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AFL I Arena Football League (1987-2008)

Six Teams Vye For Final Four Playoff Spots

June 13, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


NEW YORK - The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXI New Orleans continues to gain momentum for the final stretch as six playoff eligible teams fight for the final four positions with two games remaining in the regular season.

Week 16's installment of ESPN Russell Athletic Arena Football Monday showcases two of the AFL's most exciting players in Colorado Crush WR DAMIAN HARRELL and Chicago Rush WR BOBBY SIPPIO as they face off at Pepsi Center on Monday, June 18, at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2 & ESPN360.com, SIRIUS Radio Channel 123).

In Week 10, both players combined for 25 receptions, 318 yards, 66 points, and 11 of the game's 16 touchdowns. Harrell (10-159-6) controlled the first half, scoring touchdowns on four of the Crush's five first half possessions to take a 33-28 lead into the break. Sippio (15-159-5) ignited the Rush's second half, outscoring Harrell three-to-two en route to a 59-48 victory.

With a win and a Kansas City loss, Chicago (10-4) can clinch the Mitsubishi Motors Central Division title and a first-round bye while Colorado (8-6) looks to go from the fifth place position in the playoff standings to a tie for third place. To do so, Colorado, needs a victory combined with losses by Kansas City and Los Angeles.

The Orlando Predators (8-6) host the Georgia Force (12-2) in a Southern Division battle on Friday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. ET (FSN South - Live, SUN Sports - Live, SIRIUS Radio Channel 119).

Georgia QB CHRIS GREISEN completed 22-of-30 passes for 278 yards and five touchdowns as the Force outscored Orlando 20-14 in the second half on their way to defeating the Predators, 55-34, in Orlando in Week 10.

Greisen (4,346 YDs, 103 TDs) needs three touchdown passes to set the all-time single-season touchdown record with 106.

With 58 yards by Force WR TROY BERGERON (115 REC, 1,542 YDs, 37 TDs), he and WR CHRIS JACKSON (127 REC, 1,688 YDs, 41 TDs) can become the first receiving tandem in AFL history to record 1,600 yards in the same season.

Georgia can become the third team in AFL history to record 13 regular-season wins with a victory, and sweep the Predators for the first time since 2002.

Led by QB SHANE STAFFORD (3,760 YDs, 67 TDs), Orlando looks to keep sole possession of third place in the National Conference playoff standings.

Something has to give when the Philadelphia Soul (6-8) host the Columbus Destroyers (6-8) on Saturday, June 16, at 7 p.m. ET (SIRIUS Radio Channel 126) as both teams can clinch playoff berths with a victory.

Columbus QB MATT NAGY (3,097 YDs, 61 TDs) completed 16-of-28 passes for 208 yards and three touchdowns as the Destroyers defeated the Soul, 44-21, in Columbus.

Philadelphia, led by QB TONY GRAZIANI (2,299 YDs, 51 TDs), hopes to lead his team to victory and end its two-game slide in time for the Wild Card Round.

The Dallas Desperados (13-1) welcome the New York Dragons (5-9) to American Airlines Center on Saturday, June 16, at 8:30 p.m. ET (FSN Southwest - Live, FSN New York - SDD, 6/17 at 11:30 p.m. ET).

With a win, Dallas can become the first team in AFL history to win 14 regular-season games, and clinch the best record in the National Conference, obtaining home-field advantage throughout the playoffs in the process.

Desperados QB CLINT DOLEZEL (4,103 YDs, 95 TDs) completed 21-of-28 passes for 249 yards and seven touchdowns to defeat the Dragons, 60-7, on opening day. With five touchdown passes, Dolezel can become the first player in AFL history to have consecutive 100-touchdown seasons (106 - 2006).

The Dragons, led by QB ROHAN DAVEY (2,182 YDs, 38 TDs), looks to bounce back from their 75-54 loss to Orlando on Saturday and keep pace with the loser of the Philadelphia - Columbus matchup for the final playoff spot.

This week's games also include: Tampa Bay at Grand Rapids on Saturday (SUN Sports - Live, FSN Detroit - SDD, at 10:30 p.m. ET - Reair, 6/17, at 1 p.m. ET); Nashville at Kansas City on Saturday; Arizona at San Jose on Saturday (FSN Arizona - Live, FSN Bay Area - SDD, 6/17, at 9:30 a.m. ET); Austin at New Orleans on Sunday (CST New Orleans - Live, AFL NET); and Las Vegas at Los Angeles on Sunday (FSN Prime Ticket - SDD at 4:30 p.m. ET).

