af2 price might be too rich for BloomingtonPeoria Journal Star
The UIF franchise would be a great fit in the travel-friendly af2 Midwest Division, with Peoria, Quad City, Iowa (Des Moines), Lexington, Louisville and Green Bay. Plus, the Milwaukee Iron are set to join that lineup in 2009.
'Disappointment beyond words'Peoria Journal Star
On the field, there were gut-wrenching losses, some self-inflicted, others awash in controversial officiating. It added up to a 4-12 team that missed the playoffs.
One good record, one bad record for PiratesPeoria Journal Star
He did it with a signature game Saturday, with four touchdowns to help the Pirates build a 22-point lead before Louisville rallied and sent Peoria to a 62-48 loss in the af2 season finale before 11,537 at Freedom Hall.
Pirates Lose Season FinaleCentral Illinois Proud
The Peoria Pirates blew a 22-point second quarter lead and fell, 62-48, Saturday at Louisville.
Pirates finish af2 season tonightPeoria Journal Star
The Peoria Pirates face their 2008 season finale tonight at Louisville, a contest between two teams out of the af2 playoffs.
• 'Cats Attribute Team Unity to SuccessWFXL Fox 31
Was this past Saturday night's game pretty? No. Was the win in convincing fashion? Not at all.
Out of playoffs, Pirates head into final weekPeoria Journal Star
A month ago, the Peoria Pirates were fighting the Louisville Fire for the final playoff spot in the American Conference. They'll meet in the regular-season finale this weekend in Kentucky, and now it's possible neither team will make it.
Truth, consequences, for PiratesPeoria Journal Star
Sometimes, numbers lie. Sometimes, they tell the truth. The Peoria Pirates pled to both counts Saturday after they closed their 2008 af2 home schedule with a 54-40 loss to South Division leader South Georgia before 3,037 at Carver Arena.
