Gladiators finish Destroyers, 64-51
May 30, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
Las Vegas, NV, May 30, 2004 â Babe Ruth Real Deal Offensive Player of the Game Clint Dolezel threw for 261 yards and seven touchdowns to lead the Las Vegas Gladiators to a 64-51 victory over the Columbus Destroyers on Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Dolezel completed 18-of-23 passes without an interception and helped lead the Gladiators to a final regular season record of 8-8.
Army Ironman of the Game Coco Blalock led the Gladiator receiving core, hauling in eight passes for 147 yards and five touchdowns to go along with the one rushing touchdown.
Gladiators' offensive specialist Marcus Nash had six receptions to increase his AFL record in receptions in a season to 154. He also caught two touchdown passes, bringing his season total to 46, tying the Arena Football League record for receiving touchdowns in a season.
The Gladiator defense put extreme pressure on Destroyers quarterback Ryan Vena, sacking him once and forced him into throwing two interceptions.
ADT Defensive Player of the Game Cornelius Bonner led the defense for Las Vegas with five total tackles, one interception and four pass break ups.
Vena ended the day with 21-of-36 for 223 yards and three touchdowns to go along with three rushing touchdowns.
Gladiators' 2005 season seats are on sale and can be purchased by calling the Gladiators office at 702-731-4977.
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