Following is each team's postseason-clinching scenario for Week 16:

The CHICAGO RUSH clinch the Mitsubishi Motors Central Division and a first-round bye with the following scenario:

1) Chicago Rush win + Kansas City Brigade loss

The LOS ANGELES AVENGERS clinch an American Conference playoff spot with the following scenarios:

1) Los Angeles Avengers win

2) Nashville Kats loss

The SAN JOSE SABERCATS clinch the best record in the American Conference and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with the following scenario:

1) San Jose SaberCats win + Chicago Rush loss

The COLUMBUS DESTROYERS clinch a National Conference playoff spot with the following scenario:

1) Columbus Destroyers win

The PHILADELPHIA SOUL clinch a National Conference playoff spot with the following scenario:

1) Philadelphia Soul win

The DALLAS DESPERADOS clinch the best record in the National Conference and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with the following scenario:

1) Dallas Desperados win + Georgia Force loss

As a reminder, TV stations can download a satellite feed of game highlights every Friday and Saturday from 10:30-10:45 p.m. (ET) at Galaxy 25/14 (Formally IA 5/14), Downlink frequency 3980 Horizontal (C-Band). On Sundays, TV stations can download all the Sunday action plus top plays of the week and a preview of the Monday game, if applicable, from 8-8:30 p.m. on Galaxy 25/13 (Formally IA 5/13), Downlink frequency 3980 Horizontal (C-Band).

GEORGIA FORCE (12-2) AT ORLANDO PREDATORS (8-6)

FRIDAY, JUNE 15, AT 7:30 P.M. ET

FSN SOUTH - LIVE

SUN SPORTS - LIVE

SIRIUS RADIO - CHANNEL 119

FORCE: Southern Division Champions...Offense leads League in scoring (63.1) and total yards (330.0)...Offense ranks second in third-down comp. pct. (57.4)...Offensive-Line ranks second in sacks allowed (4)...Offense is tied for third in first downs (22.4)...QB CHRIS GREISEN leads League in passer rating (133.8), comp. pct. (74.7), and touchdowns (103). 3 shy of setting single-season record for touchdowns of 106. Ranks second in yards (4,346). Ranks fourth in completions (348)...WR CHRIS JACKSON ranks second in receptions (127) and yards (1,688). Ranks third in scoring (270 points)...WR TROY BERGERON ranks fifth in yards (1,542). With 58 yards, he and Jackson can become first receiving tandem in AFL history to record 1,600 yards in same season....Defense ranks second in sacks (23), and rushing yards per game (13.0)...FB UMAR MUHAMMAD is tied for third in tackles for loss (10.0). Tied for fourth in sacks (7.0)...PREDATORS: Orlando has clinched a playoff spot for 15th straight season...QB SHANE STAFFORD ranks second in third-down passer-rating (110.5)...WR JAVARUS DUDLEY leads team in receptions (96), yards (1,401) and touchdowns (28)...Defense ranks first in sacks (25)...Defense ranks second in net turnover differential (+16), scoring (46.3), and field goal pct. (33.3)...Defense is tied for second passing touchdowns allowed (4.5000)... Defense ranks third in red zone pct. (75.7)...DL GREG WHITE has AFL regular season record in sacks (15.0) and tackles for loss (17.0). Ranks first in forced fumbles (6)...DB LIN-J SHELL ranks third in tackles (102.5)...DB RAYSHUN REED leads rookies in defensive fumble recoveries (4). Tied for first among rookies in forced fumbles (4). Ranks second among rookies in interceptions (5). Ranks fourth among rookies in tackles (63.0)...K JAY TAYLOR is tied for fifth in touchbacks (30)...DB MICHEAUX ROBINSON ranks second in special-teams tackles (19.0).

