Taking it Back: The Return of Duane Brooks
Brian Beaudry, ArenaFan.comDuane Brooks is on a path to making history after he was placed on recallable reassignment earlier this season.
There are a few obstacles in his way. One is the fact that one of his return touchdowns seems not to count because as he was putting it forward into the end zone, it popped out of his hands and he caught it again in the end zone, so it’s ruled as a fumble recovery for a touchdown rather than a kick return touchdown.
Rattlers Win Big in Portland, 69-42
Arizona Rattlers Press Release
The World Champion Arizona Rattlers (9-2) earned their fifth straight win in Portland with a 69-42 victory over the Portland Thunder (3-8) Friday night in the Moda Center. The Rattlers remain undefeated against the Thunder.
Thunder Have Erratic Night on Special Teams, Lose to Arizona 69-42
Portland Thunder Press Release
WR/KR Duane Brooks found the end-zone for a third successive week, running back a second quarter kickoff 55 yards for his sixth kick return touchdown of the season, but his contributions were not enough to prevent the Thunder from losing a 69 to 42 decision in front of 9,435 fans at the Moda Center Friday Night.
Game Preview: Week 12: Portland faces challenge against rejuvenated Davila, streaking Rattlers
Portland Thunder Press Release
The Portland Thunder (3-7, 1-2 in Pacific) return home to face the three-time defending ArenaBowl Champion Arizona Rattlers (8-2, 2-1 in West) Friday evening from the Moda Center. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm and fans can listen on 750AM/102.9FM THE GAME starting at 6:30pm, and watch live on CSNNW, ESPN3, or the WatchESPN.com app.
Arizona Rattlers (8-2) at Portland Thunder (3-7) Game Preview
Arizona Rattlers Press Release
The Arizona Rattlers (8-2) will be looking to win their fifth straight game when they visit the Portland Thunder (3-7) this Friday, June 12th at 7:00 PM.