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March 29, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


QUICK FACTS:
Columbus Destroyers (5-4)
at Dallas Desperados (7-2)
Date: Saturday, Apr. 1, 2006
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Site: American Airlines Center (15,978)
Officials: David Lambros (Referee), Al Granando (Umpire), Bill Ward (Head Linesman), Brian Matthews (Line Judge), Joe Duncan (Back Judge)
Radio: Columbus' flagship station WAZU-107.1 FM "The Big Wazoo" will broadcast the game live with Jeff Piecoro (play-by-play) and Rob Blackman (color).
Television: FSN Ohio will broadcast the game tape-delayed on Sunday, Apr. 2 at 1 p.m. Kevin Eschenfelder (play-by-play) and Gary Reasons (color) will have the call.
Series Record: The Destroyers and Desperados have met five times in history with Dallas holding a 4-1 edge, including a 52-38 victory earlier this season.
Series Streaks: The Desperados have won three straight games. However, the Destroyers win over the Desperados came at Dallas on May 22, 2004.
Coaches: Columbus, Doug Kay, first season in Columbus, fourth overall (5-4, 21-33 overall).
Dallas, Will McClay, third season (7-2, 21-19-1 overall).

OVERVIEW: The Columbus Destroyers arguably have one of the toughest schedules in the Arena Football League for the 2006 season. Even after last weekend's 65-21 victory over the defending ArenaBowl champion Colorado Crush.

The Destroyers will now face the Arena Football League's best team, the Dallas Deperados, who have the AFL's top record at 7-2.

The Destroyers and Desperados have met once this season on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena. The Destroyers fell behind early and were unable to overcome a 45-21 third quarter, Desperados lead. Dallas won the game 52-38.

The Desperados have been solid on the road this season with a record of 5-0 away from home. But the team has struggled in the friendly confines of American Airlines Center, sporting a 2-2 record, which includes a loss this past weekend to the Philadelphia Soul.

COLUMBUS DESTROYERS (5-4) Road Game 5
Date Opponent Time Result Record
1/29 GRAND RAPIDS 3:00 W, 57-28 1-0
2/3 at Nashville 8:00 L, 27-53 1-1
2/11 DALLAS 7:00 L, 38-52 1-2
2/19 at Kansas City 2:00 L, 24-45 1-3
2/24 ARIZONA 7:00 W, 42-26 2-3
3/3 at New York 7:30 W, 65-54 3-3
3/10 GEORGIA 7:00 L, 68-50 3-4
3/18 PHILADELPHIA 7:00 W, 53-20 4-4
3/25 at Colorado 9:00 W, 65-21 5-4
4/1 at Dallas 7:30 - -
4/9 ORLANDO 3:00 - -
4/14 NEW YORK 7:00 - -
4/21 at Philadelphia 7:00 - -
4/29 at Austin 8:00 - -
5/6 TAMPA BAY 7:00 - -
5/13 at San Jose 10:30 - -
*All Times Eastern

DALLAS DESPERADOS (7-2) Home Game 5
Date Opponent Time Result Record
1/29 KANSAS CITY 3:00 W, 58-44 1-0
2/4 at Utah 9:00 W, 56-53 2-0
2/11 at Columbus 7:00 W, 52-38 3-0
2/17 AUSTIN 8:30 L, 49-56 3-1
2/25 LAS VEGAS 9:00 W, 55-48 4-1
3/5 at Chicago 12:00 W, 59-42 5-1
3/12 at Tampa Bay 12:00 W, 64-35 6-1
3/19 at Orlando 12:00 W, 87-62 7-1
3/25 PHILADELPHIA 8:00 L, 51-55 7-2
4/1 COLUMBUS 7:30 - -
4/9 at New York 1:00 - -
4/15 GRAND RAPIDS 9:00 - -
4/22 at Georgia 7:30 - -
4/29 ARIZONA 8:00 - -
5/6 at Philadelphia 4:00 - -
5/13 NEW YORK 8:00 - -
*All Times Eastern

A COLUMBUS WIN OVER DALLAS WOULD...

