Eric Ivie
Eric owns and operates Red Zone Writing and is a lifelong football fan. He is particularly fond of the Chicago Rush, the Seattle Seahawks, the Indianapolis Colts, the Michigan Wolverines, and his alma mater, Texas A&M. He is a husband and a father of two.
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Philadelphia Adds Defensive Lineman and Kicker to Arena Football League RosterThe Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League have added defensive lineman Justin Warren and kicker Connor Hughes to their roster in their continued effort to advance to ArenaBowl XXV in August.
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San Jose SaberCats Acquire Johnie Kirton from Arizona Rattlers for Jason GeathersJust days after emerging victorious against the Arizona Rattlers for the second time in as many heart-stopping games, the San Jose SaberCats have acquired Rattlers FB/LB Johnie Kirton in exchange for WR Jason Geathers and future considerations.
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Detroit Lions to Take a Look at Quarterback from the Arena Football LeagueThe Detroit Lions have their eyes on a quarterback from a place where offense reigns supreme: the Arena Football League. Georgia Force gun-slinger R.J. Archer has been invited to the Lions' minicamp to be held May 11 and 12.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week 9: Fan OpinionWe're rapidly closing in on the midpoint of the Silver Anniversary season in the Arena Football League, and with Week 9 now all wrapped up and a couple of nights of sleep to let my thoughts percolate, I'm ready to bestow my infinite wisdom on the world.
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Arena Football League Extends Commissioner's ContractThe Arena Football League announced on May 7 that commissioner Jerry B. Kurz has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the AFL's Board of Directors, which will keep him in place through the 2017 season.
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Reggie Gray Sets Franchise Record as Chicago Rush Beat Iowa Barnstormers: Fan TakeThere is a new king in Chicago, and his name is Reggie Gray. The Chicago Rush wide receiver scored his 73rd and 74th career touchdowns on May 6 against the Iowa Barnstormers, setting a new franchise record for career all-purpose touchdowns. -
Arena Football League Offers Exciting Slate of Games in Week 9: Fan TakeBeing the arena football freak that I am, it doesn't take much to get me interested in an Arena Football League game. When the league features a slate that is as chock full of excitement as the one in Week 9, though, it's hard to wait until Friday night.
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Bob McMillen Named One of 25 Greatest Arena Football League Players in History: Fan ReactionThe Arena Football League has announced that Chicago Rush head coach Bob McMillen has been selected as one of the 25 greatest players in AFL history. I couldn't agree more. -
Jacksonville Sharks Beef Up Defensive Line with Former NFL PlayerThe Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League have collected a league-low 5 turnovers this season and rank No. 11 out of 17 teams with just 9 sacks of opposing quarterbacks. It makes sense, then, that they have added a former NFL defensive lineman.
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Former NFL Defensive Back Joins Utah BlazeIn Salt Lake City, there's a new Sha'reff in town. Former New York Giants and Washington Redskins DB Sha'reff Rashad has been assigned to the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League.
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'Ultimate Mother's Day Package' to Be Given to One Lucky Mom by Iowa BarnstormersThe Iowa Barnstormers' next home game falls on Saturday, May 12--the day before Mother's Day. To help celebrate, the Arena Football League team is giving away an "Ultimate Mother's Day Package" during the fourth quarter of their game against the Command.
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Blaze Add Two More Wide ReceiversThe Utah Blaze have enlisted the services of former Spokane Shock WR Shaun Kauleinamoku just days prior to their Friday, May 4 division rivalry game against the Shock in the Arena Football League. Additionally, the Blaze claimed WR Lonnell Dewalt.
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Seattle Seahawks Dodge Bullet by Letting Anthony Hargrove Go: Fan PerspectiveGreen Bay Packers DL Anthony Hargrove will miss the first 8 games of the 2012 NFL season as a result of his role in the bounty program while with the New Orleans Saints in 2009. As a lifelong Seattle Seahawks fan, I'm breathing a sigh of relief.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week 8: Fan OpinionWith Week 8 of the Arena Football League said and done, we're starting to separate the wheat from the chaff in the race toward ArenaBowl XXV. As always, I have a thought or two that I'd like to share. -
Kansas City Command Continue to Struggle in Red Zone: Fan TakeI watched the Kansas City Command (0-6) on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Storm (4-3), and it was interesting to see them move down the field with relative ease ... until they hit the red zone. -
Utah Blaze Acquire JLB Antwan MarshThe Utah Blaze are off to the best start in their Arena Football League history, but that's not preventing them from trying to get even better. To that end, the Blaze announced on April 30 that they have activated JLB Antwan Marsh.
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Indianapolis Colts Add Depth Through Undrafted Free Agents: Fan PerspectiveThe Indianapolis Colts continue their rebuilding project through undrafted free agents, even after the 2012 NFL Draft has concluded. The team has signed 15 rookies, an NFL veteran, and a receiver who has taken an unusual path to the NFL.
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Seattle Seahawks Continue Adding Talent Through Undrafted Free Agents: Fan PerspectiveThe 2012 NFL Draft may be over, but that doesn't mean that the Seattle Seahawks are done. As with most teams around the NFL, the Seahawks continue signing players, even after the draft was completed.
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New Seahawks ILB Bobby Wagner Could Have Been a Cowboy: Fan PerspectiveWith the 15th pick of the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected inside linebacker Bobby Wagner out of Utah State. As it turns out, Wagner was nearly a member of the Dallas Cowboys, instead.
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Arena Football Friday Preview: Kansas City Command at Tampa Bay StormThe Arena Football League brings us the Week 8 edition of NET10 Arena Football Friday on a Monday, instead. On April 30, the Kansas City Command will seek their first win of the season against the Tampa Bay Storm. -
Chicago Rush Stumble in San Antonio but Play an Encouraging Game: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush went down to Texas on April 28 to battle the San Antonio Talons in Week 8 of the Arena Football League and came away with a tough 56-55 loss. Despite the outcome on the scoreboard, however, the Rush left this fan encouraged. -
Top 5 Snubs of 2012 NFL Draft: Fan OpinionIt seems every year that there are football players who excelled in college but who weren't selected in the NFL Draft. This year was no different. As the books close on the 2012 NFL Draft, here are five players who surprisingly went undrafted.
