Sports stats



Talons Drop To 4th In Coaches Poll

April 28, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tulsa Talons News Release


The Tulsa Talons dropped 2 positions in this week's Coaches Poll and are now the fourth ranked team in the Arena Football League after suffering a one point loss to the Arizona Rattlers on the road. There were 21 lead changes in the game between the Talons and Rattlers with the Talons holding a 5 point lead and no time left on the clock. Due to off-setting penalties, Arizona was allowed to run one more offensive play and took full advantage by scoring a 26 yard touchdown to make the final 77-76.

The Talons are 2-1 on the season after beating perennial AFL powerhouse the Tampa Bay Storm in week one 69-58 and coming from behind for a thrilling victory over the Dallas Vigilantes in week two 63-59.

Rank Team Pts

1 Chicago Rush 106 (8)

2 Milwaukee Iron 103 (5)

3 Spokane Shock 87

4 Tulsa Talons 76

5 Arizona Rattlers 74 (2)

6 Bossier-Shrev B-Wings 56

7 Jacksonville Sharks 52

8 Alabama Vipers 51

9 Tampa Bay Storm 31

10 Iowa Barnstormers 21

11 Dallas Vigilantes 18

12 Orlando Predators 16

13 OKC Yard Dawgz 16

14 Cleveland Gladiators 15

15 Utah Blaze 15

The Talons travel to Jacksonville to play the 7th ranked Sharks on May 1st at 6:05 (CST). Talons games can be seen for free on the internet via Nifty TV and heard on KRMG 740AM and 102.3FM. The Talons official watch party is at Fair Meadows Grill (21st and Yale-just North of Big Splash) for each road game.

2010 Home Schedule

4/3 Tampa Bay 7pm

4/10 Dallas 7pm

5/8 Alabama 7pm

5/22 Oklahoma City 7pm

6/5 Orlando 7pm

6/26 Cleveland 7pm

7/10 Bossier-Shreveport 7pm

7/24 Arizona 7pm

The Talons will once again play all home games at one of the best arenas in the country, the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. Since the opening in September of 2008, the BOK Center has garnered national and worldwide recognition most recently being ranked 5th in the U.S. and 14th in the world for ticket sales in the 3rd quarter of 2009.

• Discuss this story on the Arena Football League message board...

Arena Football League Stories from April 28, 2010


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Tulsa Talons Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central