- Give the Destroyers a 6-4 record on the season
- Tie the franchise record (6) for wins in a season
- Give the Destroyers their fifth win in their past six games
- Give the Destroyers a 2-4 record overall against the Desperados
- Give the Destroyers their third road victory of the season

DESTROYERS Last Week
Columbus Destroyers 65
Colorado Crush 21
DENVER - Home, not so sweet home.

The Columbus Destroyers forced the defending ArenaBowl Champion Colorado Crush into seven turnovers and held them to their lowest point total in franchise history en route to a 65-21 win in front of 17,146 fans at the Pepsi Center on Saturday night. It was the first time the Crush has lost at home this season and only the second time in their past 11 home games.

Destroyers' defensive specialist Brandon Hefflin took home Defensive Player of the Game honors when he recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass while adding a game high 13.5 tackles (13UT-1AT) to lead the Destroyers defensive attack.

Wide receiver/linebacker Thabiti Davis was named Ironman of the Game after he caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown and added a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown, as well as two tackles (2UT) and a tackle for a loss on defense.

Destroyers' quarterback John Kaleo earned Offensive Player of the Game honors after he completed 16-of-26 passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for two more.

It was the Destroyers' defense again, stepping up to the challenge. Defensive specialist Jerald Brown intercepted his eighth pass of the season, which ties a Destroyers' single-season-best, at the Destroyers' 3-yard line and returned it to the 12 in the first quarter. It was the fifth time in the past six games that he's intercepted a pass.

Three plays later, Kaleo found wide receiver/linebacker David Saunders from 18-yards out to give the Destroyers a 7-0 lead with 7 minutes, 30 seconds remaining in the quarter.

The defense came up big again, forcing the Crush to attempt a 55-yard field goal, which kicker Clay Rush missed off the left net. The Destroyers marched down the field, and Kaleo capped the drive with a 1-yard run to make it 17-7.

On the ensuing kickoff, Crush wide receiver/defensive back Willis Marshall thought he had a clear path to the end zone, but offensive/defensive lineman Howard Duncan hit him from behind and jarred the ball loose, which was recovered by Hefflin at the 15-yard line. Three plays later, rookie fullback/linebacker Harold Wells added to his team-lead in rushing touchdowns with his fifth of the year, this from a yard out, and the rout was on.
THIS WEEK's OPPONENT
The Dallas Desperados entered the League in 2002 and played their first game on April 20. They opened their inaugural season with a 57-44 victory over the Carolina Cobras in Raleigh, N.C.
In three seasons of play, the Desperados have accumulated a 26-26-1 record and with a 7-2 start to the 2006 season, the Desperados have an even .500 mark in their franchise history.
Dallas started its season off with three straight victories, but fell in Week 4 to in-state rival Austin. The Wranglers (6-3) won the game 56-49.
Since then, the Desperados have gone on another run, winning four straight until this past weekend. The Desperados fell victim to the Philadelphia Soul, again at home, by a narrow 55-51 margin. With a 7-2 record, the Desperados have the best record in the AFL.
The Desperados are led by head coach Will McClay, who is in his second season. McClay came up one game short of coaching the Desperados to their third playoff berth.
Under center for the Desperados this season is Clint Dolezel, who is in his 11th season in the League. He joined the Desperados from Las Vegas after Clint Stoerner departed for Nashville.

LAST MEETING WITH DALLAS

COLUMBUS, Ohio - It was a back and forth game between the Columbus Destroyers and Dallas Desperados on Saturday, Feb. 11. But after the dust settled, the Desperados found themselves on top with a 52-38 victory in front of 12,286 fans on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena.

The Desperados jumped out to a 14-3 lead after a quarter of play. The lead was short lived as the Destroyers battled back to take a 24-21 lead and the teams entered halftime tied at 24-24.

But the Desperados took control in the second half, outscoring the Destroyers 21-0 in the third quarter to build an insurmountable lead.

Four different receivers caught touchdown passes for the Destroyers. Wide receiver/linebackers Thabit Davis and Eddie Galles, as well as wide receiver/defensive backs Ira Gooch and B.J. Barre all had a touchdown reception.