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Seattle Seahawks' Ideal Second Round 2012 NFL Draft Pick: Fan OpinionThe Seattle Seahawks have the No. 11 selection in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft on April 27. Who might they have to choose from at that spot?
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Seattle Seahawks Stun with 2012 NFL Draft Pick: Fan ReactionAs I sat excitedly in front of my computer screen on April 26, watching the 2012 NFL Draft unfold over Twitter, I couldn't wait to see who the Seattle Seahawks were going to select at No. 15. And then the news arrived. Bruce Irvin. What the...???
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Arena Football League Week 8 Preview: Chicago Rush at San Antonio TalonsThe Chicago Rush and the San Antonio Talons collide on April 28 in an important Central Division contest during Week 8 of the Arena Football League season. Let's take a look at what we can expect from this game. -
Chris Leak Officially a Member of the Orlando Predators After False StartA false start penalty provided a little bit of embarrassment for the Orlando Predators on April 23, but it wasn't a drive-killer as the Predators eventually scored QB Chris Leak from the Jacksonville Sharks on April 25 in exchange for OL/DL Ailao Eliapo. -
Who Should the Indianapolis Colts Take in the Second Round of the 2012 NFL Draft?: Fan OpinionThe Indianapolis Colts will be selecting QB Andrew Luck with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, but who should they target in the second round with the No. 34 selection? I have some ideas.Also published on: -
2012 NFL Draft Brings Football Production to New York City for First Time: Fan TakeFootball fans who are in New York City for the 2012 NFL Draft have a unique opportunity to see an integral part of the game--the actual football--being constructed right before their eyes.Also published on: -
Seattle Seahawks' Ideal NFL Draft Pick in First Round: Fan PerspectiveIf any of the countless mock drafts floating around on the internet are to be believed, the Seattle Seahawks will most likely wind up with one of three players at the No. 12 position of the 2012 NFL Draft. I know who I'd like to see them select. -
Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week 7: Fan OpinionThe Arena Football League boasted an impressive Week 7 with five of its eight games decided by less than a touchdown and within the final minute of each contest. Two games were decided by a single point. It was not a week for the faint of heart. -
Chicago Rush Escape Milwaukee Mustangs in Border War: Fan TakePlay this game between the Chicago Rush and the Milwaukee Mustangs 10 times, and each team would probably win five of them. The neck-and-neck April 21 border war between these two teams in the Arena Football League came down to who had the ball last. -
Arena Football Friday Preview: Tampa Bay Storm at Philadelphia SoulAre you, by chance, interested in a professional football game featuring two of the most prolific offenses in the Arena Football League? Well, as luck would have it, the Tampa Bay Storm will be visiting the Philadelphia Soul on April 20 at 8 p.m. ET. -
Arena Football League Week 7 Preview: Milwaukee Mustangs at Chicago RushIt's a border war in Week 7 of the Arena Football League when the Milwaukee Mustangs make the short drive down I-94 to take on the Chicago Rush in Allstate Arena on April 21. Here's what we have to look forward to. -
Cleveland Indians Prospect Lonnie Chisenhall Impresses in Triple-A Victory: Fan TakeI went to a Triple-A baseball game on April 19, hoping to see Matt LaPorta, but I walked away impressed with a guy I previously knew nothing about--Lonnie Chisenhall.
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Jeremy Geathers Leaves Spokane Shock for CFL's BC LionsOne of the multitude of transactions in the Arena Football League on April 16 involved the Spokane Shock placing Jeremy Geathers on the Other League Exempt list. The move was made so that Geathers can join the BC Lions in the CFL.
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2012 Seattle Seahawks Schedule Features Games Against NFL Powerhouses: Fan TakeWith the release of the 2012 Seattle Seahawks schedule, we'll get a good indication as to just how far the Seahawks have come since their disastrous 2-6 start in 2011 because the upcoming campaign is full of games against NFL powerhouses.
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2012 Indianapolis Colts Schedule Features Games Against Beatable Teams: Fan TakeThe Colts are heading into the first season of a massive--and necessary--rebuilding project, so I cringed when the NFL released this year's schedule on April 17. As it turns out, however, there are some beatable teams on tap for the Colts in 2012.
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Important Correction to Chicago Rush WR Reggie Gray's Record ChaseChicago Rush wide receiver Reggie Gray is about to break some career franchise records. He's very close, but not quite as close as I initially reported. Here is the correct information.
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Chicago Rush Bring Back Kelvyn Hemphill, Sign Chris FelderThe Chicago Rush have the No. 6 pass defense in the Arena Football League, but after getting shelled for 70 points by the Georgia Force on April 14, they're making some roster moves, including bringing back DB Kelvyn Hemphill and signing DB Chris Felder.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week Six: Fan OpinionThere was a lot of action in Week 6 of the Arena Football League, and a lot of things to ponder as a result. Here are some of my ponderings.
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Trades Abound in Arena Football LeagueWhoever updates the transactions on the Arena Football League's website likely has sore fingers after the busy day around the league on April 16. Four teams were involved in trading five players, and several other notable names appeared on the day's list.Also published on:
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Pittsburgh Power Complete Historic Comeback Victory Over Orlando PredatorsAt halftime, down 41-17, it looked like lights out for the Pittsburgh Power. The Orlando Predators had come into town and kicked them up one side of the arena and down the other for 30 minutes. As you may recall, however, a football game lasts 60 minutes.
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Milwaukee Mustangs Implode in Deaf Valley, Get Hammered by ShockOn the flight home from Washington, when the Arena Football League's Milwaukee Mustangs are wondering how they got hammered by the Spokane Shock, 57-26, on April 14, all they have to do is look in the mirror.
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Iowa Barnstormers Clip Arizona Rattlers as Mother Nature RagesMother Nature put the "storm" in Barnstormers on April 14, but The Barn held up to a lightning strike and a power outage while the Iowa Barnstormers held up to the visiting Arizona Rattlers, beating the defending National Conference champions, 56-54.
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Soul Continue to Roll with Victory Over SaberCatsIt took a minute for the Philadelphia Soul to get their offense in gear on April 14, but once they did, it was enough to slip past the San Jose SaberCats in the Arena Football League in a 61-55 home victory.
