Orlando Predators game notes

May 31, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Orlando Predators News Release

GAME DETAILS-2005 AFL PLAYOFFS
Orlando Predators (11-6) at Georgia Force (12-5)
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005
Toe-To-Leather Time: 3 p.m. (EDT)
Site: Phillips Arena (18,500)
Officials: Referee: Perry Havener; Umpire: Rick Lowe;
Head Linesman: Bill Ward; Line Judge: Dana McKenzie;
Back Judge: Scott Helverson ; Alternate: Billy Beckett
Radio: WQTM 740 AM (Marc Daniels and Dan Pearson)
TV: NBC (Bob Papa and Ray Bentley)
Series Streak: Orlando has won one in a row
Series Record: Georgia leads 3-5-0
Coaches: Orlando: Jay Gruden (6th season, 64-36, .640); Georgia: Doug Plank (1st season, 12-5-0, .750)

PREDATORS TAKE ON FORCE FOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Orlando Predators (11-6-0) travel to Atlanta this weekend to take on the Georgia Force (12-5-0) in the first ever National Conference Championship game in Arena Football League history.

Under previous playoff formats, all playoff seedings were based on records making division and conference standings relatively meaningless in the post-season. But following the 2004 season, the AFL Board of Directors voted to change the playoff format, adopting a plan where all division winners were guaranteed a playoff spot and first round home game. In addition, the playoffs were set up to allow for conference championship games, with the winners meeting in the ArenaBowl.

"This is an outstanding format, where division games and conference games have become a lot more important," Predators Head Coach Jay Gruden said. "Even though we would have been seeded much higher in the old format, I think this format is much better for Arena Football."

The end result is that the Predators find themselves with an opportunity to advance to the ArenaBowl for the seventh time in their illustrious 15-year history, a fact not lost on Gruden and his team. "From the beginning, this is the opportunity we wanted," Gruden said.

Orlando Predators (11-6-0)
Date Opponent Result Score
Jan. 30 Colorado W 39-36
Feb. 3 At Arizona W 51-40
Feb. 11 Tampa Bay W 61-46
Feb. 17 At Dallas L 28-42
Feb. 25 At Chicago W 48-35
Mar. 6 San Jose L 38-57
Mar. 13 At New Orleans W 63-52
Mar. 19 At Georgia L 47-49
Mar. 25 Austin W 51-21
Apr. 3 Los Angeles W 55-54 (ot)
Apr. 9 At Tampa Bay L 42-54
Apr. 15 New York W 72-60
Apr. 22 Georgia W 52-49
April 30 At Philadelphia L 60-64
May 7 At Austin L 42-56
May 22 New Orleans W 51-40
AFL PLAYOFFS
May 29 At New York W 47-42
June 4 At Georgia NBC 3 p.m.

Georgia (12-5-0)
Date Opponent Result Score
Jan. 29 New Orleans W 46-44
Feb. 4 At Los Angeles L 41-46
Feb. 12 Arizona W 61-47
Feb. 20 At Las Vegas W 38-13
Feb. 25 At Austin W 66-63
Mar. 6 Columbus W 55-48
Mar 12 At New York L 51-53
Mar. 19 Orlando W 49-47
Mar. 26 At New Orleans W 43-40
Apr. 2 At Tampa Bay L 38-48
Apr. 8 Austin W 56-53
Apr. 15 Grand Rapids W 41-62
Apr. 22 At Orlando L 49-52
May 8 Tampa Bay W 52-40
May 14 Dallas W 63-56
May 21 At San Jose L 48-54
AFL Playoffs
May 29 Tampa Bay W 62-46
June 4 Orlando NBC 3 p.m.


THE COACHES
PREDS HEAD COACH JAY GRUDEN
JAY GRUDEN is in his second stint and his 6th year overall as Head Coach and Director of Football Operations for the Orlando Predators. After a Hall of Fame career as a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, Gruden began his coaching career in 1997 by serving as offensive coordinator for the Nashville Kats. One season later, the Predators made him the youngest head coach in the AFL. Gruden would go on to lead the Predators to three consecutive appearances in the ArenaBowl and a pair of championships. After guiding the Predators to a fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs in 2001, Gruden announced his intentions to resign in order to return to the playing field after a five-year layoff. In two seasons as Predators quarterback, Gruden directed Orlando to back-to-back appearances in the semifinals, falling one game short of his goal of returning to the ArenaBowl as a player. In 2003, he recorded a 10-0 mark with 49 touchdown passes and two interceptions as a starting quarterback. Off-season surgery, combined with the tragic loss of former Head Coach Fran Papasedero in a June 19, 2003 traffic accident, resulted in Gruden returning to the sideline. Gruden will take a 64-36 (.640) all-time coaching record into the Georgia game. He is 55-33 in regular season games (.625) and a solid 9-3 as a head coach in playoff games (.750). In 15 seasons as a coach and player, Gruden has never missed the playoffs. With last week's win over New York, Jay Gruden has moved into a 4th place tie with San Jose's Darren Arbet for the most playoff victories by an AFL coach in league history. Among coaches with four or more post-season games, Gruden's playoff winning percentage of .750 is tops in AFL history.

PREDATORS HEAD COACHING RECORDS
Coaches, Years Record Pct.
Jay Gruden, 1998-2001, 2004-05 64-36 .640
Fran Papasedero, 2002-03 22-13 .629
Perry Moss, 1991-97 67-31 .684

Force Head Coach Doug Plank
After guiding the Arizona Rattlers to three consecutive appearances in the ArenaBowl as that team's defensive coordinator, former NFL star Doug Plank is in his first season as Head Coach of the Georgia Force.

In his first year, Plank has the Force out to a league-best record or 12-5 (.709), and is certainly considered a prime candidate for AFL Coach of the Year honors. Under Plank, the Force have a split a pair of games with the Predators.

Under Plank, the Force have recorded a 6-2 regular season record in the tough Southern Division and also hold a 9-3 overall mark in National Conference games. Prior to joining the Rattlers as defensive coordinator, the former Ohio State star spent several seasons as a broadcaster on Rattler radio and TV.


