AFL announces 2009 divisional alignmentAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League has realigned its divisions, placing the two-time (2006-07) Eastern Division Champion Dallas Desperados in the Southern Division. The Desperados spent the previous five seasons in the National Conference’s Eastern Division after spending their first two seasons in the American Conference.
Former Blaze coach signs with Arizona; QB might followSalt Lake Tribune
Former Utah Blaze head coach Danny White was signed as the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League on Wednesday. It is expected that quarterback Joe Germaine, who opted out of his Blaze contract, will also sign with the Rattlers once the league's free-agent signing period begins.
Bordow: Danny White has his priorities rightEast Valley Tribune
Danny White has a lot to learn about being a football coach. For example, this idea that he hopes to spend more time with his family than his team? Blasphemy. And his pronouncement that football isn't the most important thing in his life, that it's third or fourth on his list of priorities?
Danny White returns to RattlersArizona Rattlers Press Release
Arizona Rattlers Head Coach KEVIN GUY named Arizona native DANNY WHITE the team’s offensive coordinator at a press conference at Friday’s Front Row at Chase Field today.
White officially on board with RattlersAZ Central.com
White said his last season in Utah as head coach of the Blaze was extremely trying, especially after the 0-9 start when he had to fire his best friend and defensive coordinator, former Rattlers star Hunkie Cooper, whose No. 14 is retired in the US Airways Center rafters.
Sportexe: Bringing Arena Football to YouRandy Snow, ArenaFan.comWhen Jim Foster came up with the game of Arena Football back in 1981, he envisioned a unique game played on a unique indoor field. After 22 seasons, the game continues to attract new fans every year. But just who is in charge of making all the unique equipment used by the AFL such as the rebound nets?
White to rejoin Rattlers coaching staffAZ Central.com
Danny White, who led the Rattlers to their only Arena Football League championships in 1994 and 1997, will return to the team next season as the offensive coordinator, a source said Monday.
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.
Danny White to return as Rattlers’ offensive coordinatorEast Valley Tribune
Danny White, who led the Arizona Rattlers to two Arena Football League titles, is set to return to the team as offensive coordinator, a league source confirmed on Monday.
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.
Germaine could be headed back to RattlersAZ Central.com
Joe Germaine, a former Rattlers player and one of the most successful quarterbacks in recent years in the Arena Football League, is negotiating a return to Arizona.
Germaine opts out of Utah contractEast Valley Tribune
Former Mesa Mountain View quarterback Joe Germaine has opted out of his contract with the Arena Football League's Utah Blaze and hopes to sign with the Arizona Rattlers
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.
Who’s been here the longest?AZ Sports Hub
Wendall Gaines has toiled in the Arena Football League with the Arizona Rattlers for 9 seasons. After playing 4 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals as a tight end and a defensive lineman from 1993 to 1996 and then bouncing around to several other NFL teams for the next few years, Gaines signed with the Rattlers.
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.
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.
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.
Rattlers' Bruce named to AFL's Al Lucas Hero TeamArizona Rattlers Press Release
Bruce, who was the only player from the league’s Western Division to receive the honor, automatically becomes a finalist for the Al Lucas Hero Award, which will be announced on July 17.
