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Baker’s Abrupt Departure Shouldn’t Hurt Long Legacy
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

For 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.

Owner thinks AFL could add fuel to Fire
Louisville Courier-Journal

Will Wolford, who has had an ownership stake in the Fire for seven seasons, wants Louisville in the AFL someday. He hired general manager Dave Berryman, an old AFL hand, to get there.

Arena Bowl XXII: Stage set for Saintil
Naples 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.

A QB with a read on the future
Lancaster Newspapers

Matt Nagy considers himself fortunate — actually, "blessed" is the word he chooses — to be playing football at the age of 30, not to mention making a living at it. But he knows these precious days won't last forever.



Commissioner Baker resigns
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

On 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 Interviews
ArenaFan.com Press Release

ArenaFan.com brings you interviews from Radio Row at ArenaBowl XII in New Orleans

Beat the Guru: ArenaBowl XXII
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

Welcome 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.

Destroyers coach demands hard work
Columbus Dispatch

"I grew up in the big city, but I'm a blue-collar guy," said Pat Sperduto, introduced yesterday as Destroyers coach. "I just think hard work will always pay off, and I think that's the (attitude) of 95 percent of the people of Columbus, Ohio."

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At a Glance
Record Ovr Home Away
  3-13 2-6 1-7
Last Game Sat Jun 21
  Loss @CLE 35-47
Next Game None scheduled
       
Head Coach
Pat Sperduto

With Destroyers: 0-0-0
Overall: 53-45-1

Complete Coaching Record
Schedule
Date Opp Time (ET)
May 24   New York W 43-41
May 30 @ New Orleans L 61-83
Jun 7   Georgia L 34-63
Jun 14   Grand Rapids L 60-63
Jun 21 @ Cleveland L 35-47
Complete Schedule
Standings
Eastern Division W L PF PA
Philadelphia13 3 992 810
Dallas12 4 861 798
Cleveland9 7 901 895
New York8 8 822 819
Columbus3 13 750 893
Complete Standings
Transactions
AFL retired QB John Kaleo.
Complete Transactions
Team Links
Official Site
Columbus Destroyers Official Site
Media Sites
Columbus Dispatch - Destroyers Page
Fan Sites
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