2007 LEADERS FORCE PREDATORS SERIES LEADER LEADS 7-4

LAST FIVE GAMES 4-1 3-2

LAST GAME Won at Austin: 81-64 Won at New York: 75-54

2007 LEADERS FORCE PREDATORS PASSING Greisen: 348-466-4346-103-10 Stafford: 316-490-3760-67-8

RECEIVING Jackson: 127-1688-41 Dudley: 96-1401-28

RUSHING Huebner: 34-122-5 Nagle: 46-155-5

TACKLES Milligan: 85.0 Shell: 102.5

SACKS Smith: 6.5 White: 15.0

INTERCEPTIONS Doster: 5 Bowers/Reed: 5

KICKING Martinez: 31-39 PAT; 2-4 FG: 37 PTS Taylor: 89-96 PAT; 10-18 FG; 119 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 63.1 PPG (1st); 330.0 YPG (1st) 51.5 PPG (15th); 288.6 YPG (13th)

TEAM DEFENSE 53.6 PPG (10th); 311.6 YPG (17th) 46.3 PPG (2nd); 285.1 YPG (7th)

COLUMBUS DESTROYERS (6-8) AT PHILADELPHIA SOUL (6-8)

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, AT 7:00 P.M. ET

SIRIUS RADIO - CHANNEL 126

Each team can clinch playoff spot with win...DESTROYERS: Offense ranks fourth in fourth-down pct. (62.1), rushing yards per game (23.7)...QB MATT NAGY leads team in passing with 3,097 yards and 61 touchdowns...WR DAMIEN GROCE ranks fourth in all-purpose yards (2,157)...Defense leads League in fourth-down comp. pct. (31.3)... Defense ranks fourth in rushing touchdowns (1.357)...Defense ranks fifth in scoring (49.6)...DL KEN JONES ranks second in tackles for loss (12.0), sacks (8.5)...DB BRANDON HEFFLIN ranks fourth in tackles (95.0)...Ranks fourth in average start of field position after kickoff for defense (11.5)...SOUL: Offense ranks second in red zone pct. (87.5)...Offense ranks third in third-down comp. pct. (56.0)...Offense ranks fifth in rushing yards per game (23.6), and scoring (55.8)...QB TONY GRAZIANI ranks fourth in percentage of completions that are touchdowns (18.0)...WR CHARLES PAULEY leads team in receptions (88), yards (1,285) and TDs (25)...FB WES OURS is 5-5 on third-and-one attempts...Defense ranks third in third down comp. pct. (42.3)...Defense ranks fourth in sacks (17)...Defense ranks fifth in takeaways (32)...DB EDDIE MOTEN ranks second in passes defensed (23). Tied for third in interceptions (8)...DL DWAYNE MISSOURI is tied for second in forced fumbles (5), defensive fumble recoveries (4)...DL BRYAN SAVE leads rookies in sacks (4.0). Ranks second in tackles for loss (4.5). Tied for third in forced fumbles among rookies (3)...K TODD FRANCE ranks second in touchbacks (39).

2007 LEADERS DESTROYERS SOUL SERIES LEADER LEADS 4-3

LAST FIVE GAMES 1-4 2-3

LAST GAME Lost vs. Kansas City: 34-47 Lost at Tampa Bay: 59-69

2007 LEADERS DESTROYERS SOUL PASSING Nagy: 295-471-3097-61-13 Graziani: 175-283-2283-51-6

RECEIVING Groce: 107-1246-24 Pauley: 88-1285-25

RUSHING Wells: 65-177-12 Ours: 38-129-8

TACKLES Hefflin: 95.5 Moten: 79.0

SACKS Jones: 8.5 Missouri: 6

INTERCEPTIONS Brown: 5 Moten: 8

KICKING Martinez: 65-80 PAT; 10-18 FG: 95 PTS France: 92-106 PAT; 9-15 FG: 119 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 48.2 PPG (18th); 258.2 YPG (17th) 55.8 PPG (5th); 280.3 YPG (16th)

TEAM DEFENSE 49.6 PPG (5th); 284.1 YPG (6th) 52.4 PPG (7th); 310.7 YPG (15th)

TAMPA BAY STORM (7-7) AT GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE (4-10)

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, AT 7:00 P.M. ET

SUN SPORTS - LIVE

FSN DETROIT - SDD AT 10:30 P.M. ET (REAIR JUNE 17, AT 1 P.M. ET)

