Jackson, McEntyre and Samuels Receive ArenaFan.com Week Ten HonorsArenaFan.com Press Release
For their performances during the tenth week of the Arena Football League’s 2008 season, Cleveland Gladiators fullback Marlion Jackson, Orlando Predators defensive back Kenny McEntyre and Tampa Bay receiver/linebacker Lawrence Samuels have been named Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week and Two-Way Player of the Week, respectively, by the writers and staff of ArenaFan.com.
Soul place Graziani on IRPhiladelphia Soul Press Release
The Philadelphia Soul have placed quarterback Tony Graziani on injured reserve due to a nagging sprained left knee.
Beat the Guru: AFL Week 11Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comI’m so tired of ESPN, it’s not even funny. One week the dump button picks up nothing that it should. The next anything that even remotely sounds like profanity gets bleeped. One week they’re the Arizona Wranglers. The next they’re the Phoenix Rattlers. Can someone explain to the “Worldwide leader in sports” how the Arena Football League works?
AFL 'Live Wired' monday night on ESPN2AFL Press Release
ESPN2 will present a special “Live Wired” telecast of Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football that will bring viewers out of their living room and into the arena through additional microphones, locker-room access, and wall-to-wall action and sound of the AFL matchup between the Philadelphia Soul (9-1) and Georgia Force (4-5) on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week TenAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comIt took ten weeks, but now every team in the league has at least one win and one loss thanks to Cleveland knocking off previously unbeaten Philadelphia and previously winless Utah topping Kansas City. Six of the eight home teams won and six of eight games were decided by at least two scores. This and much more are just a click away in this week’s Breaking it Down.
Arena ball serves many purposes for old CougsCougfan.com
For superstar Chris Jackson, it’s a lucrative living that finds him rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jon Bon Jovi. And for Jason Gesser, it’s a classroom experience helping prep him for a life in coaching.
Playoff implications and Mother's Day celebrations headline week 11AFL Press Release
The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear as conference matchups with playoff implications headline Week 11 in the Arena Football League.
AFL and Spalding honor Mother's Day with commemorative game ballAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League and Spalding will honor all mothers this weekend
with a ceremonial pink game ball that will be used during all AFL games.
Georgia Force improve to 4-5 with a 66-39 win over New OrleansGeorgia Force Press Release
The Georgia Force secured their first win against a Southern Division opponent of the season with a 66-39 win over New Orleans. Georgia’s defense forced five stops on the night including three turnovers.
A nose for the endzoneGwinnettHerald.com
Newton's catch of an errant D Bryant pass and subsequent 45-yard scamper to the endzone at the opening of the third quarter gave his team its first lead against Kansas City after mounting a furious comeback from a 21-point deficit. Then, he gave his team a little insurance later when he ran back a 14-yard interception to seal the deal.
Beat the Guru: AFL Week 10Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comBefore I begin, I want to say what a great thing it is for the Arena Football League to get involved in one of the greatest foundations this world has to offer. For those that don’t know, The V Foundation for Cancer Research was formed in honor of Jim Valvano to raise awareness and bring in donations for cancer research.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week NineAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comAnd then there was one. With the Philadelphia Soul beating the Dallas Desperados Monday night, there is only one undefeated team in the league. Find out what this means historically along with many other tantalizing news and notes in this week’s addition of Breaking it Down.
Georgia Force fall to 3-5 after 66-61 loss to ArizonaGeorgia Force Press Release
Late turnovers in a 66-61 loss to the Arizona Rattlers drop the Georgia Force to 3-5 on the year. The two teams were matched in an offensive battle that saw a combined 84 points scored in the first half, but two second half interceptions by the Rattlers defense resulted in Georgia’s fifth loss of the season.
I’ve Seen Enough, Give Us ReplayJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comIt is not often that I decide to rant to the masses, but I have seen enough this season with bad calls, especially late in games, that are aiding in the outcome of games. With the competition committee looking to improve the game each year, it is time that they do the one thing that will improve this game more than anything else, give us some form of instant replay!
Rattlers hope to take advantage of extra dayAZ Central.com
Last week, in a 60-36 loss at home to New Orleans (6-2), quarterback Lang Campbell had more interceptions (five) than touchdown passes (four). One of those was returned for a touchdown.
AFL could go to instant replay in time for playoffsSan Jose Mercury News
Recently, AFL commissioner David Baker confirmed, on a New York Dragons halftime radio show, "There will be a meeting in mid-May about possibly bringing in instant replay for the playoffs and ArenaBowl."
Beat the Guru: AFL Week 9Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comI rarely use the terms “best of” or “can’t miss,” but Week 9 of the Arena Football League season really has the potential to be all of that and more.
Schutt Sports Top 12 Poll (Week 9)AFLWA Press Release
While Philadelphia routed Columbus 76-55 on Monday night and gained first-place votes against idle Dallas, the top-ranked Soul will host the second-ranked Desperados next Monday night on ESPN2 (8 p.m. Eastern). It is the first time in Arena Football League history in which two undefeated teams will meet this late in the season.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week EightAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comSix road teams won in the AFL’s seventh week of 2008. The two home teams to win (Kansas City and Chicago) did so against fellow Central Division opponents and by a combined five points. Speaking of Kansas City, the Brigade won its first game of the season, while the Utah Blaze is still winless at the halfway mark. Also, Philadelphia stayed unbeaten to set up a battle of undefeated teams next week against Dallas, which had a bye this week. This and many other interesting tidbits await you in this week’s journey in the world of Breaking it Down.
AFL to tackle cancer with inaugural AFL V WeekAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League, ESPN and The V Foundation for Cancer Research will launch AFL V Week, a new week-long initiative that will permeate the AFL and ESPN communities to help raise awareness and donations for cancer research from Tuesday, April 22 to Monday, April 28.
