AFL moves to six-man officiating crewsAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League will move to a six-man officiating crew during the 2012 season, AFL Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz announced today.
Highland grad Serini playing in AFLTimes Herald-Record
Serini, a 2007 Highland graduate, has signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL. He expects to be the starting center when Tampa Bay opens the season on March 10 at the Chicago Rush.
Hill excited about opportunity to play with the PackersLomdardiAve
Hill was signed by the Packers last week off the roster of the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. However, he’s not an unknown to the Packers brass. He was brought in for a tryout with the team in 2010 after Rodgers suffered his second concussion.
Tampa Bay Storm QB Signs with Green Bay PackersYahoo! Sports
Tampa Bay Storm quarterback Nick Hill announced on his Facebook page on Jan. 20 that he is making the jump from the Arena Football League to the NFL after signing a contract with the Green Bay Packers.
Landmark partnership reached between AFL and NET10AFL Press Release
America’s no contract wireless service provider will be the presenting partner of all 23 “Arena Football Friday” broadcasts during the League’s Silver Anniversary.
AFL announces Silver Anniversary CommitteeAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League today announced the 25 members serving on the League’s Silver Anniversary Committee.
New Storm logo & uniform are changes both big and smallJoe Kauffman, ArenaFan.comWhen I received the announcement last week that the Tampa Bay Storm would be changing their logo and uniform, I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive. As someone who has been a fan of the Storm and the Arena Football League since they first moved to the area in 1991 from Pittsburgh, I had no idea what to expect.
Tampa Bay Storm Unveil New Logo and UniformTampa Bay Storm Press Release
The five-time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm unveiled a new logo and uniform today at the St. Pete Times Forum in front of its fans and media.
Storm to unveil new logo, uniform and season ticket member packages for 2012Tampa Bay Storm Press Release
The Tampa Bay Storm will host Storm Fest 2012 at the St. Pete Times Forum Saturday, November 5 at 6:00 PM. During this interactive event, fans will have to opportunity to meet team President Derrick Brooks and Storm players, get a first peek at the new logo and uniform design, tour the arena and learn about new season ticket member benefits.
2011 AFL Defensive Lineman of the Year returnsTampa Bay Storm Press Release
Cliff Dukes will return to the Tampa Bay Storm and wide receiver Chandler Williams will join him, announced head coach Dave Ewart. Dukes (6-foot-3, 280 lbs., Michigan State) enters his fourth season in the AFL and with the Storm. He has earned All-Arena honors in 2010 and 2011, was named the 2011 AFL Defensive Lineman of the Year and a finalist for the 2011 AFL Defensive Player of the Year.
AFL and Spalding launch 25th Anniversary game ballAFL Press Release
The AFL, in conjunction with Spalding, is pleased to announce the launch of its special edition, 25th Anniversary game ball. As the League enters its 25th season in 2012, the ball aims to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Arena Football League.
FB/LB Terrence Royal returns as Storm adds size and depthTampa Bay Storm Press Release
Tampa Bay Storm defensive lineman Terrence Royal will return to the Storm for the 2012 and will be joined by defensive back Lendy Holmes, defensive lineman Pernell Phillips, center Wondell Rutledge and offensive lineman Julius Wilson, announced head coach Dave Ewart.
DL Jarrieett Buie returns for 2012Tampa Bay Storm Press Release
Tampa Bay Storm defensive lineman Jarriett Buie will return to the Storm for the 2012 season announced head coach Dave Ewart. Buie (6-foot-3, 250 lbs., South Florida) returns to the Storm for his second season. He finished third on the team with 6.5 sacks during his rookie season and was seventh in the AFL with 11 tackles for a loss.
2012 AFL schedule, division alignment announcedAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League today announced the 2012 regular season schedule, which will begin on Friday, March 9, 2012 on NFL Network. The final day of the 2012 regular season is scheduled for Sunday, July 22, 2012. The AFL will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary during the 2012 season and will continue playing an enhanced, 18-game schedule.
FB/LB Eric Ortiz returns, Storm add two othersTampa Bay Storm Press Release
Tampa Bay Storm fullback/linebacker Eric Ortiz will return to the Storm for 2012 and offensive lineman Jamar Bass and wide receiver Victor Williams were also added to the roster announced head coach Dave Ewart.
AFL to air on NFL Network for third consecutive yearAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League will continue for its third consecutive season on NFL Network, AFL Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz announced today. In the last two postseason games of the 2011 season, “Arena Football Friday” on NFL Network notched record high ratings.
New Orleans to host ArenaBowl XXV on August 10, 2012AFL Press Release
The Arena Football League (AFL), New Orleans VooDoo and New Orleans Arena are pleased to announce that ArenaBowl XXV will be played in New Orleans, adding to the growing list of championships being hosted by the city in 2012.
Storm Add Bongarra and Fagg to RosterTampa Bay Storm Press Release
The Tampa Bay Storm have acquired kicker Juan Bongarra (Bone´-gah-rah) and wide receiver De’Cody Fagg, announced head coach Dave Ewart.
Storm sign QB Nick HillTampa Bay Storm Press Release
On the first day of free agency in the Arena Football League the Tampa Bay Storm have acquired quarterback Nick Hill, announced head coach Dave Ewart. Hill (6-foot-3, 215 lbs., Southern Illinois) enters his third season in the AFL with the Storm, having played the previous two seasons with South Division rival the Orlando Predators.
Storm eyes top talent for 2012Tampa Bay Storm Press Release
The three-week exclusive team re-signing period came to an end today with nine players returning from the 2011 roster and now the Arena Football free-agency period will begin Monday. The Storm front office was not only hard at work identifying players they want to return from 2011 but also identifying players the team wants to go after for 2012.
