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April 14, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Carolina Cobras News Release


QUICK FACTS:
Carolina Cobras (3-7) vs. Philadelphia Soul (4-5)
Date: April 17, 2004
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. (EST)
Site: Charlotte Coliseum (12,229)
Officials: Perry Havener (Referee), Tom Laverty (Umpire), Kelly Saalfeld (Head Linesman), David Meslow (Line Judge), Dino Pagnelli (Back Judge)
Series Record: First meeting between the teams
Coaches: Carolina: John Gregory (10th season, 67-51)
Philadelphia: Michael Trigg (11th season, 74-71)

MEDIA CONTACTS:
CAR: Dean DeMarais (704) 940-2100, Cell: (980) 722-9275
PHI: Tim Farrell (215) 636-0421 x178, Cell: (267) 303-8285

THE IFs: If the Cobras defeat the Soul it would:
...Give the Cobras a 2-4 record at home.
...Snap the Cobras three-game losing streak.
...Give the Cobras a 3-2 record vs. Eastern Division.

COBRAS LAST WEEK: Quarterback Adrian McPherson accounted for six touchdowns in leading the Indiana Firebirds to a convincing 65-31 victory over the Carolina Cobras on Easter Sunday at the Conseco Fieldhouse. The first-year signal caller did not throw an incomplete pass until late in the third quarter as he passed for five touchdowns, and ran for another, in helping the home team to its fifth straight victory. The Firebirds used a near-perfect first-half performance by McPherson to take a 34-17 lead after two quarters, an advantage they would build on throughout the second half. The Cobras struggled to contain the Indiana passing game all afternoon, while also committing three turnovers and losing the ball twice on downs. Carolina was paced by Matt Nagy, who completed 26-of-43 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns. The second-year quarterback also committed two turnovers in the contest. Todd Doxzon posted strong numbers once again as he reeled in seven passes for 111 yards and a score.

SOUL LAST WEEK (4/4): A game that started off rocky for the Philadelphia Soul, ended up being just what the team needed, as 17,597 screaming fans witnessed a 47-31 romp over division rival, Dallas Desperados. A game filled with a lot of emotion, Dallas committed 21 penalties for 129 yards, which ties an AFL record, while Philadelphia only committed nine. Soul quarterback Todd Hammel, who made his second start of the season, went 12-of-23 for 194 yards and three touchdowns. For Dallas, quarterback Walter Church threw for 22-of-37 for 282 yards and three touchdowns, while throwing one interception. Also starring on offense for Philadelphia was offensive specialist Tyronne Jones, who caught four passes for 98 yards and one touchdown, en route to being named Offensive Player of the Game. Chris Ryan had five rushes for four yards and two touchdowns, and one reception for eight yards and a touchdown. On defense, he recorded three tackles, two sacks, a pass break-up and a blocked kick. For his efforts, Ryan was named U.S. Army Ironman of the Game.
CAROLINA COBRAS (3-7)
Date Opponent Time Result Score
Feb. 8 at Dallas 3:00 W 67-41
Feb. 13 at Columbus 7:00 W 54-53
Feb. 21 ARIZONA 7:30 L 38-45
Feb. 28 ORLANDO 7:30 L 43-59
Mar. 7 at Austin 3:00 L 55-56
Mar. 13 DALLAS 7:30 L 52-77
Mar. 21 TAMPA BAY 3:00 W 54-43
Mar. 27 at New Orleans 8:00 L 31-48
Apr. 4 NEW YORK 12:00 L 41-57
Apr. 11 at Indiana 3:00 L 31-65
Apr. 17 PHILADELPHIA 7:30
May 1 COLUMBUS 7:30
May 8 at New York 7:00
May 15 at Philadelphia 7:30
May 22 GRAND RAPIDS 7:30
May 30 at Georgia 4:00

PHILADELPHIA SOUL (4-5)
Date Opponent Time Result Score
Feb. 8 NEW ORLEANS 3:00 L 34-42
Feb. 15 at Dallas 4:00 L 47-51
Feb. 21 COLUMBUS 7:30 W 56-34
Feb. 29 at Tampa Bay 3:00 L 37-40
Mar. 7 CHICAGO 12:00 W 53-47
Mar. 13 at Columbus 7:00 W 43-41
Mar. 21 COLORADO 12:00 L 33-40
Mar. 28 at Austin 3:00 L 60-65
Apr. 4 DALLAS 12:00 W 47-31
Apr. 17 at Carolina 7:30
Apr. 24 NEW YORK 7:30
May 2 at Colorado 3:00
May 8 LAS VEGAS 7:30
May 15 CAROLINA 7:30
May 22 at San Jose 10:30
May 30 at New York 4:00

