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.
Dietz talks to students about the danger of drugsTampa Bay Storm Press Release
Tampa Bay Storm quarterback, Brett Dietz spoke to the students of Raymond B. Stewart Middle School in Zephyrhills Tuesday, October 28th, about the importance of being drug-free, especially as an athlete.
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.
Storm Receiver In Fair Condition After CrashTampa Tribune
Lawrence Samuels, who broke Arena Football League receiving records during his 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Storm, remains in fair condition today at Bayfront Medical Center.
Storm: Samuels in recoveryTampabay.com
Legendary Storm receiver Lawrence Samuels, who was injured in a car accident on State 52 Thursday, is currently in stable condition after having surgery at Bayfront Medical Center Friday afternoon to repair his left tibia and fibula, according to team spokesperson Jim Robinson.
Veteran Storm Player Samuels Injured In CrashTampa Tribune
Lawrence Samuels, who broke Arena Football League receiving records during his 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Storm, was hospitalized Thursday night after his vehicle crashed in Pasco County, team officials said.
Tampa Bay Storm Open Tryout RecapTampa Bay Storm Press Release
The five-time world champion Tampa Bay Storm hosted open tryouts for the upcoming 2009 season this past Saturday, October 18, at the 31st Street Sports Complex in St. Petersburg, Florida. The players demonstrated their athletic ability and skills as they were tested in the 40-yard dash, standing long jump, shuttle-run and individual position drills.
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.
Storm-1 continues Ride Out the Storm TourTampa Bay Storm Press Release
The Ride Out The Storm tour benefitting Shriners Hospitals for Children continues its travels with a swing through Florida. Storm-1 begins the month of October at the Fifth Annual Run to the Heartland, and then travels to the West Coast Bike Rally before heading over to Daytona for an extended stay at Biketoberfest.
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.
Tampa Bay Storm to host dance team auditionsTampa Bay Storm Press Release
The Tampa Bay Storm announced auditions for the 2009 Tampa Bay Storm Dancers. The preliminary audition will be October 26th at the St. Pete Times Forum in Icons Restaurant with registration starting at noon.
Storm to host open tryout October 18Tampa Bay Storm Press Release
The five-time world champion Tampa Bay Storm and AS-I-B will host an open tryout for the 2009 AFL Season on Saturday, October 18 at the 31st Street South Sports Complex in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Storm Players Shower Kids At Tampa Hospital With GiftsTampa Tribune
Lucas Neves and his twin brother, Sergio, have been coming to the Shriners hospital in Tampa for four years but today was the first time they were greeted by a professional football player.
Ex-Storm Player Wins Retrial In DUI DeathTampa Tribune
Darion Conner, a former arena football player with the Tampa Bay Storm who was convicted in 2005 for driving under the influence-manslaughter, will get a new trial.
Pioneers eye another quick startCitizens Voice
What impressed Pioneers head coach Rich Ingold the most in the first round of the playoffs against Quad City was the amount of energy his team displayed from the start.
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.
Tampa Bay Storm and Blockbuster to host EA Sports Madden '09 tournamentTampa Bay Storm Press Release
The Tampa Bay Storm and Blockbuster (7699 49th St. N, #A, Pinellas Park, 33782) will host an EA Sports Madden ’09 Tournament Monday, August 11 prior to the midnight release of the game. Storm players and members of the Storm Dancers will be on hand.
O'Hara Hired By AvengersTampa Tribune
Pat O'Hara, the Tampa Bay Storm's offensive coordinator the past two seasons, was named head coach of the Arena Football League's Los Angeles Avengers on Friday.
