DSU's Thompson calls it a career in Arena FootballThe News Journal
Thompson, an All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference player for the Hornets in the early 1990s, recently retired after 13 seasons in the Arena Football League. He spent the first nine seasons with the Albany (later Indiana) Firebirds, one season with the New Orleans VooDoo and the last three with the Columbus Destroyers.
Beat the Guru: AFL Divisional RoundAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comI’d like to personally issue a heartfelt thank you to Will McClay and the Dallas Desperados for making me look like a fool for the third straight season. At least when you fell on your face and counted to 5th down in 2006, it was my Predators that reaped the benefits and took the National Conference title away from you.
Breaking it Down – Award EditionAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comTaking an unbiased look at the postseason awards and who should receive each category, here is the Breaking it Down version of the best players in the league for the 2008 season.
Louisville's Rabatin named to All-AFL First TeamLouisville Courier-Journal
Former University of Louisville player Will Rabatin was named to the 2008 All-Arena Football League first team.
2008 AFL All-Ironman TeamAFL Press Release
Chicago Rush WR/LB DEJUAN ALFONZO earned his third consecutive selection while Columbus Destroyers FB/LB HAROLD WELLS, San Jose SaberCats WR/LB JASON GEATHERS and Tampa Bay Storm WR/LB LAWRENCE SAMUELS earned their second straight honor.
The Second seasonTim Ball, ArenaFan.comThis has been one incredible season. The records stacked up are mind-boggling. Dallas Desperados quarterback Clint Dolezel smashing through 900 passing touchdowns, Tampa Bay Storm WR/LB Lawrence Samuels being the first player in AFL history to have 1,000 career receptions...
Columbus Destroyers fullback/linebacker Harold Wells named to AFL All-Ironman teamColumbus Destroyers Press Release
Columbus fullback/linebacker Harold Wells has been named to the Arena Football League’s All-Ironman Team, the club and League announced today.
2008 AFL season one for the record booksAFL Press Release
The AFL saw some of the League’s most prestigious and longstanding records – including career passing yards, career receptions, and career touchdown receptions – fall during the 2008 regular season.
2008 All-Arena TeamsAFL Press Release
The Philadelphia Soul led all AFL teams with four players on the 2008 All-Arena First Team, the League announced today. Philadelphia QB MATT D’ORAZIO, OL PHIL BOGLE, OL MARTIN BIBLA and WR CHRIS JACKSON were named All-Arena First Team.
Columbus Destroyers offensive linemen Will Rabatin and Howard Duncan earn All-Arena honorsColumbus Destroyers Press Release
Columbus Destroyers center Will Rabatin has been named to the Arena Football League’s First Team All-Arena team and offensive lineman Howard Duncan has been named to the AFL’s Second Team All-Arena, the club and League announced today.
Beat the Guru: AFL Wild Card RoundAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comThey say that everyone starts over at 0-0 in the playoffs. Heck, ask the Dallas Desperados what their 28 wins in 2006-2007 meant to them when everyone started over again at 0-0. “Beat the Guru” was a gigantic success for me until I put up back-to-back 1-7 weeks to end the season.
2008 All-Rookie TeamAFL Press Release
The Orlando Predators led all AFL teams with three players on this year’s All-Rookie Team, the League announced today. Orlando placed FB ODIE ARMSTRONG, OL BOBBY HARRIS and DB AHMAD CARROLL on the squad while Chicago, Colorado, Grand Rapids and New York each placed two players on the team.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week 17Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comThe twenty-second AFL regular season concluded Sunday when the Chicago Rush beat the Dallas Desperados 75-63 to secure the top seed in the American Conference during the playoffs. With so much to recap and discuss, click on through to the article and let’s get down to some Breaking it Down.
Kay's job quickly drawing interestColumbus Dispatch
By noon yesterday, Jim Renacci had already received two phone calls from coaches' agents.
Destroyers head coach Doug Kay will not return in 2009Columbus Destroyers Press Release
Columbus Destroyers Partner, General Manager and President Jim Renacci announced today that ownership and Head Coach Doug Kay have reached a mutual agreement and will not extend Kay’s contract beyond the 2008 season. This past weekend, the Destroyers completed the season with a 3-13 record.
Kay won't be back as coach of DestroyersColumbus Dispatch
Less than one year after taking the Columbus Destroyers to the ArenaBowl, Doug Kay is no longer the team's head coach.
Gladiators reach playoffs with winAkron Beacon Journal
The Gladiators didn't have to look any further than their practice squad to find the boost they needed to get into the Arena Football League playoffs in the team's first year in Cleveland.
Columbus Destroyers defeated by Cleveland Gladiators 47-35Columbus Destroyers Press Release
The Columbus Destroyers, presented by Germain, fell to the Cleveland Gladiators 47-35 Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena in front of 14,397 fans.
Cleveland Gladiators clinch playoff berthCleveland Gladiators Press Release
The Cleveland Gladiators are headed to the playoffs after a 47-35 victory over the Columbus Destroyers at Quicken Loans Arena in front of 14,397 on Saturday night.
Wild Card dates and times setAFL Press Release
Following the conclusion of the 2008 regular season, the Arena Football League announced today the playoff seedings, dates and times for the Wild Card games.
