Arizona Rattlers

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Arizona Rattlers

2016 SCHEDULE
WEEKDATE
MATCHUP
RESULT/ATT.
01
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 AT PORTLAND STEEL W 6,782
02 SATURDAY, APRIL 9 AT LOS ANGELES KISS W 6,427
03 SATURDAY, APRIL 16 VS
TAMPA BAY STORM
W 14,872
04
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 AT JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
W 8,354
05 SATURDAY, APRIL 30
VS
PORTLAND STEEL
W 11,510
06
SATURDAY, MAY 7
AT ORLANDO PREDATORS
L 10,512
07
SATURDAY, MAY 14 AT
PHILADELPHIA SOUL
L 8,580
08
SATURDAY, MAY 21 VS LOS ANGELES KISS
W 14,519
09
SUNDAY, MAY 29
AT
TAMPA BAY STORM
L 8,298
10 FRIDAY, JUNE 3 AT
CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
W 11,077
11
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 VS PORTLAND STEEL
W 14,401
12
FRIDAY, JUNE 17 VS
PHILADELPHIA SOUL
W 11,067
13
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 AT LOS ANGELES KISS
W 7,090
14
BYE WEEK
15
SATURDAY, JULY 9
VS
JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
W 11,874
16
MONDAY, JULY 18
VS ORLANDO PREDATORS
W 9,628
17
SUNDAY, JULY 24
VS
W 12,823
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BYE WEEK
AWAY GAMES
HOME GAMES
»»Date/time subject to change
PATENT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE: AFL, AFL & Design, AFL Arena Football League & Design, AFL Images, AFL Media & Design, Arena Authentic, Arena Flag Football League,
Arena Football, Arena Football & Design, Arena Football League, Arenaball, ArenaBowl, Arena Football Get It All, Fire Breathing Football, Football’s In the House, The 50-Yard
Indoor War, Football with a Bite, In Your Face Football, Pacific Rim Training Camp, War on the Floor, Don’t Blink, The Fastest Game on Turf, High Scorin! Heart Stoppin! Helmet
Poppin!, Brawl Inside the Wall, Wall2Wall Brawl, Real Fun. Real Close. Real Football., There’s a Rumble in the House, and all names, symbols, emblems, logos and colors of the
AFL and the AFL member teams are trademarks and service marks owned by Arena Football One, LLC. IRONMAN is a trademark of World Triathlon Corporation, Tarpon Springs,
Florida and is under license. The Arena Football Game System and Method of play is protected under U.S. Patent No. 4911443; Canadian Patent No. 1314062, Japanese Patent
No. 2654822 and Mexican Patent No. 168556.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MEDIA POLICIES
TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA
TICKET INFORMATION
2016 ARIZONA RATTLERS STAFF
2016 ARIZONA RATTLERS PLAYERS
2016 SEASON IN REVIEW
2016 PLAYER MILESTONES
RATTLERS ALL-TIME HISTORY
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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ARIZONA RATTLERS MAILING ADDRESS
201 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
PRACTICE FACILITY
4125 E. McKellips Road
Mesa, Arizona 85215
CONTACT INFORMATION
602.514.TDTD Ticket Office
602.910.5427 Fax
[email protected] Email
www.azrattlers.com Web
www.facebook.com/azrattlers Facebook
@ArizonaRattlers Twitter
@arizonarattlers Instagram
RATTLERS 2016 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS:
Written and Edited by Peter Garbow
Contributions by Scott Brewster, Lucas Herman, and Andrew Jacobson
Photos by Matt Hinshaw
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MEDIA POLICIES
Welcome to the 2016 Arena Football League season. In an effort to continue to provide a professional
working environment, the following guidelines have been established for the upcoming season.
CREDENTIALS Access to Arizona Rattlers football games for accredited working media will require proper
credentials. All credentials are non-transferable, and any unauthorized use will subject bearer to ejection from Talking
Stick Resort Arena and confiscation of the credential.
Season credentials will be issued to recognized newspapers, magazines, television and established radio stations
making reasonable requests on company letterhead. Please indicate those persons who will be using each credential.
Season and single-game credentials will be issued only to those who make requests on company letterhead. These
requests can be sent by email to [email protected] and must be requested by Wednesday prior to the game.
Pre-arranged credentials may be picked up at the media will-call at the northeast press entrance two hours before
game time. No credentials will be mailed.
Media must wear credentials in plain view at all times within the arena. Working media with credentials will have
access to the press room at designated times, as well as an assigned seat. Your cooperation is required to maintain a
professional working atmosphere.
PHOTOGRAPHERS Photo credentials will be issued in the same manner as other credentials. Field access will
be available to photographers from media outlets that have received credentials from the Rattlers media office.
Photographers with the proper credentials will enter the arena through the press entrance and proceed down the
stairway to the field level. Shooting areas are limited.
PARKING Members of the media who are covering the Rattlers game will be able to park in our parking garage. The
garage entrance lot is located south of the building on the corner of First Street and Jackson. All media that contact
media relations will be on a list to receive access into the garage. These requests should be made at the same time as
credential requests.
PRESS ENTRANCE The press entrance is located on the northeast corner of the Talking Stick Resort Arena. Media
members with proper Rattlers credentials will be admitted through this entrance. If a media representative requested
credentials for a single game, they also can be picked up at this location. The press entrance will open two hours before
game time. Credentials will not be recognized at other arena entrances.
PRESS ROOM The Rattlers media work room is located in the northeast corner of the building on the field level. It
can be reached through the press entrance and by walking down the stairs to the field level. The media work room,
equipped with telephones, electrical outlets and press materials, will be open two hours before kick-off, during halftime
intermission and for post-game work.
GAME-NIGHT SERVICES Statistics will be furnished, including pre-game notes, halftime and final stats.
All information will be available in the media work room. Fax service also will be available.
RADIO AND TELEVISION Electronic media representing the visiting team must contact the Rattlers media relations
office to ensure broadcast locations and lines. Three business telephones for visiting radio will be furnished by the
Rattlers, but specific broadcast loops will have to be ordered by the station. Additional lines or information can be
requested through Ashley Mercereau at (602) 379-2058.
Statisticians and spotters are available to assist radio and television broadcasts by contacting Media Relations.
PRACTICES All Rattlers practices are open to the media. Contact Media Relations Front Office to confirm practice
schedules from week-to-week.
For questions or assistance, contact Peter Garbow at [email protected].
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TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA
Talking Stick Resort Arena, formerly known the US Airways Center and as America West Arena, has established itself as
the premier sports and entertainment venue in the Southwest.
Opened on June 5, 1992, the arena has hosted major sporting events, including the 1993 NBA Finals, the 1993 U.S.
Figure Skating Championships, an Oscar de la Hoya bout in 1993, the 1995 and 2009 NBA All-Star Game, the 1999 and
2004 NCAA men’s basketball West Regional Finals, ArenaBowl XI and XVIII, and the 2000 WNBA All-Star game.
In addition to the Arizona Rattlers, Talking Stick Resort Arena serves as home to the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the
WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. The arena also has featured entertainers ranging from Billy Joel, Celine Dion, George Strait
and Elton John, to stage shows such as Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, WWE Wrestling and Disney on Ice.
Talking Stick Resort Arena seats 14,398 for Rattler’s games.
»»Talking Stick Resort Arena
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ARIZONA RATTLERS 2016 SINGLE GAME PRICING
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North Boxes
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$70
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Sideline Rows 20-28
$50
$59
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South Endzone Low/Corners
$40
$47
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South Endzone Middle
$30
$37
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South Endzone High
$28
$35
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North Endzone
$10
$12
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Price includes $4.75 facility fee
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GAME DAY
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2016 STAFF DIRECTORY
TEAM STAFF
Ron Shurts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Majority Owner/ CEO
Kevin Guy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager/Head Coach
Kani Kauahi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Lineman
Dave Ewart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator/ Director of Player Personnel
Siaha Burley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator/Director of Football Operations
Jeff Jarnigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant General Manager
JT Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Team Operations
Todd Conner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Manager
Leland Rodgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strength and Conditioning Coach
Les Skelton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Team Safety
Peter Garbow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media and Community Relations
FRONT OFFICE STAFF
Chris Presson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Ashley Stovall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant to Chris Presson
Neal Bendesky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VP Corporate Sales & Development
Adam Somers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Operations Manager
Kaitlyn Heber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Ticket Operations Manager
SIDEWINDERS DANCERS STAFF
Angie Baker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sidewinders Dancers Director
GAME DAY STAFF
Cassidy Lien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Game Operations
Ashley Mercereau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arena Event Coordinator
Steve Heck.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Statistical Crew Leader
MEDICAL STAFF
Sean McMannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Athletic Trainer
Shelden Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Doctor
Brett R. DeGooyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Doctor
Jason Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Doctor
Michael Domer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Doctor
Gregory P. Sanders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Doctor
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RON SHURTS, MAJORITY OWNER / CEO
Ron Shurts took over as majority owner and CEO of the Rattlers in 2011. Since then, the
Rattlers have gone on to appear in four straight ArenaBowls, and win three straight ArenaBowl
Championships.
Shurts has been a part of the Rattlers since the beginning. He has been a season-ticket holder
since the team’s first snap in 1992.
A prominent Valley entrepreneur and co-founder of Scottsdale- based Annexus™, Shurts has
more than 25 years of experience in financial services, sales and management, and has trained
thousands of financial professionals. He also is the owner of Shurwest Financial Group, a
national marketing firm for financial advisors, which is also based in Scottsdale.
Before he founded Shurwest Financial Group in 1985, Shurts was an insurance agent selling life
insurance, fixed-indexed annuities and long term care insurance to farmers in western Nebraska.
An avid golfer and Nebraska Cornhuskers’ fan, he is active in the community. Shurts
is a sponsor of Phoenix Suns Charities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
and The Salvation Army. in 2014 Shurts accepted the Jason Foundation Community Service
Award for his, and the Rattlers’ dedication to the community. He also is a proud father to his
son AJ.
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2016 RATTLERS COACHING STAFF
KEVIN GUY, GENERAL MANAGER / HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy is in his 16th season coaching in Arena football, his 12th as a general manager and
head coach, and his eighth in that position with the Rattlers.
In 2015, Guy was nominated for the AFL Hall of fame and was inducted into the University of
West Alabama Hall of Fame.
In 2014, Guy led one of the AFL’s most-storied franchises to its fourth consecutive ArenaBowl
appearance and third straight world championship, a 72-32 victory over the Cleveland
Gladiators. The Rattlers posted an AFL-record 14 straight victories to start the season, and
ended the regular season at 15-3 and going undefeated on their home turf at Ak-Chin Field at
US Airways Center.
Guy’s offense in 2014 was explosive, scoring 164 touchdowns and averaging a league-leading
63.9 points per game. The Rattlers offense under Guy, was led by its opposing pass offense
that threw for over 5,000 yards and averaged a staggerring 8.4 yards per attempt.
In 2013, Guy led the Rattlers to its third consecutive ArenaBowl appearance and second straight
world championship, a 48-39 victory over the Philadelphia Soul. The Rattlers posted a then
AFL-record 18 victories (first set by the team in 2011).
Under Guy, Arizona’s offense led the league in scoring with 170 touchdowns and averaging 66.8
points per game. The Rattlers also fielded one of the league’s most stingy defenses, allowing
only 48.1 points per game, second to Philadelphia’s 46.6. Guy also saw eight of his players
receive All-Arena honors, including two first-teamers.
In 2012, Guy led Arizona to its first ArenaBowl championship in more than a decade. The
Rattlers won 16 games, earning back-to-back West Division and National Conference
championships. The offense scored 158 touchdowns during the regular season and averaged
62.1 points per game, while the defense forced 45 turnovers and allowed 48.9 points per game.
Guy’s 2011 team piled up 160 touchdowns during the regular season, averaging 61.9 points per
game. The defense, meanwhile, forced 54 turnovers for a plus-34 turnover ratio – the best in the
AFL – while holding opposing teams to 46.4 points per game. While the Rattlers would make
their first ArenaBowl appearance since 2004, they would come up short in the final seconds,
losing 73-70 to the Jacksonville Sharks.
An arenafootball2 Hall of Fame inductee, Guy has proven to be a consistent winner, owning a
72.6 winning percentage (122-46) as a head coach. In 2011, he was named NFL Network Coach
of the Year.
Guy joined the Rattlers on Aug. 10, 2007. He had been serving as defensive coordinator for the
San Jose SaberCats, which had just won ArenaBowl XXI. The Rattlers, meanwhile, were coming
off the second-worst record in the league (4-12). Guy immediately went to work. He retained
only three players from the 2007 team and began the 2008 season with nine rookies and seven
second-year players. Arizona would win four more games over the previous year and host a
first-round playoff game against Grand Rapids. Guy finished second in voting for AFL Coach
of the Year, one of only four coaches to receive votes for the award. In 2010, the Rattlers would
post their first winning season (10-6) since 2004 and reach the National Conference semifinals,
losing 57-49 to the Spokane Shock.
While the AFL reorganized in 2009, Guy continued his duties with the Rattlers and served as a
consultant to the general manager and head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Dorados (af2). Guy
assisted with all aspects of the organization, including business and football operations. With
the help of Guy’s advisement, Rio Grande Valley return to the af2 playoffs after failing to reach
the postseason the previous year. »» continued
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Guy left the af2 with the most wins in the history of the league when he joined the SaberCats
in 2005. His 52 victories came in his four seasons, an average of 13 wins per season. He picked
up a Coach of the Year award along the way and finished with a 73.2 winning percentage while
leading the Tennessee Valley Vipers (2002-04) and Dorados (2005).
In 2005, Guy led the Texas-based Dorados to a 10-6 regular-season record and a trip to the
league’s National Conference championship game. The Dorados’ last victory that season, a 6542 decision over Tulsa in the playoffs, lifted him to the top of the league’s coaching leaders.
With Tennessee Valley, Guy’s teams won 39 of 48 regular-season games and claimed a division
title each season. In 2003, the Vipers won their first 14 games and reached the conference
championship game. Guy would be named Coach of the Year.
Guy’s teams consistently were ranked near the top of all major statistical categories during his
tenure as an af2 coach. He had 31 players advance from the af2, with five joining the National
Football League. He had 14 players earn All-af2 recognition.
In 2001, Guy became the defensive coordinator for the AFL’s Florida Bobcats, where his
defense limited opposing teams to fewer than 30 points per game twice and forced 26
turnovers. Florida also averaged six defensive stops per game.
Guy joined the coaching ranks after an AFL playing career that lasted four seasons. He began
the 2000 season as the defensive coordinator of the New Jersey Red Dogs. At 26, he was
elevated to interim head coach for the last four games. His team was ranked fourth in the AFL
in total defense and fifth in pass defense. Over those final four games, the Red Dogs averaged
almost 10 more points per game than over the first 10 games.
As a player, Guy spent four seasons with the Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996), the Red Dogs
(1997-99) and the Orlando Predators (1999), primarily as a wide receiver and defensive back.
He helped the Predators reach ArenaBowl XIII.
Guy attended the University of West Alabama from 1991 to 1995. He was born Dec. 6, 1972, in
Birmingham, Ala..
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KANI KAUAHI, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH / OFFENSIVE LINE
Kauahi is in his tenth season with the Rattlers. The Hawaii native spent the early portion of his
professional coaching career working with teams in the Canadian Football League, including
the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2006), Ottawa Renegades (2002-05) and BC Lions (1998-2000). He
also logged one season with the San Francisco Demons (2001) of the XFL.
Kauahi began his coaching career in 1995 as the offensive line coach at Mesa Community
College. He also served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Arizona Cardinals (199697).
After playing college football at Arizona State University and the University of Hawaii, Kauahi
spent 11 years as a center in the National Football League – twice with the Phoenix Cardinals
(1993, 1989-91). He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs (1992), Green Bay Packers (1988) and
Seattle Seahawks (1982-86).
Kauahi most recently has been coaching the offensive line at the University of Waterloo , in
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Kauahi was born Sept. 6, 1959, in Kekaha, Hawaii. He and his wife, Gay, have three children: Kalei,
Kamana and Hana.
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DAVE EWART, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / DIRECTOR OF PLAYER
PERSONNEL
Dave Ewart is in his 23rd year coaching in Arena football, his third with the Rattlers.
Ewart spent the last three years as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Storm, leading the team
to the American Conference semifinals in 2013 against the Jacksonville Sharks. He also served
seven years as an assistant to the late Tim Marcum, AFL Hall of Fame coach. Ewart was named
the Storm’s sixth head coach in team history on Feb. 17, 2011.
Ewart’s 2011 team recorded an AFL-record 41 sacks. As an assistant in 2010, his defensive
line racked up the second-most sacks (29) in the league as the Storm went on to compete in
ArenaBowl XXIII.
After serving as an assistant coach at East Tennessee State and Glenville State College in
the early 1990s, Ewart began his professional coaching career in 1994 with the Cleveland
Thunderbolts. He also spent time with the St. Louis Stampeded (1995-96), Texas Terror (1997),
Florida Bobcats (1998, 2000-01) and New England Sea Wolves (1999).
Ewart attended Salem International University, where he played on the offensive line from
1987-88 before transferring to East Tennessee State. He twice was an All-Southern Conference
selection and earned Division I-AA All-American honors during his time with the Buccaneers.
Ewart was born March 30, 1969, in Shinneston, W. Va.
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SIAHA BURLEY, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL
OPERATIONS
Siaha Burley is in his fifth season as a coach in the AFL, his second (nonconcurrent) season with
the Rattlers.
Burley spent the 2014 and 2015 seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Orlando Predators.
In that time, the Predators consistently ranked in the top 3 on offense, including ranking first in
the league this past season in yards per offensive play, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt, and in
rushing offense, earning 4.0 yards per rush. Burley was named the 2015 Assistant Coach of the
Year.
Prior to his stint with the Predators, Burley was the offensive coordinator for the central division
champion Chicago Rush in 2013. That year, the Rush finished in the top five in total offense.
In 2011, Burley was named the wide receivers coach for the Arizona Rattlers. That year, the
Rattlers made their first of four straight appearances at the ArenaBowl.
As a player, Burley spent the 2004-05 seasons, as well as the 2008 and 2010 seasons with the
Arizona Rattlers. In 2005, he set the franchise record with 45 touchdown receptions. Burley
also spent time with the Utah Blaze where he earned his second AFL Offensive Player of the
Year award in 2007 when he set the league record for reception yards in a season (2,129).
