(5/9) It’s been an up and down rollercoaster ride for the defending ArenaBowl champions through the first ten games. At 5-5, the San Jose SaberCats have struggled against winning teams (0-5) and beat up on teams with losing records (5-0), yet they are still leading the Western Division, which will secure at least a bye and second-round home playoff game. ...
SaberCats Could Add to Rattlers ''Payback to Fans'' in PhoenixSan Jose Mercury News
When the owners of the Arizona Rattlers came up with the three P s -- which stands for promise, playoffs or pay -- season ticket-holders were ecstatic, the head coach was nervous and others around the league considered the gimmick pure insanity.
SaberCats expecting a challenge from ArizonaSan Jose Mercury News
"It's now or never," defensive back Omarr Smith said. "We've got to play more consistent and we've got to win some games. That's what it all comes down to."
It's go-time or else for inconsistent SaberCatsInside Bay Area
"It's now or never," defensive back Omarr Smith said. "We've got to play more consistent, and we've got to win some games. That's what it all comes down to."
Champs look to awake from long catnap for playoff runAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comIt’s been an up and down rollercoaster ride for the defending ArenaBowl champions through the first ten games. At 5-5, the San Jose SaberCats have struggled against winning teams (0-5) and beat up on teams with losing records (5-0), yet they are still leading the Western Division, which will secure at least a bye and second-round home playoff game.
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?
Is the western division race still worth watching?Tom Goodhines - laavengers.com
The three-team race in the Western Division continues to make things interesting as we head down the final stretch of the regular season. The Los Angeles Avengers find themselves one game behind the defending division and ArenaBowl champion San Jose SaberCats and a half game behind the Arizona Rattlers.
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.
Flashy, Talented SaberCats DBs Have Years of ExperienceSan Jose Mercury News
Marquis Floyd, Clevan Thomas and Omarr Smith have been the San Jose SaberCats defensive back alignment for a total of 32 games over the past three seasons. Floyd, the junior member, started three games alongside six- and eight-year AFL pros Thomas and Smith, respectively, in 2006. He played mostly offense that rookie season.
