Celebrities to Help Kick off Blaze Home Opner
March 23, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Utah Blaze News Release
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze faithful won't be the only fans packing the seats at EnergySolutions Arena this Saturday. The team has announced that as part of its opening night festivities, local sports celebrities will be in attendance to show their support when the Blaze take on the San Jose SaberCats.
"Bringing some of the area's outstanding celebrities and athletes is just another way of giving the Blaze fans a one of a kind in-game experience," said President & Head Coach Ron James. "As we continue to chase excellence both on and off the field, we are honored to have these talented individuals help us kick off the 2012 season."
Local sports celebrities attending the game include:
Haloti Ngata All-Pro defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens
Luther Elliss Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle with the Detroit Lions and All-American at the University of Utah
Mark Eaton Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year as a center with the Utah Jazz
Shawn Bradley Standout center at BYU and second overall pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1993 NBA Draft
Kevin Curtis Nine-year NFL veteran wide receiver and former All-American at Utah State
Jason Buck Super Bowl XXVI Champion as a defensive end for the Washington Redskins, Outland Trophy winner at BYU, and current Utah Blaze owner
Sione Pouha Starting defensive tackle for the New York Jets and former All-American at the University of Utah
David Nixon NFL linebacker and All-Conference player at BYU
Brian Kehl St. Louis Rams linebacker and All-Conference performer at BYU
Thurl Bailey First Round pick of the Utah Jazz in the 1983 NBA Draft
Chad Lewis All-Pro tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles and All-Conference performer at BYU
Edwin Mulitalo Super Bowl XXXV Champion as a guard for the Baltimore Ravens and former Utah Blaze player
Gabe Reid NFC Champion with the Chicago Bears as a tight end and fullback
Lauvale Sape NFL defensive tackle and two-time All-Cofnerence performer at the University of Utah
Reno Mahe All-Pro kickoff returner with the Philadelphia Eagles and two-time All-Conference performer at BYU
Stewart Bradley Arizona Cardinals linebacker and 2008 NFL All-Pro with the Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Doman Former NFL quarterback and current Offensive Coordinator at BYU
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM (MST) at EnergySolutions Arena and great tickets are still available! Come join local athletes and celebrities in supporting the Utah Blaze! Call 1-888-99BLAZE or visit www.utblaze.com to reserve your seat today.
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