Execution, bounces foil Blaze plans
Deseret News
A funny bounce, a reversed call, a defensive stop or a pass that may have been caught or dropped. One play in a four-quarter game could have made a huge difference in the Utah Blaze's 49-44 loss to the Colorado Crush in the wild-card round of the Arena Football League playoffs.
AFL playoffs: Blaze get knocked out
Salt Lake Tribune
While putting together their unlikely late-season run to make the Arena Football League playoffs and earn the right to host a wild card game, the Utah Blaze got more than their share of fortuitous breaks and game-swinging calls, winning six of their last seven games after a forgettable 0-9 start.
Blaze: Blaze field goal burns Chicago
Salt Lake Tribune
With less than a minute remaining in Saturday night's Arena Football League game, a fan walked by Utah Blaze coach Danny White and questioned the Hall of Famer's late-game strategy for an onside kick that was unsuccessful and pretty much gave the Chicago Rush an easy touchdown.
Arena Football: Winless Blaze say they won't become the first AFL ...
Salt Lake Tribune
Barring a complete and miraculous turnaround that would rival anything that has ever been accomplished in the, the Utah Blaze will not be going to the playoffs.
Soul's defense smothers Utah
Philadelphia Inquirer
Utah has struggled to finish its Arena Football League games this season. The Soul's defense made sure the Blaze never got the chance to redeem their late-game woes last night.
Arena Football League: Winless Blaze keep sliding
Salt Lake Tribune
Blaze coach Danny White quickly diagnosed the play from the three-receiver formation. However, Utah middle linebacker Kelvin Morris wasn't so sure. His indecision led to a touchdown catch by an offensive lineman.
Soul stay undefeated
Philadelphia Inquirer
Utah has struggled to finish its Arena Football League games this season. The Soul's defense made sure the Blaze never got the chance to overcome their late-game woes tonight.
Utah aims to slow Columbus
Salt Lake Tribune
Only one team in the Arena Football League - Philadelphia - has scored more points than the Utah Blaze three games into the 2008 season. No team - not one - has given up more points, 198, than Utah.
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