Burley began his career with the Orlando Predators, where he earned AFL All-Rookie Team
honors in 2001. In his career, he was named to the All-Arena team three times.
The Mesa, Arizona native attended Central Florida University, where he led his team in receiving
yards for two straight seasons. Burley has two daughters, Sia Jonet (11) and N’Lae (7).
JEFF JARNIGAN, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Jeff Jarnigan is in his ninth year in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers
Prior to joining the Rattlers, Jarnigan spent seven seasons with the San Jose SaberCats,
coaching in numerous capacities.
Jarnigan also was the defensive coordinator for the AFL’s Austin Wranglers in 2004.
Aside from his AFL experience, Jarnigan also was the head coach for the AF2’s Oklahoma City
Yard Dawgz from 2005-2006. In 2000, Jarnigan became the head coach for the Minnesota
Rage of the Indoor Football League.
From 1988 to 1999, Jarnigan was employed by four collegiate programs (Fort Hays State
University, Bethel College, Morningside College, and Carleton College; at each, he generally
served as either an offensive line or defensive line coach.
A native of Oklahoma, Jarnigan played football at Southwestern College.
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2016 RATTLERS TEAM STAFF
LELAND RODGERS, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Rodgers is in his third season as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona
Rattlers as well as over seeing all areas of sports performance for the team. Prior to joining
the Rattlers organization Rodgers started his coaching career working under Coach Howard
Schnellenberger after playing for Florida Atlantic University. Coach Rodgers has been a Director
of Strength and Conditioning for two different high schools in the East Valley and has worked
multiple camps for the Oakland Raiders as well as the Cleveland Browns. Rodgers is a former
Head Football Coach at the 6A level in Arizona as well as a defensive coordinator at two other
6A programs.
Coach Rodgers is C.S.C.S certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a
certified Sports Performance Coach for U.S.A. Weight Lifting and also F.M.S. certified.
TODD CONNER, EQUIPMENT MANAGER / QUALITY CONTROL
Conner is in his sixth season with the Rattlers, his third as equipment manager and the team’s
quality control department.
In 2015, Conner earned the Arena Football League’s Equipment Manager of the Year award.
Conner joined the Rattlers as a football operations intern in 2010. He had been the general
manager of Barro’s Pizza in Mesa for 30 years.
Conner was a wide receiver on Fullerton College’s team that won the South Coast Conference
championship in 1981. He attended Esperanza High School in Anaheim, Ca., and was a part of
the school’s first state championship in 1979.
Conner resides in Gilbert with his wife, Audrey. He and his wife have two children, Kara and
Brianna. Conner also has two granddaughters, Kaydence and Abigail.
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JT THOMPSON, DIRECTOR OF TEAM OPERATIONS
JT Thompson has been with the Rattlers since 1996. She is responsible for several aspects of
football operations, including team travel, accommodations and game-day operations.
Thompson previously spent 10 years as a department secretary for America West Airlines’
training and airport operations offices at its hub in Phoenix. She also was an entertainer and
office administrator for four years with Disc Jockey Entertainment. She has an associate degree
in broadcast communications from Miller Institute.
PETER GARBOW, MEDIA AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Garbow is in his second season as the media and community relations manager for the Rattlers.
This is his third season with the team overall. Previously, he was a video coordinator for the
team.
Prior to joining the Rattlers, Garbow spent seven years working in the information technology
field.
Garbow has a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Grand Canyon University. He and
his wife Kymberly, have one child, Barrett.
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2016 RATTLERS FRONT OFFICE
CHRIS PRESSON, PRESIDENT
Chris Presson is in his second season as the president for the Rattlers.
Presson has spent 21 years in the sports management field and has been involved in varying
sports that includes professional hockey, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and soccer. He also
spent two years as a facility manager.
Presson is a native of Catoosa, Oklahoma and a graduate of Oklahoma State University where
he earned a degree in journalism. He is also a previous board member for the Boy’s and Girl’s
Club, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House and the YMCA.
The newcomer to Phoenix has been the general manager of three teams who have won
championships...two in professional hockey and one in basketball.
Presson and his wife Tracy have been married 21 years and have three daughters ages, 9, 10 and
14.
ASHLEY STOVALL, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHRIS PRESSON
Ashley Stovall is in her second season with the Arizona Rattlers.
Before joining the Rattlers, Stovall was the assistant general manager for the Arizona Sundogs
hockey team for 3 seasons. During her time as the assistant general manager for the Arizona
Sundogs she was tasked with overseeing the daily operations of hockey administration duties
including travel, housing, immigration and league documents. Stovall also oversaw the team’s
Community Relations and Communications department and Game Operations, including script
production, and in-game promotions.
Prior to beginning her career in sports Stovall spent ten years in the hotel and hospitality
industry, five of which were spent in hotel management.
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NEAL BENDESKY, VP CORPORATE SALES & DEVELOPMENT
Neal Bendesky is in his second year with the Rattlers as the VP of Corporate Sales and
Development.
Prior to joining the Rattlers, Bendesky, who has an extensive sales and marketing background,
was the associate director of athletics for external operations at Saint Louis University (SLU) in
2014 and the first half of 2015.
Bendesky oversaw SLU’s marketing and media relations operations and worked closely with the
SLU ticket office. He is also the co-founder of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing
Directors (NACMA).
Prior to SLU, Bendesky had a three-year stint in marketing and promotions at the University of
South Dakota. Prior to his appointment at South Dakota, he was founder and president of Game
Plan, Inc., a sports marketing agency based in Miami, Fla.
At the professional sports level, Bendesky served as vice president of corporate sales and
promotions for the Miami Heat from 1995-97. He was also senior director of sales for the Miami
Dolphins, Pro Player Stadium, the Florida Panthers and the Miami Marlins during his time with
Huizenga Holdings in South Florida. Bendesky has also served stints as assistant director of
athletics at the University of Miami and the University of Cincinnati.
Bendesky received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1981. He earned a
master’s degree from Biscayne College in Miami in 1983.
KAITLYN HEBER, ASSISTANT TICKET OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kaitlyn Heber is in her third year with the Rattlers as the Assistant Ticket Operations Manager.
Prior to joining the Rattlers, Heber spent 2 seasons as the ticket operations coordinaotr for the
Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club. She also worked promotional events on the street team
for the Portland Timbers.
Heber obtained her bachelors degree in communications from Oregon State University in 2009.
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2016 RATTLERS MEDICAL STAFF
SEAN MCMANNES, HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
Sean McMannes MAT ATC, is in his third season with the Arizona Rattlers.
McMannes graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physiology from the University of
Arizona before earning his Masters of Athletic Training degree at Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center. He is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of health care for the
Rattlers athletes, coaches and football operation staff.
McMannes has worked as an athletic trainer at the University of Arizona, the Jacksonville
Jaguars, and the Oakland Raiders.
McMannes, an Arizona Native, is a Certified Athletic Trainer and member of the National Athletic
Training Association.
DR. SHELDEN L. MARTIN, HEAD TEAM PHYSICIAN
As a board-certified, fellowship-trained Phoenix orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Martin specializes
in shoulder, elbow and knee disorders including shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder
replacement, rotator cuff surgery, ACL reconstruction and all cartilage restoration procedures.
Dr. Shelden Martin is dedicated to diagnosing and treating your orthopedic injuries. Dr. Martin
offers the most up-to-date, advanced and comprehensive solutions for your athletic injuries
and chronic arthritic conditions. He is a highly skilled and compassionate orthopedic sports
medicine surgeon that Phoenix athletes and residents have come to trust. Dr. Martin has
experience with countless hours of side line and on-field coverage. He serves as the Head Team
Physician for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League, as well as Team Physician for
the Major League Baseball teams Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox. He also
serves as a team physician for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League, as well as
orthopedic surgeon for Desert Vista High School in Ahwatukee, Arizona.
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DR. BRETT R. DEGOOYER D.O.
Dr. Brett DeGooyer graduated magna cum laude from Colorado Mesa University with a
bachelor’s degree in biology. From there he attended A.T. Still University of Health SciencesKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine where he earned his medical degree. He stayed in
Kirksville to complete combined residencies in Family Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal
Medicine, was selected Chief Resident his last two years of training, and honored with the award
of Master Teacher by his peers.
Dr. DeGooyer practiced primary care medicine for five years in Washington where he also
served as an associate professor of clinical sciences and a department chair at Pacific
Northwest University of Health Sciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was given the
Rising Star Award by the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation, and named as a Future
Leader by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He completed his fellowship
training in Erie, Pennsylvania where he participated as a team physician for NCAA Division-I and
Division-II sports (Mercyhurst University), an Ontario Hockey League team (Erie Otters), a PIFL
arena football team (Erie Explosion), and an NBA Developmental League team (Erie Bayhawks).
Dr. DeGooyer specializes in non-operative management of musculoskeletal issues, injury
prevention, concussion management, diagnostic & interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound
– including the Tenex procedure, regenerative medicine – including prolotherapy and PRP,
and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments. He has a deep-rooted commitment to patient
care, preventive health, and medical education. He believes that medicine should be a teamapproach, centered on open communication, best-practice methods, and personalized
treatment plans. He is known for taking this approach with every patient, and treating each as
family. He is passionate about crafting his skill in Sports Medicine and in caring for athletes of all
ages and abilities.
Dr. DeGooyer loves his family, and is devoted to his wonderful wife and super six children. They
enjoy spending time together playing sports, traveling, watching movies, going to water parks,
making music, eating out, playing games at home, and visiting with friends and family.
DR. JASON LAKE
Dr. Lake is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in complex foot and ankle disorders. His
practice interests include sports and cartilage injuries, trauma, arthritis treatment, and advanced
reconstructive procedures and tendon transfers. He is one of the few orthopaedic surgeons
in the valley performing total ankle replacement surgery. Dr. Lake grew up in the valley and
returned home after training in 2010. He has been practicing with OrthoArizona, Mezona
Division in the east valley since he returned home.
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DR. MICHAEL DOMER
Dr. Domer is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in general orthopedics, sports medicine,
arthroscopic surgery. He board certified through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.
With Oasis Hospital since it opened, Dr. Domer received his medical degree from St. Louis
University.
DR. MARK LEBER
Dr. Leber’s grandfather was a general practitioner, his father is an orthodontist and hi uncle is
an orthopedic surgeon. Initially, he thought he wanted to be a Neurosurgeon but he realized
quickly that in orthopedics patients regain a return to normal function. Orthopedics was a
natural fit for him and he gravitated to the more meticulous aspects of hand surgery. Dr. Fred
Meyer was a hand surgeon in Denver where he trained. Meyer became a mentor to him and one
of the key reasons he chose hand surgery.
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DR. DESTIN HILL
Dr. Destin Hill is a Sports Medicine physician that specializes in the care of athletes of all ages.
He graduated from the University of Georgia Honor’s Program with a degree in Exercise and
Sport Science in 2003. While at the University of Georgia he played football for the Bulldogs for
one year.
Dr. Hill completed his medical training at the Medical College of Georgia in 2007. During his
third year of medical school, he played Arena League Football for the Augusta Spartans. He
subsequently completed his Family Medicine residency at The Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. During
his final year at The Mayo Clinic, he served as Chief Resident.
He completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic
Center in Birmingham, Alabama in 2011. His fellowship year was under the guidance of Drs.
Tracy Ray, James Andrews, E. Lyle Cain, Jeffrey Dugas, and Jose Ortega. During his fellowship
year, he served as team physician for Samford University and a local high school. He also
assisted in coverage of the Washington Redskins, Birmingham Barons, Auburn University,
University of Alabama, Mercedes Marathon, Alabama Ballet, and Regions Tradition Senior PGA
golf tournament.
Since joining ASMC, Dr. Hill has assisted with the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Coyotes, San
Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Oakland A’s, Colorado Rockies, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He has
also assisted with the Phoenix Marathon and the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. He is also
the team physician for Arcadia High School and Coronado High School.
Away from the office and sports fields, Dr. Hill enjoys spending time with his wife and their
2 dogs. Together they like running, Crossfit, participating in races and recreational sports,
attending sporting events, trying new restaurants, traveling, and watching their Bulldogs
play on Saturdays. Their travels have taken them on several medical mission trips to Kenya,
Bangladesh, and Jamaica.
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2016 SIDEWINDERS STAFF
ANGIE BAKER, SIDEWINDERS DANCERS DIRECTOR
Angie Baker has been involved in cheerleading and dance for two decades. She professionally
cheered for six years, four of those with the Rattlers. As a member of the Sidewinders, Baker
represented the Rattlers at the 2007 ArenaBowl and at Talladega International Speedway as
part of the Arena Football League’s Dream Team.
Baker was a cheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals from 2008-10 and performed at the 2009
Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla. She also was a member of the Cardinals’ Show Team and traveled to
Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, to perform for military members and their families.
Baker is a veteran cheerleading instructor and judge for USA Cheer.
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NO.POS. NAME
HGT WGT DOB
COLLEGE
88
WR
Anthony Amos
6-0
185
08/02/1990
Middle Tennessee State
9
FB
Mykel Benson
6-0
275
12/30/1987
Florida A&M
32
DE
Damien Borel
6-4
300
06/01/1993
Butte Community College
8
QB
Shane Boyd
6-1
230
09/18/1982
Kentucky
11
DB
Arkeith Brown
6-1
195
05/01/1986
Texas A&M
12
WR
Dan Buckner
6-4
220
05/31/1990
Arizona
24
DB
Allen Chapman
5-11
185
07/23/1991
Kansas State
10
QB
Nick Davila
6-3
220
05/22/1985
Cincinnati
81
WR
Chase Deadder
6-5
225
11/20/1988
Sacramento State
17
DE
Rodney Fritz
6-1
260
03/25/1988
Tennessee State
94
MLB
Tyre Glasper
6-3
265
04/14/1987
North Carolina A&T
7
WR
Julius Gregory
6-4
210
05/18/1988
Shaw University (NC)
77
NG
Anttaj Hawthorne
6-3
345
11/15/1981
Wisconsin
75
OL
Hayworth Hicks
6-3
335
10/03/1988
Iowa State
16
DB
Keiron Jones
5-10
185
11/30/1987
Southeastern Louisiana
20
DB
Jeremy Kellem
5-10
195
06/06/1989
Middle Tennessee State
97
DE
Leon Mackey
6-4
265
02/28/1989
Texas Tech
55
OL
Lamar Mady
6-2
315
12/13/1990
Youngstown State
13
WR
Joe Matthews
6-2
200
04/08/1993
New Mexico State
31
DE
Chris McAllister
6-5
250
03/03/1991
Baylor
3
DB
KJ Morton
5-10
195
06/21/1990
Baylor
70
OL
Jordan Mudge
6-4
320
08/08/1989
Nevada
18
K
Nich Pertuit
6-0
195
04/07/1983
Incarnate Word
14
DB
Al Phillips
5-11
190
10/14/1985
Wagner
2
WR
Maurice Purify
6-4 230
1/17/1986
Nebraska
15
WR
Kerry Reed
6-2
205
10/24/1984
Michigan State
72
OL
Dionte Savage
6-5
330
02/10/1992
Oklahoma
52
OL
Michael Simons
6-4
295
01/08/1989
Central Connecticut State
5
DB
Markus Smith
6-0
200
04/05/1992
Nevada
96
DL
Dimetrio Tyson
6-2
270
10/10/1989
Jacksonville State
93
DE
Luis Vasquez
6-3
265
04/23/1986
Arizona State
1
WR
Rod Windsor
6-2
205
04/24/1985
Western New Mexico
4
K
Alex Zendejas
5-11
190
08/17/1989
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ARENA FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE
Amos is in his second season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
In his 2016 season, Amos had 432 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. Amos
had a total of 1219 kick return yards and 4 taken to the house. Amos was a standout
in the 2015 season with the Spokane Shock. He played in 17 games, compiling 110
receptions for 1,205 yards and 19 touchdowns as a rookie.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In 2013, Amos spent time with the National Football League’s (NFL) Dallas Cowboys but
was cut late in training camp.
COLLEGE
The Fayetteville, North Carolina native played at Middle Tennessee State, where, in his
senior season, he was eight yards shy of 1,000 receiving yards and earned first-team AllSun Belt Conference honors.
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ANTHONY
AMOS
WIDE RECEIVER
DATE OF BIRTH 08-02-1990
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 185
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Middle Tennessee St
HOMETOWN Fayetteville, NC
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Benson is in his sixth season in Arena Football, his second with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Benson rushed for 199 yards and had 20 rushing and seven receiving
touchdowns. In 2015 he rushed 96 times for 286 yards and 17 touchdowns. In 2014
he earned Second Team All-Arena honors after rushing 107 times for 361 yards and 15
touchdowns in 18 games with the San Antonio Talons. In 2013 he rushed 38 times for 89
yards and 10 touchdowns in seven games with the Orlando Predators. In 2012 he rushed
74 times for 160 yards and eight touchdowns splitting time between the Georgia Force
and Orlando Predators. In 2011 he rushed 77 times for 178 yards and 17 touchdowns as a
rookie with the Milwaukee Mustangs
COLLEGE
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MYKEL
BENSON
Benson attended Florida A&M where he played both football and baseball. He rushed
for 63 yards in 19 attempts (3.3 avg) in 2009.
HIGH SCHOOL
Benson went to Bayside High School in Palm Bay Florida, where he both played football
and ran track.
FULLBACK
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 275
EXPERIENCE 5 Years
COLLEGE Florida A&M
HOMETOWN Palm Bay, FL
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Borel is in his second season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Borel made 21.5 total tackles, 7.5 were for a loss. He also was second in the league
in sacks with 6.5. Last year Borel played in ten games as a rookie for the San Jose Sabercats collecting nine tackles and two sacks. Also was a part of the ArenaBowl XXVIII
champion SaberCats.
COLLEGE
Borel attended Butte College, where he tallied 69 tackles, along with 19 sacks for
the Roadrunners which ranked first in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in 2012, which earned him All-American honors as well as being
named the California Defensive Player of the Year.
HIGH SCHOOL
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Borel graduated from Woodland High School in Woodland, California.