THIS WEEK'S AFL SCHEDULE:
Friday Chicago @ San Jose 10:30 p.m.
Detroit @ Los Angeles 10:30 p.m.
Saturday Indiana @ Grand Rapids 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Austin @ Tampa Bay 3:00 p.m.
Dallas @ Arizona 3:00 p.m.
Columbus @ New Orleans 3:00 p.m.
Colorado @ New York 3:00 p.m.
Orlando @ Georgia 3:00 p.m.

COBRAS NEXT WEEK: The Cobras will enjoy their by week on the weekend of April 23-25. Carolina returns to action on Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Coliseum against the Columbus Destroyers. The Cobras defeated Columbus 54-53 in week two of the 2004 season on Damien Groce's touchdown reception with no time on the clock.
COBRAS HEAD COACHES: A two-time Arena Football League Coach of the Year, John Gregory (67-51) guided the Iowa Barnstormers/New York Dragons franchise to two ArenaBowl berths and four Central Division titles in his nine seasons from 1995 to 2003. He ranks among the all-time coaching leaders in AFL history with 72 career wins (6th), 126 games coached (5th) and six postseason victories (5th). His teams have qualified for the playoffs six times and advanced to the ArenaBowl twice (1996, 1997). Gregory was named AFL Coach of the Year in 1995 and 1996. Gregory's offenses have averaged 52.8 points per game over his career. His 2001 club in New York set an AFL scoring record with 64.1 points per outing, including a league-record 99 points on July 7, 2001 against the Cobras.

Michael Trigg (74-67) enters his 16th season in the AFL and his third stint with an expansion franchise. Most recently, he served eight seasons with the Grand Rapids Rampage, helping the team improve from a 3-11 mark in its expansion season in 1998 to a ArenaBowl champion in 2001. During his time in Grand Rapids, Trigg became only the fifth coach in AFL history to reach the 70-win plateau. Prior to joining the Rampage, he spent three seasons with the Milwaukee Mustangs, setting an AFL record for the biggest single-season turnaround, helping the team from 4-8 in 1995 to 10-4 in 1996. He also helped lead the Fort Worth Calvary to a playoff appearance in the first season of the franchise in 1994. Trigg also enjoyed a successful career on the field, serving as quarterback for the Detroit Drive in 1989 and 1990.

FAMILIAR FACES: Carolina OL/DL Nate Bell spent the 2004 preseason with the Soul... Soul OL/DL Patrick Scott spent the 2001 season with the Cobras...Cobras WR/LB Sir Mawn Wilson and Philadelphia WR/DB Keith Crespina were teammates with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2002...Crespina also spent time alongside Carolina OL/DL Otis Moore with New Jersey in 2000 and 2001...Soul OL/DL Eric Gholston spent time with Cobras Head Coach John Gregory with Iowa/New York from 1998 to 2002...Carolina WR/DB Jarrick Hillery and FB/LB Travis Reece spent time with Philly OS Tyronne Jones in Nashville (00-01) and Georgia (02-03)...OL/DL C. J. McLain also appeared with the trio in 2001 and 2002.

THE COBRAS THIS SEASON ARE:
1-4 at home 2-3 on the road

2-2 vs. Eastern Division 0-1 vs. Central Division
1-3 vs. Southern Division 0-1 vs. Western Division

1-0 on Friday 0-4 on Saturday
2-3 on Sunday

2-2 in February 1-3 in March
0-2 in April 0-0 in May

1-3 when leading at the half 0-1 when tied at the half
2-3 when trailing at the half

2-1 when leading after 3 qts. 0-1 when tied after 3 qts.
1-5 when trailing after 3 qts.

