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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Dragons defeat Cleveland 56-39New York Dragons Press Release
For the fourth week in a row, the Dragons have had a solid game on both sides of the ball, which has resulted in a victory. The Dragons took care of business, defeating the Cleveland Gladiators 56-39 Saturday night at the Nassau Coliseum to improve to 5-4.
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!
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."
Former Firecat Brown making successful leap to Arena LeagueMarconews
"I just love to play football, man," he said. "It's still the same thing as arena2. I can't change. My whole thing is that I'm a performer -- I try to give everybody what they want. There could be five people watching; you'd still see the same show."
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.
Arena Football News and NotesSports Memo
We can add the Chicago Rush to the ‘teams that don’t have backup quarterback issues’ list after watching Russ Michna play for the past two weeks.
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.
Dragons hot streak has turned season aroundNew York Dragons Press Release
The New York Dragons head into this Saturday’s match-up against the division rival Cleveland Gladiators at the Nassau Coliseum riding a three-game winning streak that has propelled them to a 4-4 record.
Dragons Defeat Storm 66-47New York Dragons Press Release
The Dragons offense was as effective as it's been all season, scoring on every drive. The result was a 66-47 victory against the Tampa Storm at the St. Pete Times Forum. The Dragons won for the first time on the road in four tries this season.
ArenaFan-Tasy Football Report: Week 7Jason Moyer, ArenaFan.comAfter seven weeks of Arena Football League action and six weeks of fantasy play, here is a look at some highlights from last week and the season.
Beat the Guru: AFL Week 8Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comThe coaching in this league was just pitiful this past week. I was fortunate enough to watch Kevin Guy give Tampa Bay a win that Tim Marcum handed back, watch Kevin Porter screw up any chance to beat Chicago only to have Mike Hohensee try to give it back, and saw the San Jose SaberCats blow a four possession lead at home.