STORM: Tampa Bay has clinched a playoff spot for 20th time...Offense ranks second in rushing touchdowns (27)...QB BRETT DIETZ leads rookies in passer rating (119.6), completion percentage (66.8)...WR/DB TERRILL SHAW tied for second in third-down receptions (18)...Defense ranks first in rushing touchdowns allowed (11)...Defense ranks second in third-down comp. pct. (41.3)...Defense is tied for fourth in first downs (20.1)...Defense ranks fifth in red zone pct. (80.0)...DB JEROID JOHNSON tied for third in interceptions (8)...DB KHALID NAZIRUDDIN ranks third among rookies in tackles (67.0)...K SETH MARLER ranks first among rookies in touchbacks (26). Ranks second among rookie kickers in scoring (114 points- 78 PATs, 12 FGs)...RAMPAGE: QB ADRIAN MCPHERSON has thrown for 274 yards and 4 touchdowns in three appearances with Rampage...FB CHRIS RYAN is 6-8 on third-and-one attempts...OL/DL WINFIELD GARNETT and DL BRYAN HENDERSON tied for team lead in sacks (2.5)...Rampage ranks second in kick return average (20.1)...K BRIAN GOWINS is tied for first in field goals (15). Ranks fifth among kickers in scoring (127 pts.- 82 PATs, 15 FGs).

2007 LEADERS STORM RAMPAGE SERIES LEADER LEADS 6-1

LAST FIVE GAMES 4-1 1-4

LAST GAME Won vs. Philadelphia: 69-59 Lost at Chicago: 32-55

2007 LEADERS STORM RAMPAGE PASSING Dietz: 157-235-1854-38-6 Salisbury: 212-339-2242-49-8

RECEIVING Samuels: 109-1022-14 Riley: 58-622-12

RUSHING Marshall: 50-92-12 Ryan: 66-147-14

TACKLES Johnson: 85.0 Wesley: 79.5

SACKS Briggs: 5 Garnett/Henderson: 2.5

INTERCEPTIONS Johnson: 8 Harris: 6

KICKING Marler: 78-83 PAT; 12-15 FG; 114 PTS Gowins: 82-94 PAT; 15-26 FG: 127 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 48.9 PPG (16th); 289.4 YPG (12th) 52.9 PPG (11th); 256.6 YPG (18th)

TEAM DEFENSE 52.4 PPG (8th); 294.7 YPG (10th) 63.4 PPG (19th); 316.2 YPG (18th)

NASHVILLE KATS (6-8) AT KANSAS CITY BRIGADE (9-5)

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, AT 8:00 P.M. ET

KATS: Offense ranks first in rushing touchdowns (3.071)...Offense tied for first in fourth-down com. pct. (66.7)...Offense ranks second in rushing yards (28.6)...QB JEFF SMOKER leads rookies in completions (237), yards (3,199), and touchdowns (51)...WR KENNY HIGGINS ranks first among rookies in yards (1,344). Tied for second in third-down receptions (15). Ranks third among rookies in receptions (89)...FB DAN ALEXANDER ranks first in rushing touchdowns (38), attempts (146) and yards (368)...Defense ranks second in total yards per game (275.6)...Defense tied for fourth in interceptions (18)...Defense is tied for fifth in passing touchdowns allowed (5.143)...DB AHMAD HAWKINS leads League in interceptions (13) and individual takeaways (13). Needs one to set single-season records in both categories...DB LIAM EZEKIEL ranks second among rookies in tackles (70.5)...DB KEON RAYMOND is tied for third among rookies in interceptions (3), tackles for loss (4.0). Ranks fourth among rookies in tackles (63.5)...BRIGADE: Kansas City has clinched first playoff berth in franchise history...Offense ranks third in rushing yards (25.9)...Offense is tied for third in rushing touchdowns (26)...Offensive-Line is tied for third in sacks allowed (5)...Offense ranks fourth in third-down comp. pct. (56.3)...Offense is fifth in fourth-down comp. pct. (61.5)...QB RAYMOND PHILYAW ranks second in completion percentage (70.8). Ranks third in passer-rating (127.0)...WR/DB CHARLES FREDERICK ranks first among rookies in rushing yards (130), and receptions (107). Ranks second among rookies in touchdown receptions (26). Tied for second among rookies in third-down receptions (15). Ranks third among rookies in receiving yards (1,287)...Defense leads League in total yards per game (260.8)...Defense is tied for second in passing touchdowns allowed (4.500)...Defense ranks third in points per game (47.5)...Defense ranks fourth in net turnover differential (+11)...DB ISIAH TRUFANT leads rookies in passes defensed (17)...DB KENNY MCENTYRE is tied for fifth in interceptions (7).