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Georgia Force Drop Chicago Rush from Ranks of UnbeatenA week after getting taken to the woodshed themselves, the Georgia Force turned the tables and handed out a thorough beat-down of the visiting--and formerly unbeaten--Chicago Rush on April 14 in Arena Football League action, 70-49.Also published on:
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Tampa Bay Storm Blow Cleveland Gladiators Out to SeaTampa Bay Storm QB Stephen Wasil spent his last day as a 27-year-old slicing up the Cleveland Gladiators defense on April 13, paving the way for a 69-48 home victory in the Arena Football League.
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Grady, Lesue Ignite Blaze in Victory Over SharksUtah Blaze QB Tommy Grady and WR Aaron Lesue had huge games as the visitors clipped the Jacksonville Sharks by a score of 75-67 on April 13 in Week 6 Arena Football League action.
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Talons Wake Up in Second Half, Knock Off VooDooThings didn't start particularly well for the San Antonio Talons on NET10 Arena Football Friday, but they certainly came together in the second half, knocking off the New Orleans VooDoo by a score of 62-48 in Arena Football League action on April 13.
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Arena Football League Week Six Preview: Orlando Predators at Pittsburgh PowerThe last time we saw the Orlando Predators and the Pittsburgh Power play each other, labor issues between the Arena Football League and the players' union cast a shadow over the game. This time, though, all we have to concern ourselves with is football.
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Arena Football League Week Six Preview: Milwaukee Mustangs at Spokane ShockThe last time the Milwaukee Mustangs traveled to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Spokane Shock in the Arena Football League, it didn't end the way they wanted it to. On April 14, they'll get another crack at the team that derailed their trip to AB23.
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Orlando Predators Sign Bobby SippioThe Orlando Predators announced on their Facebook page on April 13 that they have signed WR Bobby Sippio for the remainder of the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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Arena Football League Week Six Preview: Arizona Rattlers at Iowa BarnstormersThe Iowa Barnstormers are showing a lot of improvement this season, but they have a serious test of that improvement on their plate for April 14 when the defending National Conference champion Arizona Rattlers come to town in Arena Football League action.
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Arena Football League Week Six Preview: San Jose SaberCats at Philadelphia SoulWeek 6 in the Arena Football League brings us an epic match-up that we may very well see again this season. In August. In New Orleans. When the San Jose SaberCats tangle with the Philadelphia Soul on April 14, we might be seeing a preview of ArenaBowl XXV
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Johnie Kirton Returns to the Arizona RattlersAfter a record-breaking season with the Chicago Rush in 2011, FB/LB Johnie Kirton has returned to the site where his Arena Football League career began, signing with the Arizona Rattlers for the remainder of the 2012 season.
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Tampa Bay Storm to Honor Legends on April 30The Tampa Bay Storm will host Alumni Night on April 30 when the Kansas City Command come to town, retiring the jersey of a Storm great, honoring three Arena Football League Hall of Famers, rolling back prices, and more in one enormous extravaganza.
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Former Kansas City Chiefs Defensive End Joins Chicago RushThe Arena Football League's Chicago Rush filled a need on the defensive line on April 11, trading future considerations to the Spokane Shock in return for former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman and Chicago native, Pierre Walters.
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Arena Football League Week Six Preview: Chicago Rush at Georgia ForceThe Georgia Force had a game last week that they'd like to forget. The Chicago Rush had one that they'd like to repeat. When the last undefeated team in the Arena Football League heads down to Atlanta on April 14, we'll see which team gets its wish.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Week Six Preview: Utah Blaze at Jacksonville SharksThe Utah Blaze are locked in a tight battle in the Arena Football League's West Division, and things don't get any easier for them in Week 6 when they travel to Florida to take on the defending league champions, the Jacksonville Sharks, on April 13.
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Arena Football League Week Six Preview: Cleveland Gladiators at Tampa Bay StormThe Tampa Bay Storm have an important game in Week 6 of the Arena Football League, hosting the Cleveland Gladiators on April 13. Let's take a look at this American Conference showdown.Also published on:
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Chicago Rush Offer Great Deal for Fans: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush are now offering a great new opportunity for families to come watch the best team in the Arena Football League without destroying the family budget. The team announced its new "Family Four Pack" program that is available for any game.
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Arena Football Friday Preview: New Orleans VooDoo at San Antonio TalonsThe Arena Football League has a fantastic game on tap for the Week 6 edition of NET10 Arena Football Friday on April 13--the New Orleans VooDoo travel to take on the San Antonio Talons at 8 p.m. ET on the NFL Network.
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Arena Football League Attendance Needs Some Help: Fan OpinionThe Arena Football League has long been known for having a small but passionate fan base. A quarter of the way through the 2012 season, however, that small fan base appears to be getting even smaller. This is a problem that needs to be fixed.
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Orlando Predators Bring AFL Hall of Famer Ben Bennett AboardThe Orlando Predators are looking for a spark on offense, and to that end, they have hired Arena Football League Hall of Famer Ben Bennett as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Rob Keefe.
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Jacksonville Sharks Welcome Return of Jamarko SimmonsThe defending Arena Football League champion Jacksonville Sharks just got a shot in the arm of their offense, welcoming the return of WR Jamarko Simmons for the remainder of the 2012 season.
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Arena Football League Week Five Awards AnnouncedThe Arena Football League recognized several of its players on April 10 for their outstanding efforts during Week 5.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week Five: Fan OpinionBefore we dive into Week 6 of the Arena Football League season, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on Week 5. So here are a few comments from the peanut gallery.
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Jared Perry Has Monster Game as Chicago Rush Disobey Command: Fan TakeIt was Jared Perry's coming-out party on April 7 as the Chicago Rush beat the Kansas City Command, 69-40, in Arena Football League action.
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Arena Football League Week Five Preview: Philadelphia Soul at Georgia ForceThe Philadelphia Soul (2-1) and the Georgia Force (2-1) play against each other in the Arena Football League on April 7 at 7 p.m. ET. And I have a little song to play for you about that. Queue up the Charlie Daniels Band!
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Chicago Rush Receive Kiss of Death from AFL Coaches with No. 1 Ranking: Fan TakeThanks, Arena Football League coaches. Thanks a lot. You've given my Chicago Rush the kiss of death by voting them the No. 1 team in the league after Week 4. Now they're going to lose to the Kansas City Command on April 7.
