af2 to continue to operate as normal in 2009af2 Press Release
The arenafootball2 league (af2), the official development league of the Arena Football League (AFL), will continue to operate as usual and WILL play in 2009 – the league’s 10th anniversary season. The af2 operates entirely on its own and is not directly affected by the AFL’s current situation.
Arena league restructuringAlbany Times Union
Some af2 teams like the Albany Firebirds (nee: Conquest) use the generic slogan "The Only Game in Town'' to push their league. There's a chance the phrase could become more literal, especially when it comes to arena football.
It's arena football's last chance in AlbanyAlbany Times Union
Albany Firebirds owner and Penn State fanatic Walter Robb really wanted to bring in Joe Paterno to coach his af2 team that's coming back next season under a new name but same management. Not happening.
Firebirds pick from own flockAlbany Times Union
New Albany Firebirds coach Tony Bowick talked about his family at his introductory news conference on Friday afternoon.
af2's 10th Anniversary season to open March 20af2 Press Release
arenafootball2 (af2) begins its 10th anniversary season with a special kickoff weekend that features a pair of intriguing divisional games. The League’s opening weekend gets started on Friday, March 20, with a West Division battle as the Tri-Cities Fever travel to Fresno, Calif. to take on the Central Valley Coyotes.
Stingley takes self off listAlbany Times Union
Stingley, a former Firebirds player, said Wednesday he withdrew his name from consideration because he has another coaching opportunity closer to his family's home in Baton Rouge, La.
Stingley candidate for Firebirds coachAlbany Times Union
Derek Stingley won an Arena Football League championship as an Albany Firebirds player in 1999. He's a serious candidate to become head coach of the new Firebirds of arenafootball2.
af2 begins looking toward 10th anniversary season with special fan logo contestaf2 Press Release
The arenafootball2 (af2) league has officially begun preparations for its 10th anniversary season with a special logo design contest open to all af2 fans across the country and beyond, it was announced today by the League. The contest officially begins today (Monday, October 6) and ends on Friday, October 24. The af2 will only accept high resolution, full-color entries
Makeover for Conquest? Not reallySchenectady Gazette
The top of Friday’s press release from the Times Union Center screamed that the Albany Firebirds are back. And my first thought was: “NO, THEY’RE NOT!!!”
Name change just window dressing for Albany's af2 franchiseTroy Record
So, the Albany Conquest will return -- reaching back in time to borrow a nickname -- for an eighth arena2football season.
Conquest staying, change to FirebirdsAlbany Times Union
Owner Walter Robb announced Friday his arenafootball2 team will return to Times Union Center in 2009 under a new name.
The Firebirds are backAlbany Firebirds Press Release
Times Union Center officials are pleased to announce that arena football will be played this spring and summer in Albany. Capital Cities Professional Football, LLC has re-branded its arenafootball2 team as the Albany Firebirds.
Conquest look ready to stayAlbany Times Union
The Albany Conquest called a news conference for this afternoon amid signs the arenafootball2 team will return to Times Union Center next year.
