Monday, July 28, 2008

Owner thinks AFL could add fuel to Fire

Although it fell short in its quest for an arenafootball2 playoff bid in 2008, the Louisville Fire has its sights set on playing on an even bigger stage: the Arena Football League.

Article courtesy of the Louisville Courier-Journal

Road to 2008 Arena Cup begins Friday

With the 2008 Arena Football League season now in the rear-view mirror, the focus now shifts to its developmental league, arenafootball2, as its playoffs start this Friday.

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Arena Bowl In Review

RFC takes a look back at Arena Bowl XXII weekend in New Orleans, including a history-making moment, a bid for back-to-back titles denied, and a shake-up at the top.

San Jose's back-to-back bid busted

Arena Fan Online

Super Soul win Arena Bowl XXII, 59-56

Arena Fan Online

An open letter to the world's greatest fans

Arena Football League

Sunday, July 20, 2008

An even better AFL

As the Arena Football League plans to conduct Arena Bowl XXII in New Orleans next Sunday (07/27/2008, 3 p.m. EDT, ABC), Arena Fan Online takes an inside look on the state of the league.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Eisenman had Central's biggest comeback

Read on to find out how a key defensive player at NCAA Division III Central College (Iowa) overcame a serious health condition to vie for playing time in 2008.

Article courtesy of d3football.com

Friday, July 11, 2008

SCHEDULES THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

Guess how many FCS teams are playing against teams from the FBS? Click on the link above to find out who's playing who in 2008.

Article courtesy of the Washington Times

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

GLADIATORS STUN FORCE--ADVANCE TO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

They might be wrapping their inaugural season in a new city, but the Cleveland Gladiators are headed to the Arena Football League's National Conference title game knocking off the Georgia Force, 73-70, in divisional round playoff action Monday night.

Article courtesy of Arena Fan Online

Monday, July 07, 2008

PARITY: PLAGUE OR PROMISE?

Thanks to upset wins over the third-seeded Arizona Rattlers and top-seeded Chicago Rush, the sixth-seeded Grand Rapids Rampage have advanced to the American Conference championship game of the Arena Football League playoffs.

Click on the title above to read one columnist's thoughts on how the Rampage have managed to beat the odds, despite finishing the regular season with a losing record (6-10).

ADJUSTING TO ARENA FOOTBALL

A former Georgia high school football standout has adjusted to the pace of Arena Football quite well. Read on to find out more on the Will Thompson story.

Article courtesy of macon.com

Friday, July 04, 2008

BISON IN TOUGH FOR FCS ROAD

After spending their first four FCS seasons in the Great West Football Conference, the North Dakota State University Bison face a tough task in their first season in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

Article courtesy of inforum.com

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

DANNY WHITE RESIGNS AS UTAH HEAD COACH

After three years and three straight playoff appearances, the Arena Football League's Utah Blaze must find a new head coach. Danny White stepped down as head coach Monday, citing the need to "take a break" from coaching.

Article courtesy of arenafootball.com

Saturday, June 28, 2008

DRAGONS DOWN DESPERADOS, 77-63

Once again, the Dallas Desperados post one of the best regular season records in the Arena Football League, with nothing to show for it in the playoffs. The New York Dragons continued the postseason frustration for the Desperados Friday night, as they pulled out a surprising first round win.

Article courtesy of arenafootball.com

Friday, June 27, 2008

AFL PLAYOFFS UNDERWAY

The Arena Football League playoffs start tonight (Friday). How do the 12 playoff squads stack up?
Check out the answer below.

Article courtesy of arenafootball.com



Tuesday, June 24, 2008

2008 CONSOLIDATED PRESEASON RANKINGS RELEASED

Just one sign that the start of the college football season is drawing closer...a look at the preseason rankings in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

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Friday, June 20, 2008

IN THEIR WORDS: A LOOK BACK AT THE NCC

After 87 years, the NCAA Division II North Central Conference calls it quits. This article looks back on how the NCC has fared over the years.

Article courtesy of the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader.

GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE CHANGES ITS NAME

Goodbye, Gateway Football Conference! Hello, Missouri Valley Football Conference! This venerable Football Championship Subdivision league has undergone its third name change over its long history, effective immediately!

Article courtesy of College Sporting News.

Friday, June 13, 2008

BREAKING IT DOWN

With the 2008 Arena Football League regular season winding down, it's hard to believe that a team that started its season at 0-9 finds itself closing in on a playoff berth, but it's true. Read on to find out more.

Article courtesy of Arena Fan Online (arenafan.com)

THIS ONE'S FOR YOU, WAGS!

ArenaFan.com takes a look back at the career of Arena Football League iron man Barry Wagner.

Click here for the full story.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

THREE AND OUT

Once again, here are three more stories in the world of small college and minor league professional football!!!

Blaze: Utah all fired up

Article courtesy of Salt Lake Tribune

Lightning Welcomes "Jet" From "American Gladiators"

Article courtesy of Our Sports Central

Former NFL quarterback working to get back

Article courtesy of Fort Mill (S.C.) Times via Associated Press

Saturday, May 31, 2008

CFL QB CALLS ITS QUITS

After 23 years in the Canadian Football League, quarterback Damon Allen has retired. He left as the all-time passing yards leader in all of pro football.

Article courtesy of Canada.com
 
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