Albany destroys the Destroyers to kick off the 2019 season
Cliffy D. Pine, ArenaFan.comDespite a memorable first season in the Arena Football League, the Albany Empire felt that they didn’t accomplish what they set out to do. So much so, that their motto for the 2019 AFL season is “Unfinished Business”.
Destroyers Suffer Growing Pains in Season Opening Loss to Albany
Joe Couch, ArenaFan.comThe Columbus Destroyers took the field Saturday night for the first time in the Arena Football League since 2008. The Times Union Center did not disappoint as 11,682 fans showed up to the league opener in Albany.
Empire Dominate Destroyers in 2019 Debut, 35-19
Ryan McCarthy, ArenaFan.comThe Albany Empire started their 2018 campaign by losing their first two games. On Saturday night, they made sure that it would not happen in 2019.
Destroyers fall 35-19 to Albany in season opener
The Columbus Dispatch
Destroyers Fall to Empire in Season Opener, 35-19
Columbus Destroyers Press Release
The Columbus Destroyers, presented by GermainCars.com, dropped their season opener to the Albany Empire 35-19 on Saturday night in front of 11,682 fans at the Times Union Center.
Empire Defeats Destroyers in First Game of the Season
Albany Empire Press Release
The Albany Empire (1-0) defeated the Destroyers (0-1), 35-19, in front of 11,682 fans at the Times Union Center. Empire quarterback Tommy Grady went 25 of 34 passes for 230 yards and four passing touchdowns earning himself the game MVP award.
Previewing Week One: Columbus at Albany
Joe Couch, ArenaFan.comThe time is finally here! It was nearly three months ago when we found out that the Columbus Destroyers would be back in the Arena Football League. After all those anticipatory days, football will be back for the Destroyers franchise on Saturday.
WWHO CW Columbus to Broadcast Columbus Destroyers Games in 2019
Columbus Destroyers Press Release
The Columbus Destroyers have a new broadcast television home when they take the field in 2019. All twelve games will be televised. The “CW Columbus” WWHO-TV 53 will be broadcasting seven of the team’s twelve games live. The remaining five games will air live on the CW’s sister station WSYX-TV 6.2.
Albany Empire Games to be Broadcast on WNYA MY4
Albany Empire Press Release
The Albany Empire of the Arena Football League (AFL) today announced WNYA MY4, will air all of its games this season, both home and away. This is the first season games will be made available on local broadcast television.
Atlantic City Blackjacks reveal roster ahead of Saturday's debut at Philly
Press of Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Blackjacks of the Arena Football League will play their first game against the Philadelphia Soul on Saturday with a roster that features a mix of experience and youth.