DAMIEN
BOREL
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 300
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Butte College
HOMETOWN Woodland, CA
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Boyd is in his fifth season in Arena Football, his second with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Boyd tallied 157 passing yards and 4 touchdown throws. He also rushed for
one touchdown this past season. Boyd completed 37-of-65 passes for 424 yards and
nine touchdowns with two interceptions in 10 appearances for the Arizona Rattlers in
2015. In 2014, completed 168-of-310 passes for 2,295 yards and 38 touchdowns with
23 interceptions in 11 games with the San Antonio Talons. In 2013, completed 34-of-54
passes for 404 yards and six touchdowns in four games with the Tampa Bay Storm. In
2012, completed 12-of-21 passes for 153 yards and three touchdowns in eight games as a
rookie with the Milwaukee Mustangs.
Boyd spent time in the National Football League (NFL) with the Arizona Cardinals,
Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Boyd was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 12th round of the 2004 MLB draft
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COLLEGE
SHANE
BOYD
Boyd played in 36 games, starting 16 for the Wildcats, and finishing his career with 2,484
passing yards and 13 touchdowns to go along with 845 rushing yards and another 13
scores.
QUARTERBACK
HIGH SCHOOL
Boyd Attended Henry Clay High School in Lexington, KY where he played basketball, baseball, and football for the Blue Devils. He earned the top player in Kentucky award. He was
named USA KY Player or the year in baseball. Graduated top of his class with a 4.0 GPA.
HEIGHT 6-1
WEIGHT 220
EXPERIENCE 4 Years
COLLEGE Kentucky
HOMETOWN Lexington, KY
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Brown is in his fourth season in Arena Football, all with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Brown came up with a team high 49.5 tackles. He also came up with six
interceptions, two for touchdowns, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. In 2015,
Brown collected 55 tackles and five interceptions in 18 starts for the Arizona Rattlers. In
2014 Brown collected a career-high 90.5 tackles to go along with five interceptions in
17 games with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2013 he was named second-team All-Arena after
collecting 79.5 tackles and eight interceptions in 18 games with the Rattlers. In 2012,
Brown was named second-team All-Arena as a rookie after recording 83.5 tackles, 21
pass breakups and 10 interceptions with the Rattlers. He also earned Defensive Player of
the Game honors in ArenaBowl XXV.
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ARKEITH
BROWN
Brown participated in a rookie free agent tryout with the New Orleans Saints during their
rookie minicamp in the spring of 2009.
COLLEGE
DEFENSIVE BACK
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 190
EXPERIENCE 3 Years
COLLEGE Texas A&M
HOMETOWN El Campo, TX
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Brown posted 51 tackles while seeing action in all 13 games at Texas A&M (2007). He
started the last six games registering 30 tackles over that span, led the team by breaking
up eight passes, and notched a career high 11 tackles against Kansas. In 2006 Brown was
the Aggies’ top pass defender off the bench with four passes broken up and 21 tackles,
started two games while seeing action in every game, and posted three PBUs in his
starting debut while covering NFL prospect Jonathan Holland of Louisiana Tech. Had
a season-best three tackles against The Citadel, Louisiana-Lafayette and vs. Cal in the
Holiday Bowl.
As a freshman he was a mainstay on a variety of special teams units and saw limited
action in the defensive secondary. He made 13 tackles, including nine solo stops, in 11
games of action and broke up a pass against SMU.
HIGH SCHOOL
Brown earned Class 4A all-state mention as a defensive back and return specialist at
El Campo High School. Was second-team all-state honors as a defensive back as a
senior after grabbing seven interceptions while helping El Campo to a 9-4 record. He
contributed 18 catches for 368 yards and two touchdowns as a senior. As a junior, Brown
received honorable mention all-state honors as a return specialist. Contributed five
interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) on defense and 22 catches for 343 yards
on offense while helping El Campo to an 11-3 record and the Div. II quarterfinals. Was a
three-time all-district selection at wide receiver and defensive back. Brown was named
Consensus Texas Top 100 prospect and a member of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
Magazine’s Super Team. He was a standout in track and field, Brown posted third place
finishes in the triple jump (47-3) and 4x200 relay (1:27.98) and was fourth in the high
jump (6-8) at the 2005 Class 4A state track and field meet.
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Buckner is in his second season in Arena Football, both with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Buckner started the season with the LA KISS. Where he managed to get nine
tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception which was returned for a touchdown.
He spent his second half of the season with the Rattlers, where he had 10 tackles, one
interception and two fumble recoveries. In 2015, he forced one fumble and scooped up
another with the Rattlers. He also had 304 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
COLLEGE
Buckner first attended the University of Texas in 2008 and 2009. He recorded 526 receiving yards with 6 touchdowns. Then transferred to the University of Arizona in 2011, where
he broke out for 42 receptions for 606 yards and two touchdowns.
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HIGH SCHOOL
The Allen, Texas native made Texas 5A First-Team All-State selection, and started in the
2008 U.S. Army All-America Bowl and tallied three catches for 28 yards, including a nineyard touchdown. He also participated in basketball his freshman and sophomore year.
DAN
BUCKNER
WIDE RECEIVER
HEIGHT 6-5
WEIGHT 220
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Arizona
HOMETOWN Allen, TX
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Chapman is in his third season in Arena Football, his second with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Chapman had 32.0 total tackles, 1 was for a loss. He also three interceptions, one
was returned for a touchdown. In 2015 Chapman tallied 10.5 tackles and an interception
in two games with the Portland Thunder. In 2014 he collected 43 tackles and three
interceptions in 12 games as a rookie with the Arizona Rattlers.
COLLEGE
Spent two seasons at Kansas State, totaling 107 tackles, six interceptions - two of which
were returned for touchdowns - and 15 passes defended... Logged career-highs with 57
tackles, five interceptions and 10 pass breakups as a senior in 2012... Began collegiate
career at City College of San Francisco, where he collected 39 tackles, 10 interceptions,
two fumble recoveries and one sack.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Twice named All-Blossom Valley Athletic League, Mt. Hamilton Division, in 2007 and
2008. Majored in sociology.
ALLEN
CHAPMAN
DEFENSIVE BACK
HEIGHT 5-11
WEIGHT 185
EXPERIENCE 2 Years
COLLEGE Kansas State
HOMETOWN San Francisco, CA
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Nick Davila is in his seventh season in Arena Football, all with the Rattlers.
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NICK
DAVILA
QUARTERBACK
HEIGHT 6-3
WEIGHT 220
EXPERIENCE 6 Years
COLLEGE Cincinnati
HOMETOWN Alta Loma, CA
In 2016 he completed 353-of-507 passes for 4,198 yards and 110 touchdowns with 11 interceptions
in 16 starts for the Arizona Rattlers. In 2015 he completed 313-of-474 passes for 3,519 yards and 87
touchdowns with 10 interceptions in 14 starts for the Arizona Rattlers. In 2014 he was named AFL
MVP, Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Arena after passing for 4,778
yards and a franchise record 127 touchdowns in 18 games with the Arizona Rattlers. He became
the first player in pro football history to throw at least 100 touchdown passes in five consecutive
seasons, doing so in his first five years in the League and became the 10th man in pro football
history to record at least 500 touchdown passes in a career. Nick earned ArenaBowl XXVII MVP
honors after 19-of-25 passes for 237 yards and eight touchdowns en route to becoming the first
starting quarterback in AFL history to win three consecutive ArenaBowl titles. He holds the career
ArenaBowl records for completions (87), passing yards (1,156) and touchdowns (31). In 2013, he was
named second-team All-Arena after passing for 4,847 yards and 110 touchdowns with the Rattlers
and became the first quarterback in pro football history to throw at least 100 touchdown passes in
four consecutive seasons, doing so in his first four years in the league. Nick was selected for the Al
Lucas AFL Pulse Player of the Year for his contributions on and off the field. In 2012, he was selected
second-team All-Arena after passing for 113 touchdowns and a single-season franchise record 5,500
yards with the Rattlers and became the first quarterback in pro football history to throw at least
100 touchdown passes in three consecutive season, doing so in his first three years in the league.
He also recorded a single-game franchise record 11 touchdown passes against the Utah Blaze on
May 19, 2012. He was also named ArenaBowl XXV MVP after setting ArenaBowl records with a
passer rating of 142.5 and completion percentage of 76.7 percent against the Philadelphia Soul, and
tied the ArenaBowl record for touchdown passes with nine in ArenaBowl XXV. In 2011, Davila was
named National Guard MVP of the Year and second-team All-Arena after leading the league in pass
efficiency (127.6) and ranking second in completion percentage (70.7) and pass completions (427)
with the Rattlers. He led the Rattlers to their best regular-season record in the franchise’s 18-year
history, notching 16 wins and 2 losses, returning to the Arena Bowl for the first time since 2004.
In 2010, he set the AFL record for most passes attempted (617) and completed (415) by a rookie
quarterback, as well as league marks for completion percentage (67.3), passing touchdowns (102),
and passing yards (4,858) with the Rattlers.
Attended mini-camp with the Cleveland Browns in 2007.
COLLEGE
Played sparingly in college, but stepped up and made the most of every opportunity.
Completed nearly 59% of his passes (96/163) for 1,401 yards for 12 touchdowns and only
five interceptions in his 12 collegiate games. Won both of the starts he got while with the
Bearcats, including a huge 30-11 upset of then-undefeated Rutgers. Threw for a touchdown
in that game and ran for another to earn BIG EAST Honor Roll and team Offensive Player of
the Week honors. Was presented with the Glenn Sample Award for Community Service for his
participation in the Locks of Love program his senior year.
Transferred to Cincinnati from Chaffey Junior College, where he received All-American honors.
He completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,792 yards and 24 TDs as a sophomore and
passed for 2,982 yards and 22 TDs as a freshman. Was named first team allstate both seasons
and helped team to second place league honors in both years.
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Deadder is in his third season in Arena Football, his second with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Deadder played in 14 games, caught 57 passes for 724 yards and 18 touchdowns. Also played Jack Linebacker accumilating 23 tackles and one interception.
Deadder, in 2015, caught 32 passes for 349 yards and 14 touchdowns in 10 games
with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2014, he caught 25 passes for 277 yards and five touchdowns in four games with the New Orleans VooDoo... In 2013, caught 85 passes for
793 yards and 15 touchdowns in 17 games with the Utah Blaze. Rushed for six touchdowns as a rookie.
Deadder spent time with the Tennessee Titans following the 2012 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE
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Deadder earned Second Team All-Big Sky honors in 2010 at Sacramento State after
collecting 37 receptions for 788 yards and 6 touchdowns.
HIGH SCHOOL
CHASE
DEADDER
WIDE RECEIVER
Deadder attended Central Catholic (Modesto, Calif.) High School. Was named AllState and first-team All-Western Athletic League after recording 31 receptions for
625 yards and seven touchdowns, and rushed for 219 yards on 13 carries as a senior.
He also played defensive back and returned punts and kickoffs. Deadder was also
named the conference’s best all-around player in basketball and was the MVP of the
track team.
HEIGHT 6-5
WEIGHT 225
EXPERIENCE 2 Years
COLLEGE Sacramento State
HOMETOWN Modesto, CA
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Dukes is in his seventh season in Arena Football, his fourth with the Rattlers.
In 2016, he had 4.5 total tackles, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. In 2015,
Dukes logged 18.5 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 16 games with the Arizona Rattlers. In
2014 he earned Second Team All-Arena honors as a defensive end after collecting
42.5 tackles and a franchise-record nine sacks in 18 games with the Arizona Rattlers.
He was then named Riddell Defensive Player of the Game in ArenaBowl XXVII after
recording 4.5 tackles and a sack for a safety in the contest. In 2013 Dukes recorded
14 tackles and two sacks in 14 games with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2012 he recorded
20.5 tackles and six sacks with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2011, Cliff earned First Team
All-Arena honors and was named Defensive Lineman of the Year after recording a
career-high 40.5 tackles and 12.5 sacks with the Tampa Bay Storm. In 2010, he was
named Second Team All-Arena after collecting 34.5 tackles and seven sacks with
the Tampa Bay Storm. And in 2008, Dukes recorded one tackle as a rookie with the
Tampa Bay Storm.
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Dukes spent time on the NFL rosters of the St. Louis Rams, New Orleans Saints and
the Detroit Lions as well as the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.
CLIFF
DUKES
COLLEGE
Dukes started 35 games for the Spartans, collecting 15.5 sacks over his collegiate
career.
DEFENSIVE END
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 295
EXPERIENCE 6 Years
COLLEGE Michigan State
HOMETOWN Lexington Park,
MD
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Fritz is in his second season in Arena Football, first with the Rattlers.
In 2015, tallied 11 tackles and five sacks in nine games as a rookie with the San Jose
Sabercats. In 2011, Fritz was assigned to the Tulsa Talons but did not see any game
action.
Gibbs played on the Green Bay Packers practice squad in 2012. He attended training
camp for the St. Louis Rams in 2010.
COLLEGE
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RODNEY
FRITZ
In 2006, Fritz attended Highland CC, where he played in nine games, registering 71
tackles, and posted three sacks with 9.5 tackles for a loss. Was named to the Kansas
Jayhawk Community College Conference Second Team.
In 2007, Fritz transferred to Los Angeles Pierce College, where he played in nine
games, registering 98 tackles, and posted seven sacks with 19 tackles for a loss. He also
managed one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Was named
to the Western State Conference First Team.
As a junior in 2008, he transferred to Tennessee State University, where he played in 17
games, recording 40 tackles, nine of them were sacks.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
HIGH SCHOOL
Fritz attended Hickman High School in Kansas City, Missouri. There he was named
all-state as tight end, after having 21 receptions for 549 yards and nine touchdowns,
and was an honorable mention as a linebacker. He was also named all conference in
basketball.
HEIGHT 6-1
WEIGHT 270
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Tennessee State
HOMETOWN Kansas City, MO
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Glasper is in his sixth season in Arena Football, all with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Glasper tallied 24.5 total tackles, 5.5 for a loss. He also recorded 4 sacks and 2
fumble recoveries. In 2015, earned First Team All-Arena honors after totaling 34.5 tackles
and a single- season franchise record 11.5 sacks in 18 starts for the Arizona Rattlers. In
2014, collected 32.5 tackles and four sacks in 17 games with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2013,
collected 33 tackles and five sacks in 18 games with the Rattlers. In 2012, notched 37.5
tackles, four sacks, one interception to go along with three forced and recovered fumbles
in 17 games with the Rattlers. In 2011, recorded 28 tackles and finished second on the
team in sacks with 7.5 in 17 games as a rookie with the Rattlers. Glasper is now the alltime sack leader for the Rattlers.
COLLEGE
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Glasper played college football at North Carolina A&T University. He started 10 games his
senior year registering 44 tackles, four sacks, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick.
During his junior year, Glasper started 12 games and collected a career-best 42 tackles
and recorded 3.5 sacks. Selected Preseason All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Second
Team for the 2009 season. Made preseason All-MEAC in 2008 as well. Has played in
26 games over his career with 81 career tackles, four blocked kicks, four career fumble
recoveries and nine career sacks.
TYRE
GLASPER
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
HIGH SCHOOL
Glasper attended M.L. King High School in Detroit, MI.
HEIGHT 6-3
WEIGHT 270
EXPERIENCE 5 Years
COLLEGE North Carolina A&T
HOMETOWN Detroit, MI
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Gregory is in his second season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Gregory caught 20 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns in seven games with
the Tampa Bay Storm. In 2015, Gregory caught 98 passes for 1,036 yards and 27 touchdowns in 16 gams as a rookie for the Storm.
Gregory signed with the Carolina Force of American Indoor Football (AIF) in 2012. During the 2014 season, Gregory played for the York Capitals, also of the AIF. Gregory was
named the Co-MVP of the league. Gregory signed with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of
the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) on September 26, 2015.
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JULIUS
GREGORY
COLLEGE
The Portsmouth, Virginia attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his
time there he was the New Comer of the Year and a two-time CIAA champion.
HIGH SCHOOL
Gregory attended I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia and was a four sport
letterman.
WIDE RECEIVER
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 225
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Shaw
HOMETOWN Portsmouth, VA
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Hawthorne is in his eighth season in Arena Football, all with the Rattlers.
In 2016, played in seven games logging one sack and a pass break up. In 2015, Logged
13.5 tackles and four sacks in 17 games with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2014, he recorded
17.5 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 15 games with the Arizona Rattlers. He became the Rattlers’
career leader in sacks with 27 through six seasons with the team. In 2013, he collected 15
tackles and 1.5 sacks in 18 games with the Rattlers. In 2012 he recorded 22.5 tackles and
5.5 sacks as a member of the Rattlers. In 2011, he was named first-team All-Arena after
recording 19 tackles and a career-high seven sacks to go along with six fumble recoveries
with the Rattlers. In 2010, he collected 20.5 tackles and 6.5 sacks with the Rattlers. In
2008, he recorded 13 tackles and one sack as a rookie with the Rattlers.
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Hawthorne was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 6th round (175th overall) of
the 2005 NFL Draft. He played in two games his rookie season, recording two assists.
Hawthorne registered 13 solo tackles and three assists in eight games during the 2006
NFL season before being allocated to the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe. In his first
year in Frankfurt, he registered 28 regular season tackles and two sacks on a top ranked
rushing defense that allowed only 52 years per game. He won his first World Bowl title
that same year.
ANTTAJ
HAWTHORNE
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
HEIGHT 6-3
WEIGHT 345
EXPERIENCE 7 Years
COLLEGE Wisconsin
HOMETOWN Hamden, CT
COLLEGE
Hawthorne was a four-year starter (2001-2004) on the defensive line at the University
of Wisconsin. He started the last two games at Nose-tackle in his freshman year then
moved to left tackle where he started 41 consecutive games. He earned third team AllAmerican honors his senior year and was named All-Big Ten Conference three times,
including a first team selection as a junior, and a consensus selection as a senior. He was
the recipient of the team’s Jay Seiler Coaches Appreciation Award and named team
captain his senior year. He finished his career with 201 tackles, 42 tackles for a loss, 12
sacks, two forced fumbles, four pass deflections and an interception. His 42 tackles for a
loss places him sixth on the school’s all time list.
HIGH SCHOOL
Hawthorne earned All-State three times, was named USA Today, ESPN and Super Preps
first team All-American and earned Prep Stars Dream Team accolades his senior year at
Hamden High School. That same year he competed in the National High School All-Star
game and was rated the ninth-best overall player and second ranked defensive player in
the country by Tom Lemmings Prep football Report. A native of Hamden, CT.
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Hicks is in his third season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Hicks played in 10 games, starting in 9 of them for the Rattlers. Prior to joining
the Rattlers, Hayworth Hicks spent two seasons with the AFL’s Orlando Predators, where
he was a two year starter.