ALL-TIME AFL WINNINGEST COACHES
1. Tim Marcum 176
2. Danny White 141
3. Mike Hohenssee 94*
4. Perry Moss 86
5. Mike Dailey 84*
6. Mike Trigg 80
7. Darren Arbet 80*
8. John Gregory 73
9. Jay Gruden 64*
10. Todd Shell 50*
*Active Coach

ALL-TIME AFL PLAYOFF WINS
1. Tim Marcum 25
2. Danny White 20
3. Perry Moss 11
4. Jay Gruden 9
Darren Arbert 9
6. Mike Dailey 7
Mike Hohensee 7
8. John Gregory 6

PLAYOFF WINNING PERCENTAGE
(4 games minimum)
1. Jay Gruden 9-3 .750
2. Tim Marcum 25-10 .714
3. Darren Arbet 9-4 .692
4. Lary Kuharich 4-2 .667
5. Danny White 20-10 .667

SERIES HISTORY AND NOTES:
This week's game marks the ninth game ever between the Predators and Georgia Force...after being sold to Virgil Williams and moved from Nashville after the 2001 season, the team became known as the Georgia Force and elected not to assume the records of the Nashville Kats...the team played in the Phillips Arena in downtown Atlanta in 2002, moved to Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA for the 2003-2004 seasons, and then moved back to the Philips Arena prior to the 2005 season when Arthur Blank – CEO and owner of the Atlanta Falcons and co-founder of Home Depot – purchased the team...Georgia leads the all-time series over the Predators, 5-3-0 – after splitting a pair of games with Orlando during the 2005 regular season...in the first game, the Predators fell behind early by two touchdowns and could never get any closer than one-point the rest of the way...Predators OS Jimmy Fryzel posted the first of his Orlando Predators' record-tying five consecutive 100-yard receiving games in that contest – catching seven passes for 110 yards...the Predators matched touchdowns with the Force for the entire game but missed an extra point and also had a failed two-point conversion which proved the difference the game...in the rematch in Orlando on April 22, the Predators held on for a 52-49 win in a contest filled with several controversial calls...the Predators jumped out to an early lead and led the whole game...when Cory Fleming scored on a 37-yard pass from Chris Sanders at the 5:59 mark, the Predators led by 10, 52-42...Orlando appeared to clinch the game three minutes later on a Johnnie Harris interception, but one play later Sanders fumbled and Georgia recovered...A Matt Nagy touchdown run make it 52-49 at the 57 second mark...Georgia would then recover an on-sides kick, but on a 4th and fourth play, Nagy's long pass in the end zone to Troy Bergeron was ruled incomplete...It would not be the only controversial call in the game...Four plays later, facing a 4th and goal, Fleming appeared to catch a pass two yards inside the end zone, but was forced out of the end zone by Nate Coggins...Officials ruled Fleming out of bounds on the one, and Orlando turned the ball over on downs...Four plays later, Nelson Garner's game-tying field goal attempt from 46 yards sailed wide left and the Predators held on...Four of the previous seven games were decided by eight points or less...the Predators allowed just seven points to the Force in a game last season – one of the top 10 defensive games in AFL history for points allowed...Preds Head Coach Jay Gruden had nearly 1,000 passing yards (996) in three games against the Force (2002-03).

FAMILIAR FACES: Kevin Gaines and Jermaine Smith, current players on the Georgia Force, both spent time with the Orlando Predators; while front office member Jorge Cimadevilla is a former All-Arena kicker with the Predators (1992-1994).

Series Results vs. Georgia Force
Georgia Leads 5-3

Date ORL OPP
Apr. 20, 2002 (A) 49 67
July 13, 2002 (H) 40 41
March 23, 2003 (H) 36 38
March 12, 2004 (H) 44 52
April 18, 2004 (A) 30 7
March 19, 2005 (A) 47 49
April 22, 2005 (H) 52 49

How The 2005 Predators Were Built
Veterans Retained From 2004 Season (14): Bret Cooper, Idris Price, Michael Brown, Cory Fleming, Joe Hamilton, Kenny McEntyre, Justin Cleveland, Greg Krause, Buck Gurley, EJ Burt, Doug Miller, Reggie Lee, Marlon Moye-Moore, Sean Riley

Veteran Free Agents Signed (4): Reggie Doster, Chris Sanders, Ken Hinsley, and Johnnie Harris.

Rookie Free Agents (7): Jimmy Fryzel, Korey Banks, David Upchurch, Jerrian James, Kevin Nagle, Elfrid Payton and Justin Skaggs.

BY THE NUMBERS...ORLANDO PREDATORS
2005 Overall Record: 11-6-0
National Conference Record: 8-5-0
Against American Conference: 3-1-0
Southern Division Record: 5-3-0
At Hummer Field: 7-1-0
On the road: 4-5-0
When scoring first: 7-2-0
When other Team Scores First: 4-4-0
When leading after one quarter: 8-0-0
When trailing after one quarter: 2-4-0
When tied after one quarter: 1-2-0
When leading at the Half: 9-0-0
When trailing at the Half: 2-6-0
When tied at the Half: 0-0-0
When leading after three quarters: 11-1-0
When trailing after three quarters: 0-5-0
When tied after three quarters: 0-0-0
Overtime Games: 1-0-0
By Days of the Week:
Thursday: 1-1-0
Friday: 5-0-0
Saturday: 0-4-0
Sunday: 5-1-0
All-Time Home Record: 84-33-0
All-Time Road Record: 69-47-0*
Consecutive Seasons Winning Record: 14**
Consecutive Seasons In Playoffs: 14

*Includes neutral site away game at Lakeland, Fla. Against the Florida Bobcats in 1998.
**Includes playoff games. Team finished at .500 in 1999, but won two playoff games to finish with a 9-8 record.

PREDS NEWS, NOTES, QUOTES, AND TRENDS

PREDS PLACE THREE ON ALL-ARENA, ONE ON IRONMAN TEAM
The Orlando Predators placed three players on the All-Arena team and one on the All-Ironman team as the Arena Football League began making their award announcements for the 2005 season.

Defensive Specialist Kenny "The Glove" McEntyre and Wide Receiver/Linebacker Cory Fleming were named to the first unit, while lineman EJ Burt was named to the second team.
The selection of McEntyre and Fleming marked the sixth straight year the Predators have placed at least one player on the twelve-man first unit.

McEntyre was named to the first team for his sixth straight year. The three-time "AFL Defensive Player of the Year" and the league's all-time leader in interceptions finished the year with 57 tackles, five interceptions and 13 pass break-ups. He also recovered two fumbles and forced one. McEntyre missed two games this season with a fractured rib suffered against New York on April 15. It broke a club-record streak of 117 consecutive games played by McEntyre, who earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2000, 2001, and 2004.

Fleming earned first unit honors for the second consecutive year with the Predators and the fourth time in his career. The former Tennessee star was named to the second unit in 2002 while playing for the Carolina Cobras and was first-team All-Arena with Nashville in 1997 and 1998. Fleming played in 14 games with the Predators, leading the team in receptions (96), scoring (198) and receiving touchdowns (33). He also posted 19.5 tackles, two interceptions, two pass defenses and a fumble recovery from his "jack" linebacker spot. One of the top players in AFL history, Fleming is closing in on 10,000 career receiving yards with 795 catches for 9,622 yards and 228 career touchdown receptions. Those totals all rank in the top five career totals in league history.

