Cobras Entertain Predators With Division Lead on the Line
June 27, 2002 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Carolina Cobras News Release
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 27, 2002)- The Carolina Cobras host the Orlando Predators in a pivotal Southern Division contest on Friday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. at the Entertainment & Sports Arena.
Carolina (4-6), Orlando (4-6) and the Georgia Force (4-6) are all deadlocked for the division lead, with the Tampa Bay Storm (3-7) sitting one game behind. Orlando leads the all-time series 3-0, with two of the three wins coming in Orlando. Earlier this season, the Predators knocked off the Cobras 33-30 on a last-second field goal at the TD Waterhouse Centre (5/31/02). The Cobras are currently riding a four-game losing streak, second-longest in team annals (Carolina lost eight straight during their inaugural 2000 season), and are coming off a 62-32 loss to the Los Angeles Avengers last week. Overall, Carolina has lost five of their last six contests, but is still in position to win the Southern Division (3-2 record vs. division). The Cobras are 1-4 (.200) at home in 2002 and 8-11 (.421) at the ESA all-time.
Friday's game against Orlando can be heard live in the Raleigh-Durham area on WRBZ 850 The Buzz Sports Radio with Gary Hahn and Tony Haynes on the call. The game will also be televised on Sunshine Network. For single-game ticket information, call Ticketmaster at 919-834-4000. For mini-plans or group packages contact the Cobras Ticket Office 1-877-4-COBRAS or log on to www.cobrasfootball.com.
GAME NOTES:
* The first 10,000 fans to the arena on Friday with receive rally towels, courtesy of St. Lawrence Homes. In addition, St. Lawrence Homes will sponsor the Frisbee dogs at halftime.
* Each fan to the game will also receive a roster/poster of the Cobras' cheerleaders, "The Snake Charmers."
* The "Strike Zone" block party starts at 5:30 p.m. and will feature live music from the band "Crooked Smile".
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