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Nashville 55 at Grand Rapids 71
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Nashville Kats Nashville Kats 141472055
Grand Rapids Rampage Grand Rapids Rampage 347131771

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Post Game Articles

Nashville turnovers key Rampage victory
Chip Burch, ArenaFan.com

The Grand Rapids Rampage got out to a quick start. The same can’t be said for the Nashville Kats. The Rampage put up a team-record 34 first-quarter points and converted five Nashville turnovers to beat the Kats 71-55 Saturday night at Van Andel Arena.

Missed Opportunities Lead to Rampage Win over Kats in Division Action
Nashville Kats Press Release

The Nashville Kats (4-6, 1-3) were defeated 77-55 by the Grand Rapids Rampage (3-6, 1-3) Saturday night at Van Andel Arena. Kats QB Jeff Smoker made his return to Michigan and led the Kats with a season-high 409 yards on 29-of-41 passing and six touchdown

Frazier grad Chad Salisbury continues intriguing arena football career
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Chad Salisbury's Arena Football League career continues to be one of intrigue and productivity as he completes the first half of his eighth season.

Rampage Score Team Record 34 First-Quarter Points in 71-55 Victory over Kats
Grand Rapids Rampage Press Release

The Grand Rapids Rampage scored a team record 34 first-quarter points en route to a 71-55 victory over the Nashville Kats in front of 7,679 at Van Andel Arena. The Rampage, who had forced only 11 turnovers in their first eight games, logged two intercepti

Missed opportunities lead to Rampage win over Kats in division action
Nashville Kats Press Release

The Nashville Kats (4-6, 1-3) were defeated 77-55 by the Grand Rapids Rampage (3-6, 1-3) Saturday night at Van Andel Arena. Kats QB Jeff Smoker made his return to Michigan and led the Kats with a season-high 409 yards on 29-of-41 passing and six touchdown

Rampage score team record 34 first-quarter points in 71-55 victory over Kats
Grand Rapids Rampage Press Release

The Grand Rapids Rampage scored a team record 34 first-quarter points en route to a 71-55 victory over the Nashville Kats in front of 7,679 at Van Andel Arena. The Rampage, who had forced only 11 turnovers in their first eight games, logged two intercepti

Homecoming For Jeff Smoker
Charliy Nash, ArenaFan.com

Nashville Kats’ quaterback Jeff Smoker has been to the Van Andel Arena one time for a Grand Rapids Rampage game. Back then he was breaking school records while playing for Michigan State, the local hero invited to participate in the opening coin toss.

Sperduto to rookies: It's time to grow up
Nashville City Paper

Early on, the Kats were plagued by injuries and inconsistency, so Sperduto and his staff made numerous lineup and roster changes. Some were out of necessity, thanks to injuries, others were simple changes to try and upgrade the level of play.

Kats Team with Dave & Buster’s for Kats Viewing Party May 5
Nashville Kats Press Release

The Nashville Kats will partner with Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café and hold a Kats viewing party for the team’s away contest May 5th when the Kats travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan to take on the division foe Rampage. The game is scheduled to appear on

 
Between the Pads
Most Passing Yards
407 yards, Smoker, Nashville
Most Receiving Yards
165 yards, Higgins, Nashville
Most Rushing Yards
21 yards, Ryan, Grand Rapids
Most Passing TDs
7 TDs, Salisbury, Grand Rapids
Most Receiving TDs
3 TDs, Solomon, Grand Rapids
Most Rushing TDs
1 TDs, Marshall, Grand Rapids
Longest TD Pass
46 yards, Salisbury to Solomon, Grand Rapids
Longest TD Run
2 yards, Marshall, Grand Rapids
Most INTs Thrown
2 INTs, Smoker, Nashville