Saturday, July 10, 2010

Headlines - July 10, 2010

Recap from the Cleveland Thumping

Jamar Ransom won the AFL's Highlight of the Week Award for his Pick 6 in the Cleveland Game

Tulsa likely to have Three 1,000+ receivers this season: "The Talons are on track to have three 1,000-yard receivers in the same season for the first time. Donovan Morgan reached quadruple digits weeks ago and has 1,407 yards. Carlese Franklin and Jeff Hughley have 934 and 933, respectively, with four games left."

The Tulsa World takes a look at an improved Talons Defense: "With our offense, if you give us three or four additional possessions, and limit them, then we believe we'll win. We are that confident in our offense to go out and score on nearly every possession. So, we're not talking about a lot of defense. Make a few stops."

Brett Rayl made an interesting post to facebook: "Thanks to all my Texas friends for making my trip so much fun! I will be back in September for good, so keep in touch." The phrase that concerns me is "for good," is Brett saying this is his last year with the Talons? It's probably not but just putting it out there.

This story made me love Donovan Morgan even more

A look at fullback Odie Armstrong: "Coming back here was a no-brainer. I loved the city and the guys they had coming back. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up."

Last night Tampa Bay was the first team to clinch a Playoff Birth

Tonight's game from Bossier's viewpoint: "I want to embarrass Tulsa," Battle Wings wide receiver and backup quarterback Kinsmon Lancaster said. "Last year they beat us up there when we got the bad end of the stick. Tulsa is like the brother you can't get along with and you're always in competition with. I hate Tulsa. I hate Tulsa with a passion."

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Week 15 Picks

Last Week: 6-1
Overall: 59-33 (.641)

Alabama Vipers at Orlando Predators: ORLANDO

Tampa Bay Storm at Dallas Vigilantes: TAMPA BAY

Jacksonville Sharks at Utah Blaze: JACKSONVILLE

Spokane Shock at Cleveland Gladiators: SPOKANE

Arizona Rattlers at Chicago Rush: CHICAGO

Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings at Tulsa Talons: TULSA

Iowa Barnstormers at Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz: OKLAHOMA CITY

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

YouTube Tuesday - July 6, 2010

With the Yard Dawgz still being in the Division race I decided to use one of their website videos today. I don't know why, but I really think they always have great promotional videos. I kind of with the Talons would do something in the same manner:

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Week 14 Picks

Last Week: 5-2
Overall: 53-32 (.624)

Chicago Rush at Tampa Bay Storm: TAMPA BAY

Milwaukee Iron at Utah Blaze: MILWAUKEE IRON

Iowa Barnstormers at Dallas Vigilantes: DALLAS

Arizona Rattlers at Spokane Shock: SPOKANE

Alabama Vipers at Jacksonville Sharks: JACKSONVILLE

Cleveland Gladiators at Orlando Predators: CLEVELAND

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz at Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings: OKLAHOMA CITY

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Live Coverage - Cleveland Gladiators at Tulsa Talons

Headlines - June 26th 2010

An Article on Tulsa's Adjustment to the AFL: "The easy and obvious answer is that there is a lot more parity in this league," said Talons coach Mitch Allner. "Every game we play is like the toughest game we played in af2."

A look at Talons Troubles: "We come out flat every game," fullback Odie Armstrong said. "We always try to pick it up in the second half, but good teams don't make mistakes and give you a chance to come back."

Tulsa Today's Recap of Friday's Game: "The main problem for the Talons on the night was simply control of the ball. Tulsa QB Justin Allgood threw 2 interceptions in the game and lost two fumbles in the 4th quarter."

ArenaFan's Adam Lopusnak Declares the SW Division Weakest in the AFL: "If the playoffs started today, the Talons would host a playoff game despite being tied for the fourth-best record in the American Conference because they have the best record in the Southwest Division."

The Tulsa World Previews Tonights Game: "The Tulsa Talons went to play the Cleveland Gladiators last month without defensive end Terrance Carter, who was injured at the time. That's like traveling without your tooth brush."