Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
James MacPherson threw for 285 yards and five touchdowns, and the Grand Rapids Rampage made four stops inside the 2 in the final minute to preserve a 48-41 victory against the Arizona Rattlers on Monday night in the wild-card round of the Arena Football League playoffs.
Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
Danny White, the only coach in the Utah Blaze franchise history, resigned Monday afternoon. White, who joined the expansion Blaze three years ago as the team's coach and general manager after a successful AFL career coaching the Arizona Rattlers, was at the end of his original three-year contract.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
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AZ Sports Hub (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
The Arizona Rattlers stay in the postseason was a short one, as they were defeated by the Grand Rapids Rampage 48-41 in the Wildcard round of the Arena Football Playoffs. The Rattlers were driving late for a potential game-tying touchdown, but were stopped 4 times inside the Grand Rapids’ 5-yard line. Marvin Brown [...]
Arena Football League (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
QB James MacPherson was 27 of 40 for 285 yards and five touchdowns, adding a rushing score, as the Grand Rapids Rampage defeated the Arizona Rattlers, 48-41, on Monday night at US Airways Center.
AZ Sports Hub (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
Every Monday we name the top 5 news makers in Arizona sports for the week prior. These can be either good or bad for Arizona Sports. Heck, they can be former players, coaches, opposing teams, etc. We call this the super, ultimate, face crushing, Arizona Sports Power Players Poll of the week! As always feel [...]
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008
The Utah Blaze have created their own version of the "Three Amigos," and the guy who delivers the ball, quarterback Joe Germaine, understands and is thankful for the luxury of having multiple targets.
AZ Sports Hub (Free subscription) | 06/25/2008
They guaranteed it, and they came through… barely. The Arizona Rattlers made national headlines last year when they announced they would give full refunds to their season ticket holders if they didn’t qualify for the Arena Football League’s postseason. The Rattlers limped to the finish line, losing their last two games at home to Colorado [...]
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
Not only will the Utah Blaze play their first home playoff game in franchise history on Saturday, they will also play their first home matinee game. After beating the Arizona Rattlers 62-45 in their regular-season finale, the Blaze (6-10) learned they will host the Colorado Crush
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
The luck of the draw wasn't kind to the Colorado Crush for the Arena Football League playoffs.
Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 06/22/2008
Joe Germaine threw for 324 yards and six touchdowns, and the Utah Blaze clinched a home playoff game with a 62-45 victory over the Arizona Rattlers on Saturday night.
Arena Football League (Free subscription) | 06/22/2008
QB Joe Germaine was 24 of 34 for 324 yards and six touchdowns as the Utah Blaze defeated the Arizona Rattlers, 62-45, on Saturday night at US Airways Center. The win clinched a playoff berth for the Blaze and eliminated the Los Angeles Avengers.
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
Like the mythical phoenix, veteran Utah Blaze kicker Steve Videtich has revived his Arena Football League career after being released by the club after a disastrous start to the 2008 season.
Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
The Utah Blaze, by about halftime of tonight's regular season finale against the Arizona Rattlers, may have already clinched an Arena Football League playoff spot. Utah can get in with a loss by either Grand Rapids or Colorado, and both of those teams play in games that start a couple hours before the Blaze's opening kickoff in Phoenix.
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/18/2008
The Utah Blaze did not get any favors in their quest for their third straight Arena Football League postseason berth during their bye last weekend. But that's OK with coach Danny White.
