Seven Former Steamwheelers saw action in Week 5 of AFL
March 8, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â Week 5 of the AFL on NBC continued to get better for seven former Quad City Steamwheelers. All saw action and making the biggest splash was former Steamwheelers defensive specialist Brent Browner.
Browner made the most of his first appearance in the AFL this season on Sunday. Browner, a defensive specialist for the Austin Wranglers, led the team in tackles with seven on their way to a 56-55 victory over the Carolina Cobras. His teammate, offensive lineman/defensive lineman Jamarr Ward helped the cause for the Wranglers as well recording a tackle.
A trio of former Steamwheelers saw action for the Las Vegas Gladiators on Sunday in their 55-40 loss to the Georgia Force. Wide receiver/defensive back Dennison Robinson had two receptions for 24 yards along with having one tackle on defense. He added two kick returns for 39 yards.
Fullback/linebacker Frank Carter tallied three tackles on the defensive side of the ball for the Gladiators.
Wide Receiver/linebacker Jeremy Wilkinson carried the ball once for seven yards and recorded one tackle on defense.
Ira Gooch, a wide receiver/linebacker for the New Orleans VooDoo, had one tackle in a 55-43 win over the Tampa Bay Storm.
Offensive lineman/defensive lineman Tim McGill saw action for the New York Dragons in their 64-50 win over the San Jose SaberCats. McGill recorded one tackle for the Dragons.
Be sure to tune to the AFL on NBC every Sunday which can be seen locally on KWQC-TV6.
About Arena Football League
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 are gearing up for their Fifth Anniversary season as one of the charter members of the league. Season tickets are currently on sale starting as low as $54. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets 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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