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Arena Football Friday Preview: Tampa Bay Storm at New Orleans VooDooWeek Five's edition of NET10 Arena Football Friday features a battle between two up-and-coming teams who have shown tremendous progress in 2012 after last year's disappointing seasons: the Tampa Bay Storm and the New Orleans VooDoo.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Week Five Preview: San Antonio Talons at San Jose SaberCatsWhen the San Antonio Talons and the San Jose SaberCats meet in the Arena Football League on April 6, we may see some league records for offense shattered.
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Arena Football League Week Five Preview: Spokane Shock at Arizona RattlersThe Spokane Shock want to get the bad taste out of their mouths from last week's lopsided home loss, but it's not getting any easier for them in the Arena Football League's Week 5. They have to travel to Phoenix to take on the Arizona Rattlers.
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Arena Football League Week Five Preview: Iowa Barnstormers at Pittsburgh PowerWeek 5 of the Arena Football League kicks off with an April 6 battle between the Iowa Barnstormers and the Pittsburgh Power. Here are some things to look forward to.
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Arena Football League Announces Week Four HonorsQB John Dutton, JLB Alvin Ray Jackson, and WR/LB Victor Williams highlight the Arena Football League's Week 4 honors.
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Ryan Leaf's Five Greatest Football Accomplishments: Fan TakeRyan Leaf's failures, including his drug addiction and multiple felony charges, are infamous. But Ryan Leaf has done a lot of good things, too. Here are his five greatest accomplishments on the football field.
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Pittsburgh Power Make Several Roster AdjustmentsThe Pittsburgh Power made several adjustments to their Arena Football League roster on April 3 including claiming WR/DB Christian Wise and placing QB Bill Stull on Injured Reserve.
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Kyle Rowley Returns to Spokane ShockIn a move that's been speculated for a few days, the Arena Football League's Spokane Shock have been assigned quarterback Kyle Rowley.
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Chicago Sends Rodgers, Roper to Orlando for BrownThe Chicago Rush and the Orlando Predators have executed a trade in the Arena Football League with the Rush sending DB Kelvin Rodgers and QB Justin Roper to the Preds in exchange for LB Nekos Brown.
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Quarterback Shakeup in Kansas CityThe Kansas City Command are desperate for a jump-start on offense, and they hope they've found it with the acquisition of quarterback Matt Gutierrez from the Arizona Rattlers. The team has also released Nate Davis and Steven Gachette.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week Four: Fan OpinionWith four of the 20 weeks of the Arena Football League's regular season in the books, every team has played three games--or one-sixth of their schedule--so far. So what does that mean to this ardent arena football fan?
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Gladiators Stun Soul in Philadelphia's Home OpenerThe Cleveland Gladiators pulled off an improbable feat on April 1 in front of 15,328 fans in Philly, knocking off the Philadelphia Soul by a score of 68-62 and spoiling the home opener of the Arena Football League's "Dream Team."
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Chicago Rush Survive Special Teams Nightmare in Des MoinesThe Chicago Rush survived an awful second quarter and a special teams nightmare on March 31 to sneak out of Des Moines with a 62-61 overtime win over the Iowa Barnstormers in Week 4 Arena Football League action.
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New Orleans VooDoo Notch First Win of the Season Against Utah BlazeThe New Orleans VooDoo are finally in the win column, and all it took was a break from the Graveyard to do it. The VooDoo traveled to Salt Lake City on March 31 and beat the Utah Blaze by a score of 72-56 for their first victory of the season.
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San Jose SaberCats Maul Spokane Shock on Arena Football FridayAfter subjecting their fans to two heart-stoppers in their first two games, the San Jose SaberCats finally earned a comfortable victory on March 30, mauling the Spokane Shock by a score of 69-35 in Arena Football League action.
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Tampa Bay Storm Slip Past Sharks for First Time in Team HistoryTampa Bay Storm WR Prechae Rodriguez has shown his ability to be productive in the Arena Football League. Now he's shown the ability to be clutch, catching the game-winning touchdown over the Jacksonville Sharks with no time left on March 30.
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Arena Football League Week Four Preview: Chicago Rush at Iowa BarnstormersWhen the Chicago Rush and the Iowa Barnstormers meet on March 31 for Arena Football League action, there will be a lot of familiarity between the two teams. As soon as the opening kickoff launches, however, that familiarity goes out the window.
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Arena Football Friday Preview: San Jose SaberCats at Spokane ShockArena Football League fans are in for a treat on March 30 when the San Jose SaberCats visit the Spokane Shock on NET10 Arena Football Friday. The game will be broadcast on the NFL Network, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. Pacific time.
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Arena Football League Week Four Preview: Jacksonville Sharks at Tampa Bay StormWhen the Tampa Bay Storm host the Jacksonville Sharks in the Arena Football League on March 30, Tampa Bay will be trying to accomplish something that the franchise has never done: beat the Sharks.
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Rattlers Deliver Precision Strikes to Command in Kansas CityThe Arizona Rattlers ran into a stingy Kansas City Command defense on March 29 but delivered precision strikes with their offensive fangs to come away with a 56-28 road victory in the Arena Football League.
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Milwaukee Mustangs Dominate Pittsburgh Power in Home OpenerThe Pittsburgh Power had 21 seconds of glory on March 29 against the Milwaukee Mustangs. Twenty-one seconds is how long the Power held a lead in this Arena Football League game. The other 59:39 of the game didn't go particularly well for the visitors.
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San Antonio Talons Pitch a Second Half Shutout in Road VictoryThe Orlando Predators played a great first half of football against the San Antonio Talons on March 29, but the Talons defense pitched a very rare second half shutout and head back to Texas with a 47-34 victory under their belt in Week 4 AFL action.
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Arena Football League Week Four Preview: Arizona Rattlers at Kansas City CommandThe defending National Conference champion Arizona Rattlers are on the road in Week 4 of the Arena Football League, traveling to take on the Kansas City Command on March 29 in a very interesting match-up. Here are some things to look for.
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Arena Football League Week Four Preview: Pittsburgh Power at Milwaukee MustangsIn an East Division battle on March 29, the Pittsburgh Power travel to take on the Milwaukee Mustangs in Week Four Arena Football League action. Here are some things to watch for.
