AFLWA Schutt Sports Top 12 Poll
May 10, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
The Dallas Desperados have been so dominant this season that even a loss couldn't damage their standing in the Schutt Sports Top 12 Poll.
Despite a 51-48 loss to the Philadelphia Soul, Dallas (12-3) received all 20 first-place votes in balloting by members of the Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA). The Desperados finish the regular season at home against the No. 4 New York Dragons (10-5). New York remained in the same place after downing the Georgia Force 47-35.
The Orlando Predators (10-5) moved up a spot to No. 2 thanks to a 63-42 victory over the Kansas City Brigade. Orlando hosts the No. 6 Austin Wranglers (9-6). Austin advanced one notch following a 57-38 victory over Grand Rapids Rampage.
Dropping one spot to No. 3 was the Colorado Crush (10-5), which lost to the San Jose SaberCats 61-56. Colorado is at home against the No. 7 Arizona Rattlers, who gained two places after blasting the Las Vegas Gladiators 75-28.
San Jose (9-6), which remained No. 5, hosts the No. 9 Columbus Destroyers (8-7). Columbus fell a spot despite defeating the Tampa Bay Storm 51-48.
Georgia (8-7), which dropped two places to No. 8, is home against Philadelphia (8-7), which moved up two slots to No. 10.
The Nashville Kats (7-8) remained No. 11 after losing to the Los Angeles Avengers 73-56. Nashville hosts No. 12 Tampa Bay (7-8), which dropped two places.
Schutt Sports, the sports gear company with a reputation for innovation, is sponsoring this season's Top 12 Poll. Its website is www.schuttsports.com.
The AFLWA, founded at the start of the 2004 season, is a national organization made up of media members who cover the Arena Football League. Mark Anderson of the Las Vegas Review-Journal is the AFLWA's founder and executive director. The website is www.aflwa.com.
1. Dallas Desperados 12-3 (20) 240
2. Orlando Predators 10-5 207
3. Colorado Crush 10-5 197
4. New York Dragons 10-5 182
5. San Jose SaberCats 9-6 165
6. Austin Wranglers 9-6 144
7. Arizona Rattlers 8-7 98
8. Georgia Force 8-7 92
9. Columbus Destroyers 8-7 88
10. Philadelphia Soul 8-7 85
11. Nashville Kats 7-8 24
12. Tampa Bay Storm 7-8 23
Others receiving votes: Chicago Rush 11, Utah Blaze 4.
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