An AFL first team All-Rookie selection in 2003, Burt is making his first appearance on the All-Arena team. He finished in the top three in several defensive categories this season, including quarterback sacks (8.5 - 4th), tackles-for-loss (10.5 – 3rd), and forced fumbles (5 – Tied-1st). He also finished the season with 30.5 tackles, four pass break-ups and two blocked kicks. In just three seasons with the Predators, Burt is already the team's career (24.5) and single season (9.5 - 2003) leader in quarterback sacks.

The Georgia Force, who finished with league-best 11-4 record, led all teams with four selections to the first and second units. Colorado, Los Angeles, and Orlando had three players each, while nine teams had one player each named All-Arena. Los Angeles (3) and Orlando (2) were the only teams with multiple first-team selections. In an announcement made on Thursday, the Arena Football League also named Fleming to the first unit of the "All-Ironman" team. That award recognizes the 11 best two-way players in the Arena Football League.

Predators First-Team All-Arena Selections
2005 (2): Kenny McEntyre, Cory Fleming
2004 (3): McEntyre, Fleming, Jay Taylor
2003 (1): McEntyre
2002 (1): McEntyre
2001 (1): McEntyre
2000 (2): McEntyre, Bret Cooper
1997 (2): Barry Wagner, Chris Barber
1996 (1): Barry Wagner
1995 (1): Barry Wagner
1994 (5): Wagner, Ben Bennett, Webbie Burnett,
Durwood Roquemore, Jorge Cimadevilla
1993 (2): Wagner, Roquemore
1992 (3), Wagner, Roquemore, Cimadevilla
ORLANDO IN PLAYOFFS FOR A 14TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON
The Orlando Predators are in the Arena Football League playoffs for a 14th consecutive year. Only the Tampa Bay Storm (15 consecutive years, 1991-2005) have appeared in the Arena Football League playoffs for more consecutive years than the Predators. Here is a summary of the Orlando Predators playoff history:

Appearances: 14 (1992-93-94-95-96-97-98-99-2000-01-02-03-04-05)
Post Season Record: 20-11 (.645)
ArenaBowl Appearances: 6 (1992-94-95-98-99-2000)
ArenaBowl Championships: 2 (1998-2000)
Road Record: 7-6 (.538)
Home Record: 14-3 (.825)
Wild Card Round: 1-1 (.500)
Quarterfinals: 11-2 (.846)
Semifinals: 6-4 (.600)
ArenaBowl: 2-4 (.333)

All-Time Playoff Victories
Team Record Pct. Titles
Tampa Bay Storm 20-10 .667 5
Arizona Rattlers 20-10 .667 2
Orlando Predators 20-11 .645 2
Detroit Drive 12-2 .857 4
San Jose SaberCats 9-7 .562 2

PREDATORS PLAYOFF HISTORY
A brief overview of the Orlando Predators in Arena Football League post-season play:

1992
Led by quarterback Ben Bennett and rookie sensation Barry Wagner, the Orlando Predators easily dispatched of Cleveland in the first round. In the semifinals, Jorge Cimadevilla booted a field goal in overtime against
arch-rival Tampa Bay to send the Predators to the ArenaBowl, where they lost a 56-38 decision to Detroit.

1993
After a stellar 10-2 season, the Orlando Predators met Tampa Bay (9-3) in the semifinals for a second year in a row. In a game that featured five lead changes and three ties, the Orlando Predators appeared to get a huge break when they held Tampa to a field goal with 7:29 to go in the game. Trailing by just three, the Predators would fall behind by 10 one play later when Jeff Mayes recovered Arden Czyzewski's kickoff on the six and run it in for a touchdown.

1994
After coming within 19 seconds of recording a perfect regular season before losing to Tampa Bay, the Predators still appeared to be the team to beat in the playoffs, recording relatively easy wins over Ft. Worth and Massachusetts in the playoffs. Going into ArenaBowl VIII, the Predators would face Arizona – a team they had beaten twice in the regular season. But the Predators were forced to play the game without two starters (Billy Owens – left team; Paul McGowan – injured) and fell to the Rattlers, 36-31, in a stunning defeat.

1995
After losing four of their last six, the Predators would limp into the playoffs with a 7-5 record. But Orlando would shock both San Jose (55-37) and Iowa (56-49) in road playoff wins to earn a second consecutive trip to the playoffs, where Jay Gruden-led Tampa Bay Storm team would record a two-touchdown win in ArenaBowl VIII.

1996
A 9-5 regular season record earned the Predators a #6 seed, where they had to travel to Arizona to face #3 Arizona (11-3). In a game that stayed close to the end, the Rattlers scored touchdowns on back-to-back turnovers late in the 4th quarter to pull out a 65-48 win over the Predators.

1997
Another 9-5 record earned the Predators a home playoff game, where they dispatched New Jersey by a 45-37 count. But a powerful Iowa team, led by Kurt Warner, routed the Predators 52-34 in the last game coached by Predators Hall of Fame member Perry Moss.

1998
First-year head coach Jay Gruden led the Predators to a 9-5 mark and a first round home win over Nashville. In the semis, the Predators traveled to Arizona – where the Predators shocked the number two-seeded Rattlers, 38-33. In the first ArenaBowl televised on nationally television (ABC), the Predators recorded the biggest upset in ArenaBowl history, knocking off top-seeded (14-2) Tampa Bay, 62-31. In that game, the Predators outscored the Storm, 38-14, in the second half without the benefit of completing a forward pass (Pat O'Hara 0-8). The Storm came into the game as 15-point favorites after thrashing the Predators twice in the regular season.

1999
Jay Gruden became the first and only coach in Arena Football League history to lead a #8-seeded team to the ArenaBowl. Orlando, 7-7 in the regular season, faced Tampa Bay in the first round. After falling behind 10-0 at halftime, the Predators would stun the top-seeded Storm, 41-19. In the semifinals, the Predators built a huge lead early against second-seeded Iowa and took a relatively easy 48-40 decision (Iowa scored on the final play of the game to make it a eight-point game). In the ArenaBowl, Albany claimed their first and only championship with a 59-48 win over the Predators.

2000
Orlando jumped out to a 7-0 regular season start and cruised to an 11-3 record. From there, the second-seeded Predators easily dispatched of Tampa Bay and Arizona in the playoffs to face 4th seeded Nashville in ArenaBowl XIV. Orlando controlled the pace of the game early, but needed a field goal by David Cool on the game's final play to record a 41-38 win and claim their second AFL title.

