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.
Arena Bowl XXII: Stage set for SaintilNaples Daily News
When he takes the field in New Orleans for Arena Bowl XXII this afternoon, Naples High grad Cleannord Saintil will find himself in the same spot he was a year ago.
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.
Force's head coach joins Falcons staffAtlanta Journal Constitution
Doug Plank, the Georgia Force's highly successful coach, was named to the Falcons' coaching staff on Tuesday. Plank will serve as a coaching assistant and will be assigned to special projects, according to Reggie Roberts, the
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.
Force kicker Carlos Martinez named to the AFL's Al Lucas Hero TeamGeorgia Force Press Release
The Arena Football League has announced that Georgia Force (10-6) K Carlos Martinez has been named to the Al Lucas Hero Team for his contributions in the community.
