New York Dragons game notes
Published on March 20, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
New York Dragons News Release
New York Dragons (0-2)
at Tampa Bay Storm (0-3)
Date: Friday ▪ March 23, 2007
Kickoff: 7:30 PM (EST)
Site: St. Pete Times Forum (19,200)
TV: SNY (Tape Delay- Sunday, March 25 @ 1:00PM)
Radio: WNYG 1440AM with Peter Schwartz (play-by-play) and Wayne Morris (analyst).
Regular Season Series Record: (1-3)
Regular Season Series Streak: -2
Last Regular Season Meeting: March 18th, 2006
New York 44, Tampa Bay 60
St. Pete Times Forum ▪ Tampa, FL
Coaches All-Time Record:
Dragons ▪ Weylan Harding (20-16, 3rd year)
Storm ▪ Tim Marcum (181-80, 19th year)
Officials: Referee: Riley Johnson, Umpire: Rick Podraza, Head Linesman: Jullian Mapp, Line Judge: R.G. Detillier, Back Judge: Bud McCleskey.
DRAGONS - TAMPA BAY ALL-TIME
DATE H/A SCORE
April 27, 2003 H 45-59
March 14, 2004* A 40-35
May 15, 2005 A 58-61
March 18, 2006 A 44-60
*Denotes Dragons win
ABOUT THE GAME
The New York Dragons head out for their second straight road contest when they travel to Tampa Bay for a Friday night match-up with the Storm. This will be the fifth meeting between the two teams and the fourth consecutive match-up to take place in Tampa Bay. The Dragons are 1-2 when they face the Storm on the road and have a regular season and all-time record of 1-3. The game will be held at the St. Pete Times Forum at 7:30pm.
NEXT WEEK'S PREVIEW
The Dragons return home in Week Five when they take on the Philadelphia Soul in a division match-up. Last season the Dragons and Soul were 1-1 and have posted a 4-2 all time record. The Dragons are 3-0 against Philadelphia when they play at the Nassau Coliseum. The Dragons look to add one more when they face the Soul on Sunday, April 1st at 1:00pm.
DRAGONS' WEEK THREE PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Tuesday (3/20): 12:00-2:00 at Mitchel Field Practice Facility
Wednesday (3/21): 12:00-2:00 at Mitchel Field Practice Facility
Thursday (3/15): Travel Day
To confirm the Dragons' practice schedule/time or to receive directions, please contact Kerri Griesbeck at 516-501-6889.
IF THE DRAGONS WIN, IT WOULD GIVE...
- The Dragons their 105th regular season victory and their 112th of all-time.
- The team their 49th victory since moving to Long Island in 2001.
- The Dragons a 1-2 record and a 1-1 road record for the season.
DRAGONS FOCUS ON PROGRESS
The Dragons continue to look for their first win this week as they head to Tampa Bay and the coaching staff feels progress has been made. The Dragons defense was able to cut their margin of defeat by 32 points while the offense added 33 points more in their second game than they did in their Week One match-up. The Dragons will now continue to fight to bring home their first win of the season and bring their record to 1-2.
DRAGONS KICKED OFF SEASON AT HOME
Since moving to Long Island, the Dragons have kicked off the season at home three times: 2001, 2005 and 2006. In each of those seasons, the Dragons have made the playoffs.
TAKE BACK THE EAST
After taking the division title three seasons in a row (2003-2005), the Dragons will look to regain that title in the 2007 season. They lost the title to Dallas in 2006.
ANTHONY: AN IRONMAN ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Not only is Chris Anthony an outstanding athlete, but citizen as well. This Ironman kept busy this past offseason by starting his own non-profit organization called SpineLife. SpineLife assists athlete's who suffer sports related spinal cord injuries and head traumas. Anthony was first inspired after witnessing the tragic death of Al Lucas (Los Angeles Avengers) on the field during the Dragons game in Los Angeles in the 2005 season. Visit www.StandWithTravis.com to learn more about SpineLife's latest ventures.
AARON GARCIA STARTS ON INJURED RESERVE
Aaron Garcia continues to rehab his leg in California as the Dragons head into Week One. This is the second home opener Garcia hasn't started with the other coming in 2002. That season, Garcia was with the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Garcia will be out for an indefinite amount of time, but for a minimum of four weeks due to the AFL rule change of the injured reserve.
HORACEK AIMS FOR MILESTONE
WR/LB Mike Horacek led the Dragons offense in the 2006 season after recording 121 receptions for 1,663 yards and 35 touchdowns in 15 games. He looks to reach a milestone of 10,000 yards this season and is shy by just 588 yards.
BLAST FROM A PAST SEASON
DB Billy Parker returns to the Dragons for the 2007 season after spending the 2006 season on the Carolina Panthers Practice Squad. In 2005, Parker led the Dragons defense in interceptions and tied the franchise interception record with ten. He was also named to the All-Rookie and All-Arena teams as a DS in 2005.
ARENABOWL XXI
New Orleans will host ArenaBowl XXI at New Orleans Arena on Sunday, July 29 at 3:00pm EST. This will be the first championship game held in New Orleans since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
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