Five Former Steamwheelers See Action In Week Four
March 1, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â Week 4 of the AFL on NBC proved to be a big one for former Quad City Steamwheelers, especially for three of them in Las Vegas.
In a 50-30 victory over the expansion New Orleans VooDoo, the Gladiators' WR/DB Dennison Robinson caught four passes for 20 yards and two touchdowns and added 2.5 tackles on defense.
Fullback/linebacker Frank Carter rushed for a touchdown and had a fumble recovery on defense to help the Gladiators to a victory.
On the losing side of things was offensive lineman/defensive lineman Jason Berger, who had a fumble recovery. In the Austin Wranglers 37-35 loss to the Colorado Crush, offensive lineman/defensive lineman Jamarr Ward had an assisted tackle.
Former Steamwheelers wide receiver/linebacker Chris Anthony and his New York Dragons fell to the Arizona Rattlers 53-41. In the loss, Anthony had three receptions for 38 yards and added a tackle on defense.
Detroit Fury and backup quarterback Billy Dicken had the weekend off as it was the teams' "bye" week.
Tonight, offensive lineman/defensive lineman Sean McNamara and the Los Angeles Avengers take on the Georgia Force at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. local time. Be sure to tune into the AFL on NBC every Sunday seen locally on KWQC-TV6.
The next three weekends games will kickoff at 11 a.m. (CDT) rather than the usual time of 2 p.m.
About Arena Football League
Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League, the second-longest running football league in U.S. history, is in its 18th season. On the strength of its Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights, the AFL is America's fastest growing sport. The Austin Wranglers join the Philadelphia Soul and New Orleans VooDoo as the three expansion teams added for the 2004 season. At least two more teams will be added in each of the next two seasons. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.
The arenafootball2 league is in its Fifth Anniversary season and serves as the AFL's developmental league. The arenafootball2 (af2) league consists of 25 teams in medium-sized markets with the purpose of training players, coaches and officials for higher levels of football. Several former af2 coaches have joined AFL teams and more than 175 players have advanced to the AFL over the past three years.
Several players have moved on to the NFL from the af2 including the âWheelers standout defensive rush end in 2003, Asa Francis, who last month signed with the Buffalo Bills to play in NFL Europe this spring.
The Steamwheelers are gearing up for their Fifth Anniversary season as one of the charter members of the league. Season tickets are currently on sale starting as low as $54. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets may contact Steamwheelers Director of Ticket Sales Brian Forth at 563-324-4888 or toll free at 1-866-STEAMTIX. For all the up to the minute Steamwheelers news, visit www.steamwheelers.com.
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