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The Fortune that will Bind Arena Football and Prominence
Guest Writer, ArenaFan.com Before climbing up the ladder of success as the CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, Butera played Division III football as a defensive end for his school, Trinity College. In a way, this may have played a role in his full-time shift from casino executive to arena football commissioner. Guy and Dolezel named Marcum-Moss Head Coaches of the YearAFL Press Release The Arena Football League Office announces that Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy and Philadelphia head coach Clint Dolezel are the 2016 Marcum-Moss Head Coaches of the Year. Soul defeat Rattlers, 56-42AFL Press Release The Philadelphia Soul defeated the Arizona Rattlers 56-42 in front of 13,390 fans at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ on Friday night. This is the 2 ArenaBowl championship victory for the Soul in franchise history. AFL announces Yearly Honors at Awards CeremonyAFL Press Release At the 2016 Awards Ceremony on Thursday, the Arena Football League announced the winners of its most coveted individual honors. Orlando Predators wide receiver Brandon Thompkins earned AFL Playmaker of the Year. Philadelphia Soul defensive back Tracy Belton was recognized as the Riddell Defensive Player of the Year. Jacksonville Sharks wide receiver Joe Hills was named the Under Armour Offensive Player of the Year. Arizona Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila garnered the AFL MVP of the Year. AFL Tonight - Episode 21: "For All the Marbles" ArenaFan.com Press Release Tim Capper, Jim Robinson and special guest Adam Markowitz return with Episode 21 of AFL Tonight for the 2016 season. ArenaBowl Preview, league announces player awards and much more. AFL announces Commissioner's Award, Executive of the YearAFL Press Release The Arena Football League Office announces that Los Angeles wide receiver Donovan Morgan has won the Commissioner’s Award, while Arizona Rattlers Team President Chris Presson has earned AFL’s Executive of the Year for the 2016 Season. Bogle named Top AssistantAFL Press Release The Arena Football League announces that Philadelphia Soul Assistant Head Coach Phil Bogle has been named the 2016 Assistant Head Coach of the Year. This marks the first time Bogle has earned this recognition and the first time a member of the Soul staff has won this award. Cleveland's Taylor awarded Al Lucas Hero Jason Foundation AwardAFL Press Release The Arena Football League Office announces that Cleveland Gladiator WR Collin Taylor has been named Al Lucas Hero Jason Foundation Award Winner. AFL honors off the field performances AFL Press Release The Arena Football League Office announces the winners of the Front Office/Support Staff of the Year, Sports Medicine Team of the Year, Equipment Manager of the Year and Fox40 Official of the Year. Jacksonville's Hills named Cutters Receiver of the YearAFL Press Release The Arena Football League Office announces that Jacksonville Sharks wide receiver Joe Hills has been named Cutters Receiver of the Year. AFL Tonight - Episode 20: "Calm before the storm"ArenaFan.com Press Release Tim Capper and Jim Robinson return with Episode 20 of AFL Tonight for the 2016 season. Conference Championship review, Post Season Awards, a look at upcoming Free Agency and much more. Philadelphia's Tracy Belton named Uber Defensive Back of the YearAFL Press Release The Arena Football League announces that Philadelphia Soul defensive back Tracy Belton has been named the 2016 Uber Defensive Back of the Year. Mudge, Metz named AFL Linemen of the Year AFL Press Release The Arena Football League Office announces that Arizona Rattlers center Jordan Mudge has been named Spalding Offensive Lineman of the Year and Philadelphia Soul defensive end Jake Metz has been named VidSwap Defensive Lineman of the Year. Philadelphia's Frevert named Kicker of the YearAFL Press Release The Arena Football League announces that Philadelphia Soul kicker Tommy Frevert has been named the 2016 AFL Kicker of the Year. This marks the second straight year that Frevert has earned this recognition having won in 2015 as a rookie. Conference Finals: Players of the WeekAFL Press Release The Arena Football League has announced that Arizona’s Nick Davila, Arizona’s Jeremy Kellem and Philadelphia’s Tommy Frevert have been named as the Under Armour Offensive Player, Riddell Defensive Player and AFL Playmaker of the Week for the Conference Championship Round of the 2016 Postseason, respectively. Cleveland's Ross named GEICO Rookie of the YearAFL Press Release The Arena Football League Office announced today that Cleveland Gladiators defensive back Marvin Ross has been named GEICO Rookie of the Year. ArenaBowl XXIX Matchup SetAFL Press Release The Philadelphia Soul defeated the Jacksonville Sharks, 55-50, in the American Conference Championship game on Sunday night and will now advance to play the Arizona Rattlers in ArenaBowl XXIX on Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. AFL announces All-Arena Defensive TeamsAFL Press Release Eighteen players earned 2016 First and Second Team All-Arena Defensive honors, the AFL Office announced tonight on CBS Sports Network. AFL announces All-Arena Offensive TeamsAFL Press Release Nineteen players earned 2016 First and Second Team All-Arena Offensive honors, the AFL Office announced tonight on CBS Sports Network. Arena Football League Awards ScheduleAFL Press Release The Arena Football League announces that its 2016 Awards Schedule will begin with its primetime special, “2016 All-Arena Show”, featuring season highlights and the unveiling the 2016 All-Arena teams on CBS Sports Network on Saturday, August 13 at 9 p.m. ET. |
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