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Rattlers comeback falls short at San Jose
Arizona Rattlers Press Release

The defense had six stops, the special teams contributed a touchdown and new starting quarterback JEFF SMOKER passed for nearly 300 yards. Despite a mad scoring rush in the fourth quarter where the Rattlers racked up nearly 30 points on the SaberCats, the team lost its first road game, 63-43.

SaberCats charm Rattlers 63-43 in home opener
San Jose SaberCats Press Release

HP Pavilion, better known as ‘Cats Lair, is a notoriously tough place to play. The San Jose defense forced five turnovers, as the SaberCats won their 15th consecutive regular season home game in Week 3 of Arena Football on Saturday night over the Arizona Rattlers, 63-43.

Rattlers hope to smooth QB change with better protection
East Valley Tribune

The last thing the rebuilding Rattlers wanted this season was a change at the quarterback position, which had been a problem the past few seasons because of Sherdrick Bonner’s occasional injuries.

SaberCats pose tall order
Arizona Republic

The Rattlers have lost their starting quarterback for the next three games. They were outscored 30-12 in the second half of their home-opening 65-33 loss to Los Angeles on Monday.

Guarantee is an Expectation for Guy
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.com

Two-point-two million dollars is more money than the Arizona Rattlers will pay for their entire roster this season, but if the team fails to reach the playoffs for a second-straight season that’s how much the Rattlers will be giving back to each and every one of their season ticket holders.

The Long Way to San Jose
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.com

The San Jose SaberCats finally get to unveil their ArenaBowl XXI championship banner. After two road games to start the 2008 AFL season, the SaberCats will play their first game at home tonight at HP Pavilion when they host their archrivals – the Arizona Rattlers.

QB Campbell to miss 3 games
Arizona Republic

Rattlers quarterback Lang Campbell, who sprained his right ankle running for a touchdown in the second quarter of Monday's 65-33 loss to Los Angeles, will miss the next three games after being placed on injured reserve Thursday.