2007 LEADERS KATS BRIGADE SERIES LEADER LEADS 2-0

LAST FIVE GAMES 2-3 4-1

LAST GAME Won at Las Vegas: 63-48 Won at Columbus: 47-34

2007 LEADERS KATS BRIGADE PASSING Smoker: 237-389-3200-51-15 Philyaw: 340-480-3928-77-9

RECEIVING Higgins: 89-1334-22 Frederick: 107-1287-26

RUSHING Alexander: 146-368-38 Moss: 46-182-8

TACKLES Ezekiel: 70.5 Smalls: 63.5

SACKS Baron: 4 Cohen: 6

INTERCEPTIONS Hawkins: 13 McEntyre: 7

KICKING Witczak: 89-97 PAT; 4-13 FG: 101 PTS Kral: 31-40 PAT; 0-1 FG: 31 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 52.2 PPG (T-12th); 284.7 YPG (14th) 53.8 PPG (9th); 305.9 YPG (7th)

TEAM DEFENSE 54.0 PPG (11th); 275.6 YPG (2nd) 47.5 PPG (3rd); 260.8 YPG (1st)

NEW YORK DRAGONS (5-9) AT DALLAS DESPERADOS (13-1)

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, AT 8:30 P.M. ET

FSN NEW YORK - SDD AT 11:30 P.M. ET

FSN SOUTHWEST - LIVE

DRAGONS: QB ROHAN DAVEY leads team in passing with 177 completions and 2,182 yards...WR MIKE HORACEK leads team in receiving with 90 receptions for 1,321 yards, and 27 touchdowns...FB JAMAR TOOMBS leads team in rushing with 97 yards and 11 touchdowns...Defense ranks third in rushing touchdowns (16)...DL KEVIN CARBERRY tied for third among tackles for loss (4.0)...DB BILLY PARKER leads League in passes defensed (25)...K CARTER WARLEY second among rookies in touchbacks (21). Ranks third among rookie kickers in scoring (97 points- 82 PATs, 5 FGs)...WR/DB DASHANE DENNIS tied for third in kickoff returns for TDs (3)...Dragons ranks third in kickoff return average (19.5)...DESPERADOS: Eastern Division Champions...Offense leads League in third-down comp. pct. (59.4) and red zone pct. (88.2)...Offensive-Line leads League in sacks allowed (3)...Offense ranks second in first downs (22.7)...Offense ranks third in scoring (62.3), total yards per game (316.7)...QB CLINT DOLEZEL needs five passing touchdowns to become first player in AFL history with consecutive 100-touchdown seasons (106 - 2006). Ranks second in passer-rating (126.1). Ranks third in touchdowns (95). Ranks fourth in comp. pct. (70.5), yards (4,103)...WR/DB WILL PETTIS ranks second in all-purpose-yards (2,590). Ranks fourth in scoring (242 pts.)...FB JOSH WHITE ranks second in rushing yards (264)...Defense tied for first in interceptions (20)...Defense ranks second in fourth-down comp. pct. (42.4)...Defense ranks fourth in third-down comp. pct. (45.6), rushing yards (13.3)...DL COLSTON WEATHERINGTON tied for second in forced fumbles (5). Ranks third in sacks (8.0)...LB DUKE PETTIJOHN tied for second in defensive fumble recoveries (4.0)...DB BOBBY KEYES ranks first among rookies in interceptions (6)...DB JERMAINE JONES ranks third in passes defensed (21).