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Arena Football League Week Four Preview: San Antonio Talons at Orlando PredatorsThe San Antonio Talons travel to Florida on March 29 for a Thursday night tilt with the Orlando Predators to get Week Four of the Arena Football League season started. Here is some of what fans have to look forward to.
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Arena Football League Announces Week Three HonorsThe Arena Football League has announced the recipients of its awards for outstanding play in Week Three of the 25th Anniversary season.
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The New Orleans VooDoo Are Better Than You Think: Fan OpinionThe New Orleans VooDoo (0-2) are better than you may think, and they will win--including at home--very soon. Here's why.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week Three: Fan OpinionWeek Three in the Arena Football League gave me a lot to think about. Here's some of what is rolling around in my head, in no particular order.
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Arena Football League Week Three RoundupWeek Three in the Arena Football League started and ended with nail-biters and had all kinds of action packed in between. Let's take a look at what happened.
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Football Team Scores 104, Wins by 92Indoor football is designed for offense, but the Cincinnati Commandos of the UIFL took scoring to the next level, setting a league record in their 104-12 victory over the Huntington Hammer on March 24.
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Philadelphia Soul Flex Their Muscles in Keystone CollisionFor three quarters, the Pittsburgh Power made the "Dream Team" from Philadelphia look human on March 23. But when the final 15 minutes arrived, the Philadelphia Soul flexed their muscles and showed the Arena Football League their superhero status.
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Chicago Rush Elude Orlando Predators for Week 2 WinIt wasn't pretty, but it was effective. The Chicago Rush managed to overcome a disastrous start on March 22 to slip past the Orlando Predators, 51-49, kicking off Week 3 in the Arena Football League.
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Arena Football League Week Three PreviewWeek Three of the 2012 Arena Football League season is upon us, and there is another slate of great games on the schedule to thrill fans. It all starts tonight and carries on through the weekend. Here's what to look for.
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San Jose SaberCats Are Still the Team to Beat After Week TwoThe Arena Football League coaches have spoken. It is law. The San Jose SaberCats remain the No. 1 team in the league.
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Ahman Green Involved in Green Bay Football Again Through IFLAhman Green may have retired from the Green Bay Packers, but he's still involved with football in Green Bay. The Indoor Football League's Green Bay Blizzard announced on March 21 that Green is now an ownership partner with the team.
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Jacobs Named Starting QB, Leak Suspended in JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Sharks have named Omar Jacobs as their starting quarterback for their March 24 home opener against the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League. Chris Leak, who started at QB for the Sharks last week in Kansas City, has been suspended.
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Tebow May Avoid the Jets After All: Fan OpinionStop the presses. There's a problem with the trade between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets that was to send Tim Tebow to the Big Apple, and the deal may die.
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Roger Goodell Delivers the Shot Heard 'Round the NFL: Fan ReactionThe NFL announced the sanctions for the New Orleans Saints on March 21 for the bounty scandal, and they are staggering. The only thing more staggering is the behavior that elicited this severe response.
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Arena Football Friday Preview: Philadelphia Soul at Pittsburgh PowerThe third edition of NET10 Arena Football Friday in the 25th season of the Arena Football League features a grudge match between cross-state and East Division rivals, the Philadelphia Soul and the Pittsburgh Power, on March 23.
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Chicago Rush Host Orlando Predators in Thursday Night AFL ActionThe Orlando Predators visit the Windy City on Thursday, March 22, to battle the Chicago Rush in Arena Football League action. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 p.m. Chicago time. Here is a preview of what to expect.Also published on:
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San Antonio Talons Slash Ticket Prices for Remainder of 2012 SeasonThe San Antonio Talons have a new majority owner, and the first thing that new owner has done is adjust the prices of tickets to see the Arena Football League team play. What may surprise Talons fans is that ticket prices are actually being lowered.
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Tanner Varner Headed to San Jose SaberCatsThe Arena Football League announced on its Facebook page on March 20 that Kansas City Command DB Tanner Varner has been traded to the San Jose SaberCats.
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Arena Football League Announces Week Two MVP CandidatesFans of the Arena Football League will have the opportunity to vote for the National Guard Most Valuable Player of Week Two, and the league has announced the three candidates from which to choose.
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Arena Football League Honors Week Two Top PerformersThe Arena Football League had another spectacular week of football to offer its fans in Week Two, and it came with some extraordinary accomplishments by individual players around the league. The league took a moment on March 20 to recognize those players.
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Grant Balfour Makes a Decent Fantasy Baseball Closer: Fan TakeNot only am I a longtime fantasy baseball manager, I'm also a lifelong Oakland Athletics fan, so I was pleased to hear that A's manager Bob Melvin has finally decided on a closer for the start of the season: Grant Balfour.
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Utah Blaze Break Arena Football League Record for SacksIowa Barnstormers quarterback J.J. Raterink may still be searching for his spleen and a few teeth in the Des Moines turf after the beating he took from the Utah Blaze on March 17. It was a record-setting beating, in fact.
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Three Interesting Fantasy Baseball Outfielders for Speed: Fan TakeDo you find that your fantasy baseball team lacks speed and, as such, has you deficient in stolen bases? Here are three outfielders that can help in that category.
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Three Interesting Fantasy Baseball Outfielders for Power: Fan TakeNeed help in the home run category on your fantasy baseball team? Here are three outfielders who can give you a boost in power.
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Five Interesting Fantasy Baseball Catchers: Fan TakeAs managers prepare for their fantasy baseball drafts, here are some interesting prospects at catcher to consider.
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Utah Blaze Re-Sign Two Players from Training CampThe Utah Blaze--and the rest of the Arena Football League--faced excruciating decisions during final roster cuts prior to the Silver Anniversary season, but the Blaze jumped on the opportunity to bring two of their final cuts back to the team on March 19.
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Bill Stull Assigned to Pittsburgh PowerThe Pittsburgh Power have brought quarterback Bill Stull back into the fold for the 2012 Arena Football League season, announcing his assignment to the team on March 19.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Week Two: Fan OpinionNow that Week Two has passed in the Arena Football League, we've finally seen all the teams in action. As such, it's a lot easier to start forming opinions about things around the league. Here are some of my observations, in no particular order.