Galles and Barre added fumble recoveries in the loss.
ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS VS. DALLAS
Date Score
Feb. 29, 2004 Dallas 51, at Columbus 35
May 22, 2004 Columbus 68, at Dallas 56
Feb. 13, 2005 at Dallas 35, Columbus 31
Apr. 22, 2005 Dallas 55, at Columbus 33
Feb. 11, 2006 Dallas 52, at Columbus 38
DESTROYERS NOTABLES

DROP BACK
The Columbus Destroyers' defense had its second consecutive week of shutting down one of the Arena Football League's top offenses as they forced seven turnovers and held the Colorado Crush to a franchise-low in points in a 65-21 victory in front of 17, 416 fans at the Pepsi Center Saturday night. It was the Destroyers' fourth win in their past five games and second straight week they held a team to a franchise low in points scored. Defensive specialist Brandon Hefflin led the defensive charge with a game-high 13.5 tackles (13UT-1AT), recovered two fumbles and had an interception.

FORWARD MOTION
Following Saturday's Eastern Division battle against Dallas, the Destroyers will return home to Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, Apr. 9. Kickoff against the Orlando Predators is set for 3 p.m. In history, Columbus and Orlando have met five times overall and four times during the regular season. The Predators hold a 4-1 edge overall and a 3-1 record during the regular season. The teams have not met since Apr. 4, 2004, when the Predators defeated the Destroyers 55-46 in front of 16,020 fans at Nationwide Arena.

HEAD COACHES
DOUG KAY: The Destroyers hired Doug Kay as head coach on July 14, 2005. Kay is in his first season in Columbus and brings 12 years of Arena Football coaching experience. In 10 of his 12 seasons, Kay's teams have qualified for the playoffs, including two ArenaBowl championships. Kay also has coached the Charlotte Rage (1995) and the Carolina Cobras (2000-01). Through eight games of the 2006 season, Kay has guided the Destroyers to a 5-4 record and has the team tied for second in the Eastern Division race.

WILL McCLAY: In his second season as the Desperados head man, McClay is coming off a 2005 season in which he just missed guiding the Desperados to the playoffs. McClay joined the Desperados in 2002 as the first defensive coordinator in team history, which he helped the team two back-to-back playoff appearances in their first two seasons. McClay also has worked with the Dallas Cowboys scouting department as well as holding jobs in the NFL, XFL and AFL. McClay played for the Detroit Drive during the 1989-92 seasons and has won three ArenaBowl titles as a player.
SOPHOMORE SENSATION
Destroyers' defensive specialist Brandon Hefflin had arguably the best game of his Arena Football career Saturday night. The second-year player from Toledo (Ohio) had a game and career-high 13.5 tackles (13UT-1AT), two fumble recoveries and an interception to take home ADT Defensive Player of the Game honors. Hefflin also was named the AFL's ADT Defensive Player of the Week. The interception came on the Colorado Crush's first drive of the game and was the first of seven turnovers forced by the Destroyers. It was a career-best in tackles for Hefflin, who in seven games leads the team in tackles with 36.0 (29UT-14-AT), and has two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a pass breakup.

WHY THEY ARE THE BEST
The Destroyers' defense has been solid all season long, ranking in the Top 5 in the AFL in every defensive category. But as of late, neither the Philadelphia Soul nor Colorado Crush offenses could solve the Destroyers' defensive scheme. In Week 8 against the Soul, the Destroyers forced five Soul turnovers and held Philadelphia to 20 points. It was the second fewest points a Destroyers team has allowed and the fewest points scored in franchise history for the Soul. The Destroyers' defense followed that performance with an even better showing against the defending ArenaBowl champions. Columbus forced the Crush into seven turnovers and held them to a franchise-worst 21 points. The Destroyers lead the League in scoring defense (41.0), interceptions (15), turnover margin (plus-12) and are second in fumbles recovered (14) and rank third in total defense (254.9).

