AFL Tonight Episode 11: Rock BottomArenaFan.com Press Release
ArenaFan's Tim Capper and Adam Markowitz are back with their 11th episode of the AFL Tonight. Join us as we talk about the postgame rumble in Jacksonville, the possible relocation of the Rush, and so much more! Our special interviews this week are with the radio voice of the Tampa Bay Storm, Darek Sharp, and the president and COO of the Arizona Rattlers, Joe Windham.
GAME PREVIEW VooDoo vs. ChicagoNew Orleans VooDoo Press Release
After three straight road games, the VooDoo (1-7) return to the friendly confines of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to square off with the Chicago Rush.
AFL Exchange: Want to see good Arena Football? Go West, young man!Brian Beaudry, ArenaFan.comNot only did the West go 4-0 as a division this week, but the top three teams in the league by EXCH+ reside west of the Rockies. By TOT+, Utah cracks the Top 5 as well – all those pick-sixes keep them on the outside looking in for at least another week, though.
Arena Football League set to touch down in ChinaAssociated Press
The AFL is set to go long — really long — and touch down in China.
VooDoo Finally Home, Make Many Changes For ChicagoSportsNOLA.com
After a three-game road trip, the VooDoo (1-7) return home to host the Chicago Rush (4-5) Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. You can watch the game live on Cox 4 and listen live on Rush Radio 99.5, WRNO and at www.wrno.com.
China to host 1st arena football training campGlobal Times
Commissioner Kurz Issues Open Letter to FansAFL Press Release
An unfortunate occurrence took place after our recent game between the San Jose Sabercats and the Jacksonville Sharks. I issued the following statement yesterday: “The altercation that took place between two of our Teams Saturday night was not at all the level of professional conduct expected at an Arena Football League event. We take the safety of all our players and staff very seriously so a full independent investigation into the incident has been initiated.”
VooDoo To Host Military Appreciation NightNew Orleans VooDoo Press Release
The New Orleans VooDoo will host their annual Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. against the Chicago Rush inside the Mercedes Benz Superdome.
Sparks Fly as VooDoo Falls to the ShockNew Orleans VooDoo Press Release
The New Orleans VooDoo (1-7) drop their seventh straight as they fall to the Spokane Shock (6-3) 65-54 in front of a crowd of 9,317 in the Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday Night.
Shock beat VooDoo to end losing streakThe Spokesman Review
Reeling from three straight defeats and being tied in knots by a one-win team for the second week in a row, the Shock rallied from behind with two big defensive plays in the fourth quarter – one an interception return for a touchdown by Terrance Sanders – to outlast the New Orleans VooDoo 65-54.
Mistakes doom VooDoo at Shock, 65-54SportsNOLA.com
The return of Kurt Rocco sparked an anemic New Orleans VooDoo offense Friday night. Unfortunately, a season-long epidemic was too much for Rocco and the VooDoo to overcome.
Utah Blaze player saves woman's lifeAFL Press Release
Aaron Lesué is known by many as an All-Arena wide receiver for the Utah Blaze. Some are aware of his aspirations to become a United States Olympic bobsledder. Others are familiar with the former Utah State walk-on from his participation in the Dancing with the Salt Lake Stars competition to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life this past March. But after the events of April 24, 2013, even more have come to recognize the world-class athlete for what he really is: a hero.
AFL Exchange: Mix-up in the middleBrian Beaudry, ArenaFan.comWell, that was apparently an awful time to debut the rankings. Week 8 featured the most upsets of any week, with several heretofore poor teams upsetting teams that had recently looked like contenders. After this week’s games, there’s some huge movement in the top half of the rankings. We’ll try this again this week, hoping for some better results.
QuickPlay Week 9Andrew Nordmeier, ArenaFan.comWeek 8 was one of the most bizarre weeks we've seen in a while in the AFL. Aaron Garcia threw for 11 touchdowns for Orlando in an 83-82 win over Spokane and TT Tolliver had an eye-popping game. San Antonio and Jacksonville combined for 64 total points...in a whole game. Cleveland upset Chicago, Pittsburgh upset Philadelphia and Iowa limited New
Orleans to all of 16 points.
VooDoo Welcome LJ Castile Back To The GraveyardNew Orleans VooDoo Press Release
The Arena Football League has assigned defensive back Dwight McLean to the New Orleans VooDoo. In a separate transaction, New Orleans also acquired wide receiver LJ Castile and offensive lineman Bryce Tennison in a trade with the Utah Blaze for future considerations, announced the VooDoo front office on Thursday, May 16.
Spokane Shock are next on the New Orleans VooDoo schedule FridayNOLA.com
VooDoo Head West to Close Out Road TripNew Orleans VooDoo Press Release
The VooDoo travel to Spokane, Wash. to take on the Shock in search of a win to close out their three game road trip this Friday.
AFL Tonight Episode 10: Shake, Rattle, and RollArenaFan.com Press Release
ArenaFan's Tim Capper and Adam Markowitz are back with their 10th episode of the AFL Tonight. Join us as we talk about some records being shattered in Orlando, futility going on in New Orleans, the second act of the Sideshow in Chicago, and much more!
VooDoo, Shock seek to end losing skidsSportsNOLA.com
Barnstormers fly past VooDoo, 62-16SportsNOLA.com