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Arena Football League Launches Official Fan ClubThe Arena Football League has declared its Silver Anniversary season to be the "Year of the Fan," and to that end, the league has made a number of technological advances in 2012. The latest is the launching of its official fan club, AFL Field Pass.Also published on:
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Five Potential Landing Spots for Tim Tebow: Fan OpinionNow that Peyton Manning is about to suit up for the Denver Broncos, what happens to Tim Tebow? Here are five of my suggestions.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Week Two RoundupWeek Two of the 2012 Arena Football League season is in the books, and we're already down to just six unbeaten teams left in the league--a good indicator as to how tough the competition is around the AFL.
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Matt Flynn Signs with Seattle Seahawks: Fan ReactionThe Seattle Seahawks have secured another backup quarterback from the Green Bay Packers with the hopes that this transaction works as well as Matt Hasselbeck did 11 years ago. Matt Flynn has signed a three-year deal with the Seahawks.
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Tampa Bay Storm Notch 200th Victory in Franchise HistoryThe Tampa Bay Storm accomplished something that has never been done before in the history of the Arena Football League on March 16, winning their 200th game in franchise history with a 50-47 victory over the Georgia Force.
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Orlando Predators, Pittsburgh Power Reinstate RostersIn the wake of the labor issues that disrupted the season opener of the Arena Football League on March 9, the Pittsburgh Power and the Orlando Predators have reinstated most of their rosters.
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Kansas City Command Acquire DB Tanner Varner from SoulThe Kansas City Command added firepower to their defensive backfield on March 14, coming to an agreement with the Philadelphia Soul to acquire defensive back Tanner Varner in exchange for waiver claim order position and future considerations.
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Arena Football League Week Two PreviewAfter an exciting opening week, the Arena Football League is back for more thrills in Week Two, which includes the season debuts of the defending league champions and four other teams.Also published on:
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Arena Football Friday Preview: Georgia Force at Tampa Bay StormWeek Two of the Arena Football League season gets underway on March 16 with a NET10 Arena Football Friday game between South Division rivals, the Georgia Force and the Tampa Bay Storm, getting after each other on the NFL Network.
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Jesse Schmidt Wraps Up Week One Honors with MVPWide receiver Jesse Schmidt had a great game for the Iowa Barnstormers in Week One in their overtime road victory against the Spokane Shock, and Arena Football League fans have decided that Schmidt's performance was the most valuable in the league.Also published on:
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March Madness Bracket Picks by Mascot: A Five-Year-Old's Method for Rounds Two and ThreeNeed help filling out your bracket? Don't know anything about college basketball? Neither does my five-year-old, so she used pictures of each school's mascot. See who advances to the Sweet 16 in her bracket.
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Wilson NCAA Tournament Basketball Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday: Fan TakeMarch Madness is upon us, and it's now all about NCAA tournament brackets, upsets, Cinderella stories, and cutting down the nets. But one oft-overlooked aspect of March Madness is one of vital importance to the tourney: the basketball.
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The Sweet Sixteen of Sports Team LogosWith the arrival of March Madness comes the infusion of brackets into our lives. For the next few weeks, brackets will dominate the conversations of sports fans. Brackets can be used for other things, too, such as determining the best sports team logo.
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New Arena Football League Technology is a Success: Fans' OpinionsThe Arena Football League is really trying to up the ante on technology available to its fans for its 25th season, and if the first week of the league's Silver Anniversary is any indication, the technological upgrades are a success.
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Thoughts on Arena Football League's Opening Week: Fan OpinionAfter being pretty thoroughly immersed in the Arena Football League for the past few days, I finally have an opportunity to reflect on the opening week of the league's Silver Anniversary season. In no particular order, here are some of my thoughts.
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Philadelphia Soul Release Star-Studded 2012 RosterThe Philadelphia Soul have one clear goal in mind for the 2012 Arena Football League season: an ArenaBowl XXV championship. To that end, they have stocked their coaching staff and player roster with star-studded talent in advance of their first game.
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New Orleans VooDoo Announce Opening Day RosterThe Arena Football League's New Orleans VooDoo have completed training camp and announced their 24-man roster for their 2012 season opener.
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New Orleans VooDoo Unveil New UniformsIn preparation for their upcoming season opener, the New Orleans VooDoo unveiled new uniforms for the 2012 Arena Football League campaign on March 12 during their Media Day.
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Iowa Barnstormers Topple Spokane Shock to Open SeasonThe Iowa Barnstormers survived a wild finish in their 2012 Arena Football League season opener on March 12, slipping out of the Pacific Northwest with a 69-63 overtime win over the Spokane Shock.
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Georgia Force Escape Cleveland Gladiators in Sloppy GameIt was the first game of the 2012 Arena Football League season for both the Georgia Force and the Cleveland Gladiators on March 12, and it certainly showed. The Force eventually escaped with a 41-39 victory in a game in a very sloppy game.
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Pittsburgh Power Make Announcement Regarding Arena Football Friday EventsThe Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League have made an announcement regarding the events preceding the team's game against the Orlando Predators on March 9.
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Arena Football League Issues Open Letter to FansAs the dust settles on the opening weekend of the Silver Anniversary season in the Arena Football League, the league office has issued an open letter to its fans on its website in response to the ongoing labor issues that disrupted the season opener.
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New Orleans VooDoo Add Tim Marcum to Coaching StaffIf there's a person on the short list of names immediately associated with the Arena Football League, it's Tim Marcum. On March 11, the New Orleans VooDoo announced that the team has added the AFL's winningest coach to their ranks.
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Indianapolis Colts Make Smart Roster Moves but Shock Fans: Local Fan TakeWhile most Colts fans saw the writing on the wall that Peyton Manning would be released, not many saw the freight train coming on March 9 before it hit. The release of four important Colts players was like a punch to the gut for fans. It had to be done.
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Arena Football League Monday Night PreviewThere are still two games left to be played in Week One of the Arena Football League's Silver Anniversary season, and they'll both be played on March 12, with the Cleveland Gladiators vs. the Georgia Force, and the Iowa Barnstormers vs. the Spokane Shock.
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Arena Football League Opening Weekend RoundupThe Silver Anniversary season of the Arena Football League kicked off on March 9 with a total of four games being played over the opening weekend.
