Utah Blaze performance spoiled great TV exposure for stateDeseret News
Quite honestly, it was reminiscent of the XFL at times. And I'm not at all sure that the AFL wants to be equated with the XFL in any way, shape or form.
Blaze say their new coach will live in UtahDeseret News
The new coach of the Utah Blaze certainly won't have the national name recognition of recently retired coach Danny White, who once starred as the quarterback of "America's Team," the Dallas Cowboys.
Bryant slowly making way back after season-ending injuryUtah Blaze Press Release
"I did a lot of leg work to make sure my body was ready to go, and I put on some extra weight in case I had to play the defensive spot again," he said. "I worked hard for the season expecting to have a big season not only for the team but for myself as well."
Beat the Guru: AFL Divisional RoundAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comI’d like to personally issue a heartfelt thank you to Will McClay and the Dallas Desperados for making me look like a fool for the third straight season. At least when you fell on your face and counted to 5th down in 2006, it was my Predators that reaped the benefits and took the National Conference title away from you.
Assistant coach James probably is leading candidate to replace WhiteSalt Lake Tribune
The leading candidate to replace Danny White as head coach of the Utah Blaze is probably assistant coach Ron James, the former head coach of the Las Vegas Gladiators who was fired after a two-year stint at the end of the 2006 season.
Breaking it Down – 2008 Wild Card editionAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comThe road teams came out victories three out of the four playoff games and two 6-10 advanced to the round of eight. One quarterback tossed the second most yards in playoff history while another tied the touchdown pass mark. These and much, much more will be discussed in the Wild Card edition of Breaking it Down.
Blaze: Blaze want experienceSalt Lake Tribune
While stopping short of endorsing a candidate to be his replacement, former Utah Blaze coach Danny White said Monday night that the franchise shouldn't just hire a "regular football guy," but needs to hire someone with Arena Football League coaching experience.
Breaking it Down – Award EditionAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comTaking an unbiased look at the postseason awards and who should receive each category, here is the Breaking it Down version of the best players in the league for the 2008 season.
Blaze: White resigns before ax fallsSalt Lake Tribune
Danny White said when he took the job as head coach and general manager of the Utah Blaze three years ago that if he didn't make the team a winner, he would step down before he was fired.
Utah Blaze's White resignsDeseret News
Danny White, the only coach in the Utah Blaze franchise history, resigned Monday afternoon. White, who joined the expansion Blaze three years ago as the team's coach and general manager after a successful Arena Football League career coaching the Arizona Rattlers, was at the end of his original three-year contract.
Utah Blaze didn't meet goal; White has no excusesDeseret News
The only head coach in Utah Blaze history resigned Monday in what was slightly less than, well, a blaze of glory. Danny White said it himself, two days earlier: "6-and-11 isn't acceptable at all."
Utah Blaze: Uncertainty for White, free agentsDeseret News
The only head coach and general manager in the three-year history of the Blaze has an expiring contract, and it's not a sure thing the former Dallas Cowboy star quarterback and AFL coaching legend will return.
Blaze ownership accepts resignation of Danny WhiteUtah Blaze Press Release
Citing a need for a break after a difficult season in which Utah went 6-11 and lost in the Wild Card Round of the Arena Football League Playoffs, Blaze head coach/general manager Danny White resigned Monday afternoon.
Blaze: Danny White resigns as head coachSalt Lake Tribune
Danny White has resigned after three seasons as coach and general manager of the Utah Blaze. The announcement comes two days after the Blaze lost 49-44 at home to the Colorado Crush in an Arena Football League wild card playoff game.
Execution, bounces foil Blaze plansDeseret News
A funny bounce, a reversed call, a defensive stop or a pass that may have been caught or dropped. One play in a four-quarter game could have made a huge difference in the Utah Blaze's 49-44 loss to the Colorado Crush in the wild-card round of the Arena Football League playoffs.
Blaze: Second-half errors doom UtahSalt Lake Tribune
The Utah Blaze were haunted - not by old wounds but by their performance in the second half. Again.
Second-half drives keep 7-10 Crush in itDenver Post
History did not favor Colorado as it faced the task of beating the Utah Blaze in its home arena.
AFL playoffs: Blaze get knocked outSalt Lake Tribune
While putting together their unlikely late-season run to make the Arena Football League playoffs and earn the right to host a wild card game, the Utah Blaze got more than their share of fortuitous breaks and game-swinging calls, winning six of their last seven games after a forgettable 0-9 start.
Three receivers instrumental in turnaroundSalt Lake Tribune
The Utah Blaze have created their own version of the "Three Amigos," and the guy who delivers the ball, quarterback Joe Germaine, understands and is thankful for the luxury of having multiple targets.
Playoff mode nothing new for BlazeDeseret News
Nine games into the Arena Football League season, with his team 0-9, even the ever-optimistic Danny White knew it was highly unlikely his Utah Blaze would be playing during the final days of June. To do so, Utah would have to qualify for the playoffs.
