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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
Blaze tryout attracts talentDeseret News
Ron James held his first open tryout as the new head coach of the Utah Blaze on Friday morning at the University of Utah, and he couldn't have been happier with the talent that showed up.
Arena football: Try out for the BlazeSalt Lake Tribune
Arena football wannabes have a chance to impress the Utah Blaze, which will hold a player combine at 9 a.m. Friday in the Spence Eccles Field House on the University of Utah campus. Registration is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.
Utah Blaze to hold player combineDeseret News
The Utah Blaze will hold a player combine prior to the 2009 Arena Football season on Friday at the Spence Eccles Field House on the campus of the University of Utah.
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.
Blaze QB Germaine opts for free agencyDeseret News
Utah Blaze record-setting quarterback Joe Germaine signed a five-year contract prior to the 2008 season, the longest in Arena Football League history. Yet, now he is a free agent.
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
Blaze quarterback opts for free agencySalt Lake Tribune
One year after signing the longest contract in the history of the Arena Football League, Utah Blaze quarterback Joe Germaine has exercised an option in his contract and decided to pursue free agency.
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.
Utah's Tom Pace Approaching 100 PercentKSL-TV
For the first time in his football career – professional, college or high school – Utah Blaze wide receiver/kick returner Tom Pace had to deal with something he never had to before for an extended period of time – injury.
Utah Blaze To Hold Dancer Tryouts, WorkshopsKSL-TV
Tryouts for the 2009 Intermountain Harley-Davidson Utah Blaze Dance Team will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost is $15 with registration beginning at 10 a.m.