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Chicago Rush Weather the Storm in Week OneThe Rush recovered from a flat first half to dominate the second half of their game against the visiting Tampa Bay Storm on March 10, emerging victorious by a score of 70-48.
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Arena Football League Players Union Strikes After Teams ReleasedApproximately two and a half hours before the scheduled kickoff of the Arena Football League game between the Pittsburgh Power and the Orlando Predators, the executive director of the AFL Players Union announced over Twitter that the players are on strike
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Arizona Rattlers to Sport a New Look for 2012When the defending National Conference champion Arizona Rattlers take the field on March 10 against the San Jose SaberCats, the Arena Football League coaches' preseason No. 1 team will be sporting a new look for the 2012 season.
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Arena Football League Opening Weekend PreviewThe Arena Football League Silver Anniversary season is set to begin, and it offers fans a terrific slate of games in its opening weekend of its 25th year. Let's see what's on tap.
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Examining the Chicago Rush Receiving Corps: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush look to improve their offense in 2012. As they prepare to begin their 2012 campaign in the Arena Football League on March 10, let's take a look at their wide receivers.
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Chicago Rush Franchise RecordsA summary of Chicago Rush franchise records, according to the 2012 Chicago Rush Media Guide and the 2012 Official Arena Football League Record and Fact Book.
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Arena Football Friday Preview: Pittsburgh Power at Orlando PredatorsAt long last, the 2012 Arena Football League season is finally here with the Pittsburgh Power and the Orlando Predators getting the Silver Anniversary campaign underway on Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m. ET on the NFL Network. Here's a game preview.
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Preseason Coaches' Poll Released, Arizona Rattlers Are Team to BeatThe 25th Silver Anniversary season of the Arena Football League kicks off on March 9, and the league's coaches have ranked the preseason Top Ten teams to beat.
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Navigating the Chicago Rush Media Day: Fan ExperienceI had the honor of being invited to the 2012 Chicago Rush Media Day on March 5 as the team gears up for the 2012 Arena Football League season, and what an experience it was. These are my stories.Also published on:
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James Roe Returns to San Jose SaberCats for 2012 SeasonThe San Jose Sabercats' all-time leading receiver, James Roe, is returning to the team, suiting up for his 11th season in green and gold in the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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Life Goes on in Indianapolis Without Peyton Manning: Local Fan OpinionAfter months of speculation, it's finally official. Peyton Manning is no longer a member of the Indianapolis Colts. Life without Manning in Indianapolis already feels weird. But life goes on.
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Chicago Rush Announce Opening Day RosterThe Chicago Rush are done with training camp and have released their 24-man roster for the start of the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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Utah Blaze Announce 24-man Roster for 2012The Utah Blaze have wrapped up training camp and announced their 24-man roster for the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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San Jose SaberCats Put Finishing Touches on 2012 RosterThe San Jose SaberCats are done with training camp and have trimmed their roster down to the mandatory 24 players for the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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Iowa Barnstormers Announce 2012 24-man RosterThe Iowa Barnstormers have announced the end of training camp, as well as which 24 players will travel with the team for its 2012 season opener in the Arena Football League.
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Tampa Bay Storm Finalize Opening Roster for 2012 SeasonThe Tampa Bay Storm have closed the books on training camp and finalized their opening roster for the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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Spokane Shock Announce 24-Man RosterThe Spokane Shock have completed training camp and announced their 24-man roster to open the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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Mario Williams Versus Peyton Manning for Seattle Seahawks: Fan OpinionMario Williams and Peyton Manning could both become free agents very soon, and the Seattle Seahawks have been linked to both players. As a lifelong fan of the Seahawks, I'd like to cast my vote: take Williams over Manning.
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Five Interesting Fantasy Baseball Third Basemen: Fan TakeFantasy baseball drafts are coming soon, and managers need to be thinking about who they want to target in their league's draft. At the hot corner, there are some interesting fantasy baseball third basemen worth watching during spring training.
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Five Interesting Fantasy Baseball Shortstops: Fan TakeEveryone knows who the top shortstops are in fantasy baseball. But after these studs are gone in fantasy baseball drafts, managers are going to have to get a little creative at the shortstop position--one that doesn't offer much depth.
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Spokane Shock Welcome Return of Ma Sun; Sign Terrell Owens' CousinThe Spokane Shock welcomed veteran OL Paulauni Ma Sun and rookie WR Steven Black--the cousin of Terrell Owens--to the team for the upcoming Arena Football League season, signing both on Feb. 29.
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Utah Blaze Continue Signing 'Two-Day' ProspectsThe Utah Blaze just keep finding talent in the most unlikely places--through "two-day" prospects. The team has been assigned its fourth and fifth players from the "two-day" process for the 2012 Arena Football League season.
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First Team All-Arena: Where Are They Now?Eighteen players in the Arena Football League had the honor of being named first team All-Arena after the 2011 season concluded. With the 2012 season on the horizon, where are these 18 players now?
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Second Team All-Arena: Where Are They Now?The 2011 Arena Football League season wrapped up last summer with the announcement of the All-Arena teams. A total of 17 players were named second team All-Arena, so as we rapidly approach the 2012 season, where have all of these players landed?
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Five Interesting Fantasy Baseball Second Basemen: Fan TakeIt's about time to start preparing for fantasy baseball drafts, and one of the positions that doesn't provide a whole lot of depth is second base. Once the big studs are gone, here are some interesting prospects to target as your team's second baseman.
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Damian Harrell, Doug Lytle Return to Milwaukee Mustangs as CoachesThe Milwaukee Mustangs welcome the return of Arena Football League veterans Damian Harrell and Doug Lytle for the 2012--as coaches. Harrell will serve as the team's wide receivers/special teams coach, while Lytle will take over as defensive coordinator.
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Barnstormers Part Ways with Derrell Johnson-KoulianosWide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, affectionately known by Iowa Hawkeyes fans as DJK, has been placed on reassignment by the Iowa Barnstormers, just over a month after his arrival in the Arena Football League.
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Five Interesting Fantasy Baseball First Basemen: Fan TakeOnce the heavyweights of the fantasy baseball first basemen are off the board, what are some other interesting options at the position? Here are five interesting first basemen that I'll be watching prior to my fantasy baseball draft.
