Desperados Start Playoff Push in Georgia
May 4, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Dallas Desperados News Release
The Dallas Desperados closed out their 2003 home schedule by falling to the Tampa Bay storm 67-64 last Sunday. Despite the loss, Dallas was still able to clinch a playoff spot thanks to the Indiana Firebirds falling to the Georgia Force 77-56. After falling behind by 22 points late in the fourth quarter, the Desperados staged a frantic comeback to cut their deficit to three points with 0:05 remaining in the game. The Storm, however, recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the Desperados fate.
Dallas begins is final road stretch of the season this week when it travels to Georgia to take on the Force at 6:30 p.m. (CT) Saturday night. UPN 21 will televise the game locally, with Brad Sham, Mickey Spagnola and Tony McGee calling the action.
The Desperados begin preparations for the Force on Tuesday, May 6 at Texas Stadium (weather permitting). They will continue their work Wednesday (May 7) and Thursday (May 8) at Texas Stadium (weather permitting) before traveling to Georgia to Friday (May 9). In the event of inclement weather, the club will email notice of the new practice location. Coach Avezzano will host his weekly press briefing on Wednesday at approximately Noon in the visitor's locker room at Texas Stadium.
Dallas is vying for a home playoff game either the first (May 24-25) or second (May 31-June 1) weekend of the playoffs. Tickets for any possible home playoff can be purchased by calling the Desperados ticket office at 972-785-4900, visiting area TicketMaster locations or by visiting the Desperados website at www.dallasdesperados.com.
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