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Schutt Sports Top 12 Poll

March 15, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


The Colorado Crush maintained its hold on the top spot of the Schutt Sports Top 12 Poll, receiving 12 of 18 first-place votes.

Colorado, which totaled 210 points in voting by members of the Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA), defeated the Chicago Rush 49-42. The Crush (6-1) next visits the Los Angeles Avengers (2-5).

The Dallas Desperados (6-1) received the other six first-place votes and moved up a spot to No. 2 thanks to a 64-35 rout of the Tampa Bay Storm. Dallas is at the Orlando Predators, who are tied for No. 7. Orlando (4-3) fell a place following a 60-57 loss to the Arizona Rattlers.

Dropping a spot to No. 3 were the Austin Wranglers (5-2), who were beaten 59-56 by the New York Dragons. Austin hosts the Kansas City Brigade (1-6).

The Georgia Force (4-3) advanced three places to No. 4 after topping the Columbus Destroyers 68-50. Georgia visits the San Jose SaberCats (2-5).

Tampa Bay (4-3), which fell a slot to No. 5, is at home against No. 6 New York (4-3), which gained five spaces.

The Nashville Kats (4-3) tied for No. 7, dropping two spots following a 63-34 loss to the Utah Blaze. Nashville hosts No. 10 Chicago (3-4), which fell two slots.

At No. 9 was the Philadelphia Soul (4-3), which moved up a place after trouncing Kansas City 54-24. Philadelphia travels to play the Columbus Destroyers (3-4).

The Las Vegas Gladiators (3-4) gained a spot to No. 11 thanks to a 66-41 victory over the Grand Rapids Rampage. Las Vegas hosts Arizona (3-4).

Utah (3-4), which moved into the poll at No. 12, is at Grand Rapids (2-5).

Schutt Sports, the sports gear company with a reputation for innovation, is sponsoring this season's Top 12 Poll. Its website is www.schuttsports.com.

The AFLWA, founded at the start of the 2004 season, is a national organization made up of media members who cover the Arena Football League. Mark Anderson of the Las Vegas Review-Journal is the AFLWA's founder and executive director. The website is www.aflwa.com.

1. Colorado Crush 6-1 (12) 210

2. Dallas Desperados 6-1 (6) 204

3. Austin Wranglers 5-2 180

4. Georgia Force 4-3 141

5. Tampa Bay Storm 4-3 127

6. New York Dragons 4-3 109

T7. Nashville Kats 4-3 106

T7. Orlando Predators 4-3 106

9. Philadelphia Soul 4-3 99

10. Chicago Rush 3-4 46

11. Las Vegas Gladiators 3-4 27

12. Utah Blaze 3-4 26

Also receiving votes: Arizona Rattlers 14, Columbus Destroyers 9.

Dropped out: Columbus Destroyers (9).

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