2007 LEADERS DRAGONS DESPERADOS SERIES LEADER LEADS 6-3

LAST FIVE GAMES 3-2 5-0

LAST GAME Lost vs. Orlando: 54-75 Won vs. New Orleans: 80-79

2007 LEADERS DRAGONS DESPERADOS PASSING Davey: 177-284-2182-38-14 Dolezel: 341-484-4103-95-9

RECEIVING Horacek: 90-1321-27 Pettis: 116-1334-35

RUSHING Toombs: 33-97-11 White: 80-264-10

TACKLES Dennis: 73.0 Jones: 82.5

SACKS Carberry/Nix: 2 Weatherington: 8

INTERCEPTIONS Holder: 5 Keyes: 6

KICKING Warley: 82-93 PAT; 5-14 FG: 97 PTS Sievers: 96-99 PAT; 7-12 FG: 117 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 52.2 PPG (T-12th); 290.4 YPG (11th) 62.3 PPG (3rd); 316.7 YPG (3rd)

TEAM DEFENSE 59.0 PPG (15th); 299.2 YPG (13th) 52.5 PPG (9th); 286.9 YPG (8th)

ARIZONA RATTLERS (4-11) AT SAN JOSE SABERCATS (11-3)

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, AT 10:30 P.M. ET

FSN ARIZONA - LIVE

FSN BAY AREA - SDD, 6/17 AT 9:30 A.M. ET

RATTLERS: Offense ranks third in fourth-down comp. pct. (62.5)...Offensive-line ranks third in sacks allowed (5)...Offense ranks third in yards per game (314.7)...Offense ranks fifth in red zone pct. (86.1)...QB SHERDRICK BONNER ranks third in third-down passer rating (107.4). Ranks fifth in yards (4,036) touchdowns (83)...WR TRANDON HARVEY ranks first among rookies in touchdowns (28). Ranks second among rookies in yards (1,314), and receptions (89)...FB BO KELLY ranks fourth in rushing yards (222)...Defense leads League in rushing yards allowed per game (10.8), and first downs (18.9)...Defense ranks second in red zone pct. (73.7), rushing touchdowns allowed per game (0.933)...LB GRANT STEEN tied for third among rookies in INTs (3)...DB KEYUO CRAVER ranks second in tackles (107.0). Tied for first among rookies in forced fumbles (4). Tied for third among rookies in interceptions (3)...SABERCATS: Western Division Champions. Clinch best record in American Conference with win and Chicago loss...Win would tie previous team record of 14-game home winning streak (2001-2003)...Offense tied for first in fourth-down com. pct. (66.7)...Offense ranks second in scoring (62.4)...QB MARK GRIEB ranks second in completions (368), fourth-quarter passer rating (129.0). Ranks third in completions percentage (70.8), and yards (4,247). Ranks fourth in touchdowns (93)...WR JAMES ROE is tied for second in third-down receptions (18)...Defense ranks first in red zone pct. (73.1), third down com. pct. (38.5)...Defense ranks second in first downs (19.6)...Defense ranks third in net turnover differential (+14), sacks (18)...FB/LB PHIL GLOVER and DB CLEVAN THOMAS tied for first in forced fumbles (5)...DL RONALD JONES is tied for fourth in sacks (7.0). Tied for fifth in tackles for loss (9.5)...K A.J. HAGLUND leads rookie kickers in scoring (133 points).

2007 LEADERS RATTLERS SABERCATS SERIES LEADER LEADS 13-12

LAST FIVE GAMES 2-3 5-0

LAST GAME Lost vs. Los Angeles: 52-55 Won at Utah: 70-49

2007 LEADERS RATTLERS SABERCATS PASSING Bonner: 316-498-4036-83-13 Grieb: 368-520-4247-93-13

RECEIVING Harvey: 91-1314-28 Roe: 115-1406-35

RUSHING Kelly: 81-222-13 Johnson: 40-97-8

TACKLES Craver: 107.0 Smith: 78.0

SACKS Gaines: 5.5 Jones: 7

INTERCEPTIONS Craver/Steen: 3 Thomas: 7

KICKING Rush: 22-25 PAT; 4-8 FG: 34 PTS Haglund: 109-119 PAT; 8-15 FG: 139 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 54.7 PPG (7th); 314.7 YPG (4th) 62.4 PPG (2nd); 312.7 YPG (5th)

TEAM DEFENSE 56.6 PPG (13th); 310.9 YPG (16th) 49.2 PPG (4th); 281.7 YPG (5th)

AUSTIN WRANGLERS (4-10) AT NEW ORLEANS VOODOO (4-10)

