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New Orleans VooDoo returns to AFL
New Orleans VooDoo Press Release

A press conference was held today at the New Orleans Arena to announce the return of the New Orleans Voodoo to the Arena Football League (AFL) and to the Crescent City.

VooDoo it again! Arena Football returning to New Orleans
NewOrleans.Com

The New Orleans VooDoo and the Arena Football League are returning
The Times-Picayune

Arena Football League names Stuart Layne as new CMO/CRO
AFL Press Release



Arena Football League extends Commissioner Jerry Kurz contract
AFL Press Release

AFL moves to 18-game regular season schedule for 2011
AFL Press Release

The 2011 Arena Football League regular season has been extended from 16 games to 18, Commissioner Jerry Kurz announced today.

Yard Dawgz Fullback Signs With United Football League
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz Press Release

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz fullback, James Develin, signed with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League earlier this week. Develin (6’3, 260) joined the Dawgz organization in Week 15 of the 2010 season appearing in the game against the Tulsa Talons.

Breaking it Down – ArenaBowl XXIII
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.com

Spokane became the first team to win titles in the af2 and AFL in grand fashion by beating the most storied franchise, the Tampa Bay Storm, in Arena Football history in ArenaBowl XXIII. Shock QB Kyle Rowley was responsible for all ten of the team's touchdowns en route to being named MVP. Over twenty ArenaBowl records were either set or tied in the first AFL championship game since 2008. Check out the only breakdown of the stats, history and significance of this game anywhere in the world right in the ArenaBowl XXIII edition of Breaking it Down.



Shock capture ArenaBowl with 69-57 win over Tampa Bay
Spokane Shock Press Release

Is the Force with us again?
Gwinnettdailypost.com

Spokane Shock defeat Tampa Bay Storm, 69-57, in ArenaBowl XXIII
Tampa Bay Storm Press Release

The Spokane Shock defeated the Tampa Bay Storm, 69-57, to become ArenaBowl XXIII Champions in front of 11,017 fans at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wa.

AFL announces first and second All-Arena teams
AFL Press Release

The first and second All-Arena teams have been released, the league office announced today. The positions were voted on by coaches, media and fans, with several unanimous selections including Tulsa’s Gabe Nyenhuis and Arizona’s Rod Windsor.



Arena Football League coming to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Jacksonville's Les Moss awarded UBU Sports Head Coach of the Year
AFL Press Release

Arizona's Danny White awarded UBU Sports Assistant Coach of the Year
AFL Press Release

Shock could merge AFL, af2
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

I'm not saying that the Spokane Shock are anywhere near like the New York Jets of 1969. It is pretty clear that QB Kyle Rowley is one of the best indoor quarterbacks in the AFL or any other alphabet league, and the Shock are clearly a fantastic squad that took it to the best in the league all season long.

Chicago's Gould named Kicker of the Year
AFL Press Release

Chicago Rush kicker Chris Gould has been named the Arena Football League’s Kicker of the Year, the league office announced today.

Tulsa's Nyenhuis named Russell Lineman of the Year
AFL Press Release

Tulsa defensive end Gabe Nyenhuis has been named the Arena Football League’s Lineman of the Year, the league office announced today.

Chicago's Alfonzo named Ironman of the Year
AFL Press Release

Chicago Rush wide receiver/linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo has been named the Arena Football League’s JLS Ironman of the Year, the AFL announced today. One of the game’s most complete players, Alfonzo was a major factor on offense, defense and special teams in 2010 for a Chicago Rush squad that finished 10-6 and advanced to the playoffs for the ninth-consecutive season.

Beat the Guru: AFL Semifinals
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

And then there were four. The chase for the ArenaBowl heats up again this week, as four teams fight it out to play for the championship. I still haven't totally hit postseason form yet after going 2-2 last week. However, that 2-2 ATS mark was a popular one amongst posters at ArenaFan.

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Last Game Fri Jul 30
  Loss TUL 61-74
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