Before joining the Rattlers, Hicks was on the active roster for the National Football
League’s (NFL) Carolina Panthers, the NFL’s New York Jets, and the Kansas City Chiefs
in 2012. He also spent time with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and the NFL’s Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, both on the practice squad.
COLLEGE
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The 6-3 330-pound Hicks attended Iowa State where in 2011 he earned second-team AllBig 12 honors. He also earned the Iowa State’s Arthur Floyd Scott Award for being Iowa
State’s most outstanding lineman that same year.
HIGH SCHOOL
HAYWORTH The Los Angeles, California native was a multi-sport athlete at Palmdale High School. His
junior and senior season, Hicks earned all-CIF Western Division honors and all-conference
in football. He also competed in track and basketball for the Falcons.
HICKS
OFFENSIVE LINE
HEIGHT 6-3
WEIGHT 335
EXPERIENCE 2 years
COLLEGE Iowa State
HOMETOWN Los Angeles, CA
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Jones is in his third season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Jones played in three games registering 12 total tackles and four pass breakups.
In 2015, Jones registered 6.5 tackles in three games with the Jacksonville Sharks.. In 2014,
saw action in one game as a rookie with the Jacksonville Sharks...
COLLEGE
At Southeastern Louisiana finished fifth on the team with 57 total tackles, adding two
tackles for loss, two interceptions and five passes defended as a senior in 2011. Saw
action in every one of the Lions’ games over his final three seasons at the school.
HIGH SCHOOL
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Jones earned All-District honors at Grace King High School. Also was on track team and
earned a district title in the 400 meters. Served as a team captain for the football, basketball and track teams.
KEIRON
JONES
DEFENSIVE BACK
HEIGHT 5-9
WEIGHT 185
EXPERIENCE 2 Years
COLLEGE Southeastern
Louisiana
HOMETOWN Kenner, LA
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Kellem is in his fifth season in Arena Football, his fourth with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Kellem racked in 47 total tackles and four key interceptions for the rattlers
secondary. In 2015, he earned First Team All-Arena and Go RVing Defensive Back of the
Year honors after tallying 95.5 tackles and a career-high 14 interceptions in 18 starts for
the Arizona Rattlers. In 2014, he collected a career-high 98 tackles to go along with six
interceptions in 18 games with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2013, Kellem tallied 74.5 tackles
and six interceptions as a Jack linebacker with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2012, he earned
Second Team All-Arena honors after recording a team-high 95.5 tackles and nine
interceptions as a rookie with the New Orleans VooDoo the DB collected a takeaway in
each of his first five games with the team.
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Had a stint in the UFL with the Omaha Nighthawks, but was released in the team’s final
training camp cuts.
COLLEGE
Earned First-Team All-Sun Belt recognition as a junior and senior at Middle Tennessee
State. Kellem was named to the ESPN Academic All-American team.
JEREMY
KELLEM
HIGH SCHOOL
An all-state and all-country players at Deerfield Beach HS, Kellem had 85 tackles, four
sacks, eight caused fumbles, five fumble recoveries, and three blocked field goals during
his career. He also recorded four touchdowns. Kellem was named Defensive MVP at the
North-South All-Star game. Lettered in both football and basketball.
DEFENSIVE BACK
HEIGHT 5-9
WEIGHT 195
EXPERIENCE 4 Years
COLLEGE Middle Tennessee
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HOMETOWN N Lauderdale/
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Mackey is in his second season in Arena Football, both with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Mackey played in four games, collecting four tackles and one fumble recovery.
In 2014, collected half-a-sack in two regular season games as a rookie with the Arizona
Rattlers. Led the team with three sacks in the 2014 AFL Playoffs
In 2015, Mackey spent the season with the National Football League’s (NFL) Minnesota
Vikings practice squad.
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The Wilmington, Delaware native began his collegiate career at Hinds Community
College in Raymond, Mississippi before transferring to Texas Tech in 2011. At Hinds,
recorded 47 tackles (36 solo), 15.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and forcing one fumble. He
received first team All-conference honors. Was All-Big 12 Honorable Mention during his
final season at Texas Tech.
LEON
MACKEY
DEFENSIVE END
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 265
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Texas Tech
HOMETOWN Wilmington, DE
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Mady played in one game in his first season in Arena Football and with the Rattlers.
Mady spent time with the National Football League’s (NFL) Oakland Raiders, where he
played in seven games during the 2013 season, and spent the 2014 season on the Raiders’
practice squad.
COLLEGE
The 6-foot-2, 315-pounder attended Youngstown State where he played in 22 games during which, he did not allow a sack or pressure. Mady transferred from Butler County Community College where he was named first-team All-Jayhawk Conference and first-team
All-Region VI.
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LAMAR
MADY
HIGH SCHOOL
The Topeka, Kansas native attended Topeka High School where played both center and
defensive tackle. Mady earned first-team All-Centennial League selection during his senior
season, and as a junior was a second-team All-Centennial League pick as a center.
OFFENSIVE LINE
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 315
EXPERIENCE Rookie
COLLEGE Youngstown St
HOMETOWN Topeka, KS
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Matthews is in his first season in Arena Football, and with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Matthews had 10 receptions for 180 yards and three touchdowns in four games
for the Rattlers.
COLLEGE
Matthews attended New Mexico State University and during his senior year he had 37
receptions for 386 yards and four touchdowns. During his career he played in 43 games
for the Aggies.
HIGH SCHOOL
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JOE
MATTHEWS
The Tucson, Arizona native played both wide receiver and defensive back for Rincon
High School. During the 2010 season, Matthews had 65 receptions for 955 yards and
11 touchdowns. As a defensive back he had 60 tackles as well as five interceptions.
During his junior and senior seasons, Matthews was selected as a second team all-region
defensive back. As a senior, he was also selected to first team All-Southern Arizona, first
team all-region and honorable mention all-state as a wide receiver. Matthews’ teammates
selected him to receive the “Ranger Award,” an award for the most all-around player
both on and off the football field.
WIDE RECEIVER
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 200
EXPERIENCE Rookie
COLLEGE New Mexico State
HOMETOWN Tucson, AZ
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McAllister is entering his first season in Arena Football and the Rattlers.
In 2016, McAllister tallied 10 tackles, three of those for a loss. He also put up three sacks on
the season and one forced fumble.
McAllister spent the NFL’s 2014 Preseason with the Houston Texans.
COLLEGE
McAllister attended Baylor where he finished his career as the all-time sack leader for
the Bears. During his senior season he earned first team All-Big 12 honors as well as
second team Academic All-Big 12 honors. He also earned the Holiday Bowl Defensive
MVP award his junior year.
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HIGH SCHOOL
CHRIS
McALLISTER
McAllister was born in Aschaffenburg, Germany and eventually moved to Converse, Texas
where he attended Judson High School. While there, he was the 2008 District 27-5A
Defensive MVP as well as First-team San Antonio Express-News All-Area 5A honors as a
senior. He also earned third team 5A All-State honors as a junior.
DEFENSIVE END
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 255
EXPERIENCE Rookie
COLLEGE Baylor
HOMETOWN Converse, TX
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Morton is in his first season with the AFL and with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Morton had a total of 46 tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery. He
also tallied a team high with three forced fumbles.
COLLEGE
The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Morton started three years at Baylor University after transferring from the College of the Sequoias. He played in three straight bowl games,
including 2013 BCS bowl berth and school’s first Big 12 championship. He started 29
of 31 career games played totaling 156 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, eight interceptions, and four forced fumbles. He also was a two time All Big-12 selection and made
the Big-12 Commissioners Honor Roll in the Fall of 2012.
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KJ
MORTON
DEFENSIVE BACK
HEIGHT 5-10
WEIGHT 190
EXPERIENCE Rookie
COLLEGE Baylor
HOMETOWN Macon, GA
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Mudge is in his fourth season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Mudge played in 15 games, starting in 14 of them for the Rattlers. In 2015, Mudge
started nine games for the Portland Thunder. In 2014, Mudge started three games for the
San Jose SaberCats. In 2013 Mudge appeared in 13 games, starting eight, as a rookie for
the San Jose SaberCats.
COLLEGE
Mudge earned First Team All-America honors as a sophomore after Bakersfield College prior to transferring to Nevada in 2010.
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JORDAN
MUDGE
OFFENSIVE LINE
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 320
EXPERIENCE 3 years
COLLEGE Nevada
HOMETOWN Fresno, CA
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Pertuit begins his sixth season in Arena Football. His first with the Rattlers.
Pertuit spent most of his AFL career with the San Jose SaberCats, where in 2014 he
earned the AFL Kicker of the Year award for making 128 of 138 PATs and scoring on all
nine of his field goal tries. Pertuit also spent one year with the Iowa Barnstormers (2011).
COLLEGE
Pertuit attended Incarnate Word, where he was an all-American soccer player and threeyear captain. He also achieved the top ranking in the nation and was nominated for the
Cardinals’ Student-Athlete of the Year award.
HIGH SCHOOL
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The Billings, Montana native attended Billings Senior High School, where he was
valedictorian and a two-time all-state and a state champion in soccer.
NICH
PERTUIT
KICKER
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 195
EXPERIENCE 5 Years
COLLEGE Incarnate Word
HOMETOWN Billings, MT
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Phillips is in his seventh season in Arena Football, first with the Rattlers
In 2016, Phillips played in nine games, collecting 34 total tackles, seven pass breakups,
and one interception. In 2015, set career highs with 107 total tackles and 37 pass
breakups with the Tampa Bay Storm. Phillips had a career high five interceptions during
the 2014 season with the Pittsburgh Power. In 2013, Phillips collected 28 tackles in nine
games with the Utah Blaze. In 2012, recorded 50 tackles and two interceptions with the
Utah Blaze. In 2011, Phillips led the Utah Blaze with 91.5 tackles. In 2010, Recorded 26.5
tackles with three pass breakups for the Spokane Shock and the Milwaukee Iron.
COLLEGE
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Phillips ranks third all-time in Wagner history with 17 career interceptions. Set a Division
I-AA record for longest kickoff return for a touchdown (95 yards vs. Robert Morris in
2007).
AL
PHILLIPS
DEFENSIVE BACK
HEIGHT 5-11
WEIGHT 190
EXPERIENCE 6 Years
COLLEGE Wagner
HOMETOWN
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Purify is in his sixth season in Arena Football, his fourth with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Purify had 84 receptions for 1,017 yards and 30 touchdowns in 13 games played.
Purify played for the San Jose SaberCats in 2015, and helped them win ArenaBowl XXVIII.
He had 14 receptions for 195 yards and six touchdowns in 2015. Purify was an integral
part of the Rattlers back-to-back-to-back championships from 2012-14. In 2014, he had
84 receptions for 1,235 yards and 30 TDs. In 2013 he hauled in two more touchdowns to
beat the Soul again in ArenaBowl XXVI. In 2012 he caught seven touchdowns to help the
Rattlers beat the Philadelphia Soul in ArenaBowl XXV and was named the Offensive Player
of the Game. He earned first team All-Arena honors in 2012.
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MAURICE
PURIFY
WIDE RECEIVER
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 230
EXPERIENCE 5 YEARS
COLLEGE Nebraska
HOMETOWN Eureka, CA
Purify played for the Georgia Force in 2011 catching 129 passes for 1,650 yards and 46
touchdowns. He then spent the next three seasons with the Rattlers. Over those three
seasons he had 261 receptions for 3,907 yards and 85 touchdowns. He then spent last year
with the San Jose SaberCats.
Purify spent time on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad after being picked up as
an undrafted free agent in 2008. He was a part of the practice squad again in 2009
and was released during the end of the 2009 season.
COLLEGE
The 6-foot-4, 220-pound receiver went to San Francisco City College then transferred to the University of Nebraska. While at Nebraska, Purify was Second-Team AllBig 12 in 2006 and Honorable Mention in 2007. Purify finished his collegiate career
in the top ten in school history for receptions, touchdown receptions, and receiving
yards.
Purify earned 2005 California Community College Football Coaches Association
first-team All-America honors and Region I first-team All-California honors at wide
receiver. He was a part of the San Francisco City College team that went 10-2 and
ended with a loss in the junior college state championship contest, a game in which
Purify earned offensive MVP honors.
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Reed is in his sixth season in Arena Football, all with the Rattlers.
In 2016, he had 12 total tackles and two interceptions. Reed caught 76 passes for 705
yards and 25 touchdowns in 15 games for the Arizona Rattlers in 2015. In 2014, caught
84 passes for 1,235 yards and 30 touchdowns in 18 games as a receiver with the Arizona
Rattlers. Also spent time at Jack linebacker, recording 48.5 tackles and an interception
on the year. Earned J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Game honors at ArenaBowl XXVII
after hauling in two touchdown receptions and a pair of interceptions, including a picksix in the first quarter of the contest. In 2013, caught 70 passes for 961 yards and 24
touchdowns in 18 games with the Rattlers. In 2012, caught 100 passes for 1,380 yards
and 27 touchdowns with the Rattlers. In 2011, hauled in 47 balls for 480 yards and 12
touchdowns as a rookie with the Rattlers.
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Signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free-agent in 2007. Joined the Baltimore
Ravens in 2008. Joined the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League late in 2009,
participated in the team’s 2010 training camp and later signed with the team.
KERRY
REED
COLLEGE
WIDE RECEIVER
A J.C. Grid Wire Honorable Mention All-American at Coffeyville Community College,
racking up nearly 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns as a receiver in his two seasons at
Coffeyville. Transferred to Michigan State in 2005, catching 31 passes for 438 yards and
five TDs. As a senior in 2006, Reed earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten, catching 64
passes for 775 yards and five TDs.
HEIGHT 6-2
HIGH SCHOOL
WEIGHT 205
Honorable Mention All-Dade County selection as a senior at South Dade High School in
Homestead, FL.
EXPERIENCE 5 Years
COLLEGE Michigan State
HOMETOWN Miami, FL
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Savage is entering his first season in the AFL and with the Rattlers.
COLLEGE
He earned Second Team All-America honors at Arizona Western before transferring to
Oklahoma for his final two seasons of eligibility. Savage was named honorable mention
All-Big XII as a senior for the Sooners in 2014.
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DIONTE
SAVAGE
OFFENSIVE LINE
HEIGHT 6-5
WEIGHT 330
EXPERIENCE Rookie
COLLEGE Oklahoma
HOMETOWN Flint, MI
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Simons is in his third season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
Simons played in 13 games for the Rattlers on the offensive line in 2016 and had two
receiving touchdowns as well. Simons has spent the past two seasons with the Orlando
Predators. In his two years with the Predators Simons had a total of 82 rushes for 224
yards and 19 touchdowns.
COLLEGE
Simons attended Central Connecticut State where he played offensive tackle in two
seasons for the Blue Devils.
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MICHAEL
SIMONS
OFFENSIVE LINE
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 305
EXPERIENCE 2 YEARS
COLLEGE Central Conn. St.
HOMETOWN Hollywood, FL
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Smith is in his second season in Arena Football, both with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Smith acquired 19.5 total tackles and one pass break-up on the season.
COLLEGE
College Experience: Began collegiate career at Riverside Community College where he
was a two-year starter and All-Conference selection before transferring to Nevada in
2012.
HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Corona (Calif.) High School ... Was a multi-sport star who earned a total of
eight varsity letters in football, wrestling and track and field ... Was the MVP of his team
as a senior ... Was league champion in wrestling as a senior and the top hurdler on his
track team.
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MARKUS
SMITH
DEFENSIVE BACK
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 200
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Nevada
HOMETOWN Corona, CA
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Tyson is in his second season in Arena Football, his first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Tyson had 14 total tackles and 6 sacks in 11 games played for the Rattlers. In 2015,
Tyson spent time with the San Jose SaberCats.
Prior to joining the Rattlers, Tyson attended camp for the National Football League’s
Dallas Cowboys in 2013.
COLLEGE
The 6-2 290-pound Tyson attended Jacksonville State where in 2011 he tallied 85.5
tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks in his career. He also intercepted a pass as well
as a pass breakup.
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HIGH SCHOOL
DIMETRIO
TYSON
The Elba, Alabama native was a four-year lettermen at Elba High School. Tyson was
an All-State selection as a senior, as well as team captain and most valuable defensive
lineman. He was named All-Area and All-Region as well as named to the Southeast Sun
Super 12 in 2007.
DEFENSIVE LINE
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 290
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Jacksonville State
HOMETOWN Elba, AL
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Vasquez is in his sixth season in Arena Football, first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Vasquez had 11 tackles with 4 sacks and a forced fumble. Before he joined the
Rattlers, Vasquez spent three seasons with the San Jose SaberCats. During that time,
Vasquez amassed 56.5 tackles, 11 sacks, four forced fumbles and two pass breakups. Prior
to joining the SaberCats, Vasquez played for the Milwaukee Mustangs, where in 2012 he
earned second team All-Arena honors after earning 8.5 sacks, 28.5 tackles and 5 pass
breakups that season.
In 2009, Vasquez also spent some time with the National Football League’s (NFL) Baltimore Ravens. Vasquez also spent the 2012 and 2013 seasons with the Canadian Football
League’s Calgary Stampeeders.
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COLLEGE
Vasquez attended Arizona State University, where he was named honorable mention AllPac 10 twice after he finished his career with 78 tackles, 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
LUIS
VASQUEZ
DEFENSIVE END
HEIGHT 6’3
WEIGHT 265
EXPERIENCE 5 Years
COLLEGE Arizona State
HOMETOWN Ledyard, CT
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Williams is in his third season in Arena Football, all with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Williams played in three game for the Rattlers, starting in one of them. In 2014,
WIlliams played in 13 games, starting 12 of them.
Williams was selected in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was released later that year and then signed with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He was
with the Bills practice squad until August 2013.
COLLEGE
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KEITH
WILLIAMS
OFFENSIVE LINE
HEIGHT 6-5
The Florrisant, Missouri native was a mainstay in the starting lineup since his sophomore
season. The 6-5, 310-pound Williams started all 14 games at left guard as part of an
offensive line that had great continuity and success during the 2010 campaign. Williams
and his offensive line teammates allowed Nebraska to lead the Big 12 in rushing offense,
and produce three players with at least 900 rushing yards. The Huskers produced at
least 200 rushing yards in 10 of 14 games in 2010. Williams was honored for his efforts
as a second-team All-Big 12 performer by Rivals.com, while earning third-team honors
from Phil Steele and honorable-mention accolades from the league’s coaches and the
Associated Press.