SUNDAY, JUNE 17, AT 6:30 P.M. ET

CST NEW ORLEANS - LIVE

AFL NET

WRANGLERS: Offense leads League in rushing yards per game (31.0)...Offense is tied for third in rushing touchdowns (26)...QB LANG CAMPBELL leads team with 1,581 passing yards and 28 TDs...FB OTIS AMEY ranks fourth among rookies in third-down receptions (9), 6 of which were touchdown receptions...WR DERRICK LEWIS is third in receiving yards (1,641), and receptions (119)...DL ROB SCHROEDER ranks second among rookies in sacks (3.5). Tied for third among rookies in tackles for loss (4.0)...K MARK LEWIS ranks first in scoring in kicking (139 points, 97 PATs, 14 FGs)...WR/DB SEDRICK ROBINSON ranks second in kickoff returns for TDs (4)...Wranglers rank fourth in kickoff return average (19.3)...VOODOO: Offense leads League in first downs (23.0)...QB STEVE BELLISARI ranks first in fourth-quarter passer rating (129.1). Ranks second among rookies in passer rating (111.6)...WR TYRONNE JONES leads team in receptions (86), yards (999), and touchdowns (28)...FB/LB DAN CURRAN leads team in rushing attempts (27) and yards (60)...Defense ranks third in rushing yards per game (13.2)...Defense ranks fifth in fourth-down comp. pct. (46.2)...DL HENRY TAYLOR is tied for third in tackles for loss (10.0). Tied for fourth in sacks (7.0)...DB WILLIAM HAITH leads team in interceptions (3). Ranks second on team in tackles (60.5)...Defense leads League in kickoff return average (14.0), and average start of field position after kickoff for defense (8.1).

2007 LEADERS WRANGLERS VOODOO SERIES LEADER LEADS 3-2

LAST FIVE GAMES 1-4 0-5

LAST GAME Lost vs. Georgia: 64-81 Lost at Dallas: 79-80

2007 LEADERS WRANGLERS VOODOO PASSING Campbell: 123-190-1581-28-8 Kelly: 264-396-2580-42-9

RECEIVING D. Lewis: 119-1641-35 Jones: 86-999-28

RUSHING Robinson: 17-69-6 Curran: 27-60-3

TACKLES Mason: 79.5 Brown: 65.5

SACKS Schroeder: 3.5 Taylor: 7

INTERCEPTIONS Mason: 3 Haith: 3

KICKING M. Lewis: 97-102 PAT; 14-23 FG: 139 PTS Ruffin: 26-26 PAT; 1-2 FG: 29 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 54.8 PPG (6th); 305.9 YPG (8th) 51.8 PPG (14th); 306.9 YPG (6th)

TEAM DEFENSE 59.2 PPG (16th); 320.4 YPG (19th) 57.1 PPG (14th); 292.0 YPG (9th)

LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS (2-12) AT LOS ANGELES AVENGERS (8-6)

SUNDAY, JUNE 17, AT 6:30 ET

CST NEW ORLEANS - LIVE

FSN PRIME TICKET - SDD AT 4:30 P.M. ET

GLADIATORS: QB NICK ROLOVICH leads teams FB/LB JOSHUA RUE ranks second among rookies in rushing yards (64)...WR THABITI DAVIS leads team in receptions (112), yards (1,156)...Defense ranks third in first downs (19.9)...DL KEVIN THOMPSON leads rookies in tackles for loss (5.0)...DB SCOTT CUNNINGHAM leads team in tackles (56.5)...K STEVE AZAR ranks fourth among rookie kickers in scoring (95 pts.- 71 PATs, 8 FGs)...AVENGERS: Can clinch playoff spot with win or Nashville loss...Offense ranks fourth in red zone pct. (86.6)...QB SONNY CUMBIE ranks first in third-down passer-rating (120.1)...Defense ranks third in fourth-down com. pct. (44.4)...Defense ranks fifth in rushing yards (15.0)...Defense tied for fifth in sacks (16)...DL JASON STEWART tied for second in defensive fumble recoveries (4.0)...DB DAMEN WHEELER is tied for fourth in passes defensed (18)...DL SILAS DEMARY is tied for fourth in sacks (7.0). Tied for fifth in tackles for loss (9.5)...K REMY HAMILTON is tied for third among kickers in scoring (132 points- 90 PATs, 14 FGs). Hamilton stands four field goals shy of setting all-time record for made field goals (178)...WR/DB EDDIE CANONICO ranks first in special teams tackles (20.0).

