AFL Week 11 Has Former 'Wheelers Shining

Published on April 21, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release


DAVENPORT, Iowa — Week 11 of the AFL on NBC was a winning weekend for four former Quad City Steamwheelers.

After spending the past five weeks on the injured reserve list, New York Dragons wide receiver/linebacker Chris Anthony returned in a big way.

Anthony caught four passes for 46 yards, two going for touchdowns, which helped the Dragons hold off the Colorado Crush 52-49 on Sunday. Anthony also added a tackle on defense. His teammate, offensive lineman/defensive lineman Tim McGill, started on both sides of the ball, and on defense had 1.5 tackles (1UT-1AT) and a quarterback hurry in the win.

In New Orleans, wide receiver/linebacker Ira Gooch helped guide the VooDoo to their fifth win in six games, as he hauled in four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown. Gooch had 2.5 tackles (2UT-1UT) and a pass breakup on defense in the 64-46 win for the VooDoo over the Columbus Destroyers.

Despite not recording any statistics, Los Angeles Avengers offensive lineman/defensive lineman Sean McNamara started on the offensive line in the Avengers 62-55 win over the Detroit Fury.

Three former Steamwheelers, who now play for the Las Vegas Gladiators, had their weekend off, as it was their "bye" week. They will return to action this Sunday when they host the Detroit Fury.

Be sure to catch the AFL on NBC every Sunday, seen locally on KWQC-TV6. This weekend the AFL on NBC will feature a double-header starting at 11 a.m. (CDT).

The Steamwheelers have started the season with a perfect 3-0 record and remain the af2's top team. Last weekend, the ‘Wheelers thumped, then No. 2-ranked Tennessee Valley 47-29 at The MARK of the Quad Cities. This weekend, the ‘Wheelers travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to take on the seventh ranked Pioneers (2-0). The game will kickoff at 7 p.m. (EST). The ‘Wheelers will then return home the following weekend and host the Green Bay Blizzard at 7:30 p.m.

Good seats are still available and can be purchased through The MARK box office or through TicketMaster at 563-326-1111 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

"Pick 5" season ticket plans are still available. Fans interested in purchasing the package may contact Steamwheelers Director of Ticket Sales Brian Forth at 563-324-4888 or toll free at 1-866-STEAMTIX. For all the up to the minute Steamwheelers news, visit www.steamwheelers.com.

The arenafootball2 league is in its Fifth Anniversary season and serves as the AFL's developmental league. The arenafootball2 (af2) league consists of 25 teams in medium-sized markets with the purpose of training players, coaches and officials for higher levels of football. Several former af2 coaches have joined AFL teams and more than 175 players have advanced to the AFL over the past three years.

About Arena Football League

The Arena Football League, formed in 1986 is the second-longest running football league in the U.S. History and is in its 18th season. It is one the fastest growing sports, and recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.

Several players have moved on to the NFL from the af2 including the ‘Wheelers standout defensive rush end in 2003, Asa Francis, who last month signed with the Buffalo Bills to play in NFL Europe this spring.

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