"Shark Fin" Eblast

Published on July 20, 2007 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Corpus Christi Sharks News Release


Welcome to this edition of the Shark Fin E-blast. The Shark Fin is your source for all the latest news and notes about your Corpus Christi Sharks Arena Football team. For more information visit us at our official website at www.ccsharks.com.

WEEKLY RELEASE AND TEAM NEWS

Corpus Christi Sharks (4-10) vs. Laredo Lobos (1-13) Game #15, Saturday, July 21st at @ the Laredo Entertainment Center, 7:05 PM, Radio: ESPN 1230 AM KSIX (Matt Vaughan & Scott Howe) WEBCAST: ESPN1230.COM

Week in Review

The Corpus Christi Sharks (4-10) continued their recent on-field turnaround with an impressive 67-42 pounding of the Amarillo Dusters at Radiology Associates Field @ the American Bank Center Arena last Saturday night. The Sharks 67 point outburst was their largest of the season. Corpus Christi was lead by QB (and former Moody standout) John De Los Santos who threw three TD passes and ran for another score all in the first half and veteran WR Steve Smith who had 3 touchdown receptions on the night. Ivory McCann notched his 6th kick-off return for a touchdown this season on a 48-yarder also in the first half. Amarillo 's Steve Bergeski was the go-to-guy for Dusters QB Steve Panella as he caught 9 passes for 130 yards and 3 scores. Corpus Christi DL Estus Hood added a sack and a safety late in the game; he leads the team in sacks with 6. The Sharks have now won two straight games and 3 of their last 4 after starting the season 1-9.

SHARKS PACK THE HOUSE FOR CHARITY

The Sharks 1st Annual Caller-Times "Pack the House for Charity" Night was a rousing success as a record crowd of 5,170 saw the Sharks pound the Amarillo Dusters 67-42. As part of the promotion, a portion of the ticket sales from the game benefited the Rise School of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend - Corpus Christi Youth Football League. The Sharks also provided each group with a cash grant for their efforts. Between ticket sales, the cash grants and corporate contributions/donations over $10,000 was raised for the two organizations. Thank you to all those individuals and businesses that committed themselves to assisting us in this great cause.

DID YOU KNOW???

Eight of the Sharks first 10 opponents this season have a combined record of 88 wins and just 24 loses! Included in that group are Rio Grande Valley (13-1), Tulsa (12-2), South Georgia (10-4), Bossier-Shreveport (10-4) and Okalahoma City (7-7). Playoffs! Did you say playoffs!?

PLAYOFFS! DID YOU SAY PLAYOFFS!?

Despite their early season struggles the Sharks, based in large part on their recent success, are still in the playoff hunt! Sixteen (of the League's 30) teams qualify for the playoffs including the top eight (8) teams in each conference. The eight qualifying teams in each conference consist of three division champions and five Wild Cards, determined by best overall record. Seeding in each conference is based on overall record, with the top three seeds in each conference reserved for the division champions. With two games remaining in the regular season Tennessee Valley (6-8), Lubbock (6-8), Alabama (5-9) and the Sharks (4-10) are all in contention for the eighth and final National Conference playoff spot.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE STANDINGS

1) Rio Grande Valley (13-1) 8) Tennessee Valley (6-8)

2) Tulsa (11-2) 9) Lubbock (5-9)

3) Florida (11-4) 10) Alabama (5-9)

4) South Georgia (10-4) 11) CORPUS CHRISTI (4-10)

5) Bossier-Shreveport (10-4) 12) Amarillo (3-11)

6) Arkansas (10-4) 13) Texas (2-12)

7) Oklahoma City (7-6) 14) Laredo (1-13)

LAST WEEK'S DIVISIONAL RESULTS

Corpus Christi Sharks 67 Amarillo Dusters 42

Rio Grande Valley Dorados 42 Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings 39

Arkansas Twisters 41 Laredo Lobos 21

S. Georgia Wildcats 47 Texas Copperheads 3

THIS WEEK'S DIVISIONAL GAMES

Corpus Christi Sharks @ Laredo Lobos

Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings @ Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers

Tulsa Talons @ Texas Copperheads

Lubbock Renegades @ RGV Dorados

SHARKS YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINIC

DATE: Monday, July 30 - Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

LOCATION: Bill Witt Fields

CLINIC FEE: $40.00 (clinic of choice)

AGE GROUPS: 5-7 yrs. 10-12 a.m. Daily 8-10 yrs. 1-3 p.m. Daily 11-13 yrs. 1-3 p.m. Daily CLINIC INCLUDES:

* Professional Instruction by Sharks Coaches & Players

* Camp T- Shirt for each participant

* Guest Speaker Daily

* Ticket for Opening Night 2008

Three Clinics to choose from: *QB and Wide Receiver *Lineman & Linebacker *Kicking & Special Teams

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