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QB, Coach Bask In ArenaBowl VictoryWJXT Jacksonville
Breaking it Down - ArenaBowl XXIVAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comArenaBowl XXIV featured a title-game record eleven lead changes, including four in the final 52 seconds. The last was the most dramatic and capped the greatest ArenaBowl in league history when Jacksonville QB Aaron Garcia hit receiver Jeron Harvey on a ten-yard strike as time expired that gave the Sharks an ArenaBowl title in just the team's second season. As usual, Breaking it Down will provide more insight into this great game than anywhere in the indoor football universe. Enjoy!
Jacksonville Sharks ArenaBowl XXIV celebrationJacksonville Sharks Press Release
In just two short years, the Jacksonville Sharks won ArenaBowl XXIV out in the desert. Now it is time to celebrate.
ArenaBowl XXIV on NFL Network sets record ratingAFL Press Release
Four days after “Arena Football Friday” on NFL Network reached a record high rating, it was surpassed yet again on Friday, August 12, 2011 during ArenaBowl XXIV.
City of Jacksonville celebrates Jacksonville SharksJacksonville Sharks Press Release
The City of Jacksonville is proud to celebrate the Jacksonville Sharks as the winner of the ArenaBowl XXIV World Championship.
Jacksonville Wins ArenaBowl XXIV in Dramatic FashionThe Jacksonville Observer
Sharks win ArenaBowl on final playFlorida Times-Union
Nobody Beat's Aaron's! Sharks Win ArenaBowl XXIVAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comQB Aaron Garcia has his storybook ending after all. The quarterback for the Jacksonville Sharks called his own number on the final play of ArenaBowl XXIV and came up with the biggest play in his storied career. Thanks to WR Jeron Harvey's 10-yard TD reception with no time remaining, the Sharks beat the host Arizona Rattlers to claim ArenaBowl XXIV by a 73-70 score in front of 14,320 at the US Airways Center.
Jacksonville wins Arena BowlESPN
Sharks win ArenaBowl championshipJacksonville Sharks Press Release
The Jacksonville Sharks wasted no time after their 64-55 win in the American Conference game over the Georgia Force.
Sharks Win Arena Bowl 73-70 Over Arizona For First Ever AFL TitleFirst Coast News
Jacksonville Sharks defeat Arizona Rattlers on final play of ArenaBowlAZ Central.com
Ten Selected For Arena Football League Hall of FameAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comAt halftime at ArenaBowl XXIV at the US Airways Center, Barry Wagner, George LaFrance, Hunkie Cooper, Eddie Brown, Darren Arbet, Sylvester Bembery, Sam Hernandez, Gene Nudo, Stevie Thomas, and Kurt Warner were announced as the Arena Football League Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Only five were expected to be selected.
Despite Short Turnaround, Sharks Hope to Win It in the DesertThe Jacksonville Observer
Consensus Says Snakes Over Sharks in ArenaBowl XXIVAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comIt's finally game day here in Phoenix, AZ, as the Arizona Rattlers and the Jacksonville Sharks are all set to take to the gridiron in a 5:30 local start time at the US Airways Center. There has been a ton of pomp and circumstance leading up to this one in the Desert, and now that most of the hoopla is done with, we're all set to make our picks for ArenaBowl XXIV!
To hear Sharks QB Aaron Garcia called a champion would have nice ring to it for teammatesFlorida Times-Union
Jacksonville Sharks win ArenaBowl XXIV 73-70Joe Kauffman, ArenaFan.comJacksonville Sharks quarterback Aaron Garcia completed a 10 yard pass to Jeron Harvey as time expired to win ArenaBowl XXIV 73-70 in front of 14,320 atthe U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The 143 total points is the most ever in ArenaBowl history.
AFL announces 2011 Hall of Fame classAFL Press Release
During halftime of ArenaBowl XXIV, AFL Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz announced the 2011 AFL Hall of Fame Class.
Moss' Experience Dwarfs All In ArenaBowl XXIVAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comIt took QB Aaron Garcia 201 games in the Arena Football League before finally getting here to the ArenaBowl in 2011. The Jacksonville Sharks might have had to travel across the country with virtually no practice, but their Head Coach Les Moss has more experience dealing with ArenaBowls than all of the players in the game combined.
Local Hooters to host ArenaBowl XXIV watch partyJacksonville Sharks Press Release
The Jacksonville Sharks would like to welcome fans to the official Arena Bowl XXIV watch party at four Hooters locations across Jacksonville.
Davila named National Guard MVP of the YearAFL Press Release
Arizona Rattlers QB NICK DAVILA (6-3, 210, Cincinnati) has been named the 2011 National Guard MVP of the Year, the League Office announced today.
Arizona, Jacksonville play for arena league titleWTOP
Garcia Finally Ready for Big Show, Likely for the Final TimeAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comIt took over 6,000 pass attempts, 50,000 passing yards, and over 1,000 TD passes, but here Aaron Garcia is, leading the Jacksonville Sharks into ArenaBowl XXIV against the Arizona Rattlers.
Davila, Rattlers Ready to Roll in ArenaBowl XXIVAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comIn 2009, the Spokane Shock went 15-1 in the regular season and rolled through the af2 playoffs to finish the campaign with 19 wins and the ArenaCup. That year, Nick Davila was the man under center for the Shock. On Friday night, Davila can lead the Arizona Rattlers to their 19th win of the season if he can get them past the Jacksonville Sharks in ArenaBowl XXIV.
Sharks Ready To De-Fang Rattlers In ArenaBowl FridayWJXT Jacksonville
In the End, Sharks/Rattlers Could Be EpicAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comI'm literally just minutes away from walking out of my house to drive over to Tampa Bay for our flight to Phoenix for ArenaBowl XXIV, and this stunning thought hit me: This really could be a damn good ArenaBowl! In a season with all sorts of duds for games and teams that were wildly inconsistent, we, the Arena Football fans, got exactly what we wanted in this game.
Arizona Rattlers coach Kevin Guy: Quick turnaround may aid JacksonvilleTucson Citizen
Breaking it Down - 2011 Conference ChampionshipsAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comIn Week One, Arizona hosted Jacksonville with the Rattlers pulling off a last-minute win. Five months to the day later, the two teams will meet this Friday in ArenaBowl XXIV. Arizona and Jacksonville had two of the greatest regular seasons of any team in league history and play in one of the most anticipated matchups in title game history. Join me as I breakdown the conference championships, the ArenaBowl and these two terrific teams.
Rattlers, Sharks set for ArenaBowl shootoutFS Arizona
Jacksonville Sharks swim against tide with little rest for ArenaBowlFlorida Times-Union
Arizona Rattlers offering free tickets to Arena BowlAZFamily
Kurt Warner signs exclusive deal with NFL NetworkNFL News
Arizona Rattlers To Host Jacksonville Sharks in ArenaBowl XXIVAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comArenaBowl XXIV is officially set! The National Conference champs, the Arizona Rattlers will take on the Jacksonville Sharks, the American Conference champions on Friday night at 8:30 ET. The ArenaBowl will be played at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Arizona Rattlers offer free tickets to Arena BowlBizjournals.com
Arizona Rattlers awaiting ArenaBowl opponentTucson Citizen
Fans to compete for ultimate ArenaBowl experienceAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League is offering fans the ultimate fan experience at ArenaBowl XXIV.
"AFL Dream Team" announced, Directors announcedAFL Press Release
After nearly three months of fan voting, the Arena Football League announced the winners of “AFL Dream Team,” today.