Dispersal draft and free agent signing period delayed temporarilyAFL Press Release
Pending an in-person meeting between the Arena Football League and the Arena Football League Players Association, the Dispersal Draft and the date teams can begin signing free agents have been temporarily delayed.
Birmingham should seek an AFL teamThe Birmingham News - al.com
The AFL has reached legitimacy, with national and regional TV contracts, and actual coverage by national publications. It's not the NFL, but some AFL players have made the NFL. It's not the af2 league, a minor league operation that actually drew fans to the BJCC before the Steeldogs went under.
VooDoo quits...again!Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comDuring the New Orleans VooDoo's four overall AFL seasons, the team finished no worse than fifth in attendance and even led the league in 2007. The last two ArenaBowls were held in the Crescent City and were announced sellouts. So why in the world is New Orleans quitting Arena Football for the second time since 2005?
New Orleans VooDoo dropping out of AFLMLive.com
The New Orleans VooDoo dropped out of the Arena Football League after four tumultuous seasons, the league announced Monday. The team debuted in 2004 and played again in 2005 before suspending operations in 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina.
Arena Football League's VooDoo is foldingDeseret News
The New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League plans to cease operations despite being near the top of the league in attendance the past two seasons.
VooDoo terminates operationsThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
But Benson stressed in a statement released by the team that the decision to fold the VooDoo is not an indictment on this marketplace. He also stated he clearly believes in New Orleans, and he "knows this is the right decision based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team."
Did the Hornets' success kill the VooDoo?The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
It has been speculated that rising attendance at New Orleans Hornets games hurt the New Orleans VooDoo attendance this past summer, and that the business relationship between the two had influenced the interaction -- or lack thereof -- between team owners Tom Benson and George Shinn.
New Orleans VooDoo is foldingThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
In a letter to Arena Football League interim commissioner Ed Policy, New Orleans Voodoo owner Tom Benson said the Voodoo is folding and severing its five-year stay in the Crescent City and its affiliation with the league, VooDoo team spokesman Greg Bensel said.
October team-by-team updateAFL Press Release
All 17 Arena Football League teams are staying busy this offseason by re-signing players, hosting open tryouts, participating in various community activities and much more. Following is a team-by-team rundown of the latest happenings around the AFL.
Impressive crop of veterans available in 2009 free agencyAFL Press Release
2008 Champs Sports Quarterback of the Year MATT D’ORAZIO (ArenaBowl XX, XXII) and 2008 Russell Athletic Team Leader of the Year QB MARK GRIEB (ArenaBowl XVIII, XXI), MVPs of four ArenaBowls, including the last three, and opponents in the most recent title game on July 27, headline a list of 172 free agents who are eligible to be contacted by teams today.
Neu hires defensive assistantThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
The VooDoo has hired Derek Stingley as defensive coordinator, the club announced Tuesday. Stingley replaces Jeff Russell, who left the team in July to become general manager and defensive coordinator for the Utah Blaze.
New Orleans VooDoo resigns some players from last seson's teamThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
The New Orleans VooDoo has announced the re-signing of defensive lineman Henry Bryant, linebacker Norman LeJeune, fullback James Lynch, offensive/defensive lineman Kevin McAlmont, defensive back Lin-J Shell and defensive lineman Michale Spicer .
Blaze: Coordinator brings VooDoo defenseSalt Lake Tribune
Technically, Jeff Russell's job title with the Utah Blaze may seem a bit confusing. Russell, recently hired after two seasons with the New Orleans VooDoo, is preceded by a reputation for creating opportunistic defenses.
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.
BIG LOSS FOR BIG EASYThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
Standing 6 feet 9 and admittedly weighing "a few beignets over 400 pounds," the outgoing commissioner of the Arena Football League will hand off the championship trophy to the victors, then bid farewell to a game that he took to unparalleled success during his 12-year tenure.
Utah Blaze: New defensive coordinator, general manager hiredDeseret News
Utah Blaze head coach Ron James announced Friday the hiring of New Orleans VooDoo defensive coordinator Jeff Russell as Utah's new general manager/defensive coordinator.
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
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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.
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.
