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Arizona defeats Detroit 46-36

April 9, 2002 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Detroit Fury News Release


AUBURN HILLS, MICH.-The Arizona Rattlers used a 28-point fourth quarter comeback, fueled by Orshawante Bryant's three TDs in the final frame, as Arizona defeated the Detroit Fury 46-36 in front of 6,818 at The Palace. The Fury end their preseason at 1-1, while the Rattlers improved to 1-0.

After falling behind 15-6 at the end of the first quarter, the Fury outscored the Rattlers 17-3 in the second frame. Chuck Winters returned a missed field goal for 58 yards to get Detroit on the board. Robert Gordon led all receivers in the game with five catches for 102 yards and two TDs.

Rickey Foggie completed 8-of-13 passes for 133 yards and three TDs before giving way to Drew Miller (4-for-9, 39 yards, 1 TD) and Craig Strickland (1-for-6, 21 yards).

Bobby McGowens pulled in seven passes for 82 yards to lead Arizona, but it was Bryant who stole the show by recording four TDs.

Sherdrick Bonner completed 11-of-18 passes for 100 yards and one TD, before backups Chad Degrenier (9-for-16, 93 yards) and Chris Hixson (9-of-12, 88 yards 3 TDs) entered the game.

Chuck Levy and Al Hunt also found the back of the endzone for Detroit.

Detroit enjoys a week off before travelling to nearby Grand Rapids to lock up with the Rampage on April 20 at 7:30 PM.

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