2001
Orlando struggled all season, ending with a 41-26 blow-out loss to Chicago in the wild card round of the playoffs.

2002
With Jay Gruden returning to the playing field, first-year head coach Fran Papasedero overcame a slow start to guide his team to a 7-7 mark. The Predators, seeded 8th, beat Buffalo in a wildcard game and then knocked off third seeded New Jersey on the road. The season would end against top-seeded and eventual champion San Jose in the semifinals, 52-40.

2003
Orlando posted a solid 12-4 record but lost the division title in a tie-breaker with the Tampa Bay Storm (also 12-4). After earning a wild card round bye, the Predators beat New York in the quarterfinals (69-62), but lost a hard-fought 60-50 decision to Tampa Bay in the semifinals.

2004
After a 3-5 start, the Predators roared back to win seven of their final eight to finish at 10-6. Despite playing the best football in the league in the second half, the Predators came out flat in the playoffs and lost a 59-49 decision in the first round to Chicago.

2005
Joe Hamilton threw for four touchdowns and ran for one more to lead the Orlando Predators to a 47-42 win over the New York Dragons in the opening round of the AFL playoffs. Orlando jumped out to a 32-21 halftime lead, taking advantage of two turnovers and then held off a furious New York rally in the 4th quarter.

PREDATORS HEAD COACHES IN PLAYOFFS

Perry Moss 1992-97 8-6 .571
Jay Gruden 1998-2001,
2004 9-3 .750
Fran Papsedero 2002-03 3-2 .600
Totals 15 Seasons 20-11 .645

MOST AFL PLAYOFF GAMES
With last week's game at New York, the Orlando Predators have now played in more AFL playoff games than any other team in Arena Football League history.


Most AFL Playoff Games
Orlando 31
Arizona 30
Tampa Bay 30
Albany/Indiana 17
San Jose 16
Iowa/New York 15
Detroit 14

PREDATORS ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RESULTS (20-11)
Year Opponent Result
1992 Cleveland W, 50-12
1992 Tampa Bay W, 24-21 (ot)
1992 Detroit* L, 38-56
1993 Miami W, 41-13
1993 Tampa Bay L, 52-55
1994 Ft. Worth W, 34-13
1994 Massachusetts W, 51-42
1994 Arizona* L, 35-48
1995 at San Jose W, 55-37
1995 at Iowa W, 56-49
1995 at Tampa Bay* L, 35-48
1996 at Arizona L, 48-65
1997 New Jersey W, 45-37
1997 at Iowa L, 34-52
1998 Nashville W, 58-43
1998 at Arizona W, 38-33
1998 at Tampa Bay* W, 62-31
1999 at Tampa Bay W, 41-19
1999 at Iowa W, 48-40
1999 at Albany* L, 48-59
2000 Tampa Bay W, 34-24
2000 Arizona W, 56-44
2000 Nashville* W, 41-38
2001 Chicago L, 26-41
2002 Buffalo W, 32-27
2002 at New Jersey W, 49-46
2002 at San Jose L, 40-52
2003 New York W, 69-62
2003 at Tampa Bay L, 50-60
2004 at Chicago L, 49-59
2005 at New York W, 47-42

NEW YORK GAME: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY:
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in Orlando's playoff win at New York...The Good: The Predators advanced in the playoffs with the win... "The playoffs are about survival and we managed to do that," Predators Head Coach Jay Gruden said. "It's really the only thing that matters." ...Orlando's defense dominated in the game, forcing three turnovers...QB Joe Hamilton was solid in the first half, leading the Predators to a 31-21 lead...Cory Fleming posted a solid game, catching nine balls for 115 yards and three touchdowns...replacement kicker Ken Hinsely came up huge, scoring 11 points and recovering a fumble...Hinsely's 29-yard field goal at the 1:02 mark helped seal the win.
The Bad: Leading 44-28 with possession late in the third quarter, the Predators offense stumbled and failed to put points on the board...the momentum shift allowed the Dragons to get back in the game and a late touchdown pulled New York to within three points. The Ugly: Kenny McEntyre injured his ankle in the first quarter and was limited in his effectiveness. THE BOTTOM LINE: The Predators found a way to hold on and advance to the semifinals for the 11th time in 15 years.


KICKER HINSLEY PLAYS MAJOR ROLE PLAYOFF WIN OVER NEW YORK
For the second year in a row, the Orlando Predators have had to turn an emergency kicker to get through the playoffs. Last season, AFL Kicker of the Year Jay Taylor was injured in Week 15, forcing the Predators to sign Jason Wells for the final regular season game and the playoffs. In Week 17 of the 2005 season, Taylor severely sprained an ankle in the regular season finale. Unsure of his status for the playoff game, the Predators waited until Friday before making the decision to find an emergency replacement. Orlando found former Philadelphia Soul kicker Ken Hinsley from its 2005 tryout camp list and took him to New York. When Taylor determined that he could not go on Saturday, the Predators signed Hinsley as an emergency replacement. Hinsely performed well, hitting five of six extra points and two field goals to account for 11 points in the 47-42 win. He also recovered a fumble on a kickoff return. "For a guy coming off the street cold, having never worked with our holder, I thought Ken did a terrific job," Orlando Predators Head Coach Jay Gruden said after the game. "I would have no reservations using him again." As it turns out, Gruden will have no choice in the matter. The Predators placed Taylor on injured reserve (retroactive to May 28), meaning he will not be eligible to return until the ArenaBowl. Hinsely will kick for the Predators this week against Georgia.

IMPORTANT RADIO/TV/INTERNET INFORMATION
This week's game will be the broadcast on NBC Sports with Bob Papa and Ray Bentley calling the play-by-play. The game will be broadcast on WQTM 740 AM the Team with Marc Daniels and Dan Pearson calling the action. For news, updates and other information on the Orlando Predators, visit our website: www.orlandopredators.com.

PREDATORS REACH SEMIS FOR 11th TIME IN 15 SEASONS
Saturday's game will mark Orlando's 11th appearance in the AFL semifinals in 15 seasons. The Predators are 6-4 in semifinal games, but have lost their last two semifinal games – dropping games at San Jose (2002) and at Tampa Bay (2003).



