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Arena Football League (1987-2008)

Battle for playoff positioning highlights week 12

May 16, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


NEW YORK - The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXI New Orleans heats up as the Philadelphia Soul (4-6) and New Orleans VooDoo (4-6) jockey for playoff positions on Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football Monday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2 & ESPN360.com).

New Orleans, No. 12 in this week's Schutt Sports Poll, holds a 2-0 all-time record against the Soul. With QB ANDY KELLY (2,355 YDs, 39 TDs) at the helm, the VooDoo look to secure sole possession of fourth place in the National Conference playoff standings and end the first three-game losing streak in franchise history.

This game features head coaches Mike Neu (New Orleans) and Brett Munsey (Philadelphia) who have close connections. Neu hired Munsey as his Defensive Coordinator for the now defunct Augusta Stallions in 2000, the same year Neu was named af2's Coach of the Year. The following season, Munsey accepted the head coaching job for the Tennessee Valley Vipers and earned the same award as his mentor. Both coaches accepted positions as AFL coaches the season following their af2 Coach of the Year honors.

New Orleans defeated Philadelphia, 61-47, in their most recent contest in Week 4 of the 2005 season. The game saw both VooDoo QB ANDY KELLY and Soul QB TONY GRAZIANI throw seven touchdowns each.

The Columbus Destroyers (6-4) travel to the Pepsi Center to face the Colorado Crush (7-4) on Friday, May 18, at 9 p.m. ET (FSN Rocky Mountain - Delay, 5/19, at 12 a.m. ET, FSN - Ohio, Delay, 5/19 at 12 p.m. ET, AFL NET), in a matchup that features the top-two offensive and defensive players from 2006.

Crush WR DAMIAN HARRELL (82 REC, 1,001 YDs, 31 TDs), the 2006 Offensive Player of the Year will line up against Destroyers DB JERALD BROWN (38.0 TACKLES, 12 PD, 5 INTs), the 2006 ADT Defensive Player of the Year.

During last season's Week 9 contest, Columbus, No. 7, outscored Colorado 34-7 in the first half on their way to handing the Crush its worst loss in franchise history with a 65-21 defeat. The Crush, No. 5, has tied a team-record four-game home winning streak and will set a new team mark with a win.

The Georgia Force, No. 1, make their first west coast trip of the season to face the Los Angeles Avengers (5-5) at the Staples Center on Saturday, May 19, at 10:30 p.m. ET (Sports South - Live, FSN Prime Ticket - Live, SIRIUS Radio - Channel 123).

Georgia (9-1) looks to extend its record to 4-0 against Western Conference opponents this season in a matchup that marks the return of Force WR CHRIS JACKSON (92 REC, 1,239 YDs, 32 TDs) to Los Angeles.

Jackson spent his first five AFL seasons as an Avenger where he became the first player in AFL history named both Rookie of the Year (2000) and Offensive Player of the Year (2003).

Led by QB SONNY CUMBIE (2,768 YDs, 52 TDs), Los Angeles (5-5) looks to bounce back from a 40-37 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday.

The Central Division leading Chicago Rush (8-2) hopes to rebound from only its second loss of the season as the Nashville Kats (4-7) visit an already sold-out Allstate Arena on Saturday, May 19, at 8 p.m. ET (CSN - Chicago - Live, FSN South - Live).

Rush WR BOBBY SIPPIO (97 REC, 1,356 YDs, 41 TDs) caught seven passes for 120 yards and six touchdowns as Chicago, No. 3, outscored Nashville 31-21 in the first half en route to a 66-54 victory in their first meeting on April 7.

Sippio will square off against Kats DB AHMAD HAWKINS (44.0 TACKLES, 10 INTS) who leads the AFL in interceptions and recorded one during the team's last meeting.

This week's games also include: Arizona at Tampa Bay on Friday (Bright House - Live, SIRIUS Radio - Channel 119); Las Vegas at Utah on Friday (KJZZ - Live, AFL NET); Grand Rapids at San Jose on Saturday; Kansas City at New York on Sunday (FSN Midwest - Live, FSN New York - Live); and Orlando at Austin on Sunday (SUN - Live, FSN Southwest - Delay, 5/21, at 12 a.m. ET).

Following is Dallas' and Georgia's postseason-clinching scenario for Week 11:

The Georgia Force can clinch a National Conference playoff spot with a: Georgia win or a New York loss or a Columbus loss + Tampa Bay loss.

The Chicago Rush can clinch an American Conference playoff spot with a: Chicago win + Grand Rapids loss.

SCHUTT SPORTS TOP 12 POLL

(As selected by the AFLWA)

RANKING TEAM RECORD POINTS 1 Georgia Force (14) 9-1 277

2 Dallas Desperados (10) 10-1 274

3 Chicago Rush 8-2 240

4 San Jose SaberCats 7-3 205

5 Colorado Crush 7-4 186

6 Orlando Predators 6-4 144

T7 Columbus Destroyers 6-4 143

T7 Kansas City Brigade 6-4 143

9 Los Angeles Avengers 5-5 85

10 Utah Blaze 5-6 72

11 Tampa Bay Storm 4-6 53

12 New Orleans VooDoo 4-6 28

Also receiving votes: Nashville Kats 8, Philadelphia Soul 6, New York Dragons 5, Arizona Rattlers 3

Dropped Out: Philadelphia Soul (12)

As a reminder, TV stations can download a satellite feed of game highlights every Friday and Saturday from 10:30-10:45 p.m. (ET) at Galaxy 25/14 (Formally IA 5/14), Downlink frequency 3980 Horizontal (C-Band). On Sundays, TV stations can download all the Sunday action plus top plays of the week and a preview of the Monday game, if applicable, from 8-8:30 p.m. on Galaxy 25/13 (Formally IA 5/13), Downlink frequency 3980 Horizontal (C-Band).

ARIZONA RATTLERS (3-8) AT TAMPA BAY STORM (4-6)

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 7:30 P.M. E.T.

BRIGHT HOUSE - LIVE

SIRIUS RADIO - CHANNEL 119

RATTLERS: Offense ranks third in yards per game (323.7) and first downs (22.7)...Offense is tied for fourth in fourth-down pct. (71.4%)...QB SHERDRICK BONNER is second in AFL in yards (3,206). Ranks third in third-down passer rating (106.1). Ranks fourth in touchdowns (67). Ranks fifth in completions (251)...WR TRANDON HARVEY leads all rookies in scoring (174 points), receptions (82), yards (1,172), and touchdowns (25). Ranks second in AFL in third-down yardage (236)...FB BO KELLY tied for second in touchdowns (12). Ranks fourth in rushing yards (196)...Defense leads AFL in rushing yards per game (8.6)... Defense ranks tied for first downs (19.0)...DB KEYUO CRAVER leads all rookies in combined tackles (71.0)...DB GRANT STEEN is tied for third among rookies in interceptions (3)...STORM: Going for first four-game winning streak since 2004...Offense ranks second in field goal percentage (64.3%)...QB BRETT DIETZ 3-0 since joining lineup. Leads AFL in fourth-quarter passing (140.5) completing 18-of-25, for 233 yards, and 5 touchdowns...WR/DB T.T. TOLIVER leads team in receptions (79), receiving yards (981) and TDs (14)...Defense tied for first in first downs (19.0)...Defense fourth in third-down percentage (41.8%)...DB JEROID JOHNSON tied for third in interceptions (6)...DB KHALID NAZIRUDDIN fifth among rookies in interceptions (2)...DL MARK WORD tied for third among rookies in tackles for loss (3.0)...WR KARL WILLIAMS ranks fifth among rookies in kickoff return yards (442).

2007 LEADERS RATTLERS STORM SERIES LEADER LEADS 5-3

LAST FIVE GAMES 2-3 4-1

LAST GAME Won vs. Austin: 53-41 Won at Los Angeles: 40-37

2007 LEADERS RATTLERS STORM PASSING Bonner: 251-392-3206-67-11 Kaleo: 133-199-1464-18-6

RECEIVING Harvey: 82-1172-25 Toliver: 79-981-14

RUSHING Kelly: 75-196-12 Filer: 27-96-9

TACKLES Craver: 71.0 Johnson: 65.0

SACKS Gaines: 3 Briggs: 5

INTERCEPTIONS Steen: 3 Johnson: 6

KICKING Christofilakos: 12-13 PAT; 0-2 FG: 12 PTS Marler: 49-52 PAT; 8-10 FG; 73 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 57.3 PPG (6th); 323.7 YPG (3rd) 45.8 PPG (18th); 283.6 YPG (13th)

TEAM DEFENSE 60.2 PPG (16th); 321.6 YPG (19th) 51.8 PPG (10th); 279.0 YPG (3rd)

COLUMBUS DESTROYERS (6-4) AT COLORADO CRUSH (7-4)

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 9:00 P.M. E.T.

FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN - DELAY, 12 A.M. ET

FSN OHIO - DELAY - 5/19, 12 P.M. ET

AFL NET

DESTROYERS: Offense tied for third in rushing yards per game (23.7)...QB MATT NAGY has fourth highest third-down passer rating (104.6)...Defense leads League in fourth-down percentage (35.7%)...Defense tied for fourth in yards per play (6.0)...Defense ranks fourth in points per game (47.9)...DL KEN JONES is first in tackles for loss (12.0). On pace to break single-season record with 19. Ranks second in sacks (8.5)...DB JERALD BROWN leads team in interceptions (5)...DB BRANDON HEFFLIN ranks fifth in combined tackles (66.0)... Special Teams leads League in kickoff return average (21.3)...CRUSH: Offense ranks fifth in fewest sacks per 100 pass plays (1.35)...QB JOHN DUTTON has thrown 0 interceptions in fourth quarter in 94 attempts. Ranks third in AFL in completions (262)...WR DAMIAN HARRELL looks to extend streak of consecutive games with TD reception to 77...WR BRAD PYATT is second among rookies in receptions (73). Ranks third in receiving yards (907)...FB ROBERT THOMAS is 3-3 on third-and-one rushing attempts...Defense ranks third in fourth-down percentage (41.2%)...Defense ranks fourth in field goal percentage (42.9%)...DB RASHAD FLOYD is first in combined tackles (113.0). On pace to break single-season record with 181...DB CHRIS ANGEL second in interceptions (7)... DB JASON HARMON is third among rookies in kickoff return yardage (488)...K JASON BALL leads League in field goals (13). Ranks second for kickers in scoring (102 points- 63 PATs, 13 FGs).

2007 LEADERS DESTROYERS CRUSH SERIES LEADER TIED 1-1

LAST FIVE GAMES 4-1 4-1

LAST GAME Won vs. Grand Rapids: 59-56 Won at Nashville: 57-35

2007 LEADERS DESTROYERS CRUSH PASSING Nagy: 203-330-2234-49-7 Dutton: 262-432-2916-58-10

RECEIVING Groce: 72-847-19 Harrell: 82-1001-31

RUSHING Wells: 52-129-8 Thomas: 22-25-7

TACKLES Hefflin: 66.0 Floyd: 113.0

SACKS Jones: 8.5 Barno/Dunn/Patu: 3.5

INTERCEPTIONS Brown: 5 Angel: 7

KICKING Martinez: 55-65 PAT; 10-17 FG: 85 PTS Ball: 63-73 PAT; 13-23 FG: 102 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 52.1 PPG (11th); 242.0 YPG (19th) 50.0 PPG (14th); 276.6 YPG (16th)

TEAM DEFENSE 47.9 PPG (4th); 288.0 YPG (8th) 51.5 PPG (9th); 284.0 YPG (5th)

LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS (1-10) AT UTAH BLAZE (5-6)

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 9:00 P.M. E.T.

KJZZ - SALT LAKE CITY - LIVE

AFL NET

GLADIATORS: QB BRIAN JONES leads team in rushing touchdowns (6). Ranks second on team in passing yards (1,606), and rushing yards (49)...WR THABITI DAVIS leads team in receptions (87), yards (994) and touchdowns (14)...WR ETU MOLDEN ranks second in receptions (61), yards (816) and touchdowns (12)...Defense ranks fourth in first downs (20.1)...DL KEVIN THOMPSON is tied for third among rookies in tackles for loss (3.0)...DB EARTHWIND MORELAND leads team in interceptions (3)...DB RUFUS BROWN is tied for fifth among rookies in forced fumbles (2)...BLAZE: Second highest scoring team in AFL (62.7ppg)...Offense leads League in yards (343.2)...Offense ranks first in first downs (22.9)...Offense ranks second in yards per play (7.3)...QB JOE GERMAINE leads League in completions (304), yards (3,721), and touchdowns (79). Germaine is third in quarterback rating (125.8), pass average gain (8.34), and percentage of completions that are touchdowns (17.7%). Germaine has averaged 388 yards against division opponents this season...WR SIAHA BURLEY is first in receptions (113), receiving yards (1,509), and second in touchdowns (34). Burley is second in AFL in scoring (204 points), leads wide receiver in third-down receptions (17), and first in first downs (81)...K STEVE VIDETICH leads AFL in touchbacks (29) and PATs (80).

2007 LEADERS GLADIATORS BLAZE SERIES LEADER LEADS 2-1

LAST FIVE GAMES 0-5 1-4

LAST GAME Lost at San Jose: 34-61 Lost at Kansas City: 41-60

2007 LEADERS GLADIATORS BLAZE PASSING Jones: 138-209-1606-23-8 Germaine: 304-446-3721-79-8

RECEIVING Davis: 87-944-14 Burley: 113-1509-34

RUSHING Rue: 20-61-3 Robinson: 10-53-1

TACKLES Moreland: 45.5 Lawson: 49.5

SACKS Eggleston/Riley/Thompson: 1 Janek/Smith: 3

INTERCEPTIONS Moreland: 3 Bryant: 3

KICKING Azar: 56-64 PAT; 7-15 FG: 77 PTS Videtich: 80-93 PAT; 4-10 FG: 92 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 44.6 PPG (19th); 302.2 YPG (7th) 62.7 PPG (2nd); 343.2 YPG (1st)

TEAM DEFENSE 63.3 PPG (T-17th); 313.2 YPG (17th) 63.3 PPG (T-17th); 296.5 YPG (12th)

NASHVILLE KATS (4-7) AT CHICAGO RUSH (8-2)

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 8:00 P.M. E.T.

FSN SOUTH - LIVE

CSN CHICAGO - LIVE

KATS: Offense ranks fourth in red zone scoring (81.8%)...QB JEFF SMOKER leads rookies in quarterback rating (104.1), completions (181), yards (2553), and touchdowns (44)...WR KENNY HIGGINS is third for rookies in scoring (120 points)...FB DAN ALEXANDER leads AFL in rushing attempts (100), touchdowns (29). Ranks third in yards (212). Alexander is 6-6 on third-and-one attempts...DB AHMAD HAWKINS leads League in interceptions (10)...DB KEON RAYMOND is tied for third among rookies in interceptions (3). Leads all rookies in tackles for loss (4.0)...DB LIAM EZEKIEL is second in AFL in assist tackles (31), and combined tackles (50.5)...DL BRENDEN GIVAN is tied for second among rookies in sacks (2)...WR DEMETRIUS BENDROSS had AFL season high of 235 kickoff return yards in last's week game vs. Colorado...K JASON WITCZAK is fourth in touchbacks (25)...RUSH: Leads Central Division...5-0 at home this season...Offense leads AFL in fourth-down percentage (75.0%)...QB MATT D'ORAZIO leads quarterbacks in rushing attempts (43) and touchdowns (10)...WR BOBBY SIPPIO leads AFL in scoring (246 points), touchdowns (41), and is second in receptions (97) and receiving yards (1,356). Sippio leads receivers in third-down touchdowns (9). On pace to break single-season records in both touchdowns and scoring...Defense leads AFL in take-aways (33)...Defense holds highest net turnover differential (+20)...Defense ranks second in yards per play (5.9)...Defense ranks third in points per game (46.8)...DB DEJUAN ALFONZO leads AFL fumble recoveries (4) and assist tackles (36.0). On pace to break single-season record for fumble recoveries...DB DENNISON ROBINSON tied for second in defensive fumble recoveries (3)...K DAN FRANTZ tied for second in AFL in touchbacks (26).

2007 LEADERS KATS RUSH SERIES LEADER LEADS 4-1

LAST FIVE GAMES 2-3 4-1

LAST GAME Lost vs. Colorado: 35-57 Lost at Dallas: 48-52

2007 LEADERS KATS RUSH

PASSING Smoker: 181-307-2553-44-13 D'Orazio: 219-330-2508-53-7

RECEIVING Higgins: 68-1032-20 Sippio: 97-1356-41

RUSHING Alexander: 100-212-29 D'Orazio: 43-86-10

TACKLES Ezekiel: 50.5 Robinson: 70.0

SACKS Baron/McConnell: 2.5 Burt: 5

INTERCEPTIONS Hawkins: 10 Unertl: 5

KICKING Witczak: 70-78 PAT; 2-9 FG: 76 PTS Frantz: 70-77 PAT; 7-18 FG: 91 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 53.6 PPG (8th); 288.8 YPG (11th) 57.3 PPG (5th); 265.8 YPG (18th)

TEAM DEFENSE 57.5 PPG (15th); 281.2 YPG (4th) 46.8 PPG (3rd); 286.0 YPG (T-6th)

GEORGIA FORCE (9-1) AT LOS ANGELES AVENGERS (5-5)

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 10:30 P.M. E.T.

SPORTS SOUTH - LIVE

FSN PRIME TICKET - LIVE

SIRIUS RADIO - CHANNEL - 123

FORCE: Leads Southern Division...Highest scoring offense in AFL (64.6)...Offense leads League in red zone scoring (85.5%) and field goal percentage (.667)...QB CHRIS GREISEN leads AFL in quarterback rating (132.5), completion percentage (74.1%), pass average gain (9.41 yards), and pct. of completions that are touchdowns (23.8%). Ranks second in touchdowns (78). Ranks fifth in yards (3,087)...WR CHRIS JACKSON third in AFL in scoring (192 points), receiving yards (1,239) and first downs (71). Ranks fifth in receptions (92). Can become fourth player in AFL history to record at least 800 receptions, 10,000 receiving yards, and 250 touchdowns with two receptions. Can become fourth player to amass 11,000 career receiving yards with 166 receiving yards...Defense leads League in sacks (4.54)...Defense ranks second in rushing yards per game (13.3)...Defense ranks fifth in third-down percentage (45.1%)... FB/LB UMAR MUHAMMAD is fifth in tackles for loss (8.0)...DB JAMES WHITLEY is fourth among rookies in passes defensed (7). Tied for fifth in forced fumbles (2)...AVENGERS: Offense ranks fourth in first downs (22.2)...Offense ranks fourth in fourth-down percentage (64.7%)...QB SONNY CUMBIE leads AFL in third-down passing (123.5 passer rating)...FB LONNIE FORD tied for second in rushing touchdowns (12)...WR KEVIN INGRAM ranks fourth in receptions (95)... Defense tied for third in rushing yards per game (14.1)...Defense ranks fourth in red zone scoring (70.0%)...DL SILAS DEMARY tied for fourth in sacks (6)...DB DAMEN WHEELER tied for third in forced fumbles (4), and fourth in passes defensed (16)...DB LASHAUN WARD is second among rookies in kickoff return yards (563)...WR/DB EDDIE CANONICO is first in special teams tackles (16.5)...K REMY HAMILTON is fourth among kickers in scoring (94 points- 64 PATs, 10 FGs).

2007 LEADERS FORCE AVENGERS SERIES LEADER TIED 2-2

LAST FIVE GAMES 5-0 2-3

LAST GAME Won vs. Orlando: 55-34 (Week 10) Lost vs. Tampa Bay: 37-40

2007 LEADERS FORCE AVENGERS PASSING Greisen: 243-328-3087-78-8 Cumbie: 238-373-2768-52-7

RECEIVING Jackson: 92-1239-30 Ingram: 95-1059-23

RUSHING Huebner: 21-85-4 Ford: 57-149-12

TACKLES Milligan: 62.5 Canonico: 60.0

SACKS Smith: 5.5 Demary: 6

INTERCEPTIONS Milligan: 3 Wheeler: 4

KICKING Beitia: 45-58 PAT; 2-2 FG: 51 PTS Hamilton: 64-72 PAT; 10-20 FG: 94 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 64.6 PPG (1st); 330.24 YPG (2nd) 52.8 PPG (9th); 296.3 YPG (9th)

TEAM DEFENSE 55.8 PPG (13th); 310.5 YPG (15th) 54.7 PPG (11th); 305.6 YPG (13th)

GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE (3-7) AT SAN JOSE SABERCATS (7-3)

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 10:30 P.M. E.T.

RAMPAGE: Offensive special teams ranks second in kickoff return average (21.0)...Offense ranks fifth in points per game (55.4)...QB CHAD SALISBURY has thrown second fewest interceptions amongst quarterbacks (5)...QB ADRIAN MCPHERSON ranks second in rushing yards (226)...WR TIMON MARSHALL leads League first in all-purpose-yards (2,464), kickoff return yards (1,543), and touchdowns (5). On pace to break single-season record for all-purpose yards in a season. Leads team in receptions (80), receiving yards (906) and touchdowns (22)...WR CORNELIUS BONNER ranks second on team in receptions (65) and TDs (18). Leads team in yards (968)...DB TREY BELL is tied for second among rookies in forced fumbles (3)...SABERCATS: Leads Western Division...5-0 at home this season ...Offense ranks second in first downs (22.8)...Offense ranks second in third-down percentage (56.9)...Offense is tied for second in points per game (62.7)...Offense is tied for third in fourth-down percentage (71.4%)...QB MARK GRIEB is second in AFL in quarterback rating (125.9), completions (273), and pass percentage completion (72.6). Ranks third in passing yards (3,143)...WR BEN NELSON ranks second in first downs (74). Ranks third in receptions (96). Ranks fifth in receiving yards (1208)...WR JAMES ROE tied for fourth in third-down receptions (14)... Defense tied for first in first downs (19.0)...Defense ranks third in red zone scoring (68.6%)...Defense ranks fourth in takeaways (24) and net turnover differential (+8)...DL RONALD JONES tied for third in sacks (6)...FB/LB PHIL GLOVER tied for League lead in forced fumbles (5)...DB TRESTIN GEORGE is first in kickoff return average (25.0), and first among rookies in return yards (574)...LB STEVE WATSON is fifth among rookies in special teams tackles (9.5)... K A.J.HAGLUND leads kickers in scoring and is fourth for rookies overall (105 points- 78 PATs, 7 FGs). Haglund is first in field goal percentage (.636), and second in PATs.

2007 LEADERS RAMPAGE SABERCATS SERIES LEADER LEADS 7-1

LAST FIVE GAMES 1-4 4-1

LAST GAME Lost at Columbus: 56-59 Won vs. Las Vegas: 61-34

2007 LEADERS RAMPAGE SABERCATS PASSING Salisbury: 163-247-1663-37-5 Grieb: 273-376-3143-65-10

RECEIVING Marshall: 80-906-22 Nelson: 96-1208-25

RUSHING Ryan: 54-118-10 Johnson: 33-67-7

TACKLES Wesley: 55.0 Smith: 56.0

SACKS Balous: 2 Jones: 6

INTERCEPTIONS Harris: 4 Thomas: 5

KICKING Gowins: 62-72 PAT; 10-17 FG: 92 PTS Haglund: 78-84 PAT; 7-11 FG: 105 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 55.4 PPG (7th); 268.5 YPG (17th) 62.7 PPG (3rd); 323.4 YPG (4th)

TEAM DEFENSE 64.2 PPG (19th); 318.5 YPG (18th) 51.0 PPG (7th); 286.0 YPG (T-6th)

KANSAS CITY BRIGADE (6-4) AT NEW YORK DRAGONS (3-7)

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1:00 P.M. E.T.

FSN NEW YORK - LIVE

FSN MIDWEST - LIVE

BRIGADE: Going for second three-game winning streak in franchise history...Offense ranks second in rushing yards per game (30.2)...Offense ranks second in fourth down percentage (72.2)... Offense ranks third in third-down percentage (55.2)...QB RAYMOND PHILYAW ranks third in AFL in completion percentage (72.5%), and fifth in quarterback rating (124.9). With one touchdown will have thrown for 50 TDs in five seasons...WR/DB CHARLES FREDERICK is second for rookies in scoring (150 points). Leads rookies in rushing yards (117), and touchdowns (12)...FB/LB DAWAN MOSS leads team in rushing yards (142)...Defense ranks second in yards per play (5.8)...Defense ranks second in takeaways (27)...Defense ranks second in points per game (46.0)...DB KENNY MCENTYRE tied for third in interceptions (6)...DB ISAIAH TRUFANT leads all rookies in defensive fumble recoveries (3), and passes defensed (16). On pace to set single-season records in both categories...DB DENARIO SMALLS ranks third in assist tackles (27.0)...DL B.J. COHEN tied for third in forced fumbles (4)...DRAGONS: Offense tied for fourth in kickoff return average (19.9)...QB AARON GARCIA, Offensive Player of the Week for Week 11, has recorded 800 yards and 20 touchdowns in three games...WR MIKE HORACEK leads AFL in third-down receiving yards (239). Ranks fourth in receiving yards (1,223). Leads team in TDs (26)...Defense tied for rank second in first downs (19.9)...DL KEVIN CARBERRY tied for second in sacks among rookies (2)...DL JOHN NIX tied for second in sacks among rookies (2)...DB BILLY PARKER third in passes defensed (17). Tied for team lead in interceptions (4)...DB WILL HOLDER tied for team lead in interceptions (4).

2007 LEADERS BRIGADE DRAGONS SERIES LEADER LEADS 1-0

LAST FIVE GAMES 3-2 2-3

LAST GAME Won vs. Utah: 60-41 Won at Philadelphia: 69-49

2007 LEADERS BRIGADE DRAGONS PASSING Philyaw: 242-334-2763-49-7 Davey: 156-247-1888-33-13

RECEIVING Frederick: 70-865-13 Horacek: 80-1223-26

RUSHING Moss: 38-142-5 Toombs: 27-90-9

TACKLES Trufant: 44.5 Dennis: 52.0

SACKS Cohen: 4 Carberry/Nix: 2

INTERCEPTIONS McEntyre: 6 Holder/Parker: 4

KICKING Kral: 6-8 PAT; 0-0 FG: 6 PTS Warley: 57-65 PAT; 5-12 FG: 72 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 52.2 PPG (10th); 306.4 YPG (6th) 49.2 PPG (16th); 286.5 YPG (12th)

TEAM DEFENSE 46.0 PPG (2nd); 265.2 YPG (1st) 55.0 PPG (12th); 294.4 YPG (11th)

ORLANDO PREDATORS (6-4) AT AUSTIN WRANGLERS (3-7)

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 4:00 P.M. E.T.

SUN - LIVE

FSN SOUTHWEST - DELAY, 5/21, 12 A.M. ET

PREDATORS: Going for first season sweep of Austin in franchise history...QB SHANE STAFFORD tied for League low in interception pct. of pass attempts (1.8%). Stafford leads team in yards (2,565) and touchdowns (46)...WR JAVARUS DUDLEY leads team in receptions (66), yards (957) and touchdowns (19)...Defense leads League in scoring (42.5 ppg.)...Defense leads AFL in red zone scoring (63.3%)...Defense ranks second in net turnover differential (+12)...Defense ranks third in takeaways (25)...DL GREG WHITE leads League in sacks (9.5). ADT Defensive Player of the Week for Week 11 tied league season-high of three against New Orleans...DB LIN-J SHELL second in combined tackles (71.5)...DB RAYSHUN REED second among rookies in interceptions (5). Ranks third in AFL in combined tackles (48.5)... DB MICHEAUX ROBINSON is first among rookies in special teams tackles (16.0)...K JAY TAYLOR is tied for second in AFL in touchbacks (26)...WRANGLERS: Offense leads AFL in rushing (36.3 ypg.)...WR DERRICK LEWIS leads team in receptions (75), receiving yards (1,056) and touchdowns (21)...WR OTIS AMEY is tied for fourth among rookies in third-down receptions (8). Ranks fifth in first downs (34)...FB/LB CHAD DUKES is 3-3 on third-and-one attempts...DB DAMON MASON leads team in interceptions (2) and passes defensed (7). Stand 26 tackles shy of becoming first player in AFL history with 900 tackles...DB NATE COGGINS leads team in tackles (63.5)...WR/DB SAKEEN WRIGHT tied for fifth among rookies in forced fumbles (2)...K MARK LEWIS is third among kickers in scoring (100 points- 64 PATs, 12 FGs). Ranks second in field goals.

2007 LEADERS PREDATORS WRANGLERS SERIES LEADER LEADS 4-3

LAST FIVE GAMES 4-1 2-3

LAST GAME Won vs. New Orleans: 42-33 Lost at Arizona: 41-53

2007 LEADERS PREDATORS WRANGLERS PASSING Stafford: 220-338-2565-46-6 Campbell: 25-44-317-4-4

RECEIVING Dudley: 66-957-19 D. Lewis: 75-1056-21

RUSHING Nagle: 33-109-1 Robinson: 15-62-5

TACKLES Shell: 71.5 Coggins: 63.5

SACKS White: 9.5 Krager: 2.5

INTERCEPTIONS Bowers/Reed: 5 Mason: 2

KICKING Taylor: 61-66 PAT; 5-12 FG; 76 PTS M. Lewis: 64-67 PAT; 12-19 FG: 100 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 48.6 PPG (17th); 279.7 YPG (15th) 51.0 PPG (13th); 296.7 YPG (8th)

TEAM DEFENSE 42.5 PPG (1st); 291.7 YPG (10th) 57.2 PPG (14th); 306.7 YPG (14th)

NEW ORLEANS VOODOO (4-6) AT PHILADELPHIA SOUL (4-6)

MONDAY, MAY 21, 7:30 P.M. E.T.

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ANNOUNCERS: MIKE GREENBERG & MIKE GOLIC

Both head coaches (Munsey- Philadelphia, Neu- New Orleans) coached together as members of af2's Augusta Stallions in 2000...Each coach honored as af2 Coach of the Year in consecutive years (Neu- Augusta Stallions 2000, Munsey- Tennessee Valley Vipers 2001)...VOODOO: QB ANDY KELLY leads team in WR KENNY HENDERSON is fifth among rookies in receptions (49), and receiving yards (565)...WR/DB TYRONNE JONES leads team in kickoff return yardage (479). Ranks second on team in receptions (52), receiving yards (556), and touchdowns (15)...Defense ranks fourth in fourth-down percentage (41.7%)...Defense ranks fifth in rushing yards per game (15.4)...DL HENRY TAYLOR is tied for fourth in sacks (6)...DB CHRIS BROWN is tied for third in solo tackles (62.0)...VooDoo leads AFL in defense against kickoff return average (12.6)...K ERIC HOULE is fifth in touchbacks (24)...SOUL: Offense ranks fourth in third down pct. (54.8)...WR CHARLES PAULEY is tied for fourth in third-down receptions (14), and fourth in all-purpose-yards (1,721)... Defense is tied for second in first downs (19.9)...Defense ranks second in third down pct. (40.8)...Defense ranks third in kickoff return average (15.9)...Defense ranks second in field goal percentage (35.7)...Defense ranks fifth in sacks (3.02)...DB EDDIE MOTEN is tied for third in interceptions (6)...DL DWAYNE MISSOURI is tied for second in defensive fumble recoveries (3)...DL BRYAN SAVE is first among rookies in sacks (3)...DB BRIAN MANCE is fifth among rookies in solo tackles (37.0).

2007 LEADERS VOODOO SOUL SERIES LEADER LEADS 2-0

LAST FIVE GAMES 1-4 0-5

LAST GAME Lost at Orlando: 33-42 Lost vs. New York: 49-69

2007 LEADERS VOODOO SOUL PASSING Kelly: 241-357-2355-39-7 Graziani: 101-164-1352-28-4

RECEIVING Jordan: 61-574-9 Pauley: 72-1075-18

RUSHING Curran: 25-57-3 Wood: 11-66-3

TACKLES Brown: 65.5 Moten: 59.0

SACKS Taylor: 6 Missouri: 4

INTERCEPTIONS Haith: 3 Moten: 6

KICKING Houle: 54-66 PAT; 10-18 FG: 84 PTS France: 63-71 PAT; 5-10 FG: 78 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 49.4 PPG (15th); 294.8 YPG (10th) 51.2 PPG (12th); 281.9 YPG (14th)

TEAM DEFENSE 51.1 PPG (8th); 291.3 YPG (9th) 50.5 PPG (6th); 311.9 YPG (16th)

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