HIGH SCHOOL
Williams attended McCluer North High School, playing both offensive and defensive
tackle. In his senior year, he recorded 24 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery while
leading his team to its second consecutive state championship appearance. He earned
all-state honors both on offense and defense.
WEIGHT 330
EXPERIENCE 2 Years
COLLEGE Nebraska
HOMETOWN Florrisant, MO
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ARENA FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE.
Windsor is in his seventh season in Arena Football, his fifth in the AFL and all with the
Rattlers.
In 2016, Windsor ended with 1667 receiving yards, averaging over 104 yards per game.
He also averaged 11.5 yards per catch and had an astounding 50 total touchdowns. In
2015, earned Second Team All-Arena honors after hauling in 139 passes for 1,754 yards
and 39 touchdowns in 16 starts for the Arizona Rattlers. In 2014, named First Team AllArena after totaling 124 receptions for 1,685 yards and a League-high 44 touchdowns in
17 games with the Arizona Rattlers. In 2013, named second-team All-Arena after totaling
110 receptions for 1,590 yards and 42 touchdowns in 16 games with the Rattlers. Named
Offensive Player of the Game and MVP of ArenaBowl XXVI. In 2011, tallied 156 receptions
for 1,830 yards and 36 touchdowns for the Rattlers before being picked up by the
Cleveland Browns. In 2010, posted 193 receptions for 2,372 yards and 47 touchdowns in
his first season with the Rattlers. Both receptions and receiving marks still stand as AFL
rookie records. He led the league in receptions per game (12.1), receiving yards per game
(148.3), total scoring (328 points) and receiving yards.
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ROD
WINDSOR
Spent time in the NFL’s Cleveland Browns organization after the 2011 season with the
Rattlers. Spent the 2009 season playing under current Rattlers Coach Kevin Guy with the
Rio Grande Valley Dorados (af2). Named the league’s Offensive Player of the Year and
Rookie of the Year after catching 184 passes for 2,364 yards and 59 touchdowns.
WIDE RECEIVER
COLLEGE
Windsor led Western New Mexico in both passing (1,361) and rushing (886) yards his
junior season. He also recorded a 118.61 passer rating before converting to the wide
receiver position his senior season. The season he caught 81 passes for 1,118 yards and six
touchdowns.
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 205
EXPERIENCE 6 Years
COLLEGE Western New Mexico
HOMETOWN Bessemer, AL
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Zendejas is in his second season in Arena Football, and first with the Rattlers.
In 2016, Zendejas was 100-122 on extra point attempts this season. In 2015, he connected
on 14-of-18 extra point tries in two games with the Arizona Rattlers.
COLLEGE
HEIGHT 5-11
Cats’ leading scorer past two seasons with 172 points... Groza Award watch list in 2010...
Career 75 percent on field goals, among top 10 in UA history... No. 10 on UA career
scoring chart in two years of kicking... Hit 14 of 19 FG tries (.734) in 2010 including three
against UCLA to earn College Football Performance Awards national PK of the week
nod... Matched career-best with 47-yarder against Iowa... Suffered five blocks, one FG
and four PAT... Zendejas stepped up and knocked home 17 of 22 field goal tries (.773) in
2009, plus added 38 PAT kicks (41 attempts) for 89 points, the team’s scoring leader...
Had huge kick with a 32-yarder as time expired to beat Arizona State, 20-17, on its home
field, winning Pac-10 special teams player of the week and coaches’ co-special team
POW honors... Had four field goals in five tries in the season opener against Central
Michigan (to win UA special teams player of the week honor) and four in four tries at
Washington to tie school records for most made and attempted in a game... Among
those he tied were his uncle, Max Zendejas, a former All-American at Arizona (198285)... Career-long boot of 47 yards against Oregon... 89 points were sixth-most by a
kicker in school history... Was kickoff specialist for first five games... In somewhat of an
anomaly, he did not play in bowl game as UA did not score or attempt a FG... Took over
after getting his feet wet as a backup, appearing in four 2008 games... Busiest in opener
vs. Idaho, with 51-yard punt, a kickoff and 3-for-3 on PAT tries... Also kicked PATs against
the Washington schools, and had two kickoffs each against WSU and Oregon... His
average landing spot on five kickoff plays - 2 yard-line...
WEIGHT 190
HIGH SCHOOL
4
ALEX
ZENDEJAS
KICKER
EXPERIENCE 1 Year
COLLEGE Arizona
HOMETOWN Glendale, AZ
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Farwest... Arizona Republic first-team all-state...59-yard field goal against South
Mountain High in 2006, and also a 53-yarder, among his eight-for-13 effort... Also punted
24 times for 36.0 yards per kick, plus hit 42 of 50 kickoffs for touchbacks... 2005 all-state
honors... Top 12 `notable’ citation at Chris Sailer National Kicking Competition,
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20 N IN REV
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A
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OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING
GP
ATT GAIN LOSS
NET
AVG
TD LONGAVG/G
BENSON, MYKEL 16 75 206 7
199 2.7 20 19 12.4
WINDSOR, ROD 16 10 70 0
70 7.0 2
22 4.4
DEADDER, CHASE 14 5
51 30 21 4.2 0
28 1.5
REED, KERRY 5
2
14 0
14 7.0 0
10 2.8
BOYD, SHANE 13 1
7
0
7
7.0 1
7
0.5
PURIFY, MAURICE 13 1
6
0
6
6.0 0
6
0.5
AMOS, ANTHONY 13 2
5
1
4
2.0 0
5
0.3
WASHINGTON, MIKE 1
1
1
0
1
1.0 0
1
1.0
DAVILA, NICK 16 14 11 10 1
0.1 1
6
0.1
TOTAL.......... 16 111 371 48 323 2.9 24 28 20.2
OPPONENTS...... 16 84 316 29 287 3.4 18 36 17.9
PASSING
GP
RATINGCMP-ATT-INT
YDS
TD
LONG
AVG/G
DAVILA, NICK 16 69.6 4198 110 48 BOYD, SHANE 13 103.5 13-27-0 48.1 157 4
45 12.1
7
39.6 0-0-0 0.0 -47 0
0
-6.7
123.8 366-534-11 68.5 4308 114 48 269.2
52.6 4522 90 48 282.6
TEAM TOTAL.......... 16 OPPONENTS...... 16 RECEIVING
GP
125.1 353-507-11 PCT
96.9 345-656-19 NO.
YDS
AVG
TD LONGAVG/G
WINDSOR, ROD 16 145 1667 11.5 48 48 104.2
PURIFY, MAURICE 13 84 1017 12.1 30 41 78.2
DEADDER, CHASE 14 57 724 12.7 18 37 51.7
AMOS, ANTHONY 13 32 432 13.5 5
38 33.2
BENSON, MYKEL 16 25 194 7.8 7
34 12.1
MATTHEWS, JOE 4
10 180 18.0 3
31 45.0
REED, KERRY 5
6
42 7.0 1
11 8.4
SIMONS, MICHAEL 13 5
60 12.0 2
17 4.6
SAVAGE, DIONTE 11 1
22 22.0 0
22 2.0
WASHINGTON, MIKE 262.4
1
1
17 17.0 0
17 17.0
TOTAL.......... 16 366 4355 11.9 114 48 272.2
OPPONENTS...... 16 345 4640 13.4 90 48 290.0
FG RETURNS
NO. YDS AVG
TDLONG
BROWN, ARKEITH 1
23 23.0 0
23
AMOS, ANTHONY 1
22 22.0 0
0
TOTAL.......... 2
45 22.5 0
23
OPPONENTS...... 0
0
0.0 0
0
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INTERCEPTIONS
NO. YDS AVG
TDLONG
BROWN, ARKEITH 6
83 13.8 2
39
KELLEM, JEREMY 4
66 16.5 1
30
CHAPMAN, ALLEN 3
48 16.0 1
48
REED, KERRY 2
53 26.5 2
40
BUCKNER, DAN 1
0
0.0 0
0
DEADDER, CHASE 1
10 10.0 1
10
MORTON, KJ 1
19 19.0 1
19
PHILLIPS, AL 1
0
0.0 0
0
TOTAL.......... 19 279 14.7 8
48
OPPONENTS...... 11 71 6.5 0
22
KICK RETURNS
AMOS, ANTHONY NO. YDS AVG
68 1219 17.9 TDLONG
4
56
BROWN, ARKEITH 8
133 16.6 0
36
PURIFY, MAURICE 4
14 3.5 1
11
MATTHEWS, JOE 3
47 15.7 0
23
WASHINGTON, MIKE 3
35 11.7 0
22
TOTAL.......... 86 1448 16.8 5
56
OPPONENTS...... 119 1735 14.6 3
56
FUMBLE RETURNS NO. YDS AVG
TDLONG
GLASPER, TYRE 2
33 16.5 2
32
TYSON, DIMETRIO 1
0
0.0 0
0
REED, KERRY 1
8
8.0 0
8
BUCKNER, DAN 1
22 22.0 1
22
BROWN, ARKEITH 1
1
1.0 1
0
BOREL, DAMIEN 0
0
0.0 1
0
TOTAL.......... 6
64 10.7 5
32
OPPONENTS...... 1
7
7.0 0
7
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SCORING
TD
50 31 27 19 0
9
0
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
156 111 WINDSOR, Rod PURIFY, Maurice BENSON, Mykel DEADDER, Chase ZENDEJAS, Alex AMOS, Anthony SPENCER, Kenny MATTHEWS, Joe REED, Kerry BROWN, Arkeith SIMONS, Michael GLASPER, Tyre DAVILA, Nick KELLEM, Jeremy BOYD, Shane MORTON, KJ BUCKNER, Dan BOREL, Damien CHAPMAN, Allen FRITZ, Rodney Total.......... Opponents...... TOTAL OFFENSE
TOTAL OFFENSE FGS
KICK
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 100-122 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-24 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 120-146 2-5 88-103 RUSH
0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 1-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-5 2-3 RCV
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
PASS 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-4 1-6 GP PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/G
16 521 1
4198 4199 262.4
199 12.4
BOYD, SHANE 13 28 7
157 164 12.6
70 4.4
DEADDER, CHASE 14 5
21 0
21 1.5
5
2
14 0
14 2.8
6
0
6
0.5
AMOS, ANTHONY 13 2
4
0
4
0.3
1
1
1
0
1
1.0
WASHINGTON, MIKE TEAM 7
0
0
-47 -47 -6.7
TOTAL.......... 16 645 323 4308 4631 289.4
OPPONENTS...... 16 740 287 4522 4809 300.6
FIELD GOALS
FGM-FGAPCT
01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59
KICKOFFS
NO. YDS AVG
TB
ZENDEJAS, ALEX 126 6907 54.8 32 1
SPENCER, KENNY 27 1403 52.0 6
1
DEADDER, CHASE SAF POINTS
0
300
0
186
0
164
0
114
0
100
0
54
0
20
0
18
0
18
0
18
0
12
0
12
0
10
0
8
0
8
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
1
2
1
1068
0
766
G PLAYS RUSH PASSTOTALAVG/G
DAVILA, NICK REED, KERRY 2PT 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
LG
OB RETN NETYDLN
4
78 19.5 0
0
TOTAL.......... 157 8388 53.4 38 2
14.6 41.2 8
OPPONENTS...... 109 5688 52.2 15 8
16.8 38.2 11
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64
ALL PURPOSE
G RUSH
REC
0
0
1737 108.6
AMOS, ANTHONY 13 4
432 22 1219 0
1677 129.0
FG
KOR
IRTOTALAVG/G
1017 0
14 0
1037 79.8
DEADDER, CHASE 14 21 724 0
0
10 755 53.9
0
0
393 24.6
BROWN, ARKEITH 13 0
0
23 133 83 239 18.4
MATTHEWS, JOE 4
0
180 0
47 0
227 56.8
REED, KERRY 5
14 42 0
0
53 109 21.8
KELLEM, JEREMY 6
0
0
0
0
66 66 11.0
SIMONS, MICHAEL 13 0
60 0
0
0
60 4.6
1
1
17 0
35 0
53 53.0
CHAPMAN, ALLEN 6
0
0
0
0
48 48 8.0
SAVAGE, DIONTE 11 0
22 0
0
0
22 2.0
MORTON, KJ 14 0
0
0
0
19 19 1.4
BOYD, SHANE 13 7
0
0
0
0
7
0.5
WASHINGTON, MIKE DAVILA, NICK 16 1
0
0
0
0
1
0.1
TOTAL.......... 16 323 4355 45 1448 279 6450 403.1
OPPONENTS...... 16 287 4640 0
1735 71 6733 420.8
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OVERALL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Tackles Sacks Pass Defense Fumbles Blkd DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BU PD Qbh Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
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GAME 1: APRIL 1, 2016, @ PORTLAND
ARIZONA MELTS STEEL 80-28
ARI 80 POR28
SCORES BY QUARTER
1234
SCORE
ARI 19 27 14 20
80
POR 7 14 0 7 28
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (1-0) began the regular season
with a victory over the Portland Steel (0-1) Friday night at the Moda Center in Portland Oregon by
a score of 80-28 in front of 6,782 fans.
The Arizona Rattlers started fast, and physically dominated the game for all four quarters. The Rattlers offense, led by quarterback Nick Davila scored on nine of the ten drives they had in the game.
The Arizona defense pitched in as well, adding three more scores. Defensive back Arkeith Brown
and wide receiver/linebacker Kerry Reed each with a pick six, and defensive lineman Damien
Borel returned a fumble for a touchdown.
“Our defense was playing really good,” General Manager and Head Coach Kevin Guy said, “and
our offense was really efficient tonight. We only got stopped once. It was a great team effort.”
The Rattlers’ secondary led by Arkeith Brown, came in as one of the biggest question marks of the
night, but left looking like it did not miss a step. Brown, on the Steel’s second drive of the game,
picked off quarterback Danny Southwick, and took it to the house.
“Arkeith (Brown) has been a great player for us for years,” Guy said. “You also have to give a lot of
credit to the guys up front for providing the pressure, which allowed us to get our hands on some
balls.”
Davila, the Under Armour Offensive Player of the game, and wide receiver Rod Windsor, the Riddell Defensive player of the game, did not seem to miss a step. They connected seven times for 84
yards and four touchdowns. Davila finished the night 10 of 16 for 124 yards and five touchdowns.
The first quarter began with the Steel scoring on the second play from scrimmage, with a 38 yard
pass from Southwick to wide receiver, Nick Truesdell for the touchdown. Truesdell appeared to be
injured during the play and did not return.
The Rattlers responded with a touchdown pass from Davila to Windsor to cut the lead to one.
Brown doubled the score with his interception on the ensuing drive.
The rest of the game was all Rattlers. Defensive lineman Damien Borel recovered a fumble and
returned it for 6 in the second, putting Arizona up 32-14.
The third quarter began with a screen pass from Davila to fullback Mykel Benson, making the
score 53-21.
Steel quarterback Kasey Peters came in to replace Southwick in the 4th, and on his first drive, threw
a perfect pass to wide receiver Tom Gilson, however, this was the last time the Steel would score.
The Rattlers added two more touchdowns on the ground by Benson, who ended the game with
four total touchdowns; three rushing and one from the air.
The Rattlers’ next opponent will be the Los Angeles KISS. The game will take place next Saturday,
April 9th, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Cali. at 8:00 p.m. PDT. The game will be nationally
televised on ESPN 2, and streamed online on ESPN3.com or the WatchESPN app on a tablet or
smartphone.
Under Armour Offensive Player of the Game: Nick Davila (AZ)
Riddell Defensive Player of the Game: Damien Borel (AZ)
J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Game: Rod Windsor (AZ)
Cutters Catch of the Game: Rod Windsor (AZ)
AFL Highlight of the Game: Arkeith Brown (AZ) Interception returned for a touchdown in the
1st Q
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GAME 1: APRIL 1, 2016, @ PORTLAND STEEL
STADIUM
Moda Center
ATTENDANCE
6,782
KICKOFF TIME
7:06
END OF GAME
9:57
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:51
REFEREE
Cutaia, D
UMPIRE
Stewart, R
LINESMAN
Leffle, K
LINE JUDGE
Bauman, B
BACK JUDGE
Kieser, K
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SCORING SUMMARY
1st 13:14 10:37 06:05 02:23 PDX TRUESDELL, Nick 38 yd pass from SOUTHWICK, Dann (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:46 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 12 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick blockd) 3 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:57 ARI BROWN, Arkeith 39 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) ARI WINDSOR, Rod 9 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 9 yards, TOP 0:27 0-7
6-7
12 - 7
19 - 7
2nd 14:55 11:37 09:42 06:38 04:44 00:39 PDX LYERLA, Colt 6 yd pass from SOUTHWICK, Dann (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 4 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:51 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 20 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (BOYD, Shane pass intcpt 4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 2:39 ARI BOREL, Damien 0 yd fumble recovery (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) PDX PERRY, Jared 48 yd pass from SOUTHWICK, Dann (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 2:29 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 8 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 3 plays, 16 yards, TOP 1:27 ARI BENSON, Mykel 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 1 yard, TOP 0:09 19 - 14
25 - 14
32 - 14
32 - 21
39 - 21
46 - 21
3rd 07:58 ARI BENSON, Mykel 18 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 39 yards, TOP 0:52 01:24 ARI DAVILA, Nick 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 13 yards, TOP 3:09 53 - 21
60 - 21
4th 67 - 21
67 - 28
73 - 28
80 - 28
14:47 12:08 03:25 00:47 ARI REED, Kerry 13 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) PDX GILSON, Tom 35 yd pass from PETERS, Kasey (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 4 plays, 31 yards, TOP 2:39 ARI BENSON, Mykel 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 3 plays, 41 yards, TOP 1:27 ARI BENSON, Mykel 2 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 2 yards, TOP 0:04 Team Totals ARI POR
FIRST DOWNS 18 12
Rushing 6
0
Passing 10 10
Penalty 2
2
NET YARDS RUSHING 52 0
Rushing Attempts 9
0
Average Per Rush 5.8 0.0
Rushing Touchdowns 4
0
NET YARDS PASSING 141 265
Completions-Attempts-Int 13-23-0 23-53-2
Average Per Attempt 6.1 5.0
Average Per Completion 10.8 11.5
Passing Touchdowns 5
4
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 193 265
Total offense plays 34 59
Average Gain Per Play 5.7 4.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-1 3-2
Penalties: Number-Yards 3-20 7-37
KICKOFFS-YARDS 13-594 4-190
Average Yards Per Kickoff 45.7 47.5
Net Yards Per Kickoff 46.8 38.8
Touchbacks 3
0
MFG Returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0
Average Per Return 0.0 0.0
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 3-35-0 11--30-0
Average Per Return 11.7 -2.7
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 2-52-2 0-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-1 0-0-0
Miscellaneous Yards -11 -16
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POR
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10:33
8:34
7:21
8:10
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GAME 2: APRIL 9, 2016, @ LOS ANGELES KISS
ARI 69 LAK28
RATTLERS DOMINATE KISS 69-28
Anaheim, Cali. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (2-0) take sole possession
of first place with a victory over the Los Angeles KISS (1-1) Saturday night at the Honda
Center in Anaheim, California by a score of 69-28 in front of 6,427 fans.