BROWN CONTINUES TO DELIVER
When it comes to intercepting passes, Destroyers defensive specialist Jerald Brown has become an expert. For the fifth time in the past six games, Brown had at least one interception. It was his eighth of the season, which ties him for the Destroyers' single-season record set by Dwaine Carpenter during the 2003 campaign. Brown also is on pace to set the Arena Football League's single-season record. The current record of 13, held by San Jose's Clevan Thomas, who set the record in 2003, is in jeopardy. Brown currently is on pace to intercept 14 passes this season. On the season, Brown has 34.0 tackles (26UT-16AT), seven pass breakups and a 40-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.

ROOKIE LEADS TEAM
Rookie fullback/linebacker Harold Wells continues to have a breakout season, his first in Arena Football. In just seven games, Wells has rushed 21 times for 69 yards and a team-high six touchdowns. He is tied for sixth-best in the AFL in rushing touchdowns. Wells is just behind veteran Leroy Thompson in rushing yards. In seven games, Thompson has rushed 28 times for 78 yards and two scores. Wells is just ahead of quarterback John Kaleo in rushing touchdowns. Kaleo is second with five.
THE PLAYOFF RACE HAS STARTED
With seven games remaining in the 2006 season, each and every game becomes more and more important, especially in the National Conference. Six of the nine teams have identical 5-4 records and are tied for the third playoff spot. The two division winners receive a first-round bye with the third seed hosting the sixth seed and the fourth seed hosting the fifth seed in the Wild Card Round. If the playoffs were to start today, the Destroyers would be in as the sixth seed, and would travel to Philadelphia to take on the Soul. Below is the National Conference playoff picture through Week 9. The "x" indicates the divisional leaders.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
1. x-Dallas 7-2
2. x-Austin 6-3
3. Philadelphia 5-4
(tied with NYD in common opponents vs. CLB, NYD, ORL, GEO & TAM; win head-to-head vs. NYD)
4. Orlando 5-4
(win common opponents vs. CLB, NYD, GEO & TAM)
5. New York 5-4
(win common opponents vs. CLB, GEO & TAM)
6. Columbus 5-4
(win strength of schedule vs. GEO & TAM)
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7. Georgia 5-4
(win point differential vs. TAM)
8. Tampa Bay 5-4
9. Kansas City 1-8

FROM OS TO WR/LB, DAVIS HAS IT COVERED
Regardless of what position Thabiti Davis plays, he performs at the top of his game. Davis started the season off as the team's offensive specialist and has since moved to the wide receiver/linebacker position. This past weekend was one of Davis' best performances at the latter position. He caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown on offense. From the "jack" linebacker position on defense, Davis halted the Crush inside their own 10-yard line when he intercepted a John Dutton pass and returned it 45 yards, untouched, for a touchdown. Davis was named Ironman of the Game for his performance.

SPEAKING OF INTERCEPTIONS
It has almost become a rarity as of late if the Destroyers do not intercept at least one pass a game. The defense picking off a pass has become so common that they have intercepted at least two passes in five of their past six games and have a 4-1 in those games. On the season, the team has intercepted 15 passes, including three this past weekend. The 15 interceptions are good enough for tops in the Arena Football League. Defensive specialist Jerald Brown leads the team with eight interceptions, which ties a Destroyers single season record.
ON THE GROUND AND THROUGH THE AIR
Destroyers quarterback John Kaleo is one of the Arena Football League's all-time greatest quarterbacks. He is one of only five quarterbacks in League history to pass for over 30,000 yards and 500 touchdowns in his career. But Kaleo has been just as productive on the ground. Entering the 2006 season, Kaleo had rushed for 48 touchdowns. Earlier this season he rushed for his 50th career score. Kaleo added to that total this past weekend against the Crush when he rushed for two scores. On the season, Kaleo is second on the team in rushing touchdowns with five and now has 53 for his career. Kaleo continued his success under center, passing for 1,829 yards and 30 touchdowns on 159-of-257 passing.

