On Tuesday, a story broke on a blog website about the possibility of The Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings relocating to New Orleans and taking up the identity of the New Orleans VooDoo. Since then, ArenaFan has been contacted by two independent sources, and provided some additional information.
The Blaze were knocked out early in an over-matched effort in their first game against Spokane. In this week s game against the Alabama Vipers, the Blaze showed life, energy, skill and even some heart, but still found themselves on the losing end of a 63-54 bout at the E Center.
I'm not saying that the Spokane Shock are anywhere near like the New York Jets of 1969. It is pretty clear that QB Kyle Rowley is one of the best indoor quarterbacks in the AFL or any other alphabet league, and the Shock are clearly a fantastic squad that took it to the best in the league all season long. This clearly wouldn't be an upset at all.
ArenaBowl XXVI came and went, and all around the Arena Football League seemed to revel in the celebration that was the league's championship game. The LA KISS have been formed, bringing the AFL back to one of the biggest markets in the country. Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz promised
Arizona secured home-field throughout the playoffs. Dallas clinched a playoff berth, while Iowa, Kansas City and Tampa Bay were officially eliminated. A big crowd gathered for the first outdoor AFL game in history. The SaberCats seem to be back and the UFL continues to raid the AFL for talent. This and the most comprehensive breakdown of Arena Football action around starts right now.