INJURIES CONTINUE TO PLAGUE PREDATORS
Has any team been more snake bit then the Predators this season? Although relatively injury-free in the first half, the Predators have had injury after injury to key personnel in the second half. To date, 13 starters or key reserves have missed a total of 43 games. Orlando will definitely be without the services of kicker Jay Taylor (ankle), FB/LB Kevin Jefferson (knee) and Buck Gurley (ankle) this week, while Marlon Moye-Moore (ankle) and Justin Skaggs (neck) are considered doubtful. Here is the list of Predators injuries this season and the number of games missed.
Games
Player Injury(ies) Missed
Michael Brown Eye 3
Bret Cooper Toe 2
Reggie Doster Groin 1
Cory Fleming Hamstring 2
Jimmy Fryzel Ribs 2
Buck Gurley Knee 5*
Joe Hamilton Shoulder 3
Kevin Jefferson Knee 5*
Kenny McEntyre Ribs 2
Marlon Moye-Moore Knee/Quad 10*
Justin Skaggs Ankle/Neck 7*
Idris Price Ankle 1
Jay Taylor Kicker 1*
*Remains on injured reserve as of 6/1


HAMILTON TIES GRUDEN FOR THIRD PLACE ON ALL-TIME LIST
With three touchdown passes against New Orleans in the regular season finale, Joe Hamilton fell one touchdown pass short of passing Jay Gruden for third place on the all-time Predators list. Gruden, who played two seasons (2002-03) between head coaching stints, threw for 117 touchdown passes.

Preds All-Time TD Passing List
Name Seasons TD Passes
1. Pat O'Hara 6 166
2. Ben Bennett 5 162
3. Jay Gruden 2 117
Joe Hamilton 2 117
5. Connell Maynor 7 101

FLEMING STEAKING
With three touchdown receptions against New York in the first round of the playoffs, Cory Fleming has now caught a touchdown pass in 41 consecutive games played with Orlando. Including playoff games, Fleming has at least one touchdown catch in 49 of 51 career games with the Preds. Fleming moved David Cool for second place on the all-time points scored list with the Predators at midseason and is one of only two players in Orlando history to score 500 or more points in an Orlando Predators uniform.

ORLANDO PREDATORS
All-Time Points Scored List
(Regular season Games only)
Name Seasons Points
1. Barry Wagner 8 1,766
2. Cory Fleming 3 578
3. David Cool 5 457
4. Bret Cooper 6 414
5. Herkie Walls 5 324


PREDATORS ARE 9-0 WHEN LEADING AT HALFTIME
When Orlando takes a lead into the locker room at halftime, the Predators hold it. The Predators are a perfect 9-0 when leading at halftime this year and overall the Predators hold an all-time record of 111 wins against just 22 losses when they lead at halftime (83.5% winning percentage). Conversely, the Predators have had some trouble when trailing at halftime. The team's come-from-behind win over New York last month was just the second time in nine games the Predators have been able to pull out a win when trailing at halftime.

PREDS EXTEND STREAK TO LEAGUE RECORD 14
With a victory against the Georgia Force last month, the Orlando Predators extended one of the most impressive streaks in Arena Football League history. With an 11-6 record on the season, the team has ensured an overall winning record (including playoffs) for an AFL record 14th consecutive season. Orlando's streak now includes 11 regular seasons with winning records and two .500 marks (7-7-0 in both 1999 and 2002). The team managed to win a pair of playoff games in both of those seasons to finish with overall winning records. The 14 consecutive seasons with overall winning records is a league record, topping Tampa Bay's streak of 11 consecutive overall winning seasons from 1991-2001 (Storm went 6-8 in regular season and 7-9 overall in 2002).

GRUDEN COACHES IN 100th GAME, CLOSING IN ON MOSS
Orlando Predators head coach Jay Gruden coached his 100th game last week against the Dragons. With 11 wins in 2005, Gruden continues to close in on AFL Hall of Famer Perry Moss to become the winningest head coach in Orlando Predators history. Now in his sixth season as head coach, Gruden has 64 total victories and is just three short of Perry Moss' franchise record of 67 wins. Moss, the first head coach and general manager in Orlando Predators history, recorded a 67-31-0 record in seven seasons as the Predators head coach from 1991-97. The Moss/Gruden comparison:


Moss Gruden*
Seasons 7 6
Wins 67 64
Regular Season Wins 59 54
Playoff Wins 8 9
AFL Championships 0 2
Overall Winning Pct. .684 .640

*Current through 5/22

PAYTON MAKES HUGE CONTRIBUTION
Orlando Predators lineman Elfrid Payton, signed just before the regular season finale against New Orleans, made a major contribution in the Predators opening round playoff win over the New York Dragons. Payton, playing as the Predators seventh lineman, recorded 2.5 tackles with two quarterback sacks and a forced fumble in limited play. A natural defensive lineman, Payton is ranked second on the all-time sack list in the Canadian Football League. He went to camp with the Tampa Bay Storm this pre-season, but was waived. With limited offensive experience, Payton does not play a lot of minutes but took advantage of his limited time in New York.

ORLANDO FINISHES IN TOP FIVE IN SACKS
With 19 quarterback sacks in the 2005 season, the Orlando Predators finished fourth in the league for total sacks. It marked the 7th consecutive year the Predators ranked in the top five in that category. In all, the Predators have ranked in the top five in the league in quarterback sacks 12 times in 15 years, including leading the league in quarterback sacks three times (2004, 2002, 1997).

Most Sacks in Predators History
1. 2004 35
2. 1997 30
3. 2003 25
4. 2001 23

Preds Quarerback Sacks 1999-2005
Year Total AFL RANK
2005 19 4TH
2004 35 1ST
2003 25 2ND
2002 22 1ST
2001 23 2ND
2000 23 3RD
1999 15 5TH

PREDATORS RUN THE ROCK
Although the Predators had a net zero rushing yards against New Orleans in the regular season finale, the team still managed to finish the 2005 season ranked third in the league in rushing at 32.7 yards per game. This is noting new for the Predators. With the exception of just three seasons (2001-2002-1991), the Orlando Predators have always been one of the most effective teams in the AFL for running the football – finishing in the top five in rushing yards per game in 12 of their 15 seasons. With three rushing touchdowns last weekend, the Predators finished the 2005 campaign with 33 rushing touchdowns, that total tied Nashville for the third highest total in the Arena Football League behind San Jose (43) and Grand Rapids (35).