GIVE US THE BALL
The talk around Destroyers camp is defense, as it should be, as the team has shut down opposing offenses as of late. The reason for their success might have to deal with the fact that the team is forcing turnovers at an alarming rate. This past weekend against the Crush, the Destroyers forced seven turnovers, which was a franchise-worst for Colorado. In the past two weeks, the Destroyers have forced two of the top offenses in the League into 12 turnovers, while only coughing the ball up once. On the season, the Destroyers are plus-12 in the turnover margin category, which is tops in the League. On the season, the Destroyers have forced 29 turnovers (14 fumbles, 15 interceptions). The team is on pace to crush the Destroyers single season record for interceptions of 22 (set in 2003) as they are on pace for 27 interceptions this season.

LINEMEN GETTING IN ON THE ACTION
A lot of the defensive credit has to go to the Destroyers' linemen. The offensive/defensive linemen have helped the Destroyers be effective on both sides of the ball. The linemen have kept opposing defenses off quarterback John Kaleo, allowing him plenty of time to pass. On the flip side, the linemen are getting after opposing quarterbacks in a hurry, not allowing them ample time to throw and forcing them into interceptions and incomplete passes. This past weekend, Ken Jones got in on the action in the fourth quarter when he sacked Crush backup quarterback Todd Hammel and knocked the ball loose. Destroyers lineman Chris Janek fell on the ball and got up with hopes of making it to the end zone. He fell just shy of scoring. After a 10-yard return, Janek set up the Destroyers on the Crush 4-yard line. The next play, the Destroyers scored for the final time to make it 65-21.

FAMILIAR FACES
For only the third time this season, the Destroyers will not have a familiar face on the opposite side of the field. In seven of the Destroyers' first nine games, they have faced off against at least one player or coach who has either played or coached for the Buffalo or Columbus Destroyers. Two weeks ago, the Destroyers saw Soul offensive coordinator Jim Kubiak face his former team.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME
WEEK GAME RECIPIENT (TEAM)
Week 1 1/28 vs. GRR Thabiti Davis (CMB)
Week 2 2/3 at NSH Clint Stoerner (NSH)
Week 3 2/11 vs. DAL Clint Dolezel (DAL)
Week 4 2/19 at KCB Jerel Myers (KCB)
Week 5 2/24 vs. ARI Damien Groce (ARI)
Week 6 3/3 at NYD Carl Bond (CMB)
Week 7 3/10 vs. GEO Chris Jackson (GEO)
Week 8 3/18 vs. PHI Mike Brown (PHI)
Week 9 3/25 at COL John Kaleo (CMB)
Week 10 4/1 at DAL
Week 11 4/9 vs. ORL
Week 12 4/14 vs. NYD
Week 13 4/21 at PHI
Week 14 4/29 at AUS
Week 15 5/6 vs. TBS
Week 16 5/13 at SJS

ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME
WEEK GAME RECIPIENT (TEAM)
Week 1 1/28 vs. GRR Cecil Doggette (CMB)
Week 2 2/3 at NSH Monty Montgomery (NSH)
Week 3 2/11 vs. DAL Cecil Doggette (CMB)
Week 4 2/19 at KCB Denario Smalls (KCB)
Week 5 2/24 vs. ARI Jerald Brown (CMB)
Week 6 3/3 at NYD B.J. Barre (CMB)
Week 7 3/10 vs. GEO Adam Metts (GEO)
Week 8 3/18 vs. PHI Jerald Brown (CMB)
Week 9 3/25 at COL Brandon Hefflin (CMB)
Week 10 4/1 at DAL
Week 11 4/9 vs. ORL
Week 12 4/14 vs. NYD
Week 13 4/21 at PHI
Week 14 4/29 at AUS
Week 15 5/6 vs. TBS
Week 16 5/13 at SJS

