Shared Practices Highlight 2003 Preparations
January 16, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK â Preparations continue for the 2003 season as teams coordinate shared practices and scrimmages prior to Kickoff Weekend â January 31-February 2.
The Indiana Firebirds defeated the Grand Rapids Rampage, 43-41, on a last-second field goal in the first shared-scrimmage this past Monday.
"By far, this is the best evaluation training camp we will have because of the number of shared practices and scrimmages," said Grand Rapids Head Coach MICHAEL TRIGG.
The expansion Colorado Crush travel to America West Arena on January 19 to scrimmage the Arizona Rattlers, while the last two ArenaBowl champions â the San Jose SaberCats and Grand Rapids Rampage â will play at Compaq Center at San Jose on January 19. The New York Dragons, Buffalo Destroyers, Orlando Predators and Tampa Bay Storm will gather for two games at the Nassau Coliseum on January 22.
Following are the remaining scheduled shared practices and scrimmages:
TEAMS, LOCATION, DATE
Arizona and Colorado, America West Arena, January 19
San Jose and Grand Rapids, Compaq Center at San Jose, January 19
Carolina and Georgia, Charlotte Coliseum, January 21-22
New York and Buffalo, Nassau Coliseum, January 22
Orlando and Tampa Bay, Nassau Coliseum, January 22
Los Angeles and Dallas, Reunion Arena, January 23
About Arena Football
Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League kicks off its 17th season and first on NBC beginning on Sunday, February 2, 2003. NBC will provide the AFL with unprecedented exposure by televising up to 70 games, including all playoff contests and ArenaBowl XVII on June 22.
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