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Blaze Sign Kicker Steve Azar

March 5, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze announce the signing of K STEVE AZAR (5-9, 195, Northern Illinois) today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed due to team policy.

"We are excited to have been able to find a veteran kicker like Steve," said Blaze head coach/general manager DANNY WHITE. "He will be a good fit into our system, and his experience will add a lot to our special teams unit."

Azar began his kicking career in the af2 with the Memphis Xplorers. In 2006, he signed with the Chicago Rush and then returned to the af2. He signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators in 2007 where he was 82-for-92 on PAT's and 9-for-18 on field goal attempts. Fans may remember Azar for kicking the winning field goal in the Gladiators' 54-53 victory over the Blaze at EnergySolutions arena on May 18, 2007.

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