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Post Game Articles
Utah Blaze performance spoiled great TV exposure for stateDeseret News
Quite honestly, it was reminiscent of the XFL at times. And I'm not at all sure that the AFL wants to be equated with the XFL in any way, shape or form.
Execution, bounces foil Blaze plansDeseret 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.
Second-half drives keep 7-10 Crush in itDenver Post
History did not favor Colorado as it faced the task of beating the Utah Blaze in its home arena.
AFL playoffs: Blaze get knocked outSalt 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: Second-half errors doom UtahSalt Lake Tribune
The Utah Blaze were haunted - not by old wounds but by their performance in the second half. Again.
Playoff mode nothing new for BlazeDeseret News
Nine games into the Arena Football League season, with his team 0-9, even the ever-optimistic Danny White knew it was highly unlikely his Utah Blaze would be playing during the final days of June. To do so, Utah would have to qualify for the playoffs.
Blaze aim to keep fire burning vs. CrushDaily Herald
Nine weeks ago, the Utah Blaze looked about as playoff-bound as the Miami Dolphins did the entire 2007 NFL season, as the Blaze got off to an 0-9 start in the 2008 AFL season.
Three receivers instrumental in turnaroundSalt Lake Tribune
The Utah Blaze have created their own version of the "Three Amigos," and the guy who delivers the ball, quarterback Joe Germaine, understands and is thankful for the luxury of having multiple targets.
Blaze eliminated from playoffs with 49-44 loss to CrushUtah Blaze Press Release
The Utah Blaze (6-11) allowed 21 points in the fourth quarter to fall to the Colorado Crush, 49-44, Saturday afternoon in front of a national-television audience and crowd of 10,073 at EnergySolutions Arena in the Wild Card Round of the AFL Playoffs.
Dutton still pulls into AFL playoffs despite obstaclesRocky Mountain News
For lack of a better description, this has been a strange season for Crush quarterback John Dutton and his teammates.
Utah Blaze blasted Crush in regular seasonDeseret News
The most lopsided win of the season for the Utah Blaze came May 10 when they blasted their opponent 71-36. Not only were the 36 points the fewest Utah gave up in a game this season, but the 71 points it scored were also a season high.
Utah Blaze: Colorado Crush in 1st roundDeseret News
Week after agonizing week during the first two months of the Arena Football League season, Utah Blaze players and coaches would say the same things over and over again.
Crush glad 6-10 year not overDenver Post
The luck of the draw wasn't kind to the Colorado Crush for the Arena Football League playoffs, but after surviving a 6-10 regular season, coach Mike Dailey and his team are just happy to be involved.
Blaze will host Crush on Saturday afternoonSalt Lake Tribune
Not only will the Utah Blaze play their first home playoff game in franchise history on Saturday, they will also play their first home matinee game.