2007 LEADERS GLADIATORS AVENGERS SERIES LEADER LEADS 6-2

LAST FIVE GAMES 1-4 3-2

LAST GAME Lost vs. Nashville: 48-63 Won at Arizona: 55-52

2007 LEADERS GLADIATORS AVENGERS PASSING Rolovich: 77-129-912-16-2 Cumbie: 336-543-3897-74-9

RECEIVING Davis: 112-1156-16 Ingram: 95-1059-23

RUSHING Rue: 21-64-3 Ford: 75-172-17

TACKLES Cunningham: 56.5 Canonico: 92.5

SACKS Riley/Thompson: 2 Demary: 7

INTERCEPTIONS Benoit/Vaughn: 1 Wheeler: 4

KICKING Azar: 71-81 PAT; 8-17 FG: 95 PTS Hamilton: 90-102 PAT; 14-28 FG: 132 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 43.8 PPG (19th); 297.1 YPG (9th) 53.3 PPG (10th); 293.9 YPG (10th)

TEAM DEFENSE 60.9 PPG (18th); 307.1 YPG (14th) 54.2 PPG (12th); 297.9 YPG (12th)

CHICAGO RUSH (10-4) AT COLORADO CRUSH (8-6)

MONDAY, JUNE 18, AT 10:00 P.M. ET

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ANNOUNCERS: TREY WINGO & RAY BENTLEY

RUSH: Leads Central Division. Clinch Division with win and Kansas City loss... QB MATT D'ORAZIO leads quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns (11), and attempts (54)...WR BOBBY SIPPIO needs three touchdowns to become fourth player in AFL history to record 50 touchdowns in a season. Ranks first in scoring (282 points- 47 TDs). Ranks fifth in yards (1,535)...FB BOB MCMILLEN needs 14 rushing yards to become second player in AFL history to rush for 1,500 yards...Defense holds highest net turnover differential (+21), and takeaways (38)...Defense ranks first in passing touchdowns allowed (4.0), scoring (45.8)...Defense tied for first in interceptions (20)...Defense ranks fourth in total yards per game (278.7)...DB DEJUAN ALFONZO has AFL single season record in defensive fumble recoveries (6). Ranks first in defensive touchdowns (4). One shy of setting single-season record....DB DENNISON ROBINSON ranks fifth in tackles (94.5)...K DAN FRANTZ ranks third in touchbacks (37)...CRUSH: Offensive ranks fifth in fewest sacks allowed (6)...QB JOHN DUTTON ranks third in completions (349)...WR DAMIAN HARRELL is tied for second in third-down receptions (18). Ranks fourth in receptions (116). Ranks fifth in scoring (240 points- 35 TDs)...WR BRAD PYATT ranks fourth among rookies in receptions (84), yards (1,034), touchdown receptions (18)...Defense tied for first in interceptions (20)...Defense ranks third in total yards per game (278.3)...Defense ranks fourth in passing touchdowns allowed per game (5.071)...Defense is tied for fifth in sacks (16)...DB RASHAD FLOYD has AFL single season record in tackles (142.0). Ranks second in interceptions (9)...DB CHRIS ANGEL tied for fifth in interceptions (7)...K JASON BALL tied for first in field goals (15).

2007 LEADERS RUSH CRUSH SERIES LEADER LEADS 5-3

LAST FIVE GAMES 2-3 2-3

LAST GAME Won vs. Grand Rapids: 55-32 Lost at Utah: 14-51 (Week 14)

2007 LEADERS RUSH CRUSH PASSING D'Orazio: 310-450-3360-73-10 Dutton: 349-573-3790-74-15

RECEIVING Sippio: 106-1535-37 Harrell: 116-1347-40

RUSHING D'Orazio: 54-102-11 Thomas: 24-26-7

TACKLES Robinson: 94.5 Floyd: 142.0

SACKS Burt: 5 Barno: 5

INTERCEPTIONS Robinson: 6 Floyd: 9

KICKING Frantz: 89-100 PAT; 8-22 FG: 113 PTS Ball: 77-89 PAT; 15-26 FG: 122 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 53.9 PPG (8th); 252.7 YPG (19th) 48.4 PPG (17th); 280.6 YPG (15th)

TEAM DEFENSE 45.8 PPG (1st); 278.7 YPG (4th) 51.1 PPG (6th); 278.3 YPG (3rd)



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