Halftime Challenge: Battle Of The Sexes
March 10, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release
PHOENIX - The halftime show of the playoff-guaranteed Arizona Rattlers home opener tonight will feature a unique twist: a radio personality attempting to score a touchdown against a women's professional football player.
Creepy E, or Eric, from 97.9's morning show, Holmberg's Morning Sickness, earlier today attempted to return a kickoff for a touchdown at USAirways Center against four Rattlers, angry at Eric's statement that Arena Football players weren't "real athletes". After Eric dropped the opening attempt, he managed four, one and two yards on three kickoffs before being pummeled by the rampaging Rattlers in front of about 200 screaming fans. Clips from this morning's event will be shown on the jumbo-tron during tonight's game.
Rattlers Managing Partner, Brett Bouchy, who had promised Eric $100 for each yard gained and $5,000 for scoring a touchdown, offered a double or nothing bet: run a ball for a touchdown against Angie Darnell of the Phoenix Prowlers of the National Women's Football Association. John Holmberg, the host of the show, also threw in $700 of his own to up the ante to $2,100.
The event will take place during halftime of the Arizona Rattlers home opener against Los Angeles this evening. Kickoff is slated for 8:00pm on ESPN2, and tickets are still available.
The 2008 Arizona Rattlers have guaranteed their season ticket holders a trip to the playoffs. Season tickets, group tickets and premium single game tickets can be purchased by calling the Rattlers ticket hotline at 602-514-TDTD. Single game tickets are now on sale at the USAirways box office and all Ticketmaster locations. More information is available at www.azrattlers.com.
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