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AFL Tonight Episode 15: Remember the Alamo(dome)
ArenaFan.com Press Release

Tim Capper and special guest co-host, former Tampa Bay Storm PR Director Jim Robinson are back with the 15th episode of AFL Tonight. Join us as we talk League records being set this week yet no hype, the ArenaBowl contest announced that includes a KISS experience and maybe $100,000, Transactions 101, and much more! Our special interview this week is with the San Antonio Talons Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Keith Recine

A Brief Interview with Commissioner Jerry Kurz
Don Eisenbarth, ArenaFan.com

After the game against the Chicago Rush in Salt Lake City, I found myself on the field standing in the general proximity to Commissioner Jerry Kurz. I wanted to say something, and ask some questions, but I didn’t know how (or if) he’d respond.

AFL launches ultimate ArenaBowl KISS Experience
AFL Press Release

The Arena Football League in conjunction with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment launched today an Ultimate ArenaBowl Contest, featuring an up close experience with the legendary rock band, KISS. One lucky fan will win a once in a lifetime “KISS Experience” for four at ArenaBowl XXVI in Orlando, courtesy of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Orlando Predators Sports Group, LLC.

Pictures: Orlando Predators vs. Cleveland Gladiators
Orlando Sentinel



Quickplay Week 13
Andrew Nordmeier, ArenaFan.com

Week 12 saw Arizona continue its dominance over the league with a 70-21 crushing of the San Antonio Talons to go to 11-1. We saw another low-scoring game for the sixth week in a row with Iowa and Cleveland grinding out a 37-33 final. Orlando scored a stunning win in the War On I-4 and is now a possible playoff team. At 3-8, yes at 3-8.

Orlando Predators beat Cleveland Gladiators 62-55 on last-second touchdown
Orlando Sentinel

In midst of career season, Preds receiver proves retirement will have to wait
Orlando Sentinel

Just-signed QB Kyle Rowley to start for Jacksonville Sharks against Utah
Florida Times-Union



AFL Announces ArenaBowl XXVI Events
AFL Press Release

The NET10 Wireless Arena Football League has announced its schedule of events for ArenaBowl XXVI Week in Orlando, Florida. The Rosen Shingle Creek will serve as the official host hotel of ArenaBowl XXVI, with numerous events being held at its Shingle Creek and Rosen Centre properties.

AFL Tonight Episode 14: All the Tea in China
ArenaFan.com Press Release

Tim Capper and Adam Markowitz are back with their 14th episode of AFL Tonight. Join us as we talk about the first game in two and a half decades in Rockford, Kyle Rowley's new team, the league's trade deadline, and of course, we answer all of your questions. Our special interview this week is with Lou Tilley, who is the Director of Multimedia at AFL Global.

AFL Exchange: Chicago Rising
Brian Beaudry, ArenaFan.com

The No. 3 team in the AFL is looking like those high-ranking Al-Qaeda members a few years ago – getting knocked off week after week. Can the Rush, in their first Top-5 appearance, hold on to the spot?

Jenkins, Brown and Goodman Earn Weekly Honors
AFL Press Release

Chicago Rush WR JARED JENKINS has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while Arizona Rattlers DB ARKEITH BROWN has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and Cleveland Gladiators WR DOMINICK GOODMAN has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 12 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season.



Esposito Named NET10 Wireless Dream Team Director
AFL Press Release

Chicago Rush Dance Coach and Choreographer Gloria Esposito has been named the 2013 NET10 Wireless Dream Team Director and Choreographer, the League office announced today.

Arena Football Week 12 Quickplay
Andrew Nordmeier, ArenaFan.com

What do you call a week when Derrick Ross puts up one fantasy point? What do you call a week when Adron Tennell doesn't catch a single touchdown?

McPherson, Garcia Headline 52nd Edition of “War on I-4”
AFL Press Release

The 52nd edition of the “War on I-4” will be played between the Tampa Bay Storm (7-4) and the Orlando Predators (2-8) in “NET10 Wireless Arena Football Saturday” on CBS Sports Network. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET this Saturday.

The AFL Exchange: Cleveland Takes a Trip to the Basement
Brian Beaudry, ArenaFan.com

Congratulations, Cleveland, you pulled off the most complete game of the season. Unfortunately, it was by having the worst offensive and defensive performances in the league in the same game. In fact, the performance was so awful, it earned the Gladiators the basement position in the AFL, something which it seemed the VooDoo were destined to control for the rest of the season after their debacle against Iowa.

If you go: Orlando Predators at Tampa Bay Storm
Orlando Sentinel

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AFL Tonight Episode 13: Bringing Home the Bacon
ArenaFan.com Press Release

Tim Capper and Adam Markowitz are back with their 13th episode of AFL Tonight. Join us as we talk about the announcement of the AFL Hall of Fame Advisory Board, AFL Global’s first training camp in China, are teams skimping on the fan experience and much more. Our special interview this week is with Jim Robinson, the longtime Public Relations Director for the Tampa Bay Storm and one of the new members of the 2013 Hall of Fame Advisory Board.

First Training Camp: Phase One Success!
AFL Global Press Release

AFL Global and Ganlan Media International (GMI) have completed phase one of a multi-level program to introduce American-style arena football to China. A special ceremony attended by ten Chinese national media outlets saw the first 24 graduates of the program being honored with official certificates as “phase 1″ coaches and officials.

AFL Tonight Episode 12: Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
ArenaFan.com Press Release

ArenaFan's Tim Capper and Adam Markowitz are back with their 12th episode of AFL Tonight. Join us as we talk about the season ticket holder letter sent out in Chicago, a number of career milestones, and a whole heck of a lot more. Our special interview this week is with ArenaFan's own Don Eisenbarth, who covers the Utah Blaze.

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At a Glance
Record Ovr Home Away
  4-8 1-4 3-4
Last Game Sat Jun 15
  Win CLE 62-55
Next Game Sat Jun 22 7:00pm
  vs PIT  
Head Coach
Doug Plank

With Predators: 4-8-0
Overall: 68-37-0

Complete Coaching Record
Schedule
Date Opp Time (ET)
Jun 8 @ Tampa Bay W 55-48
Jun 15   Cleveland W 62-55
Jun 22   Pittsburgh 7:00pm
Jun 29 @ Jacksonville 7:00pm
Jul 6   Arizona 7:00pm
Complete Schedule
Standings
Southern Division W L PF PA
Jacksonville8 5 686 632
Tampa Bay7 6 738 699
Orlando4 8 616 703
New Orleans3 9 525 702
Complete Standings
Transactions
ORLANDO PREDATORS activated LB Josh Mallard; placed FB Wondell Rutledge on injured reserve; reassigned LB Tim Cheatwood.
Complete Transactions
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