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.
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.
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.
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.
