|
 AIFA headlines
|
|
|
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:53:17 +0100
This Week In The AIFA Previews AIFA Bowl II
BALTIMORE, Maryland (July 23, 2008) – The American Indoor Football Association has released the 28th edition of its new Internet radio program, This Week In The AIFA.
This special edition of the program focuses on AIFA Bowl II, to be played on Friday night, July 25th, at the Florence Civic Center in Florence, South Carolina. Interview guests include AIFA co-founders John Morris and Michael Mink, Wyoming Cavalry coach Dan Maciejczak, Florence Phantoms coach Tavares Bowens, Cavalry wide receiver B.J. Charleton and Phantoms Vice President and General Manager Bennie King. Additional voices heard on the program include Phantoms wide receiver A.J. Bennett and Control Dynamics President Harvey Shuhart.
This Week In The AIFA is a downloadable Internet radio program, sometimes referred to as a “Podcast.” The program is produced by Bill Hazen Productions, in conjunction with the AIFA and OurSports Central Radio. It is available for download directly through both the AIFA's web site (www.oursportscentral.com (http://www.oursportscentral.com/)).
This Week In The AIFA is written, produced and hosted by veteran play-by-play broadcaster and AIFA Media/Public Relations Director, Bill Hazen. The program utilizes the latest in digital audio technology to increase the audio quality of interview segments from throughout the league.
Click here to listen. (#)
read more
|
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:22:33 +0100
Florence Phantoms Win AIFA Eastern Conference Title; Will Host AIFA Bowl II
BALTIMORE, Maryland (July 13, 2008) – For the second consecutive year, the Florence Civic Center in Florence, South Carolina will serve as the site for the AIFA Bowl. This year, however, the Florence Phantoms will be in the the AIFA's championship game, courtesy of their 52-37 victory over the Reading Express Saturday night.
The Phantoms had to overcome one of the most challenging road environments in the league. The Express had not lost at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania in the last 19 games. But Florence seized early control of the game, building a 20-point lead midway through the second quarter and taking the crowd out of the game.
Phantoms' quarterback Omar Jacobs fired five touchdown passes for the winners, who built their current win streak to nine straight games. They have also won 10 of their last 11 contests. The Phantoms haven't lost on the road since May 3rd, a 40-39 loss at Mississippi.
Express quarterback Rob Flowers was intercepted three times, including a pickoff by the Phantoms' Larry Thompson that was returned 29 yards for the first touchdown of the game. Compounding the problems for the Express, explosive wide receiver Carmelo Ocasio had to sit out much of the second half due to recurring back problems.
The key moment of the game occurred in the third quarter, with the Phantoms leading by 11 points. The Express moved the ball to the Florence one yard line with a first down. But three straight rushing attempts by Flowers were all stopped short of the goal line, and a high snap on fourth down derailed the scoring opportunity for Reading.
read more
|
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:33:43 +0100
AIFA Announces Conference Playoff Scheduling
BALTIMORE, Maryland (July 10, 2008) – With the conclusion of the Divisional Playoffs, the AIFA announced scheduling for its upcoming Conference Playoffs. The games will feature a clash of top seeds from all four divisions.
In the Eastern Conference Playoff, the Reading Express will host the Florence Phantoms at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania on Saturday night, July 12th. Kickoff is set for 7:00PM EDT.
The Express advanced with a breathtaking 67-57 victory over the Erie Riverrats last week. Trailing 60-57, the Riverrats had advanced to the Reading 14 yard line with seconds remaining. But defensive back Trent Jones picked off a pass and ran it back for the decisive Express touchdown.
By comparison, the Florence Phantoms scored a decisive victory over the Huntington Heroes, 55-9. The Phantoms have won eight straight games, since a heartbreaking 40-39 loss at Mississippi. The Express won the only regular season between the two teams, 66-30 in Reading on April 19th.
The Western Conference Final will match the top seeds of the South and West Divisions of the AIFA. The Wyoming Cavalry will host the Mississippi Mudcats on Friday, July 18th, at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30PM MDT. The Mudcats pulled out a 52-50 victory over the Columbus Lions, while the Cavalry defeated the Arizona Adrenaline 51-26.
read more
|
|
|
|