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Utah Blaze Sign Three 'Two-Day' Prospects in a WeekThe Utah Blaze are serious about giving football players a chance to play in the Arena Football League, signing three "two-day" prospects to the team in the span of a week.
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Five Fantasy Baseball Set-Up Pitchers to Watch: Fan TakeClosers are the relief pitchers in fantasy baseball that get all the glory and the attention on Draft Day, but I find a lot of value in middle relievers--especially set-up pitchers--on my fantasy baseball rosters. Here are five set-up guys to watch.
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Hank Edwards Switches Coasts, Signs with San Jose SaberCatsAfter four seasons with the Tampa Bay Storm, wide receiver Hank Edwards is headed to the other coast for the 2012 Arena Football League season after being assigned to the San Jose SaberCats.
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Texas A&M, Arkansas Settle on Sites for 2012, 2013 Games: Fan ReactionTexas A&M announced on Twitter on Feb. 22 that the Aggies and Arkansas have settled on a location for their games against each other in 2012 and 2013. A&M will host the 2012 game while Arkansas will host the 2013 game.
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Renaming College Football ConferencesWhen it comes to college football conference names, we're living in Bizzaro World. As conferences try to become super conferences, and super conferences try to become super duper conferences, all of the realignments have laid waste to conference names.Also published on:
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Looking Ahead to 2012 Michigan Football Schedule: Fan TakeLonging for college football already, I took a look at Michigan's 2012 schedule. As a lifelong Wolverines fan, I'm pretty darned happy with it.
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Raymond Philyaw Returns to Arena Football with SaberCats: Fan TakeRaymond Philyaw has tried the coaching thing, but even after an illustrious 10-year career in the Arena Football League, he's not ready to hang up the cleats yet, signing on with the San Jose SaberCats for the 2012 season.
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Cleveland Gladiators Welcome Tim Cheatwood Back for 2012Cleveland native Tim Cheatwood is returning to the Cleveland Gladiators for the 2012 Arena Football League season, the team reported on Feb. 19.
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Arena Football League MVP Returns to Arizona RattlersThe Arena Football League's 2011 Most Valuable Player, quarterback Nick Davila, is returning to the Arizona Rattlers for the 2012 season.
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Chicago Rush Land WR Troy McBroomThe Chicago Rush have made a big splash in the thick of the Arena Football League preseason, landing standout wide receiver Troy McBroom for the 2012 campaign.
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Terry Price Appears Headed for Texas A&M as Defensive Line Coach: Fan TakeIndications are that Terry Price is leaving Texas Tech to join the Texas A&M coaching staff as the Aggies' defensive line coach, replacing Terrell Williams, who left A&M to become the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders.
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Ryan Tannehill to Throw for NFL Teams on March 29: Fan TakeEncouraging news has surfaced for Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill in his quest to take the next step into the NFL. Tannehill will work out for NFL teams in College Station on March 29.
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Texas A&M Rounds Out 2012 Football Schedule with Sam Houston State: Fan TakeMy alma mater is killing me. Absolutely killing me. I can't stand the practice of scheduling creampuffs for non-conference opponents, yet Texas A&M has announced that it is rounding out its 2012 football schedule with Sam Houston State. Oh yay.
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Arena Football League Partners with UStream to Broadcast 2012, 2013 SeasonsThe Arena Football League announced on Feb. 17 that it has reached a two-year agreement with Ustream to broadcast most of the league's 2012 and 2013 seasons online. Broadcasts will begin on March 10 for opening weekend of the season.Also published on:
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Ten NCAA Football and Basketball Rivalry Casualties of Conference RealignmentStrange things are afoot in college sports. Conferences are realigning left and right in the name of dollar signs and prestige, but storied college football and basketball rivalries are being lost in the process. Here's a look at ten of them.Also published on:
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Linebacker Dusty Bear Signs with Philadelphia SoulThe Philadelphia Soul have announced the addition of linebacker James "Dusty" Bear for the upcoming Arena Football League season, adding yet another former member of the Dallas Vigilantes--one with one of the coolest names in professional football.Also published on:
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Freddie Solomon Passes Away at Age 59: Fan ReactionThis isn't supposed to happen. The athletes that I idolized as a child aren't supposed to die. So the passing of former Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Freddie Solomon on Feb. 13 seems like some sort of bad dream.Also published on:
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Ron McBride Ends 97-day Retirement to Coach Utah Blaze Offense LineRon McBride knows Utah, and he knows football. After 97 days, though, what little he knows of retirement doesn't seem to appeal to him. Just over three months after hanging up his coach's whistle, McBride has signed on to be the Utah Blaze OL coach.Also published on:
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Six Texas A&M Aggies Invited to NFL Combine: Fan ReactionWith the release of the list of invitees to the 2012 NFL Combine, Texas A&M fans can find six former Aggies who have a shot at impressing NFL scouts and coaches in Indianapolis from Feb. 22-28.Also published on:
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Oakland A's Shockingly Sign Yoenis Cespedes: Fan ReactionThe Oakland Athletics have shocked the MLB world--and this lifelong A's fan--by signing Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, apparently for $36 million over four years. Totally did not see that one coming.Also published on:
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Utah Blaze Wide Receiver Heads to Canadian Football LeagueThe Utah Blaze have placed wide receiver Dominique Johnson on the Arena Football League's Other League Exempt list as Johnson packs his bags and heads to the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.Also published on:
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Tampa Bay Storm Make Additions to Coaching StaffThree coaches have been added to the Tampa Bay Storm staff for the upcoming Arena Football League, with the team welcoming defensive backs coach Donnie Abraham back and bringing in two AFL mainstays into the fold: John Gregory and Lawrence Samuels.Also published on:
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Tampa Bay Storm Add Multi-talented Defensive LinemanThe Tampa Bay Storm continue gearing up for the 2012 Arena Football League season by signing defensive lineman Richard Jones--a multi-talented young man--to the roster.Also published on:
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Five Reasons to Love Arena Football: Fan OpinionThe 25th season of the Arena Football League is less than a month away now, and I couldn't be happier, even right on the heels of Super Bowl XLVI being celebrated and played right in my back yard. Here are five reasons to check out--and love--the AFL.Also published on: