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Blaze Burning Through Training Camp

January 11, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze players continued to pick up the pace during the fourth day of practice at the Delta Center on Tuesday.

"I think we are starting to get used to things," said veteran WR/LB TOM PACE. "We started a little slow today, but I think guys are getting to a comfort level and starting to fly around. It's great to hear the hitting."

Starting QB JOE GERMAINE worked efficiently with the veteran receiving corps of: OS SIAHA BURLEY, WR/DB ORSHAWANTE BRYANT, WR/LB JUSTIN SKAGGS and Pace.

Under the watchful eye of offensive coordinator and future AFL Hall of Famer HUNKIE COOPER, newcomers QB JASON GESSER and TALI ENA continued to show improvement, while OS HURTIS CHINN, OS TROY MASON and WR/LB SALE KEY drew attention with some great catches.

BLAZE WELCOMES FANS TO FANFEST ON JAN. 12

The Blaze will hold a Fanfest at the Delta Center, Thursday, January 12 from 4 until 8 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the team practice and see the field for the first time.

LEARNING THE ROPES

With a total of 13 rookies in camp, Blaze head coach/general manager DANNY WHITE has depended on the veterans to help in the teaching process.

"The speed of the game has been the biggest adjustment for me," said first-year OL/DL TEVITA OFAHENGAUE. "Veterans like BRYAN HENDERSON and HANS OLSEN have been great about providing guidance to us newer guys. I think we have really started to jell as a unit."

Line play continued to take steps forward as OL/DL SCOTT POSPISIL, OL/DL PAT HUGHES and potential All-Rookie Team candidate OL/DL GARRETT SMITH had solid days in practice.

LOOKING AHEAD TO DAY 5

The Blaze will be at the Delta Center for both sessions on Wednesday. The first session will be from 10 a.m. until noon while the second session will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Both sessions will be open to the media only.

DON'T MISS OUT!

The Blaze anticipate tickets for the home opener against the Dallas Desperados and the February 11 game against the New York Dragons to sell fast. All fans are encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to get the best seats for these games.

Single-game tickets for all eight home games are on sale now. Tickets are available at www.utahblaze.com, the Delta Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (801) 325-SEAT or at all Ticketmaster outlets.

TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 11

Delta Center

Practice: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, January 12

Delta Center

Practice: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

BLAZE FANFEST (Delta Center)

4-8 p.m.

Friday, January 13

Delta Center

Practice: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, January 14

Delta Center

Practice: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.



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