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Blaze look sharp in Kansas City scrimmage

February 14, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release


KANSAS CITY - Utah Blaze QB JOE GERMAINE hit WR SIAHA BURLEY on an acrobatic 19-yard touchdown pass on the opening drive on Tuesday night's scrimmage against the Kansas City Brigade at the Kemper Arena. Germaine, who was 5-of-7 passing for 50 yards and one touchdown, looked in midseason form. No official score was kept as both teams combined for 60 plays.

"It is still early in preseason, but I think we saw some good things on both sides of the ball," said Blaze head coach/general manager DANNY WHITE. "We still have time to look at some guys and give them an opportunity to show the staff what they can do."

Second-year QB JASON GESSER was 3-of-4 passing and connected on a 10-yard touchdown with WR/LB JUSTIN SKAGGS. Rookie J'SHARLON JONES led all receivers with four receptions, including a 40-yard hook-up from QB TRAVIS COLE. Veteran WR/DB ORSHAWANTE BRYANT, WR/LB RYAN DENNARD, Burley and Skaggs each had two receptions.

On the defensive side, DB CLARENCE LAWSON led the way with 2.5 total tackles and a pass breakup. FB/LB FRANK CARTER added two big run-stopping tackles, while rookie LB VALENTINE CHUDE added a sack and DL ERNEST GRANT recovered a fumble.

FAN FORUM ON MONDAY

The Utah Blaze 2007 Fan Forum will take place on Monday, February 19 at 6 p.m. at the Blaze Offices (405 South Main, Ste. 1100). Fans and media are invited to attend the event where food and drinks will be provided.

Blaze assistant coach, RON JAMES, will be introduced as the newest addition to the Blaze coaching staff. He will answer fans questions, address the new rule changes and discuss the upcoming season.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

The Blaze will travel back to Salt Lake City on Wednesday and will resume practice at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 15 at the Spence Eccles Field House. Practice will be open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Travel Day, No practice

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Practice

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Spence Eccles Field House

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Practice

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Spence Eccles Field House

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Practice

12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Spence Eccles Field House

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

OFF DAY



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