Rattlers drop a heartbreaker to the SaberCats
Arizona Rattlers Press Release
Rattlers’ legend Randy Gatewood led an emotional half-time ceremony celebrating the retirement of his number 17, but the playoff-guaranteed Rattlers were defeated by the San Jose SaberCats, 63-42 in front of 11,514 at U.S. Airways Center.
SaberCats topple Rattlers, 63-42, preserve western division lead
San Jose SaberCats Press Release
Mark Grieb completed 28 of his 35 pass attempts for 289 yards and eight touchdowns as the San Jose SaberCats defeated the Arizona Rattlers, 63-42, in an Arena Football League game Friday night.
SaberCats rebound nicely with a big victory in desert
San Jose Mercury News
After coming off their lowest scoring total of the season in a 26-point loss, the SaberCats regrouped Friday night to soundly defeat the Arizona Rattlers 63-42 at U.S. Airways Center.
Rattlers fall to SaberCats as Gatewood's number is retired
East Valley Tribune
Rattlers legend Randy Gatewood led an emotional halftime ceremony celebrating the retirement of his No. 17, but the Rattlers fell to the San Jose SaberCats 63-42 at US Airways Center.
Rattlers eyeing top spot in division
Arizona Republic
"This is the fourth time this season we've had a chance to play for first place in the division," said first-year coach Kevin Guy, who was defensive coordinator on last year's championship team in San Jose.
Champs look to awake from long catnap for playoff run
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comIt’s been an up and down rollercoaster ride for the defending ArenaBowl champions through the first ten games. At 5-5, the San Jose SaberCats have struggled against winning teams (0-5) and beat up on teams with losing records (5-0), yet they are still leading the Western Division, which will secure at least a bye and second-round home playoff game.
Rattlers host SaberCats in battle for Western Division lead
East Valley Tribune
The Rattlers need to beat the team they want to become if they’re going to get to the place they want to reach. The place? First place in the Arena Football League’s Western Division.
SaberCats expecting a challenge from Arizona
San Jose Mercury News
"It's now or never," defensive back Omarr Smith said. "We've got to play more consistent and we've got to win some games. That's what it all comes down to."
It's go-time or else for inconsistent SaberCats
Inside Bay Area
"It's now or never," defensive back Omarr Smith said. "We've got to play more consistent, and we've got to win some games. That's what it all comes down to."
SaberCats Could Add to Rattlers ''Payback to Fans'' in Phoenix
San Jose Mercury News
When the owners of the Arizona Rattlers came up with the three P s -- which stands for promise, playoffs or pay -- season ticket-holders were ecstatic, the head coach was nervous and others around the league considered the gimmick pure insanity.
SaberCats look to maintain division lead
San Jose SaberCats Press Release
Friday’s San Jose SaberCats at Arizona Rattlers Arena Football League game will mark the 33rd meeting in the longstanding rivalry between the clubs, but it will be the first time since 2004 the Western Division lead will be on the line.
Rattlers playing for first place tomorrow night vs. San Jose
Arizona Rattlers Press Release
The playoff-guaranteed Arizona Rattlers (4-5) will be playing for first place in the Western Division tomorrow night when they take on the defending Arena Football League champion San Jose SaberCats (5-5) at USAirways Center in Phoenix. Kickoff is slated for 7:00pm.
Rattlers to retire Gatewood's number 17
Arizona Rattlers Press Release
The playoff guaranteed Rattlers announce that they will retire the number 17 of former Arizona Rattler receiver Randy Gatewood at the halftime of their game against the San Jose SaberCats, Friday May 9, 2008.
