Gordon Status Still Questionable
Published on April 5, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â It is a good thing that Quad City Steamwheelers coach Rich Ingold kept three quarterbacks on his 21-man, league mandated roster.
In last weekend's 71-32 victory over the Manchester (N.H.) Wolves, starting quarterback Ronnie Gordon went down early in the second half with a high ankle sprain. Gordon did not return as backup quarterback Matt Pike finished out the game.
Gordon went in for preliminary tests on Sunday and it was discovered that no bones were broken.
He will go in for more extensive tests on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury.
As of Monday evening, Ingold stated that Gordon's status for this weekends game at Manchester is questionable.
Ingold spoke with Gordon on Monday and said that Gordon, "was feeling a little bit better and that most of his pain is in his ankle."
"This is exactly the reason that I kept three quarterbacks," Ingold added. "I didn't keep these other two quarterback's around to go to the casinos; I may have to take three quarterbacks on this trip, but I really want to take two healthy ones."
Ingold must make his decision before Friday morning when the Steamwheelers depart for Manchester.
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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 opened their Fifth Anniversary season with a bang, knocking off Manchester 71-32 at The MARK of the Quad Cities last Saturday night. They hit the road this weekend to take on Manchester again.
They will return home on April 17, for the af2's biggest rivalry, Tennessee Valley vs. Quad City. Good seats are still available and can be purchased through The MARK box office or through TicketMaster at 563-326-1111 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
Season tickets may still be purchased and don't forget about the "Pick 5" season ticket plan. Fans interested in purchasing either package 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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