IRONMAN OF THE GAME
WEEK GAME RECIPIENT (TEAM)
Week 1 1/28 vs. GRR David Saunders (CMB)
Week 2 2/3 at NSH Cornelius Bonner (NSH)
Week 3 2/11 vs. DAL Will Pettis (DAL)
Week 4 2/19 at KCB Jacques Rumph (KCB)
Week 5 2/24 vs. ARI Leroy Thompson (CMB)
Week 6 3/3 at NYD DaShane Dennis (NYD)
Week 7 3/10 vs. GEO Jamin Elliot (GEO)
Week 8 3/18 vs. PHI David Saunders (CMB)
Week 9 3/25 at COL Thabiti Davis (CMB)
Week 10 4/1 at DAL
Week 11 4/9 vs. ORL
Week 12 4/14 vs. NYD
Week 13 4/21 at PHI
Week 14 4/29 at AUS
Week 15 5/6 vs. TBS
Week 16 5/13 at SJS
Week 17 5/22 vs TBS

Bold indicates player won League award as well.
ZOOPERSTARS CHARACTER NIGHT & DISPATCH/MIX 97.1 FAMILY GAME
The Columbus Destroyers will hold Zooperstars Character Night on Sunday, Apr. 9 when the team hosts the Orlando Predators. Kickoff on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena is set for 3 p.m. These hilarious characters dance, flip, bounce, shake, and just plain entertain.

15 MINUTES OF FAME presented by Mountain Dew and WCOL
When the Destoyers host the New York Dragons on Friday, Apr. 14 on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena, it will be 15 Minutes of Fame Night. One fan with the best "15 minutes of fame" story will be honored with a promotional night in his/her name and star in a specially produced video recreating the "famous" experience that will be shown on the video board during the game. Beginning Monday, Mar. 13, listen to Woody and the Wake Up Call on 92.3 WCOL for more details on how to enter.

DESTROYERS TACKLE HUNGER
When the Columbus Destroyers kicked off the 2005 AFL season, the team also kicked off a new community initiative in conjunction with the Mid-Ohio FoodBank to "Tackle Hunger" in Central Ohio. Continuing in 2006, fans are asked to bring non-perishable food items to each home game at Nationwide Arena for donation to the Mid-Ohio FoodBank. In turn, fans will receive one raffle ticket per donated food item for a chance to win a team-autographed, authentic AFL football. One winner will be announced during the fourth quarter of each game.

LEAGUE LEADERS: Columbus players from this week's match up who rank among the league leaders:

DESTROYERS' LEADERS
Player Rank Category Stat
John Kaleo 10 Total Off. Yards 1,989
Leroy Thompson 9 Rushing Yards 76
Harold Wells 6 Rushing TDs 6
John Kaleo 9 Pass Attempts 291
John Kaleo 10 Pass Yards 1,978
John Kaleo 10 Pass Completions 173
Carl Bond 6 Yards Per Catch 14.9
Mark Lewis 4 Field Goals Made 9
Mark Lewis 3 Field Goal Pct. 56.2
Mark Lewis 6 PAT Kicking Pct. 91.2
Jerald Brown 2 Interceptions 7
Jerald Brown 2 Int. Return Yards 124
Jerald Brown 4 Int. Return TDs 1
Brandon Hefflin 29 Tackles 36.0
Ken Jones 19 Sacks 2.5
Ken Jones 4 Fumbles Forced 3
Leroy Thompson 6 Fumbles Recovered 2
Ken Jones 6 Tackles For Loss 5.0
Jerald Brown 6 Passes Defended 15
TALE OF THE TAPE: Here's how the Destroyers and Desperados match up:

