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Brigade Update: Week 1 vs. Chicago Rush

March 3, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Kansas City Brigade News Release


Kansas City, Mo. (March 2) - Here are some happenings with the Brigade as the team prepares for its nationally televised season opener on ABC regional Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at Kemper Arena. Attached is the set of Chicago Rush game notes. An updated Brigade version will be available Sunday at Kemper.

The house is full...almost

The Arena Football League and ESPN know what kind of sports town Kansas City is and they expect Sunday's game to be sold out. Thanks to a late push from fans through a complimentary ticket promotion, about 13,000 spectators are expected to attend the season opener. That leaves about 3,000 seats still available for those looking for a football fix or just an entertaining day at the arena. And those that arrive early enough will receive a free magnet schedule.

TV and Radio Schedule

The Brigade returns to Fox Sports Net Midwest in 2007 with three games. Other home and road games could be added as local TV broadcasts at a later date. The games are:

- Week 3 vs. Dallas Desperados (March 16 at 7 p.m.)

- Week 12 at New York Dragons (May 20 at 12 p.m.)

- Week 17 at Chicago Rush (June 23 at 7 p.m.)

The Brigade can be heard again this season on its flagship radio station, ESPN Radio 97.3. Chris Gervino (play-by-play) and Stan Weber (analysis) are back to call all of the action at Kemper Arena and AFL sites around the country. Making its debut in 2007 is the Coach Porter weekly radio show Mondays from 6-7 p.m. on 97.3. Hosted by Nick McCabe and Dave Borchardt, the show will feature Coach Porter's thoughts on the state of team, segments by Gervino and Weber, and fans' phone calls.

Roster moves

Head coach Kevin Porter and his staff continued to tweak the roster as late as Thursday, March 1. While the starters are set, depth remained flexible. As of today, the team has made the following transactions:

- OL Tyshaun Whitson signed to active roster

- DB Isaiah Trufant, LB Joseph Oniwar, and DL Colin Bryant signed to Practice Squad

Injury Report

The following injury report for Sunday's game was submitted to the AFL Wednesday, Feb. 28:

- Brigade: OUT - DL Arrion Dixon, OL Ed Ta'amu, OL Jamarr Ward, WR Boo Williams

- Chicago Rush: OUT - WR Kevin Beard, OL Frank Moore, DL Demetrios Walker



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