0-1 outcome 7 points or less 1-1 outcome 3 points or less
0-0 overtime games

3-2 when they score first 0-5 when opponent scores first

AFL STANDINGS
National Conference
EASTERN Win Loss Tie PF PA
Dallas 6 3 0 475 456
New York 5 4 0 471 425
Philadelphia 4 5 0 410 391
Columbus 3 6 0 420 480
Carolina 3 7 0 466 544

SOUTHERN Win Loss Tie PF PA
New Orleans 7 2 0 389 383
Austin 6 3 0 484 477
Orlando 4 5 0 420 414
Georgia 4 6 0 436 517
Tampa Bay 3 7 0 467 490

American Conference
CENTRAL Win Loss Tie PF PA
Chicago 7 2 0 504 396
Colorado 7 3 0 460 474
Indiana 5 5 0 489 420
Detroit 4 5 0 434 451
Grand Rapids 1 8 0 327 473

WESTERN Win Loss Tie PF PA
San Jose 7 2 0 536 455
Los Angeles 5 4 0 516 460
Arizona 5 5 0 512 492
Las Vegas 3 7 0 526 544

DRIVE TO ARENABOWL XVIII:

Playoff Format
 Top eight teams, based on overall record, will qualify.
 Division winner are not guaranteed a playoff spot.
 Seeding will be by overall record using current tiebreaker rules. A division winner always takes precedent over another divisional opponent in tiebreaker situations.

Current Seedings
1. Chicago (7-2)
2. New Orleans (7-2)
3. San Jose (7-2)
4. Colorado (7-3)
5. Austin (6-3)
6. Dallas (6-3)
7. Los Angeles (5-4)
8. New York (5-4)

9. Arizona (5-5)
10. Indiana (5-5)
11. Detroit (4-5)
12. Orlando (4-5)
13. Philadelphia (4-5)
14. Georgia (4-6)
15. Columbus (3-6)
16. Carolina (3-7)
17. Tampa Bay (3-7)
18. Grand Rapids (1-8)






PLAYERS TO WATCH:
QB Matt Nagy: The second-year quarterback has made an immediate impact in his first season with the Cobras, accounting for 50 touchdowns through 10 weeks of play. Overall, Nagy has completed 226-of-348 passes for 2,371 yards and 47 scores. He earned AFL Offensive Player of the Week honors after passing for 282 yards and accounting for seven touchdowns in the Cobras' season-opening victory at Dallas (2/8/03). Prior to missing the 2003 season with a knee injury, Nagy completed 88 of 140 passes for 1,025 yards and 25 touchdowns in four starts for the New York Dragons.

OS Todd Doxzon: Doxzon continues to show the knack for finding the end zone that made him a valuable commodity in the offseason free agent market. He has accounted for a team-high 18 touchdown receptions this season and leads the team with 82 receptions for 946 yards. The former Iowa State standout has reeled in a career-high 10 receptions four times during the 2004 season. In 40 career games he has posted 59 touchdown catches.

WR/DB Damien Groce: Groce has emerged as a dangerous weapon as a receiver, rusher and kick returner this season. In 10 games, he has 47 catches for 490 yards and a career-high 14 touchdowns, including the game-winning score in the Cobras come-from-behind win at Columbus (2/13). Groce also ranks second on the team with 18.6 yards per kickoff return (31 returns for 577 yards) and ranks second on the team with 21.5 tackles.

WR/LB Jack Walker Jr.: The three-year veteran makes his return to the AFL after spending the 2002 and 2003 seasons in af2. After beginning his career with the New York/Iowa franchise from 1998 to 2001, Walker moved on to join the Pensacola Barracudas (af2) in 2002. Last season he enjoyed a stellar season with the Peoria Pirates, leading the league with 45 receiving touchdowns and 276 points scored. This season, Walker Jr. has made contributions on both sides of the ball, ranking third on the team with 40 receptions for 412 yards and seven scores, while adding 16.5 tackles on defense.

SOUL PLAYERS TO WATCH:
OS Tyronne Jones: A seven-year veteran of the AFL, Jones has displayed the offensive skills necessary to lead the expansion club. Thus far, lead the Soul with 48 receptions, 544 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while also emerging as a dangerous kick returner. The former Nashville and Georgia standout paces Philadelphia with 20.4 yards per kickoff return, including a 54-yard return for touchdown.

FB/LB Chris Ryan: Entering his fifth season in the AFL, Ryan has earned the nickname "Soul Train" with his powerful rushing and defending abilities. Ryan currently leads the Soul with 15 touchdowns scored, including 11 rushing scores. Thus far, he has compiled 95 yards rushing on 33 attempts. The Louisiana native has also posted 13.0 tackles and a team-high 2.0 sacks on defense.

