Steamwheelers Make Arena Football History
July 8, 2003 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â Well, the Quad City Steamwheelers trio of 1,000+ yard receivers did make af2 history this past weekend, what they did not know is that they made Arena Football history.
It was later discovered that no other trio of receivers had 1,000+ yards in a single season in the AFL's 17-year history.
It is also under review with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to see if it has happened before in football history.
The trio consisting of WR/DB Tim Dodge, WR/DB Jeff Hewitt and OS Ira Gooch has combined for 3,295 receiving yards on the season with Gooch leading the group with 1,216. Hewitt is not too far behind with 1,068 and Dodge is nipping at Hewitt's heels with 1,011.
Last season the Steamwheelers made Arena Football history with two of their star receivers eclipsing the 1,000 receiving yards, 100 receptions and 30 touchdown mark. WR/LB Chris Anthony (now with the New York Dragons) and OS Ira Gooch both went over that mark in last years 10-6 season.
The Steamwheelers are gearing up for a big game with the San Diego Riptide this Saturday night at The MARK of the Quad Cities after a 28-day drought from the building with playoff incentives on the line.
If the Steamwheelers win, they will be assured of a first round bye and a home field for at least the second round and finish no worse than second in the National Conference race.
The âWheelers are already assured of at worst a first round home game and finish no worse than #3 in the conference race.
A week following the Riptide game, on Saturday, July 19th, the Steamwheelers will host the undefeated Tennessee Valley Vipers. The Vipers, who won 20-13 against Memphis on Saturday night, could bring an undefeated mark into The MARK, pending the outcome of their upcoming game against the Florida Firecats on Saturday night in Tennessee Valley.
Good tickets are still available for both games and can be purchased at The MARK box office or through TicketMaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 563.326.1111.
The Steamwheelers will then finish the regular season up against their "War on I-74" rival Peoria Pirates in Peoria, Ill. at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th. Fans looking to go to the game can purchase special discounted tickets by calling Steamwheelers Ticketing Director Brian Forth at 563.324.HUTT.
Don't miss your chance to see championship pro football right here in the Quad Cities. The Steamwheelers have won three National Conference Midwest Divisional titles in their four-year history and have qualified for the playoffs three of four years as well. (It would have been four out of four had it not been for league sanctions in the 2002 season). The âWheelers also won the af2's first two ArenaCup's in 2000 and 2001. Quad City spells championship football.
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