Drive to ArenaBowl XVIII continues Sunday on NBC at 3 p.m. ET
Published on May 6, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK â NBC Sports' three-game regional coverage of the Arena Football League Sunday at 3 p.m. ET is highlighted by the lead match-up of the Los Angeles Avengers (7-5) facing the Tampa Bay Storm (6-7). Tom Hammond (play-by-play), Pat Haden (analyst) and Lewis Johnson (reporter) will have the call.
Rookie New York Dragons wide receiver/linebacker Richmond Flowers III will join AFL on NBC studio host Al Trautwig and analyst Glenn Parker Sunday to provide halftime commentary and postgame wrap-up interviews.
Defending ArenaBowl champion Tampa Bay continues its playoff drive led by Ironman of the Year candidate wide receiver/defensive back T.T. Toliver as the Storm face Los Angeles. As the victors in the "Tampa Bay-Orlando War on I-4" battle featured on NBC's coverage last Sunday, Tampa Bay increased its winning streak to three games. In the 17-year history of the franchise, Tampa Bay has never missed the playoffs. Offensive Player of the Year candidates quarterback Tony Graziani and offensive specialist Chris Jackson lead Los Angeles as they look to put an end to Tampa Bay's streak.
Also in NBC's other two games, San Jose and New Orleans can both clinch playoff berths with a win. Here is NBC's complete AFL schedule:
Los Angeles (7-5) at Tampa Bay (6-7): Tom Hammond (play-by-play), Pat Haden (analyst) and Lewis Johnson (reporter)
San Jose (10-2) at Arizona (8-5): Eli Gold (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst) and Mark Curtis (reporter)
Orlando (6-6) at New Orleans (9-3): Allen Bestwick (play-by-play), Mike Pawlawski (analyst) and Rich Lenz (reporter).
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