Year Yards Per Game TD League Rank
2005 523 32.7 33 3rd
2004 606 37.9 29 1st
2003 367 22.9 25 3rd
2002 215 15.4 16 11th
2001 194 14.1 14 15th
2000 551 36.8 24 2nd
1999 430 30.7 12 2nd
1998 433 35.7 18 3rd
1997 655 46.8 27 1st
1996 606 42.9 37 2nd
1995 406 35.8 26 3rd
1994 503 45.6 24 2nd
1993 447 37.2 15 3rd
1992 413 41.3 12 4th
1991 303 30.3 14 6th
*Ranking through Week 16

PREDATORS PRODUCE COACHES
Maybe it would be going too far to call the Orlando Predators "The AFL Cradle of Coaches," but at least 20 current and former Predators players have gone on to the coaching ranks, including former Predators quarterbacks Mike Neu, who is head coach of the New Orleans VooDoo and Scot Semptimphelter, who was named QB coach of the Nashville Kats last month. Other former and current Predators players in the coaching ranks include: Doug Miller (High School), Chris Barber (High School), Ben Bennett (af2), Webbie Burnett (af2), Victor Floyd (High School), Rick Hamilton (AFL), Jay Gruden (AFL, NFL), Kevin Guy (AFL, af2), Bret Munsey (af2, AFL), Jerry Odom (High School, Colleges), Pat O'Hara (High School, AFL), Connell Maynor (College), Jeff Parker (College), Fred Ray (High School), Barry Wagner (College), Bill Stewart (High School), Durwood Roquemore (af2, high school) and Herkie Walls (High School). Miller, Maynor, Wagner, and Ray remain active in the Arena Football League as players – coaching football in the off-season.

ORLANDO IN OVERTIME
The game against Los Angeles on March 25 marked the eighth overtime game in Orlando's 15-year history. The Predators have fared well when the game has gone to an extra stanza, posting a 6-2 record. Orlando lost the first overtime in club history, dropping a 43-40 decision to Detroit in their inaugural season. The Predators then proceeded to win five consecutive overtime games before dropping a 49-48 decision to Austin in Week 1 of the 2004 season. All overtime games involving the Predators came in the regular season with the exception of a 24-21 win over Tampa Bay in the 1992 semifinals. Three of Orlando's overtime games ended in a field goal, while the most unusual overtime game came in 1999 at New Jersey. The scored was tied at 38-38 in regulation. New Jersey won the toss and elected to defer. Orlando scored on its first possession on a Pat O'Hara 26-yard touchdown pass to Barry Wagner. Orlando linebacker Bill Hall then recovered a fumble on New Jersey's third play of overtime and returned it for a touchdown for the Predators 13-point win. Six of Orlando's eight overtime games have come at home.

Predators in Overtime (6-2-0)
June 21, 1991 Detroit 43, Orlando 40
Aug. 15, 1992 Orlando 24, Tampa Bay 21*
Aug. 5, 1996 Orlando 50, Anaheim 44
June 6, 1997 Orlando 40, Texas 34
May 22, 1999 Orlando 51, New Jersey 38
May 4, 2003 Orlando 46, Colorado 40
Feb. 13, 2004 Austin 49, Orlando 48
April 3, 2005 Orlando 55, Los Angeles 54

ORLANDO'S DEFENSE RANKED HIGH IN MOST CATEGORIES
The Orlando Predators defense finished the 2005 season ranked in the top 25% of the league in practically every defense category, including:

Scoring Defense 3rd 47.2
Rushing Defense 2nd 15.7
Total Defense 5th 269.2
Pass Defense Rating 2nd 98.9
Passing Defense 6th 253.2
Quarterback Sacks 4TH 19
Interceptions 8th 15

SOUTHERN DIVISION TOUGH
Through 17 weeks of the 2005 season, the Southern Division can claim the lead as the Arena Football League's toughest division. The Southern Division went 1-1 against non-division opponents last week and now owns a 26-14 record against non-division opponents for a league-best winning percentage of .650. The Southern Division is also the only division in the AFL to have four teams with nine or more wins through Week 17 and boasts the only 11-win team in Georgia (11-4). This week's National Conference championship also features two Southern Division teams in Orlando and Goergia.

Records Against Non-Division Opponents
Southern Division 26-14-0 .650
Western Division 22-18-0 .550
Central Division 17-22-1 .438
Eastern Division 20-30-1 .394
PREDATORS FINISH IN TOP THREE IN SCORING DEFENSE
For the third consecutive year and the 11th time in 15 seasons the Orlando Predators finished the season ranked in the top three in the Arena Football League in scoring defense. The Predators allowed 47.2 points per game this season to finish behind Nashville 44.7 and Georgia 46.6. Interestingly, the Predators have never finished lower than 7th in scoring defense and have been the toughest team in the league to score on seven times.

Predators Scoring Defense
2005 47.2 3rd
2004 43.1 1st
2003 41.9 1st
2002 47.8 7th
2001 44.8 3rd
2000 40.6 1st
1999 46.1 6th
1998 44.5 2nd
1997 36.1 1st
1996 40.9 5th
1995 39.2 3rd
1994 28.4 1st
1993 29.6 1st
1992 28.1 1st
1991 36.3 5th

PREDS FINISH SEASON AT MORE THAN 95% CAPACITY; DRAW 100,000 FANS FOR 10th TIME IN TEAM HISTORY
With 13,590 tickets sold for the May 22 game with the New Orleans, the Predators finished the 2005 season selling more than 97% of available tickets over the entire campaign. The Predators list capacity of the TD Waterhouse Centre at 13,692, uncovering some obstructed view seats when the situation calls for it. In eight homes games at Hummer Field, the team averaged 97.3% of capacity, while posting a 7-1 record. The final attendance of 106,618 marked the 10th time in 15 seasons the Predators have drew more than 100,000 fans to home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre.

2005 HOME ATTENDANCE

Date Opp Result Attd. % Capacity
1/30 Colorado W 12,370 90.3%
2/11 Tampa Bay* W 14,478 105.7%
3/6 San Jose L 13,015 95.1%
3/25 Austin W 13,050 95.3%
4/3 Los Angeles W 13,075 95.5%
4/15 New York W 12,940 94.5%
4/22 Georgia* W 14,100 103.0%
5/22 New Orleans W 13,590 99.3%
Season Totals 7-1 106,618 97.3%
*Sellout based on 13,692 capacity

ORLANDO PREDATORS TOP HOME ATTENDANCE
Season Games Total Avg./Game
2000 10 127,302 12,730
1994 9 126,426 14,051
1997 8 117,798 14,725
1998 8 116,266 14,533
1993 8 109,760 13,720
2003 9 109,509 12,167
1996 7 108,973 15,566
2005 8 106,618 13,590
2004 8 104,689 13,086
1992 8 102,028 12,745

PREDS REACH 10 WINS FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR
With a win against New Orleans, the Orlando Predators reached 10 regular season wins for third consecutive season and fourth time under head coach Jay Gruden. Here is a list of the Predators' nine, 10-win seasons, including playoff wins:
Regular
Year Total Wins Season Final
2000 14 11-3-0 14-3-0
2003 13 12-4-0 13-5-0
1994 13 11-1-0 13-2-0
1998 12 9-5-0 12-5-0
1997 11 10-4-0 11-5-0
1993 11 10-2-0 11-3-0
1992 11 9-1-0 11-2-0
2005 11 11-6-0 ?????
2004 10 10-6-0 10-7-0