SCORES BY QUARTER
1
2
3
4
SCORE
ARI 21 14 20 14
69
LAK 7 14 7 0
28
The Rattlers controlled the game on all fronts. The defense once again shined, allowing
less than 30 points in two straight games, despite missing linebacker Tyre Glasper.
Defensive back Allen Chapman led the secondary with two interceptions, both in the
fourth quarter, to earn the Riddell Defensive Player of the Game. Defensive back Arkeith
Brown also had a pick. Defensive end Luis Vasquez had a big game as well with two
sacks.
The offense, led by quarterback Nick Davila, the Under Armour Offensive Player of the
Game, was efficient, completing 20 of 26 passes for 193 yards and five touchdowns.
Fullback Mykel Benson also added three more touchdowns on the ground. He now has
73 career rushing touchdowns, passing Rodney Filer (71 touchdowns) and tying Adrien
McPherson (73 touchdowns) for 9th all-time.
On special teams, kicker Alex Zendejas went 9-10 on the point after with the one miss
being blocked. The Rattlers’ wide receiver Anthony Amos also returned a kickoff for a
touchdown.
“I thought Amos played excellent tonight,” said Guy. “It was his first game for the Rattlers.
He will only grow from here as he learns our offense.”
The Rattlers got things started quickly with a two play scoring drive that ended with a four
yard touchdown pass from Davila to wide receiver Rod Windsor. Zendejas made the point
after to make the score 7-0. After a turnover on downs, which featured a sack by Vasquez,
the Rattlers scored again, this time with a four yard rush by Benson.
The KISS got their only score of the quarter with an eight yard pass from quarterback
Nathan Stanley to wide receiver Donovan Morgan.
Arizona ended the quarter with an over the wall one yard catch by wide receiver Kerry
Reed putting the Rattlers up 21-7.
The Rattlers and the KISS traded jabs in the second, with KISS wide receiver Donovan
Morgan scoring twice, once in the air and once on the ground. Arizona scored with two
touchdown passes from Davila, one to wide receiver Chase Deadder, and the other to
Windsor.
The KISS started the second half with the ball, but on a 2nd and 7 from the Rattlers’ 16
yard line, Stanley threw an interception to Brown in the end zone for a touchback. The
Rattlers made them pay six plays later with another touchdown pass from Davila to
Windsor.
LA responded with a touchdown pass from Stanley to wide receiver Brandon Collins;
however, this will be the last time the KISS will score in the game.
On the ensuing kick-off, wide receiver Anthony Amos returned the kick for six. Benson
ended the scoring in the third with a three yard rush for a touchdown.
The fourth quarter began with Rattlers’ defensive back Allen Chapman picking off Stanley,
his first of two interceptions in the final stanza. Arizona went on to score two more
touchdowns, a one yard rush from Benson, and a 45 yard pass from quarterback Shane
Boyd to Windsor.
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GAME 2: APRIL 9, 2016, @ LOS ANGELES KISS
STADIUM
Honda Center
ATTENDANCE
6,427
KICKOFF TIME
8:05
END OF GAME
10:35
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:30
SCORING SUMMARY
1st 14:11 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 4 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)2 plays, 42 yards, TOP 0:49 07:42 ARI BENSON, Mykel 4 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) plays, 29 yards, TOP 1:53 05:25 LAK MORGAN, Donovan 8 yd pass from STANLEY, Nathan (HEIDARI kick) plays, 40 yards, TOP 2:05 00:14 ARI REED, Kerry 1 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)7 plays, 32 yards, TOP 4:18 7-0
14 - 0
14 - 7
21 - 7
2nd 11:52 08:31 01:42 00:09 LAK MORGAN, Donovan 28 yd pass from STANLEY, Nathan (HEIDARI kick) plays, 34 yards, TOP 2:33 ARI DEADDER, Chase 15 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)5 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:02 LAK MORGAN, Donovan 3 yd run (HEIDARI, Andre kick) 9 plays, 45 yards, TOP 5:58 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 6 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 47 yards, TOP 1:02 21 - 14
28 - 14
28 - 21
35 - 21
3rd
07:32 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 19 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS kick blockd)6 plays, 45 yards LAK COLLINS, Brandon 8 yd pass from STANLEY, Nathan (HEIDARI kick)3 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:47 ARI AMOS, Anthony 54 yd kickoff return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) ARI BENSON, Mykel 3 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) play, 3 yards, TOP 0:29 41 - 21
41 - 28
48 - 28
55 - 28
3rd 04:47 04:07 00:13 4th 12:22 ARI BENSON, Mykel 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 3 plays, 17 yards, TOP 1:41 02:13 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 45 yd pass from BOYD, Shane (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:08 Team Totals FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks MFG Returns: Number-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards AZRATTLERS.COM
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ARI 24 5
14 5
40 10 4.0 3
238 21-28-0 8.5 11.3 6
278 38
7.3 0-0 4-28 11-590 53.6 45.2 6
0-0-0 0.0 4-87-1 21.8 3-0-0 0-0-0 0
LAK
19
2
14
3
1
7
0.1
1
272
22-47-3
5.8
12.4
3
273
57
4.8
0-0
9-52
5-261
52.2
33.8
1
0-0-0
0.0
5-63-0
12.6
0-0-0
0-0-0
0
Team Totals Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks 2-Point drop-kick PATs Field Goals 4-Point drop kick FGs Touchdowns (Rush-Pass-Return) Points off turnovers ARI 27:08 8:50 4:59 6:15 7:04 3 of 4 0 of 1 6-7 6-7 0-7 3-17 9-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-6-1 20 70
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6:10
10:01
8:45
7:56
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3-4
3-4
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0-0
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0-0
0-0
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GAME 3: APRIL 16, 2016, VS TAMPA BAY STORM
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RATTLERS CONQUER THE STORM, 60-27
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (3-0) won their sixth
straight home opener when they defeated the Tampa Bay Storm (0-3) Saturday night at
Talking Stick Resort Arena by a score of 60-27 in front of 14,872 fans, the largest home
crowd for the Rattlers since April 16th 2010.
Arizona Quarterback Nick Davila’s day couldn’t have started better. Six hours before the
game, he was blessed with the birth of his third child.
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“I’m headed (to the hospital) now,” Davila said. “They watched the game there. She will be
on my butt for fumbling.”
Aside from the fumble, Davila had an exceptional night, earning the Under Armour
Offensive Player of the Game for completing 28 of 37 pass attempts for 248 yards and 7
touchdowns. Davila still has yet to throw an interception this season.
The defense once again stepped up tonight. For the third straight game, the Rattlers have
held their opponent to under 30 points. Linebacker Tyre Glasper recovered a fumble,
returning it 32 yards for a touchdown, which was the AFL Highlight of the game. Glasper
also sacked Tampa Bay’s quarterback Jason Boltus on a fourth down play. For all of his
efforts, Glasper was the Riddell Defensive Player of the Game.
This is also the third straight game where the Rattlers have won by at least 30.
“We are going to grind it out,” General Manager and Head Coach Kevin Guy said. “It’s
about the grind, teams get better or worse, but they don’t stay the same.”
It was all Rattlers in the first, beginning with the coin toss, flipped by the NFL’s Arizona
Cardinal’s Head Coach Bruce Arians, and deferred. The Rattlers proceeded to score after
two four and outs by the Storm. Both passes were from Davila, the first to wide receiver
Rod Windsor, the second to wide receiver Maurice Purify. The quarter ended 13-0 in favor
of the Rattlers.
The Storm started to warm up in the second quarter, scoring on a 30 yard pass from
Tampa Bay quarterback Jason Boltus to wide receiver T. T. Tolliver. After the first four
and out this season by Arizona, Boltus again completed a touchdown pass, this time a
41-yarder to wide receiver Phillip Barnnett, to tie the game at 13 all.
This was when the Rattlers took the game over. Davila threw another touchdown pass to
wide receiver Chase Deadder to re-take the lead. On the ensuing drive, linebacker Tyre
Glasper recovered a fumble by Boltus and returned it 32 yards for the score. On Tampa
Bay’s very next drive, Glasper sacked Boltus on fourth down. The Rattlers burned the rest
of the half on the next drive, scoring with eight seconds left from a pass from Davila to
Purify. The score was 33-13 at the end of the half.
The second half started the same way the first half did, with a touchdown pass from Davila
to Windsor. They connected again at the end of the quarter for a 4 yard touchdown catch.
Tampa Bay scored in the third with a 15 yard touchdown pass from Boltus to wide receiver
V’Keon Lacey.
The Storm scored again five seconds into the fourth with a 1 yard touchdown from Boltus,
making the score 47-27.
The Ratters finished the night with a five yard pass from Davila to Windsor, and a 40 yard
interception return for a touchdown by wide receiver / linebacker Kerry Reed.
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GAME 3: APRIL 16, 2016, VS TAMPA BAY STORM
STADIUM
Talking Stick Resort Arena
ATTENDANCE
14,872
KICKOFF TIME
6:05
END OF GAME
8:39
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:34
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Campbell, S
SCORING SUMMARY
1st 09:47 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 18 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 4 plays, 30 yards, TOP 2:31 0 - 6
02:06 ARI PURIFY, Maurice 3 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 plays, 33 yards, TOP 3:59 0 - 13
2nd 14:53 TBS TOLIVER, T.T. 30 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (PETERSON, kick blockd) 3 plays, 49 yards, TOP 1:48 10:46 TBS BARNETT, Philli 41 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (PETERSON, Craig kick) 2 plays, 41 yards, TOP 0:56 08:22 ARI DEADDER, Chase 13 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 3 plays, 25 yards, TOP 1:41 03:04 ARI GLASPER, Tyre 32 yd fumble recovery 3rd 10:44 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 2 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 plays, 48 yards, TOP 4:16 13 - 40
08:07 TBS LACEY, V’Keon 15 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (PETERSON, Craig kick) 3 plays, 31 yards, TOP 1:57 20 - 40
00:46 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 4 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 6:41 20 - 47
4th 14:55 TBS BOLTUS, Jason 1 yd run (PETERSON, Craig kick) 1 play, 1 yard, TOP 0:05 04:09 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 5 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 20 yards, TOP 2:08 01:52 ARI REED, Kerry 40 yd interception return 27 - 47
27 - 54
27 - 60
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Steward, R
LINESMAN
Chase, M
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13 - 13
13 - 20
13 - 26
TBS ARI
FIRST DOWNS 9
20
Rushing 1
0
Passing 8
18
Penalty 0
2
NET YARDS RUSHING 3
6
Rushing Attempts 3
9
Average Per Rush 1.0 0.7
Rushing Touchdowns 1
0
Completions-Attempts-Int 11-37-1 28-37-0
Average Per Attempt 4.8 6.7
Average Per Completion 16.1 8.9
Passing Touchdowns 3
7
Total offense plays 41 46
Average Gain Per Play 4.4 5.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-1 1-1
Penalties: Number-Yards 5-19 2-14
Average Yards Per Kickoff 50.0 45.7
Net Yards Per Kickoff 35.2 26.7
Touchbacks 0
2
MFG Returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 1-23-0
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 8-180-0 5-74-0
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 1-40-1
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-7-0 1-32-1
Miscellaneous Yards 0
0
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GAME 4: APRIL 22, 2016, @ JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
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RATTLERS DEFEAT THE SHARKS IN OVERTIME 75-68
This was the first time the Rattlers have had to play in overtime since the first game of the
2014 season (45 games).
On offense, Rattlers Quarterback Nick Davila earned the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the
Game award for throwing for 390 yards and eight touchdowns. He did, however, throw his
first two interceptions of the season. Fullback Mykel Benson had another all-arena type
game rushing for 29 yards (4.1 yards per rush) and three touchdowns.
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SCOREDefensively, the Rattlers came up big late in the game, with a forced fumble on a late fourth
quarter kickoff by linebacker / wide receiver Kerry Reed, and an interception by Arkeith
ARI 13 21 727 7 75 Brown in overtime to end the game. Allen Chapman also had a big game, tallying 5.5 tackles
JAX 7201427068 and 3 pass breakups. Chapman earned the Riddell Defensive Player of the Game.
It was a seesaw battle through much of the first half, with the Rattlers scoring, and the
Sharks responding. The first quarter featured back to back rushing touchdowns, first by
Arizona’s fullback Mykel Benson, followed up by Jacksonville’s fullback Derrick Ross. Rattlers
quarterback Nick Davila ended the scoring in the first half with a 41-yard touchdown pass to
wide receiver Maurice Purify.
The second quarter began with a seven yard touchdown pass from Shark’s quarterback
Tommy Grady to wide receiver Anthony Jones. Davila responded with a six yard touchdown
pass to wide receiver Rod Windsor. Grady once again knotted the game up with a 14-yard
pass once again to Jones for six.
The Rattlers were temporarily able to put some distance between themselves and the Sharks
when Benson was able to score on a two yard rush. Arizona was then able to force a four
and out, and on the next play, Davila threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Purify.
The Sharks were able to get back in the game with a last second touchdown pass from Grady
to wide receiver Joe Hills, which was the Cutters Catch of the Game. Hills also earned the
Under Armour Offensive Player of the Game Award. The Rattlers led at halftime 34-27.
The third quarter belonged to Jacksonville. It started with a quick 35-yard strike from Grady
to Hills for the score. Four plays later, Davila was intercepted for the first time this season
by defensive back LaRoche Jackson. The Sharks were then able to capitalize with a 33-yard
touchdown rush by Ross, taking their first lead of the game.
The Rattlers were able to close out the third with a four yard touchdown pass from Davila to
Purify. The third quarter ended with both teams equal at 41.
The two teams again traded blows in the fourth, with the Sharks scoring three touchdowns
on passes from Grady to Hills, and the Rattlers scoring on three passes from Davila to
Windsor (2) and Purify (1). With 53 seconds to go, the game was all tied up at 62.
On the Sharks next drive, Tommy Grady threw a 9 yard pass with 35 seconds left in the
game to Joe Hills for the touchdown to take the lead. However, the Jacksonville kicker
Marco Capozzoli missed the extra point, opening the door for the Rattlers. On the ensuing
possession, Mykel Benson rushed in for his third touchdown of the night, but Rattlers’ kicker
Kenny Spencer also missed the point after. On the next kickoff, Rattlers linebacker Reed
forced Sharks return man David Hyland to fumble the ball, and was recovered by defensive
back Marquis Floyd.
With a short field, the Rattlers looked to end the game, when Davila threw his second
interception of the game in the end zone with six seconds remaining. In an attempt to end
the game, the Sharks tried a hook and lateral, which was fumbled by Hills, and recovered by
Reed, who returned it to Jacksonville’s 6-yard line. However, the clock showed all zeros and
the game would go into overtime with a score of 68-68.
The Sharks won the toss but differed, kicking the ball off to the Rattlers. The Rattlers would
capitalize, scoring in five plays with a pass from Davila to Purify. Jacksonville would not be
able to respond, when on fourth down, Brown would intercept a pass from Grady to end the
game.
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SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
Sea Best Field
ATTENDANCE
8,354
KICKOFF TIME
7:20
END OF GAME
10:30
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
3:10
REFEREE
Johnson, R
UMPIRE
Lowe, R.
LINESMAN
Kukar, M.
LINE JUDGE
Detiller, RG.
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Brunet, B.
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1st 09:01 ARI-0BENSON, Mykel 3 yd run (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 10 plays, 45 yards, TOP 5:59 05:58 JAX-ROSS, Derrick 3 yd run (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) 4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 2:02 04:04 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 41 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick failed)
2 plays, 41 yards, TOP 0:00 7-0
7-7
13 - 7
2nd 14:18 JAX-JONES, Tiger 7 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) 6 plays, 42 yards, TOP 3:38 13 - 14
10:15 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 6 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 6 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:06 20 - 14
07:52 JAX-JONES, Tiger 14 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick blockd) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:24 20 - 20
03:21 ARI-BENSON, Mykel 2 yd run (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 7 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:27 27 - 20
00:18 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 29 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 1 play, 29 yards, TOP 0:05 34 - 20
00:00 JAX-HILLS, Joe 4 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) 4 plays, 30 yards, TOP 0:18 34 - 27
3rd 13:53 JAX-JACKSON, Roger 35 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) 2 plays, 46 yards, TOP 0:41 34 - 34
08:02 JAX-ROSS, Derrick 33 yd run (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) 5 plays, 47 yards, TOP 2:34 34 - 41
03:29 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 4 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 6 plays, 44 yards, TOP 3:26 41 - 41
4th 14:57 JAX-HILLS, Joe 6 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) 5 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:30 10:10 ARI- WINDSOR, Rod 4 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 7 plays, 47 yards, TOP 3:43 09:12 JAX HILLS, Joe 9 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) 1 play, 9 yards, TOP 0:04 06:09 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 33 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 1:59 01:00 JAX-JONES, Tiger 5 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick) plays, 42 yards, TOP 3:55 00:53 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 4 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 2 plays, 4 yards, TOP 0:03 00:35 JAX-HILLS, Joe 9 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (CAPOZZOLI, Marc kick failed) 4 plays, 11 yards, TOP 0:16 00:23 ARI-BENSON, Mykel 5 yd run (SPENCER, Kenny kick failed) 2 plays, 9 yards, TOP 0:16 OT 12:32 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 8 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 4 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:13 FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks MFG Returns: Number-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Average Per Return @ArizonaRattlers
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POR 31 5
23 3
29 7
4.1 3
390 35-50-2 7.8 11.1 8
419 57 7.4 0-0 5-30 10-574 57.4 46.3 3
0-0-0 0.0 7-76-0 10.9 ARI
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20
2
45
8
5.6
2
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7.6
12.1
8
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7.3
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8-34
9-505
56.1
46.6
2
0-0-0
0.0
6-96-0
16.0
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter OT Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards POR
1-4-0 1-8-0 0
35:24 8:08 8:35 7:02 8:23 3:16 7 of 7 0 of 0 8-9 8-9 0-9 0-0 41 - 48
48 - 48
48 - 55
55 - 55
55 - 62
62 - 62
62 - 68
68 - 68
75 - 68
ARI
2-11-0
0-0-0
0
30:16
6:52
6:25
7:58
6:37
2:24
3 of 7
2 of 4
7-7
7-7
0-7
0-0
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GAME 5: APRIL 30, 2016, VS PORTLAND STEEL
RATTLERS BREAK THE STEEL, 68-21
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (5-0) stayed undefeated
with a win over conference foe, Portland Steel (0-4) at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in
Phoenix, Arizona in front of 11,510 fans.