WR/LB Ricky Ross: The former Grand Rapids standout has emerged as one of the most dangerous weapons in the Soul's arsenal. Ross stands second on the team with 39 receptions for 509 yards and nine scores, as well as two additional rushing touchdowns. He has also returned 19 kickoffs for 346 yards (18.2 yds/return) and compiled 9.0 tackles from the ‘Jack' linebacker position.


TALE OF THE TAPE: Here's how Carolina and Philadelphia match up after 10 weeks of play.
Statistical CAROLINA PHILADELPHIA
Category Rank Stat Rank Stat
Scoring Offense 46.6 14th 45.6 16th
Scoring Defense 54.4 19th 43.4 3rd
Total Offense 241.8 16th 243.8 15th
Total Defense 260.8 9th 260.2 8th
Pass Offense 232.7 10th 220.6 17th
Pass Defense 241.5 11th 240.2 10th
Run Offense 9.1 19th 23.2 7th
Run Defense 19.3 8th 20.0 9th

LEAGUE LEADERS:
Player Stat Total Rank
Matt Nagy Pass Attempts 348 3rd
Pass Comp. 226 2nd
Cmp. Percent 64.9 7th
Pass Yards 2,371 6th
Pass TDs 47 5th
Todd Doxzon Receptions 82 2nd
Receiving Yards 946 5th
Rec. TDs 18 T-8th
Damien Groce Kickoff Returns 31 T-8th
KOR Yards 577 9th
Jarrick Hillery KOR Avg. 20.0 9th
Rob Bironas Scoring (kick) 78 5th
FG Made 10 2nd
FG Attempted 30 1st

COBRAS MILESTONES:
WR/DB Damien Groce needs:
• 299 receiving yards to reach 1,500

WR/DB Jarrick Hillery needs:
• 137 receiving yards 2,500
• 8 rush attempts for 100

OL/DL Otis Moore needs:
• 4.0 tackles for 125
• 1.5 sacks for 20

FB/LB Chris Pope
 28.0 tackles for 100

FB/LB Travis Reece needs:
• 40 rushing yards for 500

OL/DL Robert Stewart needs:
• .5 sack for 40

WR/LB Sir Mawn Wilson needs:
• 2 receptions for 100

COBRAS IN AFL HISTORY:
Player Rank Category Stat
Rickey Foggie 9th pass attempts 2,416
10th pass completions 1,357
10th pass yards 16,989
10th pass TDs 306
Otis Moore 10th tackles for loss 15.5
6th forced fumbles 12
Robert Stewart 3rd sacks 39.5
SNAKE BITES:
Terrible Trio: The Cobras have dropped a frustrating seven out of eight games after beginning the 2004 campaign with two consecutive wins. The worst play of the season may be found in their current three-game losing streak in which the offense has struggled to get on track. After posting nearly 52 points per game during the first seven games of the season, the offense has mustered only 34.3 per game over the last three contests.

Flag Day: The Cobras have been flagged for penalty yards at a record-rate thus far in 2004. Through 10 games, Carolina has been called for 85 penalties for 568 yards – an average of 56.8 yards per game. Conversely, the Soul are one of the least penalized clubs in the league, averaging 42.4 penalty yards per game.

Team No Yds Avg./G
Top Four
Los Angeles Avengers 56 279 31.0
Indiana Firebirds 61 336 33.6
Detroit Fury 60 373 41.4
Philadelphia Soul 63 382 42.4
Bottom Three
Las Vegas Gladiators 95 543 54.3
Carolina Cobras 85 568 56.8
Columbus Destroyers 87 586 65.1

Nifty Fifty: The first team to 50 points very well could be the victor in this weekend's matchup. Throughout their five-year history, the Cobras have had very little success when they are unable to post 50 points or more. At the same time, they have been most successful when holding opponents under the half-century mark.

Scoring output 2004 Win Pct. All-time Win Pct.
Less than 50 pts 0-5 .000 3-38 .073
50 pts or more 3-2 .600 16-11 .593
Allow less than 50 pts 2-2 .500 14-14 .500
Allow 50 pts or more 1-5 .167 5-35 .125

Third and Oh!: The Carolina defense continues to struggle to limit opponents' success on third down. After allowing Indiana to convert 3-of-4 third down attempts, the Cobras rank 18th in the league – allowing opponents to convert 34-of-57 attempts (60.0 percent) on the season. Carolina has also been ineffective on offense, converting only 27-of-69 (39.0 percent) attempts.

