Baker’s Abrupt Departure Shouldn’t Hurt Long LegacyAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comFor those that don’t know me, I’ve been around this game for a long time. However, out of every game, every trade, every free agent signing, every victory and every defeat I’ve witnessed, there has not been a more intriguing and mystifying day in Arena Football League history than Friday, July 25, 2008.
Orange Grads Enjoy Success in the AFLSUAthletics.com
Former Orange standout Clifton Smith is a 2008 Arena Bowl champion. Smith and the Philadelphia Soul beat the San Jose SaberCats, 59-56, on July 27 in New Orleans to win the 2008 Arena Football League championship.
Commissioner Baker resignsAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comOn Friday, the Associated Press reported that Arena Football League Commissioner David Baker resigned from his position after twelve seasons. The report was sent in at 5:18 CT by Barry Wilner. The shocking decision comes two days before ArenaBowl XXII between the Philadelphia Soul and San Jose SaberCats.
ArenaBowl XXII Podcast InterviewsArenaFan.com Press Release
ArenaFan.com brings you interviews from Radio Row at ArenaBowl XII in New Orleans
Beat the Guru: ArenaBowl XXIIAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comWelcome to the big time, boys and girls! After 17 weeks of regular season play, three weeks of postseason play, and an absolutely unnecessary bye week, we’ve finally hit the week of ArenaBowl XXII, and you’ve hit your headquarters for the gambling scoop on the 2008 title game.
Pettis wins AFL Ironman for second year in a rowCoastal Courier
Hinesville's very own Arena Football standout two-way player Will Pettis was once again tapped as the AFL's Ironman of the year.
Getting DefensiveAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comOver the last three seasons, the Arena Football League has seen an explosion of offense and points. In the league’s first 19 years, there was just one quarterback with 100 or more passing touchdowns. Three years later, seven times there’s been a gunslinger reaching the century mark. But the growing trend in this seemingly defenseless league has been to hire defensive-minded head coaches.
Dallas' Will Pettis named 2008 AFL IronMan of the YearAFL Press Release
Dallas Desperados WR/DB WILL PETTIS (6-0, 200, Midwestern St.) was selected as the 2008 AFL Ironman of the Year as voted by AFL head coaches, fans, players and the Arena Football League Writers Association, the League announced today.