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The Rattlers were once again playing tough on both sides of the ball. Offensively,
quarterback Nick Davila completed 14 of 18 passes (78%) for 246 yards and 7 touchdowns.
He was only sacked once.
“(The opposing) defense dictates who gets the ball,” Davila said when asked about his
pass efficiency. “I just try to be perfect with my decision making.”
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POR 7 77021
ARI 13 2120 14 68
On the defensive side, the secondary flexed their muscles with two newcomers having
a huge night. Defensive back Al Phillips made a solid contribution in his Rattlers’ debut,
amassing 6 tackles and a pick.
“We got a lead and I was able to put Al Phillips in there,” General Manager and Head
Coach Kevin Guy said. “You know, he’s only been here three days.”
Defensive back KJ Morton also had a big night with four tackles, and kept his man from
being targeted for most of the night.
“(KJ) is solid,” said Guy. “I don’t think he’s given up a touchdown yet. They keep testing
him, but he is stronger than people think he is.”
As good as Phillips and Morton were, the strength of the secondary came from defensive
back Arkeith Brown. He tallied 10.5 tackles and had an astounding six pass breakups. His
efforts earned him the Riddell Defensive Player of the Game award.
“Arkeith has been waiting to get in that middle,” Guy said, referring to Brown’s switch from
the corner position to safety.
The first quarter started very similar to the opening night game in Portland. The Steel
came out and scored quickly, with a touchdown pass from quarterback Kasey Peters to
wide receiver Tyrone Goard to take an early lead. And just like opening night this would
be the last time the Steel would score in the first quarter.
The Rattlers offense matched Portland’s pace to start the game. On their first possession,
Davila threw a 48 yard pass to wide receiver, Rod Windsor, however the point after was
missed. On the ensuing possession, Peters fumbled the football and it was picked up by
linebacker Tyre Glasper and returned it one yard for the score. For the rest of the quarter,
both defenses stiffened, with each team forcing a turnover on downs, and at the end of
the first the score was 13-7.
Arizona continued to roll in the second quarter, scoring 21 straight points with three
touchdown passes from Davila, two to wide receiver Anthony Amos, and one to wide
receiver Maurice Purify. The Steel were finally able to get back in the end zone from a
1-yard touchdown pass from Peters, to Goard with seven seconds left in the half. The
Rattlers led 34-14 at halftime.
The Rattlers defense came out strong in the second half registering five sacks. These
included three straight in the fourth quarter by defensive end Chris McAllister, nose
tackle Anttaj Hawthorne, and defensive end Dimetrio Tyson, who earned the J. Lewis
Small Playmaker of the Game award. In all, Arizona held Portland to one second half
touchdown.
On the other side of the ball, Nick Davila threw three more touchdowns, two to Windsor
and one to Purify. Windsor also rushed for one more.
Quarterback Shane Boyd came in to the game late in the fourth and ran in for the final
touchdown of the game
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GAME 5: APRIL 30, 2016, VS PORTLAND STEEL
SCORING SUMMARY
1st 13:47 PDX-GOARD, Tyrone 7 yd pass from PETERS, Kasey (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 2 plays, 25 yards, TOP 1:13 7 - 0
11:37 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 48 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick failed) 2 plays, 48 yards, TOP 1:32 STADIUM
7 - 7
10:59 ARI-GLASPER, Tyre 1 yd fumble recovery 7 - 13
ATTENDANCE
11,510
2nd 13:13 ARI- AMOS, Anthony 22 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 2 plays, 36 yards, TOP 1:04 09:47 ARI- PURIFY, Maurice 14 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick)1 play, 14 yards, TOP 0:23 00:53 ARI-AMOS, Anthony 21 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 4 plays, 31 yards, TOP 3:57 00:07 PDX-GOARD, Tyrone 1 yd pass from PETERS, Kasey (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 5 plays, 46 yards, TOP 0:46 KICKOFF TIME
6:06
END OF GAME
9:01
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:55
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3rd
7 - 20
7 - 27
7 - 34
14 - 34
13:24ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 13 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 2 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:36 14 - 41
10:45 PDX-GOARD, Tyrone 13 yd pass from PETERS, Kasey (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:00 21 - 41
04:36 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 38 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick)2 plays, 32 yards, TOP 1:10 21 - 48
01:12ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 11 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick failed) 1 play, 11 yards, TOP 0:19 21 - 54
4th 10:46 ARI -WINDSOR, Rod 9 yd run (SPENCER, Kenny kick)2 plays, 26 yards, TOP 0:53 01:10 ARI -BOYD, Shane 7 yd run (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 5 plays, 50 yards, TOP 2:48 21 - 61
21 - 68
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UMPIRE
Stewart, R.
LINESMAN
Leffle, K
LINE JUDGE
Anmari, R
BACK JUDGE
Kieser, K
ARI
LAK
ARI
LAK
FIRST DOWNS 16 19
POSSESSION TIME 37:24 22:36
RUSHING 1
3
1ST QUARTER 8:18 6:42
PASSING 12 12
2ND QUARTER 8:23 6:37
PENALTY 3
4
3RD QUARTER 10:17 4:43
20 58
4TH QUARTER 10:26 4:34
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 7
7
THIRD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 3 OF 12 2 OF 3
AVERAGE PER RUSH 2.9 8.3
FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 0 OF 8 0 OF 1
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 0
2
RED-ZONE SCORES-CHANCES 2-4 2-2
213 262
TOUCHDOWNS 2-4 2-2
FIELD GOALS 0-4 0-2
SACKS BY: NUMBER-YARDS 0-0 6-32
NET YARDS RUSHING NET YARDS PASSING COMPLETIONS-ATTEMPTS-INT 23-49-1 15-23-0
AVERAGE PER ATTEMPT 4.3 11.4
AVERAGE PER COMPLETION 9.3 17.5
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 3
7
233 320
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS 62 30
AVERAGE GAIN PER PLAY 3.8 10.7
FUMBLES: NUMBER-LOST 2-1 2-0
PENALTIES: NUMBER-YARDS 9-62 8-66
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS 3-172
11-548
AVERAGE YARDS PER KICKOFF 57.3 49.8
NET YARDS PER KICKOFF 51.3 40.3
TOUCHBACKS 2
3
0-0-0 1-22-0
0.0 22.0
8-90-0 1-8-0
11.2 8.0
INTERCEPTIONS: NUMBER-YDS-TD 0-0-0 1-0-0
FUMBLE RETURNS: NUMBER-YDS-TD 0-0-0 1-1-1
MISCELLANEOUS YARDS 0
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GAME 6: MAY 7, 2016, @ ORLANDO PREDATORS
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RATTLERS LOSE TO THE PREDATORS 77-59
Orlando, Fla. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (5-1) dropped their first
game of the season against the undefeated Orlando Predators (6-0) by a score of 77-59 at
the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida in front of 10,512 fans.
Quarterback Nick Davila had a solid night, completing 23 of 34 passes for 301 yards and
seven touchdowns. He also had one pick, and was sacked once. His efforts, however, were
not enough to get the win.
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ARI 14 1320 12 59
ORL14282114 77
Despite the loss, there was one bright moment of the night for the Rattlers. Wide receiver
Rod Windsor became the all-time receptions leader for the Rattlers, eclipsing Rattlers’
legend Hunkie Cooper (776).
Orlando received the ball and got the scoring started with a six yard pass from Predators’
quarterback Randy Hippeard to wide receiver Brandon Thompkins. Hippeard earned the
Under Armour Offensve player of the Game award and Thompkins earned the J. Lewis
Small Playmaker of the Game award. The Rattlers responded two plays later with a 29yard touchdown pass from Davila to wide receiver Anthony Amos. After a four and out
which featured multiple penalties by Orlando, and a sack by defensive end Damien Borel,
Arizona scored again with a two yard pass from Davila to wide receiver Maurice Purify.
Orlando tied the game again at 14 with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Hippeard to wide
receiver Greg Carr as the time expired.
The Rattlers took the lead again early in the second with a touchdown pass from Davila to
Windsor, the pass that made him the all-time receptions leader. The point-after from kicker
Kenny Spencer was missed, making the score 20-14.
At this point, the Predators re-took the lead and would never relinquish it. Orlando scored
with a one-yard rush by jack linebacker Terrance Moore. The next series, Davila threw
and interception in the end-zone to defensive back Paul Stephens, which was the AFL
Highlight of the Game. Orlando scored again with a one-yard run by wide receiver Larry
Brackens.
The Rattlers scored again with a six-yard touchdown pass from Davila to wide receiver
/ jack linebacker Chase Deadder. The Predators, however, would close out the half with
two touchdown passes from Hippeard to Brackens. At halftime, the Rattlers trailed the
Predators 42-27.
The third quarter was a see-saw battle, where each team traded scores. The Rattlers
scored on two touchdown passes from Davila, one to Purify, the other to Windsor.
Rattlers kicker Spencer left the game early in the third, causing Arizona to go for the
two-point conversion through most of the second half. Amos also returned a kickoff for a
touchdown late in the third.
The Predators answered every Rattlers’ score with three touchdown passes from
Hippeard, one to Carr, one to Thompkins, and one to wide receiver Jordan McCray.
The Predators pulled away in the fourth quarter where after a four and out by the Rattlers,
Hippeard threw a s38-yard touchdown pass to Carr, which was the Cutters Catch of the
Game. The Rattlers were able to score two more times, but the Predators would be able
to hold on with a final score of 77-59.
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GAME 6: MAY 7, 2016, @ ORLANDO PREDATORS
SCORING SUMMARY
1st 12:38 ORL-THOMPKINS, Brandon 18 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick) 3 plays, 44 yards, TOP 2:22 0 - 7
11:14 ARI-AMOS, Anthony 29 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 2 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:15 7-7
05:32 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 1 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 3 plays, 1 yard, TOP 1:47 14 - 7
00:35 ORL-CARR, Greg 35 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick) 5 plays, 46 yards, TOP 4:15 14 - 14
STADIUM
Amway Center
ATTENDANCE
10,512
KICKOFF TIME
7:30
END OF GAME
10:22
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:42
REFEREE
Johnson, R.
UMPIRE
Colosimo, R.
LINESMAN
Brunner, N.
LINE JUDGE
Bennett, M.
BACK JUDGE
Bell, G.
2nd 12:21 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 7 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick failed) 4 plays, 47 yards, TOP 2:11 20 - 14
06:45 ORL -MOORE, Terence 1 yd run (LEWIS, Mark kick) 7 plays, 44 yards, TOP 4:56 20 - 21
01:21 ORL-BRACKINS, Larry 1 yd run (LEWIS, Mark kick) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:30 20 - 28
00:54 ARI-DEADDER, Chase 6 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (SPENCER, Kenny kick) 1 play, 6 yards, TOP 0:06 27 - 28
00:47 ORL-BRACKINS, Larry 8 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick) 1 play, 8 yards, TOP 0:05 27 - 35
00:00 ORL-BRACKINS, Larry 4 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick) 3 plays, 46 yards, TOP 0:21 27 - 42
3rd 10:55 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 16 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (BOYD, Shane rush) 6 plays, 39 yards, TOP 3:47 09:35 ORL-CARR, Greg 20 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick)1 play, 20 yards, TOP 0:37 05:56 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 14 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (DAVILA, Nick pass failed) 5 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:58 03:57 ORL-THOMPKINS, Brandon 6 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS kick) 2 plays, 11 yards, TOP 1:10 02:51 ARI-AMOS, Anthony 56 yd kickoff return (DAVILA, Nick pass failed) 01:14 ORL-MCCRAY, Jordan 9 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick) 1 play, 9 yards, TOP 0:22 4th 11:01 ORL-CARR, Greg 38 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick) 1 play, 38 yards, TOP 0:32 47 - 70
09:00 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 27 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (BENSON, Mykel rush failed) 3 plays, 47 yards, TOP 1:39 53 - 70
06:52 ORL-THOMPKINS, Brandon 9 yd pass from HIPPEARD, Randy (LEWIS, Mark kick) 2 plays, 9 yards, TOP 1:1353 - 77
02:13 ARI-SIMONS, Michael 15 yd pass from BOYD, Shane (BOYD, Shane pass intcpt)6 plays, 29 yards, TOP 3:3159 - 77
TEAM TOTALS ARI ORL
ARI ORL
FIRST DOWNS 21 18
0
RUSHING 0
2
PASSING 20 16
PENALTY 1
0
NET YARDS RUSHING 0
4
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 2
4
THIRD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 1 OF 5 RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 0
2
323 333
RED-ZONE SCORES-CHANCES 3-6 NET YARDS PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 3-6 7-7
FIELD GOALS 0-6 0-7
1-7 1-7
9
323 337
9-145-1 10-96-0
16.1 9.6
KICKOFF RETURNS: NUMBER-YDS-TD AVERAGE PER RETURN /AZRATTLERS
7-7
26-40-1 22-30-0
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS AZRATTLERS.COM
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SACKS BY: NUMBER-YARDS 35 - 42
35 - 49
41 - 49
41 - 56
47 - 56
47 - 63
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GAME 7: MAY 14, 2016, @ PHILADELPHIA SOUL
ARI 58 PHI65
RATTLERS LOSE TO THE SOUL, 65 – 58
Philadelphia, Pa. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (5-2) dropped their
second game of the season against the Philadelphia Soul (6-1) by a score of 65-58 at the
Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in front of 8,505 fans.
Despite the loss, two Rattlers players reached major career milestones Saturday night.
Arizona’s all-time receptions leader, wide receiver Rod Windsor surpassed 10,000
receiving yards in his career. Quarterback Nick Davila reached two plateaus, surpassing
30,000 career passing yards and 700 career passing touchdowns.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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ARI 7 141423 58
PHI 14 1720 14 65
Both Davila and Windsor had big nights statistically. Davila completed 26 of 42 passes
for 316 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Windsor had 153 receiving yards and two
touchdowns. This was not enough however, as the Rattlers dropped their second straight
game.
The last time the Rattlers lost two straight games was at the end of the 2014 season.
That year Arizona would go on to win ArenaBowl XXVII.
The Soul jumped to an early lead over the Rattlers with a two-play drive that ended in
a nine-yard touchdown pass from Philadelphia quarterback Dan Raudabaugh to wide
receiver Darius Reynolds. Then, after a fumble by Rattlers fullback Mykel Benson, the
Soul again scored from a four-yard rush by wide receiver Shaun Kauleinamoku to put
Philadelphia up 14-0. Arizona was finally able to get on the scoreboard late in the first
quarter with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Davila to wide receiver Maurice Purify.
Philadelphia quickly responded in the second quarter with a 25-yard touchdown pass
from Raudabaugh to Kauleinamoku. On the ensuing drive, Arizona took the ball down to
the Soul five-yard line, but failed to punch it in. The Soul would then take the ball down
to Arizona’s six-yard line, but opted to kick the field goal, extending their lead to 17.
After the two teams traded touchdowns, Arizona would close the gap with an 11-yard
touchdown pass from Davila to Purify. Arizona trailed Philadelphia at the half by a score
of 31-21.
The Rattlers received the ball in the second half and took advantage, scoring on a six-play
drive that was capped off with a five-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Purify.
After the kickoff, Philadelphia would score on the next play with a 21-yard touchdown
pass from Raudabaugh to Kauleinamoku.
The Rattlers would respond with a screen pass from Davila to fullback Mykel Benson, to
once again pull within three. This pass pushed Davila to 700 touchdown passes in his
career.
At this point, Philadelphia’s special teams took over. Arizona attempted an on-side
kick, but defensive end Jeramie Richardson scooped up the ball and returned it for a
touchdown. The very next kickoff, linebacker Joe Goosby had a big hit on wide receiver
Anthony Amos forcing him to fumble. The ball was recovered by defensive back Tracy
Belton, who earned the Riddell Defensive Player of the Game award. The Soul would take
advantage with a four-yard rush from Richardson, which pushed the Soul lead to 16.
The fourth quarter was a cat and mouse game, where the Rattlers would score, but the
Soul would respond, and with the help of two successful two-point conversions the
Rattlers would close the gap, but it was not enough to make up the deficit, losing by 7.
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GAME 7: MAY 14, 2016, @ PHILADELPHIA SOUL
SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
Wells Fargo Center
ATTENDANCE
8,580
KICKOFF TIME
6:37
END OF GAME
9:21
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:44
REFEREE
Cutaia, D.
UMPIRE
Colosimo, R.
LINESMAN
Leffle, K.
LINE JUDGE
Detiller, RG.
BACK JUDGE
Kieser, K.
