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Not trying to make excuses here it is what it is, **** happens, but it sure sux when you're trying to remain competitive. We have lost so many starters this yr. I've followed this team for the last 7 yrs and have never seen such a bad yr injury wise. Twombly WR/DB still out shoulder Rowser K @70% sh...

A Giant (Jon D'Angelo) will now take his seat in the stands at Erie Insurance Arena. Truly a devastating loss. :( :( Retirement of Jon D’Angelo #24 (Erie, PA)- The Erie Explosion have announced the retirement of linebacker Jon D’Angelo who has been a mainstay of the Erie defense since 2012. D’Angelo...

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He certainly did his job well kicking the Explosion to "Kingdom Come"
Good job Reed

Stokes was a major player for us last year. I think he holds the indoor record of 9 rushing TD's in one game. That was in the CIFL which was by rules more conducive to the run game. The PIFL rules favor the passing game. There is not much need for a true running back in this league. I know there are...

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50% right Deqwan Young coming off IR
and
Zach Williams 6'3" 280 DL, Zach played at Kent St and also
spent time with the CLE Gladiators

Note Big Dave McQuiston suffered a knee injury and has retired
as is his jersey. Great guy certainly could have used him.

2 players from Erie Explosion's championship team
who have not played this year are returning to the black & orange.
One from the IR list and the other strapping up again.
Awaiting official release on the names.

Shon Rowser Erie Explosion veteran kicker was slammed into the boards by at Allentown's PPL center in front of 3,103 Lehigh Valley Steelhawk fans. During a blown field goal attempt Shon picked up a loose football rolled to his right and was hit just as he was releasing the ball for an attempted pass...

I saw my first game on a colored turf this past weekend. It happened as the Erie Explosion paid a visit to Allentown's PPL Center and the hometown Lehigh Valley Steelhawks. I must say the turf being new, 2nd game looked good. After the game started it wasn't as hard to follow as I thought it might b...

As reported in The Erie Times-News Strong Vincent graduate Maurice Williams has rejoined the Erie Explosion. Williams, who last played with the Explosion in 2011, has spent the past three seasons as a wide receiver in the Arena Football League, where he caught 77 passes for 1,036 yards and 21 touchd...