Cobras Face Big Tests With High-Powered Rattlers
June 6, 2002 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Carolina Cobras News Release
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 6, 2002)- The Carolina Cobras return home to the Entertainment & Sports Arena to take on the Arizona Rattlers on Friday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.
Carolina finished a two-game road trip through the state of Florida with a 1-1 record, but fell to 4-3 overall with a 33-30 loss at Orlando last week. The Cobras are 1-2 (.333) at home this season and 8-9 (.470) all-time at the ESA. During their history in Raleigh, the Cobras are 2-1 (.667) in home games following back-to-back road contests. Arizona (5-2) was one of the hottest teams in the Arena Football League before falling the Grand Rapids Rampage, 71-53, last week in Phoenix. Arizona has the AFL's third highest scoring offense (54.4 ppg.) and has scored 50+ points in every game this season.
The Cobras and Rattlers have met only once with Arizona squeezing out a 44-42 win on July 8, 2000 at America West Arena. Carolina needs a win to keep pace in the National Conference Southern Division. The Cobras currently lead the division by one game over the Orlando Predators (3-4), who host the Tampa Bay Storm this Sunday, June 9, 4:30 p.m. at TD Waterhouse Centre (live on TNN).
Friday's game against Arizona 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. 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.
NOTES:
*Carolina waived QB Connell Maynor and OL/DL Colin Greczek on Monday...Maynor today signed a free agent contract with the Orlando Predators, the team he guided to an ArenaBowl championship in 2000.
*Rookie FB/LB Jimmy Freeman (6-2, 238, Appalachian State) was signed from the practice squad to the 24-man roster on Wednesday and may get his first taste of Arena Football action on Friday...OL/DL Juan Porter (6-4, 305, Ohio State), who has been inactive for the Cobras' first seven games his season is also expected to see his first action this season. Last season Porter played in six games and totaled 4.0 tackles and a sack.
*Fans are encouraged to get to the game early for the "Strike Zone" Block Party outside of the ESA with live music from Rocco's Collar...Friday's pre-game show will include a presentation by the Wellspring Academy (South Boston, VA) Elite Marching Squad and halftime will include a dance routine by the Snake Charmers and the Jr. Spirit Dance Team, as well as a field goal contest for a chance to win a camcorder courtesy of ADT...The first 5,000 fans to the ESA will receive a free roster/poster of Cobras WR/LB Cory Fleming compliments of Taco Bell, as well as Aaron Bailey Taco Bell collector cups.
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