VooDoo Set To Open Regular Season Against Rivals
Published on March 23, 2013 under Arena Football League (AFL)
New Orleans VooDoo News Release
NEW ORLEANS (March 23, 2013) - The New Orleans VooDoo kicks off the regular season this Sunday as the team hosts its South Division rivals, the Orlando Predators.
The VooDoo looks to win their third consecutive game against the Predators, having swept them in two seven-point victories last season. The VooDoo begins the quest to return to the playoffs as the Predators are hoping to rebuild after a dismal 4-14 season.
Head Coach Pat O'Hara, who coached in Orlando two seasons ago, said that practice has been good and the team also has an extra day to prepare, considering they mostly play games on Saturdays. The team returns to practicing in pads later in the week ahead of Sunday's home opener.
The Predators are a team that the VooDoo knows well, not just because the two teams are division rivals, but Assistant Coach Doug Miller was on O'Hara's staff in Orlando two seasons ago along with four players on the VooDoo roster who also spent time with the Predators, including wide receiver Chris Duvault, middle linebacker James Bryant, defensive back Leslie Majors, and defensive back Eddie Moten. The veteran Moten specifically expressed a desire to beat his former team, considering he played for Orlando last season.
Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. at the New Orleans Arena.
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