AFL dispersal draft and free agency dates set (UPDATED 12/3)AFL Press Release
The dates for the AFL Dispersal Draft and the beginning of the free-agent signing period have been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 11, respectively, the League announced today.
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.
Gladiators Celebrate First Year In ClevelandTom Ando, clevelandgladiators.com
One year and a week ago, the announcement was made that the Arena Football League would be returning to Cleveland in the form of a franchise that was moving from Las Vegas. The team had been dismal on the field for many seasons in both Vegas and New Jersey, and hardly fit the team's moniker, the Gladiators, but sometimes in sports, and in life, one year can make a difference.
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.
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?
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.
Arena Football star Raymond Philyaw returns to ULM as honorary ...Monroe News Star
Monroe News Star, LA - 22 minutes agoThe Arena Football League star’s return to Monroe is just one of many special activities planned for Saturday as the Warhawks go for their sixth win in ...
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.
He's in the AFL, baptized and awaiting an NFL callSacramento Bee
Now: Wide receiver and defensive back with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League.
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.
Philadelphia Soul seeking championship todayPhiladelphia Inquirer
The Soul claimed a 58-57 victory after SaberCats kicker A.J. Haglund missed a 48-yard field goal as time ran out. The Soul, who trailed by 33-14 at intermission, went up for good on a two-point conversion run by Clifton Smith with 10 seconds to play.
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
Broomfield grad is AFL Coach of YearBroomfield Enterprise
When it comes to the Arena Football League, Mike Wilpolt has the Midas touch. Every team he coach touches turns to gold.
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.
ArenaFan Interview: Otis AmeyTouchdown Tom Ando, ArenaFan.comLast season, Otis Amey dipped his feet into the Arena Football League pool, catching 88 passes for 1,036 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding an additional ten trips to the endzone on the ground. This season Amey dove right in, hitting pay dirt 50 times, 48 of which through the air.
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.
Gladiators WR Otis Amey named to Al Lucas Hero TeamCleveland Gladiators Press Release
Cleveland Gladiators WR OTIS AMEY has been named to the Al Lucas Hero Team for his contributions to the Cleveland community during the 2008 season, the league announced on Monday.
Gladiators set numerous franchise records in first season in ClevelandThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
The Gladiators' playoff run ended with a thud, with the Philadelphia Soul administering a 70-35 beat-down in the AFL National Conference title game Saturday in Philadelphia.
Breaking it Down - Conference Finals editionAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comAfter a wild and wacky postseason, the team with the best overall record in the league, the Philadelphia Soul, will be taking on the defending ArenaBowl champions, the San Jose SaberCats, for this year’s ArenaBowl championship righting all the wrongs of letting three 6-10 teams into the playoffs – all is right in the AFL world.
