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March 9, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


DALLAS QB CLINT DOLEZEL VS. TAMPA BAY QB SHANE STAFFORD

QB CLINT DOLEZEL (6-5, 205, East Texas State) and the Eastern Division leading Dallas Desperados (5-1) face QB SHANE STAFFORD (6-3, 210, Connecticut) and the Tampa Bay Storm (4-2) who boast the top-rated passing offense with (346.7 ypg) this Sunday at the St. Pete Times Forum at noon ET on NBC.

This season, Dolezel has been the driving force behind the success of the Desperados, passing for 1,737 yards, 37 touchdowns and only two interceptions. He ranks among the AFL's all-time leaders in most passing categories and is looking to become the third player in League history to throw for 700 touchdowns in a career (697). WR/DB WILL PETTIS (6-0, 195, Midwestern) leads the team with 569 kickoff return yards and has been a key factor as one of Dolezel's favorite targets with 38 receptions for 468 yards.

Stafford and the Storm hope to continue their stellar aerial attack with Stafford throwing for an AFL leading 2,022 yards. WR/LB LAWRENCE SAMUELS (6-2, 220, West Alabama) ranks fifth in receiving yards with 592. WR/DB BOBBY SIPPIO (6-3, 220, Western Kentucky), who was the Week 6 Beckett.com AFL Collectible Player of the Week, will help lead the charge.

LOS ANGELES AVENGERS WR/DB KEVIN INGRAM vs. SAN JOSE WR/LB JAMES ROE

WR/DB KEVIN INGRAM (6-1, 195, West Chester) of the Los Angeles Avengers (1-5) leads his team against WR/LB JAMES ROE (6-1, 198, Norfolk State) and the San Jose SaberCats (2-4) this Sunday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose at 3:00 p.m. PT on NBC.

Ingram has excelled on both sides of the ball this season, hauling in 44 passes for 567 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense, while recording 18.0 tackles and two interceptions on defense. As reigning Ironman of the Year, Ingram will look to lead the Avengers to victory after a rough start. Along with the help of WR/LB GREG HOPKINS (6-2, 205, Slippery Rock), the Avengers hope to turn the season around and win the wide-open Western Division.

Roe, who has been named to the AFL's All Ironman team each of the last three seasons, is having a great year despite injuries. He has averaged 117 yards per game with eight touchdowns since returning from a concussion. DS CLEVAN THOMAS (5-10, 197, Florida State) will help anchor a strong defensive unit as the San Jose SaberCats try and capitalize on a strong 65-50 win last week against Utah.



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