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Random Thoughts: SaberCats' title march goes through StocktonStockton Record
The SaberCats’ 70-67 win over Arizona last Saturday in the Arena Football League National Conference Championship Game at Stockton Arena was as much fun as I can remember covering a sporting event in a long time. A scheduling conflict means Stockton Arena will host ArenaBowl XXVIII between San Jose and Jacksonville at 4 p.m. Saturday. Let’s fill the stands.
Rattlers' Jeremy Kellem named AFL Defensive Back of the Yearazcentral.com
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Arizona Rattlers, coach Kevin Guy try to move past AFL playoff lossazcentral.com
SaberCats advance to ArenaBowl XXVIII with 70-67 win over the RattlersSan Jose SaberCats Press Release
(STOCKTON) The no.1 seed San Jose SaberCats advanced to their fifth Arena Bowl in team history by defeating the no.2 seed Arizona Ratters, 70-67 at the Stockton Arena in the National Conference Championship Game.
SaberCats Break Arizona Curse in Championship ClassicGriffin Aseltine, ArenaFan.comAny fan of arena football simply couldn't have asked for a better matchup. The three-time defending ArenaBowl champion Arizona Rattlers against the 17-1 San Jose SaberCats, the former looking to do the implausible in professional sports, and the latter looking to unleash three consecutive seasons of postseason revenge. And to top it all off with a trip to ArenaBowl XVIII on the line. The result? Arguably the best Arena Football League game of all-time.
Smith, officials deny Rattlers' chance at four-peatMatt Loeschman, ArenaFan.comReggie Smith 1, Arizona Rattlers 0. In an all-time classic battle between the Arena Football League's two most bitter rivals Saturday night, officials tainted the game's ending by gifting the San Jose SaberCats a 70-67
Rattlers Streak Ends with Loss to SaberCats, 67-70Arizona Rattlers Press Release
Stockton, Cali. – The World Champion Arizona Rattlers (15-5) fell one play short when they dropped their first postseason game in four years to the San Jose SaberCats (19-1) in Stockton, California by a score of 67-70.
Stockton becomes SaberCats' lairStockton Record
San Jose Tops Arizona in Thriller, Advances to Arena BowlBaySportsNet.com
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Home away from home for SabercatsStockton Record
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Is 4th time the charm for SJ?Griffin Aseltine, ArenaFan.comThree years in a row, the San Jose SaberCats fared well during the regular season and clinched a spot in the playoffs only to be knocked out by the eventual ArenaBowl champions, and also their biggest rival, in the Arizona desert.
San Jose SaberCats vs Arizona Rattlers Game PreviewSan Jose SaberCats Press Release
The no.1 seed San Jose SaberCats will host the no.2 seed Arizona Rattlers for the National Conference Championship Game on Saturday, August 22nd at the Stockton Arena. Kickoff is set for 5:00 pm PDT and you can catch the action on ESPNEWS, as well as KDOW 1220AM.
Rattlers facing toughest testMatt Loeschman, ArenaFan.comIf the Arizona Rattlers are to continue their playoff mastery of the rival San Jose SaberCats and take down one of the greatest defenses in Arena Football League history, something has got to change. And it has to change quickly.
Rattlers wide receiver Chase Deadder talks injuries, playoffsazcentral.com
Local sports digest: SaberCats' Gray named All-Arena receiverSan Jose Mercury News
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National Conference Final Preview: Arizona Rattlers at San Jose SaberCatsArizona Rattlers Press Release
The biggest rivalry in Arena Football once again heads to the National Conference championship game. The Arizona Rattlers (15-4) and the San Jose SaberCats (18-1) will face each other in this game for the fourth straight season. The Arizona Rattlers have come out on top each time, and once again will defend the National Conference title against their rival.
Arena Football: San Jose SaberCats in full roarSan Jose Mercury News
ootball: San Jose SaberCats in full roarSan Jose Mercury NewsFontenette's competitive fire was stoked further this week, however, when the Arena Football League announced its all-defensive team. Despite putting up MVP-worthy numbers for the AFL's top defense, Fontenette was only a second-team selection.and more »
SaberCats' All-Arena Players Prepare for Conference ChampionshipBaySportsNet.com
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ARZ @ SJ Video PreviewAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com
Tickets on sale for SaberCats' game at Stockton ArenaStockton Record
The Arena Football League team plays the Arizona Rattlers 5 p.m. Saturday for the National Conference championship. The game was moved to Stockton due to a scheduling conflict at the their home venue, SAP Center in San Jose.
Rattlers roll past Spokane Shock after sluggish start, get National Conference ...azcentral.com
azcentral.comThe Rattlers, after a slow beginning, finally got it rolling Saturday, defeating the Spokane Shock 72-41 in front of 10,322 at US Airways Center. The Rattlers (15-4) take on the SaberCats (18-1) for the third year in a row in the National Conference final.and more »
Sharks withstand Orlando's surge to advance to conference championship gameFlorida Times-Union
The Sharks withstood a 13-point surge that cut a 21-point halftime lead to eight by the Orlando Predators to open the second half and pulled away to a 55-33 win that had the guests celebrating as the hometown crowd made an early exit.
