Steamwheelers Making Splash in AFL Week 10

Published on April 14, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release


DAVENPORT, Iowa — Week 10 of the Arena Football League proved to be one of the most productive yet for five former Quad City Steamwheelers.

Heading the list of this weekends performers was former ‘Wheelers offensive specialist Ira Gooch. He hauled in four passes for 65 yards on offense and had an assisted tackle and pass breakup on defense in the New Orleans VooDoo loss to the Orlando Predators. Gooch now plays wide receiver/linebacker for the VooDoo.

2003 af2 Offensive Player of the Year and current Indiana Firebirds backup quarterback Tony Zimmerman completed 3 of 4 passes for 38 yards including a touchdown. Zimmerman also rushed for four yards in the Firebirds 65-31 victory over the Carolina Cobras.

Despite falling 80-63 to the Arizona Rattlers, Las Vegas Gladiators fullback/linebacker Frank Carter and wide receiver/defensive back Dennison Robinson had productive games. Carter rushed five times for three yards and added a tackle on defense, while Robinson had a tackle and returned three kicks for a combined 40 yards.

Last but not least Austin Wranglers offensive lineman/defensive lineman Jamarr Ward rushed for a touchdown in the Wranglers 42-46 victory over the Georgia Force.

Be sure to tune into high scoring, heart stopping action of the Arena Football every Sunday on the AFL on NBC, seen locally on KWQC-TV6.

The Steamwheelers have opened their Fifth Anniversary season with two wins over the Manchester Wolves and sit atop the latest af2 Coaches Poll. This weekend the Steamwheelers welcome the second ranked Tennessee Valley Vipers to The MARK of the Quad Cities to add another chapter to the af2's biggest rivalry.

Good seats are still available and can be purchased through The MARK box office or through TicketMaster at 563-326-1111 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Season tickets may still be purchased and don't forget about the "Pick 5" season ticket plan. Fans interested in purchasing either package 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.

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.

About Arena Football League

The Arena Football League, formed in 1986 is the second-longest running football league in the U.S. History and is in its 18th season. It is one the fastest growing sports, and recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.

Several players have moved on to the NFL from the af2 including the ‘Wheelers standout defensive rush end in 2003, Asa Francis, who last month signed with the Buffalo Bills to play in NFL Europe this spring.

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