In the Zone: The Cobras have been very efficient in the red-zone throughout the 2004 season, leading the league with a 95.0 conversion percentage. In 40 trips inside their opponents' 10-yard line, Carolina has scored 34 touchdowns and four field goals. The next closest competitor is the Los Angeles Avengers, who have scored on 43-of-46 attempts in the red zone.

Long Ball: The Cobras have been victimized by deep, downfield passes on a consistent basis in recent weeks. Over the past five games, Carolina has surrendered a total of 27 touchdown passes - 12 of those were for 25 yards or longer. Conversely, Philadelphia has given up 18 touchdown passes in its last five games, with only three of those being 25 or more yards.
He Roxz: OS Todd Doxzon has been the Cobras most productive receiver throughout the 2004 campaign and is on pace to shatter many of the franchise's single-season receiving records. Thus far, he is second in the league with82 receptions and 946 yards. Currently, he is seven receptions and two receiving touchdowns shy of the single-season franchise records. Following is how he would stack up with the top pass catchers in Carolina's five-year history if he continues on his current pace.

Player Rc Yds TD Pts
T. Doxzon (2004) (131) (1513) (29) (176)
B. Holmes (2003) 83 995 16 120*
A. Bailey (2002) 89* 1102* 18 118
A. Bailey (2001) 61 915 19* 116
*denotes single-season record

Second Half Woes: The Cobras have either been tied or led after the first quarter in six of the 10 games this season, however, poor second-half showings have sealed their fate on more than one occasion. During the team's current three-game losing streak, they have been outscored 91-48 in the final two quarters, an average of 14 points per game. For the season, Carolina has been beaten on the scoreboards 266-208 in the second half.

Glimmer of Hope: Despite their recent struggles, the Cobras hold on to a slim hope to reach the 2004 postseason. One factor working in their favor is that they have one of the easiest schedules of any team over the final seven weeks.

Opp. Record Win Pct.
First 10 games 50-43 .538
Final 6 games 21-34 .382

Turnover Ratio: After holding a plus-seven turnover ratio through three games, Carolina has steadily lost the all-important advantage. During their current stretch of seven losses in eight games, the Cobras hold a minus-four turnover ratio, including three major miscues in the loss to Indiana. This number is amplified by the fact that Carolina has been able to secure victory once in 33 occasions in which the team was turned the ball over more than their opponent.

Two-way players: Carolina has been aided throughout the 2004 campaign by two of the most versatile and productive two-way players in the AFL, WR/DB's Damien Groce and Jarrick Hillery. Each player ranks among the team leaders in most offensive, defensive and special teams categories.

Stat GROCE Rank HILLERY Rank
Receptions 47 2nd 21 5th
Rec. Yards 490 2nd 221 5th
Tackles 21.5 2nd 24.0 1st
KOR 31 1st 20 2nd
KOR Yards 577 1st 399 2nd
KOR Avg. 18.6 2nd 20.2 1st

Running on Empty: After posting 30 yards on seven carries (4.3 yds/carry) in the season opening victory over the Dallas Desperados, the Cobras have proceeded to record just 61 yards on 39 carries (1.6 yds/carry) over the next nine games. Carolina currently ranks last in the AFL with 9.1 yards per game on the ground.
Pace Setters: The Cobras have a number of players on pace to set a variety of single-season records if they continue on their current pace. Following is a chart of where each player currently stands, the record and the record-holder.

Player Stat Cur. Rec. Holder
T. Doxzon Points 110 120 Holmes ‘03
Rec. 82 89 Holmes ‘03
Rec. Yards 946 1102 Bailey ‘02
Rec. TD 18 20 Bailey ‘02
M. Nagy Pass TD 47 63 McNair ‘01
R. Bironas FGM 10 15 George ‘03
FGA 30 42 George ‘03

Early Bird Gets the Worm: The first team to score this weekend is likely to hold a large advantage based on the Cobras' history. This season, Carolina is 3-2 when they get on the board first, but winless in five contests when the opponents notch the first points. A similar trend can be found throughout team history – (11-17 when scoring first; 8-32 when opponent scores first).

Heading In the Right Direction: Regardless of the recent struggles, this year's Cobras have seen a vast improvement over last season's squad in a number of key areas.