2006 LEAGUE TEAM RANKINGS
Statistical Destroyers Desperados
Category Rank Stat Rank Stat
Scoring Offense 16 46.3 1 59.0
Touchdowns Scored 16 55 1 74
Total Offense 18 245.0 2 318.0
Yards Per Play 17 5.6 1 7.5
Scoring Defense 1 41.0 7 48.1
Total Defense 3 254.9 12 295.4
Rushing Offense 7 20.9 14 13.1
Rushing Avg./Carry 8 2.4 15 1.8
Rushing Touchdowns 9 15 17 8
Rushing Defense 4 16.4 1 10.4
Passing Offense 17 224.1 2 304.9
Pass Attempts 12 316 9 319
Passing Yards 17 2,017 2 2,744
Passing Yards/Catch 13 11.0 2 12.4
Had Intercepted 6 10 17 5
Pass Completions 16 183 7 221
Pass Comp. Pct. 16 57.9 3 69.3
Passing TDs 16 34 1 63
Passing Defense 4 238.4 15 285.0
Pass Rating 17 91.4 1 128.8
Pass Def. Rating 2 88.4 5 98.6
Field Goal Percentage 8 .500 5 .556
Field Goals Made 2 11 12 5
FG Attempted 2 22 14 9
PAT Kicking Pct. 7 .902 1 .946
PAT's Made 15 46 1 70
PAT's Attempted 15 51 1 74
MFG Return Attempts 13 2 10 3
MFG Return Yards 12 45 14 28
MFG Returns Avg. 6 22.5 15 9.3
Kickoff Returns 17 44 8 53
Kickoff Ret. Yards 10 882 12 874
Kickoff Return Avg. 3 20.0 12 16.5
Kickoff Return TDs 9 0 9 0
Interceptions 1 15 5 12
Interception Ret. Yds. 2 197 4 161
Interception Ret. TDs 4 2 8 1
Fumbles Recovered 2 14 4 13
Turnover Margin 1 +12 2 +7
First Downs 16 156 7 183
Opponent First Downs 2 163 14 186
Third Down Conv. 15 42.9 5 50.0
Fourth Down Conv. 18 21.4 3 56.2
Penalties 7 61-353 15 69-423
Opponent Penalties 14 55-337 10 62-364
Red Zone Offense 14 77.3 13 77.5
Red Zone Defense 1 70.2 10 79.5
Sacks By 16 5-18 7 10-55
Sacks Against 12 11-59 2 2-6
Time of Possession 6 31:20 15 29:04
How The 2006 DESTROYERS WERE BUILT:

10/11/04: Signed offensive/defensive lineman Chris Janek.

10/14/04: Signed offensive/defensive lineman Ken Jones.

4/11/05: Claimed wide receiver/defensive back Jeremy Unertl off waivers from Las Vegas.

10/4/05: Signed quarterback John Kaleo, offensive specialist Thabiti Davis, defensive specialist Cecil Doggette and offensive/defensive linemen Juan Porter and Mike Sutton. Released wide receiver/linebacker Cornelius White.

10/5/05: Signed wide receiver/linebacker David Saunders, offensive/defensive lineman Howard Duncan and defensive specialist Rickie Davis.

10/6/05: Signed defensive specialist Jerald Brown, fullback/linebacker Harold Wells and wide receiver/linebacker Sir Mawn Wilson.

10/7/05: Re-signed offensive/defensive lineman Chris Janek. Signed quarterback Billy Dicken, wide receiver/defensive back B.J. Barre and offensive/defensive lineman John Culp. Waived wide receiver/linebacker Chris Curd and offensive/defensive lineman Bryan Ray.

10/10/05: Traded defensive specialist Art Smith to Kansas City in exchange for offensive/defensive lineman Dan Rumishek.

10/11/05: Waived wide receiver/defensive back Bobby Britton.

10/13/05: Signed wide receiver/linebacker Eddie Galles.

10/17/05: Signed offensive/defensive lineman Kelvin Kinney and wide receiver/defensive back Lincoln Dupree.

10/21/05: Signed fullback/linebackers Leroy Thompson and Chris Browning.

11/2/05: Signed offensive/defensive lineman Brad Greetis.

11/3/05: Signed wide receiver/linebacker Mike Nizzi.

11/7/05: Signed wide receiver/defensive back Hugh Smith.

11/10/05: Signed offensive/defensive lineman Ken Kocher.

11/18/05: Singed offensive/defensive lineman Elliott Harris. Placed offensive/defensive lineman Elliott Harris on Other League Exempt (Green Bay-NFL).

11/28/05: Signed quarterback Josh Harris.

11/29/05: Traded defensive specialist Dwaine Carpenter and future considerations to Arizona in exchange for offensive/defensive linemen Norman Heuer and Shane Jones.

12/2/05: Signed wide receiver/defensive back Ira Gooch. Waived offensive specialist Randall Lane.

