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af2 relaunches weekly online radio show today

March 29, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2) News Release


CHICAGO - The arenafootball2 league (af2) announced today that it will be relaunching its online radio show, "Off the Net." The only internet radio show devoted solely to arenafootball2, "Off the Net" will air for the first time today, Thursday, March 29, on www.af2.com.

This week's show features special interviews with new Spokane Shock Head Coach Adam Shackleford, Manchester Wolves radio voice Dick Lutsk and af2 President Jerry Kurz. Fans will be able to access the program by clicking on a special "Off the Net" advertisement located at the lower right hand corner of af2.com. The first show should be available online late this afternoon.

"Off the Net" will air every Thursday throughout the regular season and continue all the way until an ArenaCup Champion is crowned in late August. The show is designed to bring af2 fans even closer to their favorite game with in-depth news, interesting interviews and fun feature stories.

"I'm excited to bring this online show to life again in 2007," af2 President Jerry Kurz said. "This special weekly audio element enhances our league Web site and provides our passionate fans a special inside look to our league."

Veteran broadcaster Dean Jackson will serve as host of "Off the Net." Jackson is in his second year hosting "Off the Net" and provided the play-by-play call for ArenaCup7 that was broadcast on af2.com. Jackson also has experience in high school, college and professional sports. His broadcasting credits include work with basketball for IPFW, an NCAA D1 team, and high school football. His Indiana high school football program, Road to the Dome, is heard on more than 20 radio stations around the state. His production company provides print and audio content solutions for minor league sports teams and leagues.

This year there will also be expanded audio content provided on the league's Web site, including two-minute reviews, previews, and news and notes from around the af2.

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