2004 2003
Scoring offense 46.6 34.6
Pass offense 232.7 204.8
TDs thrown 47 58
INT thrown 6 26
Turnover Margin +3 -23

Coming Into His Own: Second-year quarterback Matt Nagy continues to thrive in his first season of extended playing time since his senior year at the University of Delaware in 2000. The Pennsylvania native began his rookie campaign as a starter with the New York Dragons in 2002, before being relegated to back-up duties for the final eight games of the season. He then suffered a knee-injury that forced him to miss the entire 2003 campaign. This season, he has started all nine contest for Carolina, setting career highs in pass attempts (305), completions (200), yards (2,082) and touchdowns (44).

On the Sidelines: Following the dismissal of Eddie Khayat after the sixth game of the 2004 season, John Gregory was named as the fifth head coach in Carolina history. It marked the third mid-season coaching change in five seasons.

Head Coach Season Record Win Pct.
Doug Kay 2000-01 10-18 .357
Mike Neu 2001-02 6-8 .429
Mike Hold 2003 0-13 .000
Eddie Khayat 2003-04 2-7 .286
John Gregory 2004 1-3 .250

Queen-Sized Win: Carolina put an end to a grueling, AFL-record 16-game home losing streak on March 21 with a 54-43 victory over the defending ArenaBowl champions, the Tampa Bay Storm. The Cobras special teams accounted for three touchdowns, while the defense pressured the Storm throughout the game, posting two interceptions and nine passes defended.
Nothing But Iron-man: WR/DB Jarrick Hillery was recognized as the Army Ironman of the Week for his performance against Tampa Bay on Sunday, March 21. The four-year veteran recorded two kickoff returns for touchdowns, caught three passes for 39 yards and a score and added four solo tackles and an interception on defense.

Dragons Fly South: Joining Gregory in making the move to Charlotte are eight former New York Dragons, including OL/DL Nate Bell, OS Todd Doxzon, WR/DB Damien Groce, QB Matt Nagy, OL/DL Sean Tremblay, OL/DL Cory Stone and WR/LB Jack Walker Jr.. OL/DL Robert Stewart also appeared in 28 games with the Dragons in 2001 and 2002.

The Making of the Cobras: The Cobras have experienced a dramatic makeover following the disappointments of the 2003 season. Only two players from last year's squad will be on the field in the tenth week, OL/DL Robert Stewart and 2003 Team MVP WR/DB Bernard Holmes. Of the 22 remaining players on the active roster, 21 were signed as free agents.

Player Pos. Previous Team
1 Jarrick Hillery WR/DB Georgia (AFL)
2 Henry Baker DS Albany (af2)
3 Damien Groce WR/DB New York (AFL)
5 Rob Bironas K Charleston (af2)
6 Sir Mawn Wilson WR/LB Buffalo (AFL)
7 Todd Doxzon OS New York (AFL)
11 Matt Nagy QB New York (AFL)
14 Rickey Foggie QB Toronto/Detroit (AFL)
21 Bernard Holmes WR/DB Carolina
22 Ernest Ross WR/DB Detroit (AFL)
26 Jack Walker Jr. WR/LB Peoria (af2)
27 Daryon Brutley DS Philadelphia (NFL)
32 Chris Pope FB/LB Las Vegas (AFL)
35 Travis Reece FB/LB Georgia (AFL)
57 Sean Tremblay OL/DL New York (AFL)
65 Cory Stone OL/DL New York (AFL)
66 Yusuf Scott OL/DL Berlin (NFLE)
77 Robert Stewart OL/DL Carolina
88 Lenzie Jackson WR/DB Pittsburgh (NFL)
91 Troy Pelshak FB/LB Barcelona (NFLE)
95 Nate Bell OL/DL New York (AFL)
97 Bryan Ray OL/DL Frankfort (NFLE)
99 Otis Moore OL/DL Buffalo (AFL)

Climbing the Charts: Cobras Head Coach John Gregory ranks as one of the most successful leaders in AFL history. He currently stands among the top ten in victories, winning percentage, and postseason victories. Following is a look at where Gregory falls among active head coaches.

Coach Exp Record Pct.
Tim Marcum (TB) 16 160-54 .748
Danny White (AZ) 12 133-64 .665
Mike Hohensee (CHI) 11 80-73 .523
Michael Trigg (PHI) 11 74-71 .510
John Gregory (CAR) 10 67-51 .568
Mike Dailey (COL) 8 70-49 .588
Darren Arbet (SJ) 6 61-22 .735



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