Adam J Locascio
Thursday March 3, 2011
With all the damage and destruction surrounding the Tampa Bay Storm this off-season, it’s a miracle that they haven’t changed the name of the franchise to “Katrina.”
The Storm’s front office has been mired in controversy since last season’s ArenaBowl loss to the Spokane Shock. The team has changed owners, changed head coaches and general managers, endured law suits and failed to re-sign their top-flight quarterback.
And how was YOUR vacation?
Present turmoil aside, the most shocking event has to be the
firing resignation of Storm head coach Tim Marcum due to the discovery of racist jokes and pornographic materials in his work-related e-mail. Shortly after the discovery of said material, it was uncovered that these various items were sent and received by Assistant Coach Dave Ewart… who just so happened to be Marcum’s successor.
CLEVELAND One rough series and Chris Dieker got the hook.
Shane Austin was more than ready, leading the Cleveland Gladiators to a 54-47 victory over the visiting Iowa Barnstormers. Coach said all week for both of us to just stay ready and stay prepared, Austin said. Every game, whether I m the backup or the starter, I always prepare myself mentally as a starter.
Austin finished 19-of-27 for 259 yards and six touchdowns. Chris is struggling a bit, and we ve started off slow every game almost, coach Steve Thonn said. We really wanted to get a quick start so it s really not so much against Chris. It s just that Shane is good.
Leanne Cozart
Friday May 31, 2013
The San Jose SaberCats (7-2) will be traveling to Spokane to face their West Division rivals the Shock (7-3) this Saturday. This SaberCats team has been revamped since their last time battling against the Shock in week four where they concluded with a disappointing 69-47 loss. With playoff implications in mind, the SaberCats are hoping to continue their five game winning streak by riding their momentum through the Shock and avenging their earlier season loss. With eight games left to play in the season, the Shock sits one game behind the ‘Cats who are currently placed second in the West Division standings.
Friday morning it looked as though the Week Six match up between Dallas and Cleveland would be a battle of two unbeaten teams. Friday night the New Orleans VooDoo made sure that was not the case.