ArenaBowl XVII - The Buzz
Published on June 21, 2003 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
INSIDE SCOOP
Tampa Bay's WR/DB OMARR SMITH is looking to make history this weekend when he and the Storm take on the Rattlers in ArenaBowl XVII. A win for the Storm will not only mean a fifth championship and bragging rights for most ArenaBowl championships won, it will also put Smith among the exclusive group of players to have won two consecutive championships with two different teams â only three other players have accomplished the feat. Following are a list of players who have won back-to-back ArenaBowl championships with two different teams.
PLAYER TEAM YEAR TEAM YEAR
Steve Trimble Denver Dynamite 1987 Detroit Drive 1988
Lynn Bradford Detroit Drive 1990 Tampa Bay Storm 1991
Robert Smith Tampa Bay Storm 1991 Detroit Drive 1992
TODAY'S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Arizona walk-thru, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, at St. Pete Times Forum
Tampa Bay walk-thru, 9:00-11:00 a.m. ET, at St. Pete Times Forum
Party on the Plaza, 6:30-11 p.m. ET, The Plaza at St. Pete Times Forum Open to the Public â Free!
ARENABOWL: A LOOK BACK
Arizona is making their return to the ArenaBowl after a loss to the San Jose SaberCats in ArenaBowl XVI. This will mark the Rattlers' fourth appearance at the championship game and the first time returning for a consecutive year. Teams that have made return ArenaBowl appearances after losing the previous year hold a 1-3 record. Following is a breakdown of teams that have made return ArenaBowl appearances after losing the previous year:
RETURN ARENABOWL APPEARANCES AFTER LOSING THE PREVIOUS YEAR
TEAM ARENABOWLS YEARS OPPONENTS SCORES
Orlando ArenaBowl VIIIArenaBowl VIX 19941995 ArizonaTampa Bay 36-31 (Arizona)48-35 (Orlando)
Orlando ArenaBowl XIIIArenaBowl XIV 19992000 AlbanyNashville 59-48 (Albany)41-38 (Orlando)
Iowa ArenaBowl XArenaBowl XI 19961997 Tampa BayArizona 42-38 (Tampa Bay)55-33 (Iowa)
Nashville ArenaBowl XIVArenaBowl XV 20002001 OrlandoGrand Rapids 41-38 (Orlando)64-42 (Nashville
QUOTE OF THE DAY
We know them very well and have had a long, long history with them. Marcum is always able to bring in unbelievable talent. We understand they are going to bring it, but we're going to bring it also. The two best coaches in arena history are in it, what more could you ask for in ArenaBowl.
-- SHERDRICK BONNER on the Arizona/Tampa Bay rivalry and the coaches
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