10 REGULAR SEASON WINS RANKS SECOND
Last week's win against the VooDoo gave the Predators 10 regular season wins for the 7th time in their history. That total would rank second best all-time in the Arena Football League behind the Arizona Rattlers, who have hit 10 regular season wins an AFL record eight times. The Predators are currently tied with Tampa Bay for second place with seven, 10-win seasons, followed by San Jose (5) and Albany 4. A list of the most 10-win seasons (regular season only) follows:
Arizona (8): 1996-97-98-99-00-02-03-04
Orlando (7): 1993-94-97-00-03-04-05
Tampa Bay (7): 1995-96-98-99-02-03-05
San Jose (5): 2000-01-02-03-04
Albany (4): 1994-96-98-99
Iowa/New York (4): 1996-97-98-05
Nashville (2): 1997-01
Los Angeles (2): 2003-04
Colorado (2): 2004-05
Chicago Bruisers (1): 1988
Detroit Drive (1): 1993
Grand Rapids (1): 2001
Chicago (1): 2004
New Orleans (1): 2004
Georgia (1): 2005

CLEVELAND SCORES FIRST TOUCHDOWN
Orlando Predators lineman Justin Cleveland recorded his first touchdown in his career, covering all levels of football. Cleveland, who grew up in a small town in New York, did not play high school football – but walked on at Siena College – where he became a four-year starter. Counting college, semi-pro and his four-year AFL career, Cleveland finally got to live the dream of all offensive lineman when he recovered an Aaron Garcia fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of last week's playoff game. On the play, Garcia was sacked by Elfrid Payton and fumbled. The ball bounced back into the end zone, where Cleveland ultimately recovered. "I saw the fumble but then lost sight of it," Cleveland said. "I got knocked into the end zone and the ball suddenly appeared in front of me. I just covered it up." The play was a huge one for the Predators, as New York had possession with a chance to move within three points of the Predators. Instead, the touchdown gave the Predators a 37-21 lead at the 14:22 mark.

FRYZEL FINISHES BIG, SETS PREDATORS MARK FOR RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME
Orlando rookie sensation Jimmy Fryzel finished his first regular season in stellar fashion, grabbing 12 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown two weeks ago against New Orleans. The game marked the seventh time in just 10 career games that the former Central Florida star surpassed the 100-yard mark in receiving. Fryzel's seven 100-yard games tied Cory Fleming for the third most in Predators history. For the season, Fryzel finished the year with 78 receptions for 1,159 yards. His average of 115.9 yards per game receiving was the most in the Arena Football League and set a new Orlando Predators record in that category. Here's how Fryzel stacks up in several categories:

Most Predators Receiving Yards by an AFL Rookie*
Travis McGriff 2003 1226
Jimmy Fryzel 2005 1159
Siaha Burley 2001 1135
Barry Wagner 1992 859
Robert Gordon 1998 855

Most 100-Yard Games in Single Season*
Barry Wagner 1996 8
Barry Wagner 1997 8
Cory Fleming 2004 7
Jimmy Fryzel 2005 7
Barry Wagner 1994 6
Barry Wagner 1993 6
Barry Wagner 1998 6
Barry Wagner 1995 6
Cory Fleming 2003 5
Barry Wagner 1999 5




Arena Football League Receiving Yards Per Game*
Name Team GP Rec.YDS TD YPC YPG
Jimmy Fryzel.. ORL 10 78 1159 17 14.8 115.9
Marcus Nash... LVG 16 131 1809 41 13.8 113.1
Aaron Bailey.. NOV 16 144 1694 37 11.8 105.9
Siaha Burley.. ARI 16 117 1542 45 13.2 96.4
Damian Harrell COL 16 122 1486 41 12.2 92.9
*Regular season games only

BURT FINISHES WITH THIRD MOST PRODUCTIVE SEASON
Predators lineman EJ Burt finished the 2005 season with 8.5 quarterback sacks. That total was the third highest total in Predators history and now gives the highly-touted lineman 24.5 quarterback sacks in just three seasons of play.

Single Season Sacks by a Predators Player*
Name Year QS
1. EJ BURT 2003 9.5
Rupert Grant 2005 9.5
3. EJ BURT 2005 8.5
4. Jerry Odom 1992 8.0
5. Jermaine Smith 2004 7.0
6. BJ Cohen 2000 6.5
EJ BURT 2004 6.5
8. Victor Hall 1994 6.0 Paul McGowan 1994 6.0

Career Sacks by a Predators Player*
Name Seasons QS
1. EJ BURT 2+ 24.5
2. Paul McGowan 5 18
3. Ernest Allen 4 16.5
4. Victor Hall 6 14
5. Eric Drakes 8 13
Curtis Eason 3 13
*Sack records are for regular season games only

BURT EXPLOITS: Part II
EJ Burt also posted his best playoff game in four career starts. Burt recorded two quarterback sacks and forced a fumble against New York to bring his career totals to Nine tackles, three quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery in four post-season playoff games.

VENTURE TO VEGAS HUGE SUCCESS
The Orlando Predators Foundation held their first "Venture to Vegas" Poker Tournament on Saturday, May 14. More than 140 players participated in the event that served as a fundraiser for local children's charities. Although preliminary numbers were not available, Orlando Predators Foundation Executive Director Sylvia Bova believes the event will result in a donation in excess of $10,000 to the charities. Matt Merdian beat out all players to win the title and an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas for ArenaBowl XIX. Orlando Predators players and coaches participated in the event, with head coach Jay Gruden making it to the final table..

