Garcia on Record Pace

February 26, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release

NEW YORK – New York Dragons quarterback AARON GARCIA is on pace for a 116-TD, 5,388-yard performance in 2003. He is averaging close to 340 yards and more than seven touchdowns per game. In 2001, Garcia passed for 104 touchdowns and 4,515 yards during the 14-game regular season, claiming top spots in AFL annals and earning Offensive Player of the Year honors.

In his three career games against the Orlando Predators – who face New York this Sunday (NBC, 3 p.m. ET) – Garcia owns a 1-2 record, throwing for 17 touchdowns and five interceptions.

GARCIA 2001 VS. 2003 COMPARISON

ATT COMP YARDS TDs INTs
2001 Final 529 368 4,515 104 15

2003 Final * 616 416 5,388 116 8

* Projected statistics, based on current per game average

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WEEK 5 INURY REPORT

***AS REPORTED TO THE LEAGUE OFFICE BY TUESDAY, FEBURARY 25***

CAROLINA COBRAS (0-4) AT GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE (3-1) – Friday, February 28

Carolina Cobras OUT OL/DL Ethan Banning (elbow); OL/DL Paul Mandina (knee); OL/DL Glen Mitts (ankle); OL/DL Jim Stiebel (calf) DOUBTFUL WR/LB Rj Anderson (low back) QUESTIONABLE WR/LB Gabe Amey (knee); WR/DB Terence Davis (toe); WR/DB Tremain Jones (knee) PROBABLE WR/DB Buddy Crutchfield (knee); WR/DB Robert Williams (shoulder)

Grand Rapids Rampage OUT FB/LB Chris Ryan (ankle) DOUBTFUL OL/DL Eric Gohlstin (head) PROBABLE DS Cecil Doggette (knee, low back); K Brian Gowins (shoulder); OL/DL Rod Manuel (ribs); WR/DB Ricky Ross (ankle); OL/DL Joe Wylie (toe)

CHICAGO RUSH (1-3) AT BUFFALO DESTROYERS (3-1) – Saturday, 7 p.m. ET

Chicago Rush OUT WR/DB Marvin Taylor (abdominal strain)

Buffalo Destroyers OUT QB Jeff Loots (left shoulder separation); WR/DB Bret Cooper (left shoulder strain)

DALLAS DESPERADOS (2-2) AT ARIZONA RATTLERS (2-2) – Sunday, 3 p.m. ET Dallas Desperados QUESTIONABLE WR/DB Shannon Culver (knee); OL/DL Shante Carver (wrist); WR/DB Will Pettis (ankle)

Arizona Rattlers OUT OL/DL Wendall Gaines (ankle); WR/DB Kelvin Hunter (knee); FB/LB Joe Jackson (ankle) QUESTIONABLE WR/DB Randy Gatewood (thumb)

COLORADO CRUSH (0-4) AT INDIANA FIREBIRDS (3-1) – Sunday, 3 p.m. ET

Colorado Crush QUESTIONABLE WR/LB Andre Cooper (groin); FB/LB Marrio Grier (knee) PROBABLE QB John Dutton

Indiana Firebirds DOUBTFUL QB Raymond Philyaw (finger) QUESTIONABLE WR/LB Brett Bech (shoulder); WR/DB Terrance Blackwell (ankle sprain); WR/LB Drew O'Connor (finger); OL/DL Van Tuinei (knee sprain); WR/DB Greg Williams (shoulder)

GEORGIA FORCE (2-2) AT LOS ANGELES AVENGERS (3-1) – Sunday, 3 p.m. ET

Georgia Force OUT OL/DL Stacy Evans (left shoulder, rotator cuff, tear); DS Cliff Green (left achilles tendon rupture); OL/DL Kerwin Hairston (right thumb fracture) PROBABLE QB Donnie Davis (left index finger dislocation); OS Tyronne Jones (right hip contusion); OL/DL Adam Metts (right knee sprain); FB/LB Travis Reece (low abdomen strain)

Los Angeles Avengers OUT FB/LB Lonnie Ford (left ankle) DOUBTFUL QB Ryan Helming (right foot); QUESTIONABLE OL/DL Chris Butterfield (knee); QB Tony Graziani (ankle) PROBABLE OL/DL Vince Amey (left finger)

ORLANDO PREDATORS (4-0) AT NEW YORK DRAGONS (0-4) – Sunday, 3 p.m. ET

Orlando Predators OUT WR/DB Carl Bond (right quad strain); QB Jay Gruden (right ankle sprain); OL/DL Reggie Lee (left ankle sprain) QUESTIONABLE WR/DB Robert Davis (right hamstring sprain); OL/DL Colin Greczek (left thumb sprain) PROBABLE DS Reggie Doster (right mid-back strain); OL/DL C.J. McLain (right groin strain); OL/DL Fred Ray (right ankle sprain); FB/LB Ricky Wood (right ankle sprain)

New York Dragons OUT WR/LB Carl Sacco (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE FB/LB Chin Achebe (knee); WR/DB Todd Doxzon (hamstring)

DETROIT FURY (3-1) AT TAMPA BAY STORM (2-2) – Sunday, 3 p.m. ET (NBC)

Detroit Fury OUT WR/LB Mario Kelso (right ankle fracture); K Todd Latourette (right hip flexor strain); FB/LB Frank Leatherwood (low back sprain); WR/LB Darnell McDonald (left hamstring strain) DOUBTFUL OL/DL Jon McCall (right hip flexor strain) QUESTIONABLE DS Kelly Snell (left foot plantar fascia strain)

Tampa Bay Storm OUT OL/DL Troy Wilson (knee)

SAN JOSE SABERCATS (2-2) AT LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS (2-2) – Sunday, 6 p.m. ET

San Jose SaberCats PROBABLE FB/LB Kevin Buck (ankle sprain); OL/DL George Williams (hip strain)

Las Vegas Gladiators OUT WR/DB Jamaine Blalock (ankle inflammation) QUESTIONABLE OL/DL Hunter Adams (knee sprain); OL/DL Wilky Bazile (ankle sprain); FB/LB Chris Pope (ankle sprain); OL/DL Cory Stone (ankle sprain)

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