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?
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.
Edwards goes from working on cars to Storm receiverTampabay.com
Hank Edwards went to work in an auto repair shop in West Palm Beach for his father not long after his playing career at Texas Southern ended. His job was to perform oil changes and install brakes, but once in a while, he was allowed to do the big stuff.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week TenAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comIt took ten weeks, but now every team in the league has at least one win and one loss thanks to Cleveland knocking off previously unbeaten Philadelphia and previously winless Utah topping Kansas City. Six of the eight home teams won and six of eight games were decided by at least two scores. This and much more are just a click away in this week’s Breaking it Down.
Playoff implications and Mother's Day celebrations headline week 11AFL Press Release
The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear as conference matchups with playoff implications headline Week 11 in the Arena Football League.
AFL and Spalding honor Mother's Day with commemorative game ballAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League and Spalding will honor all mothers this weekend
with a ceremonial pink game ball that will be used during all AFL games.
Alfonzo doing it all for injury-plagued RushChicago Sun-Times
Despite a rash of injuries, the Rush goes into tonight’s game at Tampa Bay with a 7-2 record and a three-game lead in the Arena Football League’s Central Division.
Rush rides out the Storm, 51-46Chicago Rush Press Release
While it might not have been pretty, it still counts as a win as the Chicago Rush found a way to hold off the Tampa Bay Storm 51-46 Monday night at the St. Pete Times Forum.
Beat the Guru: AFL Week 10Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comBefore I begin, I want to say what a great thing it is for the Arena Football League to get involved in one of the greatest foundations this world has to offer. For those that don’t know, The V Foundation for Cancer Research was formed in honor of Jim Valvano to raise awareness and bring in donations for cancer research.
Storm players earn AFL honorsTampa Bay Storm Press Release
Tampa Bay Storm fullback/linebacker Torrance Marshall was named Ironman of the Month for the month of April and wide receiver/linebacker Lawrence Samuels earned Ironman of the Week for Week 9.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week NineAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comAnd then there was one. With the Philadelphia Soul beating the Dallas Desperados Monday night, there is only one undefeated team in the league. Find out what this means historically along with many other tantalizing news and notes in this week’s addition of Breaking it Down.
Ex-Storm Player KilledTampa Tribune
A member of the Tampa Bay Storm during two championship seasons has been found fatally shot in his Orlando apartment, officials said. Ivan Orsen Caesar Jr., 41, was found at 12:37 a.m. Monday at Tuscany Village apartments, 4855 S. Orange Blossom Trail, after Orange County deputies received a call about a man down.
Ex-Storm Player Found DeadTampa Tribune
A member of the Tampa Bay Storm during two championship seasons has been found fatally shot in his Orlando apartment, officials said.Ivan Caesar Jr., 41, was found at 12:37 a.m. after Orange County deputies received a call about a man down.
Ex-NFL player fatally shot at apartment complexSarasota Herald-Tribune
Orange County's sheriff's office says 41-year-old Ivan Orsen Caesar Jr. was found fatally shot at the Tuscany Village Apartments early Monday. He played in the Arena Football League from 1995 to 1999 for teams in Tampa, Milwaukee and Portland, Ore.
Former AFL Player MurderedOrlando Sentinel
Ivan Orsen Caesar Jr., 41, was found dead inside his home at the Tuscany Village Apartments in the 4800 block of South Orange Blossom Trail at about 12:40 a.m., Orange County sheriff’ spokesman Jeff Williamson said.
Storm holds on for 48-41 win over OrlandoTampabay.com
Tampa Bay didn't end its five-game losing streak Saturday night with a runaway victory, but that was just fine with the Storm.
Inside The Rivalry: Storm Vs. PredatorsTampa Tribune
The first meeting between the rivals went to Orlando, as the Predators won 51-38. It was the Storm's only home loss that season. Orlando went on to finish 3-7, while Tampa Bay went on to win its title with a 48-42 win over the Detroit Drive in ArenaBowl V.
I’ve Seen Enough, Give Us ReplayJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comIt is not often that I decide to rant to the masses, but I have seen enough this season with bad calls, especially late in games, that are aiding in the outcome of games. With the competition committee looking to improve the game each year, it is time that they do the one thing that will improve this game more than anything else, give us some form of instant replay!
Cinco de Mayo game presented by Dos EquisTampa Bay Storm Press Release
The Tampa Bay Storm will host Tampa’s largest Cinco de Mayo party, presented by Dos Equis, Monday, May 5 as the Tampa Bay Storm host the Chicago Rush in a nationally televised game on ESPN Russell Athletic Monday Night Football.
Orlando Predators gear up for War on I-4 series game against Tampa BayOrlando Sentinel
When the Arena Football League releases its schedule every year, two games stick out on the Orlando Predators' calendar: The home-and-away contests against the Tampa Bay Storm.
