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Gladiators Fall in Dallas, 58-51

April 5, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


DALLAS - The Dallas Desperados recovered a Jason Ball onside kick attempt with 1.8 seconds remaining, sealing the 58-51 victory over Cleveland on Saturday night in front of 11,497 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas remains a perfect 6-0 on the season while the Gladiators dropped their second straight game, slipping to 3-2.

Clint Dolezel returned to the Desperados' lineup after being activated from the Injured Reserve list on Friday afternoon. After suffering a Week 1 shoulder injury, he missed the next four games before lining up under center against the Gladiators on Saturday night.

Dolezel, the AFL's all-time leading touchdown passer, added five more to his career total (877), finding Marcus Nash for all five touchdowns. He finished the game 18-of-27 passing for 220 yards and the five scores and also added one rushing touchdown. Nash totaled eight catches for a team-high 118 yards.

Raymond Philyaw, who was injured in the Week 4 loss to the New Orleans VooDoo, returned to action for the Gladiators. He set season-highs with his 25-of-49 passing for a season-high 321 yards and five touchdowns. The 321 yards passing were a game-high for the Gladiators in 2008.

Robert Redd led all receivers with 10 catches and a game-high 125 yards in the loss. Philyaw, who entered the game having thrown touchdown passes to 42 different receivers in his eight-plus seasons, added two more names to his list. Defensive end Joe Minucci and nose-guard Ramon Richardson each caught touchdown passes, bringing Philyaw's career number to 44.

Newly signed wide receiver and former Desperado Willis Marshall was impressive in his Gladiators debut, totaling 117 yards on eight catches and 83 kickoff return yards. His 200 all-purpose yards marks the second time a Gladiator player has recorded 200 or more in a game this season.

The Cleveland Gladiators return to Quicken Loans Arena on Friday, April 11 when they face John Elway's Colorado Crush. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Great seats are still available by calling 216.685.9000, by visiting any TicketMaster location or online at www.clevelandgladiators.com.

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