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Entries by C. Hickling (20)
Mahoning Valley Thunder Suffer Huge Defeat to Green Bay Blizzard 61-13
Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 12:45PM Youngstown, OH. – The Mahoning Valley offense was nearly invisible en route to a 61-13 home loss to Green Bay in the season finale. Under the direction of rookie Quarterback Ray Marrow-the fifth signal caller to start a game in 2008, the Thunder produced just six first half points and thirteen overall. Mahoning Valley’s main offensive threat came from the leg of veteran Kicker Derek Schorejs. The Bowling Green product connected on both of his first quarter field goal attempts, including a franchise record 45-yarder. Schorejs’ record setter momentarily cut the Blizzard lead to 13-6 as the first quarter came to a close.
Utah Blaze Eliminated from Playoffs with 49-44 Loss to Colorado Crush
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 12:00PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Blaze (6-11) allowed 21 points in the fourth quarter to fall to the Colorado Crush, 49-44, Saturday afternoon in front of a national-television audience and crowd of 10,073 at EnergySolutions Arena in the Wild Card Round of the AFL Playoffs.
Arena Football League Announces Carl Morris of Georgia Force AFL Ironman of the Week
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:52AM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Arena Football League has announced that Georgia Force (10-5) WR Carl Morris has been named AFL Ironman of the Week for his performance against the Chicago Rush last Saturday night.
Mark Blackburn Named UIF Defensive Player of the Week
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:28AM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - United Indoor Football (UIF) has announced that Storm linebacker Mark Blackburn has been named UIF Defensive Player of the Week. Blackburn leads the team in tackles with 49.5 and is the Storms all-time leader with 628 tackles involved in.
Four Touchdowns Lead Cleveland Gladiators Over Philadelphia Soul 67-55
Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 09:24PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - CLEVELAND – Marlion Jackson ran for four touchdowns to lead the Cleveland Gladiators over the Philadelphia Soul, 67-55, at Quicken Loans Arena. Raymond Philyaw ended 25-of-30 for 295 yards with five touchdowns and one interception for Cleveland, which improved to 5-4 on the season.
Grand Rapids Rampage Travel to Denver to Face Colorado Crush
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11:06AM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - DENVER – The Grand Rapids Rampage will look for their second straight victory tomorrow (May 2) when they take on the Colorado Crush. Grand Rapids is coming off of a 72-38 victory over the Kansas City Brigade that moved the team into a tie with Colorado for second place in the American Conference Central Division at 3-5.
IFL Announces Outstanding Players of the Week
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 03:40PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Corpus Christi, Texas: The Intense Football League Office awarded the leagues outstanding Players of the Week, on Wednesday. Odessa Roughneck’s Dennis Gile, Louisiana Swashbuckler’s John Paul Jones, along with San Angelo Stampede Express’s Jason Snell were recognized for their outstanding play during week 8 of the IFL season.
Tulsa Talons Top Coaches Poll for Fifth Straight Week
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 03:17PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - CHICAGO – The defending ArenaCup Champion Tulsa Talons have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the Week 5 Coaches Poll, the arenafootball2 (af2) league office announced today. Tulsa collected 445 of a possible 448 points and 26-of-29 first place votes in securing the top position for the fifth consecutive week.
UIF Announces Week 7 Players of the Week
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 03:02PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Omaha, NE – James McNear, Shannon Poppinga and Anthony Baldwin have been selected as United Indoor Football (UIF) players of the week for their play in week 7 of the UIF season.
NWFA Announce Womens Football Team for 2009 Season
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 03:20PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - The National Women's Football Association has announced that Marshall, Texas will be fielding a women's football team for the 2009 season. The new team will be operated by Kirkland Trammer of Trammer Sports. Trammer has extensive credentials in football and will be hosting tryouts soon to get his team started.