12/6/05: Singed offensive/defensive lineman Hardy Mitchell. Waived fullback/linebacker Sedrick Irvin.

12/30/05: Waived offensive/defensive lineman Jason Berger. Released offensive/defensive lineman Jamarr Ward.

1/4/06: Waived-Non-Claimable quarterback Josh Harris.

1/6/06: Signed quarterback Tim Hicks, offensive specialist Carlos Johnson and kicker Miro Kesic.

1/9/06: Waived defensive specialist Rick Sherrod.

1/10/06: Placed offensive/defensive lineman Hardy Mitchell on Injured Reserve. Waived quarterback Tim Hicks.

1/16/06: Waived-Injured offensive/defensive lineman Norman Heuer and Shane Jones.

1/19/06: Signed kicker Luis Berlanga. Waived-Injured wide receiver/linebacker Mike Nizzi. Waived fullback/linebacker Deon Dyer, defensive specialist Rickie Davis and kicker Miro Kesic. Released wide receiver/linebacker Sir Mawn Wilson.

1/21/06: Traded future considerations to Las Vegas in exchange for kicker Mark Lewis. Waived wide receiver/defensive back B.J. Barre, Ira Gooch and Hugh Smith as well as kicker Luis Berlanga.

1/23/06: Re-signed kicker Mark Lewis. Signed kicker Luis Berlanga and wide receiver/defensive backs B.J. Barre, Carl Bond and Ira Gooch to Practice Squad. Placed fullback/linebacker Chris Browning, offensive/defensive linemen John Culp and Brad Greetis, and offensive specialist Carlos Johnson on Injured Reserve.

1/31/06: Signed wide receiver/defensive back Lance Taylor. Waived wide receiver/defensive back Carl Bond.

2/1/06: Signed wide receiver/defensive back Ira Gooch from practice squad. Placed defensive specialist Brandon Hefflin on Injured Reserve.

2/7/06: Traded WR/DB Jeremy Unertl to Chicago in exchange for OS Henry Douglas.

2/10/06: Signed WR/DB B.J. Barre from Practice Squad. Re-signed OL/DL Howard Duncan. Placed FB/LB Harold Wells on Injured Reserve. Activated FB/LB Chris Browning from Injured Reserve.

2/17/06: Signed WR/DB Carl Bond. Activated OL/DL John Culp off of Injured Reserve. Waived OL/DL John Culp. Placed WR/LB Eddie Galles on Injured Reserve. Activated WR/DB Brandon Hefflin off of Injured Reserve.

2/18/06: Signed Emergency K Danny Kight. Placed K Mark Lewis on Emergency Hold.

2/20/06: Waived - Emergency K Danny Kight. Activated K Mark Lewis from Emergency Hold.

2/23/06: Signed Emergency K Danny Kight. Placed K Mark Lewis on Emergency Hold. Activated FB/LB Harold Wells from Injured Reserve. Placed FB/LB Chris Browning on Injured Reserve.

2/27/06: Waived Emergency K Danny Kight. Recalled K Mark Lewis from Emergency Hold.

3/1/06: Activated OS Carlos Johnson from Injured Reserve. Released OS Carlos Johnson.

3/2/06: Signed Emergency K Danny Kight. Placed K Mark Lewis from Emergency Hold.

3/6/06: Waived Emergency K Danny Kight. Recalled K Mark Lewis from Emergency Hold.

3/9/06: Signed WR/DB Lance Taylor from the Practice Squad. Activated FB/LB Chris Browning and OL/DL Brad Greetis from Injured Reserve. Placed FB/LB Leroy Thompson on Injured Reserve. Waived WR/DB Lincoln Dupree.

3/13/06: Signed OS Marcus Knight. Waived WR/DB Lance Taylor and WR/LB Eddie Galles.

3/16/06: Activated OS Henry Douglas from Injured Reserve. Placed DS Cecil Doggette on Injured Reserve.

3/23/06: Activated FB/LB Leroy Thompson from Injured Reserve. Placed FB/LB Chris Browning on Injured Reserve.

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