to play right now is the Chicago Rush. The 2006 ArenaBowl champions are 9-2, have won five straight games and are coming off Monday night's 72-28 thrashing of the Los Angeles Avengers on national television.

Blaze looking to run win streak to 3
Salt Lake Tribune
Fresh off two straight wins at EnergySolutions Arena, the Utah Blaze (2-9) have turned their attention to the division-leading San Jose SaberCats and, believe it or not, the Arena Football League playoff race.

Blaze: KC brings one win to town
Salt Lake Tribune
At least Utah Blaze coach Danny White is keeping a sense of humor through what has become, by far, the worst season in his playing or coaching career.

2 teams without a victory square off
Deseret News
After two frustrating losses to open the Arena Football League season, a win tonight could do wonders for the Utah Blaze.

Rattlers bring intrigue to opener
Salt Lake Tribune
Either the Arena Football League's schedule-makers have a twisted sense of humor, or they realize the potential for a dramatic start to the league's 22nd season when they see it.

Week 1 Power Poll Rankings
Bleacher Report
Here is the first power rankings going into week 1 of the Arena Football season.

New linemen expected to aid Blaze pass rush
Deseret News
If there's one thing the Utah Blaze have been struggling with over their first two years of existence, it's defense.

Expectations high in third season
Salt Lake Tribune
Because of his track record in Arizona, what he accomplished as a Dallas Cowboy and his penchant for talking about his players as if they are Jim Brown and his teams as if they are the 1972 Miami Dolphins, Utah Blaze coach and general manager Danny White has pretty much brought the question upon himself.

Expectations high in third season
Salt Lake Tribune
Because of his track record in Arizona, what he accomplished as a Dallas Cowboy and his penchant for talking about his players as if they are Jim Brown and his teams as if they are the 1972 Miami Dolphins, Utah Blaze coach and general manager Danny White has pretty much brought the question upon himself.

Blaze lose Burley but gain defenders
Deseret News
The best offensive player in the team's two-year history — receiver Siaha Burley — agreed to return to the Arizona Rattlers. One of Utah's possible replacements for Burley as a top receiver — Ryan Dennard — instead has a new deal with the Chicago Rush.

Utah Blaze: Sack Specialist Agrees to Terms
Salt Lake Tribune
One of the top pass rushers in the Arena Football League, defensive lineman E.J. Burt, has agreed to terms with the Utah Blaze and will sign a free agent contract with the club this week.