PREDATORS PRACTICE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m. Citrus Bowl
Thursday 9:30-11 a.m. Citrus Bowl
Friday 9:30 – 11 a.m. Citrus Bowl
Saturday TBA Atlanta

HUMMER OF ORLANDO BECOMES
PREDATORS' FIRST TITLE SPONSOR
The Orlando Predators announced that Hummer of Orlando is the team's first title sponsor in the franchise's 15-year history. The three-year comprehensive partnership, which runs through the 2007 season, gives Hummer of Orlando name recognition in practically every aspect of the Orlando Predators operations. As the presenting sponsor, Hummer of Orlando will receive exposure on approximately 80 billboards throughout the 2005 season. Hummer will also be prominently featured on 100,000 schedule cards, all Predators newspaper advertising, website and all printed materials. Subject to final approval from the Arena Football League, Hummer of Orlando receives naming rights to the Predators playing field. The team will now list its home field as Hummer Field at the TD Waterhouse Centre. Advertising elements of the agreement include sideline dasherboard, turf logo, television and radio spots on Predators broadcasts, program advertising, player and cheerleading appearances, on-field and outside the arena promotions, and VIP and promotional season tickets. "Without question, this is the largest and most important corporate partnership in club history," Orlando Predators President and Managing General Partner Brett Bouchy said. "Hummer of Orlando was one of our larger sponsors last year and they have taken their commitment to Arena Football and the Orlando Predators to a whole new level. Our goal is to justify the faith they put in our product by showing the same faith and commitment to promote their products." "This promises to be a banner year for both the Orlando Predators and Hummer of Orlando, and we're excited to move forward as a team," Hummer of Orlando General Manager Gavin Hutchinson said. "It makes sense for the toughest vehicle on the road to partner with the toughest team in Arena Football. Hummer of Orlando is proud to be a part of the Predators' winning tradition." Hummer of Orlando is scheduled to open a new dealership on 434 in Altamonte Springs in late April.

2005 US ARMY IRONMAN, OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME and ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE GAME (selected by media):
After each Arena Football League game, media in attendance select the "US Army Ironman of the Game" as well as the "ADT Defensive Player of the Game" and the "Offensive Player of the Game."




Week Opp. Player
1 Colorado Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offensive: Joe Hamilton (O)Defensive: Damon Mason (O)
2 Arizona Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offense: Joe Hamitlon (O)Defensive: Damon Mason (O)
3 Tampa Bay Ironman: Idris Price (O)Offensive: Michael Brown (O)Defensive: Rupert Grant (O)
4 Dallas Ironman: Will Pettis (D)Defensive: Duke Pettijohn (D)Offensive: Jason Shelley (D)
5 Chicago Ironman: Marlon Moye-Moore (O)Defense: Damon Mason (O)Offense: Jimmy Fryzel (O)
6 San Jose Ironman: James Roe (SJ)Defense: Tremain Mack (SJ)Offense: Mark Grieb (SJ)
7 New Orleans Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offense: Joe Hamitlon (O)Defensive: Kenny McEntyre (O)
8 Georgia Ironman: Ricky Parker (G)Offensive: Derek Lee (G)Defensive: Kevin Gaines (G)
9 Austin Ironman: Jerrian James (O)Offensive: Joe Hamilton (O)Defensive: Kenny McEntyre (O)
10 Los Angeles Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offensive: Jimmy Fryzel (O)Defensive: Greg Hopkins (LA)
11 Tampa Bay Ironman: Lawrence Samuels (TB)Offensive: Jimmy Fryzel (O)Defensive: Jonathan Ordway (TB)
12 New York Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offensive: Chris Sanders (O)Defensive: Kenny McEntyre (O)
13 Georgia Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offensive: Chris Jackson (G)Defensive: EJ Burt (O)
14 Phila-delphia Ironman: Marcus Knight (P)Offensive: Tony Graziani (P)Defense: Mario Branch (P)
15 Austin Ironman: Kevin Nickerson (A)Offensive: John Fitzgerald (A)Defensive: Dane Krager (A)
16 New Orleans Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offense: Jimmy Fryzel (O)Defense: Kenny McEntyre (O)
17 New York(Playoff) Ironman: Cory Fleming (O)Offense: Joe Hamilton (O)Defense: Elfrid Payton (O)



League Wide Honors
Week 1:
Cory Fleming - - US Army Ironman of the Week
Week 2:
Damon Mason – ADT Defensive Player of the Week
Week 3:
Idris Price – US Army Ironman of the Week
Week 7:
Kenny McEntyre – ADT Defensive Player of the Week
Week 10:
Cory Fleming – US Army Ironman of the Week
All-Arena Team
Cory Fleming – 1st Team
Kenny McEntyre – 1st Team
EJ Burt – 2nd Team
All-Ironman Team
Cory Fleming – 1st Team

2005 ROSTER MOVES
Date Action Player


1/23 Waived WR-LB Leroy McFadden, OS Kerry Watkins, QB Ryan Schneider, WR-LB Andre Cooper, DS Jamie Hatley, WR-DB Ernest Ross, FB-LB Chris Morrant, OL-DL Patrick Scott, OL-DL Joe Fantigrassi, OL/DL Deon White, OL/DL Thomas Pittman
1/23 Placed on IR FB/LB Marlon Moye-Moore
1/24 Waived OL/DL Shawn King, FB/LB Kevin Jefferson, OS Anthony Bright.
1/28 Placed on IR OS Jimmy Fryzel
2/7 Waived K Steve McLaughlin
2/7 Activated from NFL-Exempts OL-DL David Upchurch
2/23 Placed on IR WR/LB Cory FlemingOL-DL Bret Cooper
2/23 Activated from IR FB/LB Marlon Moye-MooreOS Jimmy Fryzel
3/22 Traded to Nashville FB/LB Rupert Grant
3/22 Released DS Damon Mason
3/22 Signed DS Johnnie Harris
3/24 Activated from IR OL/DL Cecil Caldwell
3/24 Placed on IR OL/DL David Upchurch
3/27 Trade OL/DL Cecil Caldwell to Grand Rapids for OL/DL William Carr
4/4 Placed on IR WR/DB Michael Brown
4/8 Signed to practice squad WR/DB Herman Bell
4/8 Activated from IR OL/DL David Upchurch
4/11 Waived from practice squad OS Anthony Bright
4/12 Signed WR/DB Arkee Thompson
4/22 Signed FB/LB Kevin Nagle
4/22 Released from practice squad OS Herman Bell
4/23 Activated from refused to report list DS Korey Banks
4/24 Placed on IR QB Joe Hamilton, DS Kenny McEntyre
4/24 Signed QB Connell Maynor
4/24 Signed to Practice Squad OL/DL Nate Bandy
4/27 Placed on IR OS Jimmy Fryzel
4/27 Activated from IR WR/DB Michael Brown, FB/LB Marlon Moye-Moore
5/13 Released QB Connell Maynor
5/13 Placed on IR FB/LB Marlon-Moye Moore
5/16 Activated from IR and Released WR/DB Arkee Thompson
5/17 Activated from IR QB Joe HamiltonOS Jimmy Fryzel
5/17 Released from practice Squad OL/DL Nate Bandy
5/18 Signed OL/DL Elfrid Payton
5/19 Signed OS Sean Riley
5/19 Signed to Practice Squad OL/DL Claude Marriott
5/28 Placed on left squad DS Korey Banks
5/29 Signed as emergencykicker K Ken Hinsley
5/30 Placed on IR Retro to5/28 K Jay Taylor

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