1st 13:16 PHI-REYNOLDS, Darius 9 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT, Tommy kick) 2 plays, 30 yards, TOP 1:44 0 - 7
06:23 PHI-KAULEINAMOKU, Shaun 4 yd run (FREVERT, Tommy kick) 4 plays, 32 yards, TOP 2:22 0 - 14
03:01 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 32 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 2:39 7 - 14
2nd 14:53 PHI-KAULEINAMOKU, Shaun 25 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT, Tommy kick) plays, 49 yards,
TOP 2:21 7 - 21
06:43 PHI-FREVERT, Tommy 21 yd field goal 6 plays, 33 yards, TOP 3:56 7 - 24
02:55 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 8 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 6 plays, 34 yards, TOP 3:48 14 - 24
01:03 PHI-McDANIEL, Ryan 9 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT, Tommy kick)2 plays, 11 yards,
TOP 1:10 14 - 31
00:03 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 11 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)2 plays, 16 yards, TOP 0:57 21 - 31
3rd 09:37-ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 5 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)6 plays, 43 yards, TOP 5:23 28 - 31
08:20 PHI-KAULEINAMOKU, Shaun 21 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT, Tommy kick)1 play, 21 yards
TOP 0:36 28 - 38
06:22 ARI-BENSON, Mykel 28 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)2 plays, 44 yards, TOP 1:13 35 - 38
05:28 PHI-DANIELS, Sean 13 yd kickoff return (FREVERT, Tommy kick failed) 35 - 44
02:00 PHI-RICHARDSON, Jeramie 4 yd run (FREVERT, Tommy kick) 3 plays, 8 yards, TOP 2:31 35 - 51
4th 14:19 ARI-PURIFY, Maurice 3 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (DAVILA, Nick rush) 4 plays, 43 yards, TOP 1:56 43 - 51
11:26 PHI-REYNOLDS, Darius 5 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT, Tommy kick)3 plays, 18 yards, TOP 2:00 43 - 58
07:20 ARI-WINDSOR, Rod 13 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (BENSON, Mykel rush) 5 plays, 32 yards, TOP 3:22 51 - 58
06:00 PHI-REYNOLDS, Darius 48 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT, Tommy kick)play, 48 yards, TOP 0:35 51 - 65
00:26 ARI-AMOS, Anthony 9 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)8 plays, 28 yards, TOP 4:44 58 - 65
ARI
PHI
FIRST DOWNS 27 18
POSSESSION TIME 36:25 RUSHING 1
2
PASSING 17 13
PENALTY 9
3
-9 14
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 4
7
THIRD-DOWN CON 6 OF 9 AVERAGE PER RUSH -2.2 2.0
FOURTH-DOWN CON 2 OF 3 0 OF 0
2
RED-ZONE 311 223
6
302 237
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16.6 15.7
0-0-0 0-0-0
MISCELLANEOUS YARDS -7 0
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1 OF 3
5-6 6-7
TOUCHDOWNS 5-6 5-7
FIELD GOALS 0-6 1-7
0-0 1-5
SACKS BY: 9-149-0 6-94-1
INTERCEPTIONS: NUMBER-YDS-TD @ArizonaRattlers
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GAME 8: MAY 21, 2016, VS LOS ANGELES KISS
LAK 34 ARI47
RATTLERS DEFENSE ROCKS THE KISS, 47-34
SCORES BY QUARTER
“I know Bubba has been taking a lot of heat from our fan base,” Guy said. “I don’t care
what anyone says, Bubba can play and he can help us win a championship.”
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (6-2) get back in the win
column with a 47-34 victory over conference foe, LA KISS (3-4) at the Talking Stick Resort
Arena in Phoenix, Arizona in front of 14,519 fans.
The Rattlers defense came up huge in defeating the KISS. Arizona had two interceptions
returned for touchdowns, 11 pass breakups, and a sack.
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SCORE
LAK 7 1314 034
ARI 62813 047
New faces on defense also played a big role. Defensive back KJ Morton got his first start
in the middle, and he impressed in a big way, getting six pass breakups to go along with
two tackles.
“We made some changes to get better on defense,” said Guy. “We put the rookie KJ
Morton in the middle. I thought he battled all night long.”
Wide receiver / linebacker Chase Deadder looked like he was finally starting to reach his
potential on defense, tallying 6.5 tackles and one interception, which he returned for a
touchdown.
“I’ve been working at Jack (linebacker) since training camp, and that pick six made my
day,” said Deadder. “It was just nice to be able to contribute to the team as a jack and I
feel like I’m picking things up better as I go.”
Deadder had an impressive night offensively as well. He had eight catches for 106 yards
and two touchdowns. His efforts on both sides of the ball earned him the J. Lewis Small
Playmaker of the Game award.
A new face on the Rattlers offense also showed up, and in a big way. Wide receiver Joe
Matthews, in his first professional game, earned the Under Armour Offensive Player of the
Game award, hauling in five catches for 84 yards and three touchdowns.
Arizona looked a little shaky early on when on their opening series Davila threw an
interception in the end zone to defensive back Clevan Thomas, who ran it back 22 yards
to their own 20 yard line. The Rattlers defense, however, was able to step up and force a
4-and-out on LA. Three plays later, Davila threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Matthews.
The point after was missed by kicker Alex Zendejas.
On the next series, the KISS took their only lead of the game when quarterback Nathan
Stanley threw a 40-yard bomb to wide receiver Donovan Morgan for the score. LA led
Arizona at the end of the first 7-6.
The Rattlers took the game over in the second with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Davila
to Matthews. On the KISS’ next possession Stanley’s pass was intercepted by defensive
back Allen Chapman and returned 48-yards for the touchdown, which was the AFL
Highlight of the Game.
The KISS finally responded with a 20-yard pass from Stanley to wide receiver Brandon
Collins. LA’s defense held strong on the next series, forcing the Rattlers to a 4-and-out.
They were unable to capitalize; however, when on third down, Stanley was intercepted
by wide receiver / linebacker Chase Deadder and returned 11-yards for the score. KISS
quarterback Stanley was hurt on the play and would not return.
The KISS looked like they might get back in the game when, with 9 seconds left, backup
quarterback Pete Thomas threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Morgan, the point after was
missed by kicker Joey Cejudo. The Rattlers, however, would get a big 25-yard return from
wide receiver Anthony Amos, and on the final play of the half, Davila would throw his third
touchdown pass of the night to Matthews, a 31-yard touchdown strike to put the Rattlers
up 34-20. This was the Cutters Catch of the Game.
The Rattlers and the KISS traded punches in the 3rd with both teams scoring twice. The
KISS scored off two touchdown passes from Thomas to Collins. Arizona retaliated with
two scores, both from Davila to Deadder.
Neither team scored in the fourth, and the game ended with the final score 47-34.
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GAME 8: MAY 21, 2016, VS LOS ANGELES KISS
SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
ATTENDANCE
14,519
KICKOFF TIME
6:04
END OF GAME
8:49
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:45
REFEREE
Campbell, S.
UMPIRE
Granado, A.
LINESMAN
Baumann, Brent
2nd 3rd 4th 11:13 ARI MATTHEWS, Joe 15 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)7 plays, 43 yards, TOP 4:09 7 - 13
09:40 ARI CHAPMAN, Allen 48 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 - 20
07:41 LAK COLLINS, Brandon 20 yd pass from STANLEY, Nathan (CEJUDO, Joey kick)2 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:14 14 - 20
00:42 ARI DEADDER, Chase 10 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 14 - 27
00:09 LAK MORGAN, Donovan 14 yd pass from THOMAS, Pete (CEJUDO kick no good)5 plays, 41 yards, TOP 0:33 20 - 27
00:00 ARI MATTHEWS, Joe 31 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 31 yards, TOP 0:09 20 - 34
11:13 ARIMATTHEWS, Joe 15 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 plays, 43 yards, TOP 4:09 7 - 13
09:40 ARI CHAPMAN, Allen 48 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 - 20
07:41 LAKCOLLINS, Brandon 20 yd pass from STANLEY, Nathan (CEJUDO, Joey kick) 2 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:14 14 - 20
00:42 ARIDEADDER, Chase 10 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 14 - 27
00:09 LAK MORGAN, Donovan 14 yd pass from THOMAS, Pete (CEJUDO kick no good)5 plays, 41 yards, TOP 0:33 20 - 27
00:00 ARI MATTHEWS, Joe 31 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 31 yards, TOP 0:09 20 - 34
ARI
LAK
ARI
LAK
19 17
RUSHING 1
0
PASSING 14 14
0
PENALTY 4
3
NET YARDS RUSHING 8
7
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 4
4
0
TOUCHDOWNS 0-2 1-3
311 265
FIELD GOALS 0-2 0-3
0-0 1-6
FIRST DOWNS LINE JUDGE
Valenti, T.
BACK JUDGE
Robinson, M.
1st 05:12ARIMATTHEWS, Joe 22 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 3 plays, 49 yards, TOP 1:22 0 - 6
01:03 LAK MORGAN, Donovan 40 yd pass from STANLEY, Nathan (CEJUDO, Joey kick)4 plays, 46 yards, TOP 3:30 7 - 6
NET YARDS PASSING COMPLETIONS-ATTEMPTS-INT 20-44-2 20-35-1
SACKS BY: NUMBER-YARDS AVERAGE PER ATTEMPT 7.1 7.6
5
TOUCHBACKS 0
1
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
6-90-0 5-79-0
15.0 15.8
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GAME 9: MAY 29, 2016, @ TAMPA BAY STORM
ARI 56 TBS63
RATTLERS LOSE TO THE STORM, 63 – 56
Tampa Bay, Fla. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (6-3) lost to the Tampa
Bay Storm (1-7) by a score of 63-56 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida in front of
8,298 fans.
The Rattlers led by 13 points going into the fourth quarter, but the Storm scored 21
unanswered points and would eventually hold on for the victory.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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SCORE
ARI 14 2113 856
TBS 14 14 728 63
Wide receivers Rod Windsor and Chase Deadder made up the bulk of the Rattlers offense,
combining for 235 yards receiving and seven touchdowns. Quarterback Nick Davila had a
good night statistically, completing 22 of 36 passes for 341 yards and seven touchdowns.
He did, however, throw one interception, and was sacked twice.
On the other side of the ball, defensive back Keiron Jones led the Rattlers defense with 7.5
tackles and one pass breakup, in only his second game. Defensive backs KJ Morton and
Al Phillips each broke up two passes as well. Unfortunately, it was not enough to earn the
win.
The first quarter was a see-saw battle, with each team scoring twice. The Rattlers scored
with 36-yard and 37-yard touchdown passes respectively from Davila, the first to wide
receiver Rod Windsor, the second to wide receiver / linebacker Chase Deadder. The
Storm responded to each score with a one-yard run from quarterback Jason Boltus, and a
25-yard touchdown pass from Boltus to wide receiver Gerald Young. The quarter ended
14-all.
The Rattlers scored first in the second, with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Davila to
Deadder. The Storm responded with Young returning the ensuing kickoff 56-yards for the
score.
Arizona countered with a 7-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Deadder, then after a
Tampa Bay four-and-out, the Rattlers scored again on a 2-yard rush by fullback Mykel
Benson. The Storm would score one more time before the half with a four-yard rush by
backup quarterback Adam Kennedy.
The half ended with a pair of turnovers, the first, an interception thrown by Davila to
defensive back Cortez Stubbs, the second, a botched snap by Bolt us, recovered by
defensive end Cliff Dukes. The Rattlers led 35-28 at halftime.
The third quarter began with a 26-yard touchdown pass from Boltus to wide receiver
Phillip Barnett to tie the game. The Rattlers answered with a 35-yard touchdown pass
from Davila to Deadder. After Arizona forced another four-and-out on the Storm, the
Rattlers scored again with a six-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Windsor. The Rattlers
led 48-35 after three.
The Storm began the fourth quarter scoring 21-straight points, with three touchdown
passes from Boltus, two to Barnett, the third to wide receiver T.T. Tolliver.
The Rattlers would tie the game with 21 seconds left on the clock with a 21-yard
touchdown pass from Davila to Windsor, but the Storm would respond with a quick 28yard touchdown pass from Boltus to Toliver, leaving three seconds left on the clock.
Davila threw one last pass attempt to wide receiver Joe Matthews, but the ball would sail
wide out of bounds with no time left on the clock.
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GAME 9: MAY 29, 2016, @ TAMPA BAY STORM
SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
Amalie Arena
ATTENDANCE
8,298
KICKOFF TIME
2:05
END OF GAME
4:50
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:45
REFEREE
Johnson, R.
UMPIRE
Coullis, S.
LINESMAN
Brunner, N.
LINE JUDGE
Engleberts, P.
1st 14:18 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 36 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)1 play, 36 yards, TOP 0:42 7-0
07:22 TBS BOLTUS, Jason 1 yd run (ALVARADO, Delbert kick) 7 plays, 38 yards, TOP 6:34 7-7
03:58 ARI DEADDER, Chase 37 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 38 yards, TOP 2:49 14 - 7
00:17 TBS YOUNG, Gerald 25 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (ALVARADO, Delbert kick) 5 plays, 53 yards, TOP 3:17 14 - 14
2nd 12:32 ARI DEADDER, Chase 7 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 36 yards, TOP 2:28 21 - 14
11:36 TBS YOUNG, Gerald 56 yd kickoff return (ALVARADO, Delbert kick) 21 - 21
00:56 ARI BENSON, Mykel 2 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)3 plays, 29 yards, TOP 1:13 35 - 21
00:41 TBS KENNEDY, Adam 4 yd run (ALVARADO, Delbert kick) 2 plays, 8 yards, TOP 0:15 35 - 28
3rd 12:25 TBS BARNETT, Phillip 26 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (ALVARADO kick)4 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:35 35 - 35
02:40 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 6 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 5 plays, 29 yards, TOP 3:15 48 - 35
4th 14:30 TBS BARNETT, Phillip 3 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (ALVARADO, Delbert kick)4 plays, 42 yards, TOP 2:18 48 - 42
10:01 TBS BARNETT, Phillip 3 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (ALVARADO, Delbert kick) 2 plays, 3 yards, TOP 1:00 48 - 49
00:48 TBS TOLIVER, T.T. 9 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (ALVARADO, Delbert kick) 5 plays, 39 yards, TOP 3:10 48 - 56
00:21 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 21 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (DAVILA, Nick rush) 3 plays, 23 yards, TOP 0:27 56 - 56
00:03 TBS TOLIVER, T.T. 28 yd pass from BOLTUS, Jason (ALVARADO, Delbert kick) 3 plays, 39 yards, TOP 0:18 56 - 63
ARI
TBS
ARITBS
FIRST DOWNS 20 22
RUSHING 2
2
PASSING 17 16
PENALTY 1
4
NET YARDS RUSHING 8
18
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 5
5
TOUCHDOWNS 5-6 5-5
FIELD GOALS 0-6 0-5
2
329 352
PAT KICKS 6-7 9-9
COMPLETIONS-ATTEMPTS-INT 22-36-1 24-39-0
2-POINT DROP-KICK PATS 0-0 0-0
6
337 370
TOUCHBACKS 1
0
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
8-119-0 7-127-1
14.9 18.1
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GAME 10: JUNE 3, 2016, @ CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
ARI 77 CLE62
RATTLERS WIN BIG IN CLEVELAND, 77 – 62
Cleveland, Ohio – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (7-3) extended their
National Conference lead with the victory over the Cleveland Gladiators (5-5) by a score of
77-62 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio in front of 11,797 fans.
Both Arizona and Cleveland came into this game with a chance to sit atop of the National
Conference, but a strong second half led to the Rattlers taking the big, 2-game advantage.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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SCORE
ARI 73514 21 77
CLE 1427 71462
The Rattlers offense looked like they were firing on all cylinders. Quarterback Nick Davila
completed 23 of his 33 passes for 289 yards and nine touchdowns. He did not throw an
interception and was sacked once. His efforts earned him the Under Armour Offensive
Player of the Game award. Four of Davila’s touchdowns went to Rod Windsor, who
caught eight total passes for 86 yards. He was the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Game.
Fullback Mykel Benson also got in the end zone three times, twice on the ground and once
in the air.
Arizona’s special teams also played a big part in tonight’s big win. Wide receiver Joe
Matthews and defensive back Arkeith Brown combined for five returns for 102 yards,
averaging over 20 yards an attempt. A forced fumble near the end of the third quarter by
defensive end Chris McAllister on kickoff coverage, which was recovered by defensive end
Leon Mackey, proved to be the turning point of the game.
The entire first half was a seesaw battle with the Gladiators scoring and the Rattlers
responding, the only difference being a missed point after from Cleveland kicker Adrian
Trevino.
Cleveland received first and took advantage, scoring on a 17-yard touchdown pass from
quarterback Arvell Nelson to wide receiver Collin Taylor. Arizona responded with a 22yard touchdown pass from Davila to wide receiver Rod Windsor. The Gladiators would
close out the quarter on the next drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Nelson to wide
receiver Quentin Sims.
The Rattlers scored first in the second with a 13-yard pass from Davila to wide receiver
Maurice Purify.
Each team would score four more touchdowns leading to halftime. For the Rattlers, Davila
threw two touchdown passes to Windsor, one to wide receiver Chase Deadder, and one to
fullback Mykel Benson. For the Gladiators, Nelson threw two touchdown passes to Sims,
one to wide receiver Devin Wilson, and one to wide receiver DJ Brandel.
Arizona started the scoring in the third quarter with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Davila
to Purify which extended their lead. Cleveland would respond with a 23-yard touchdown
pass from Nelson to Taylor. The Rattlers scored again late in the third with a 16-yard
touchdown pass from Davila to Windsor. The game finally took a turn in Arizona’s favor
when, on the ensuing kickoff, Beavers fumbled the ball and it was recovered by defensive
end Leon Mackey. The quarter ended with the Rattlers leading 56-48.
The Rattlers began the fourth quarter with a six-yard run from fullback Mykel Benson.
After a four-and-out from the Gladiators, Benson again scored, this time a one-yard
scamper.
The Gladiators responded with a four-yard rush of their own by Beavers.
The Rattlers and Gladiators would each score one more time, Arizona with a 17-yard
touchdown pass to tight end Michael Simons, and Cleveland with a one-yard rush by
Nelson. The final score stood at 77-62 in favor of the Rattlers.
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GAME 10: JUNE 3, 2016, @ CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
Quicken Loans Arena
ATTENDANCE
11,797
KICKOFF TIME
7:00
END OF GAME
9:52
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:52
REFEREE
Johnson, R.
UMPIRE
Carr, J.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 11:25 CLE
07:55 ARI
00:14 CLE
11:40 ARI
07:30 CLE
03:55 ARI
02:41 CLE
01:22 ARI
00:51 CLE
00:44 ARI
00:28 CLE
00:01 ARI
12:28 ARI
04:47 CLE
01:56 ARI
14:54 ARI
11:20 ARI
06:40 CLE
02:58 ARI
01:30 CLE
TAYLOR, Collin 17 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 6 plays, 43 yards, TOP 3:35 0 - 7
WINDSOR, Rod 22 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:37 7-7
SIMS, Quentin 2 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 10 plays, 45 yards, TOP 6:51 7 - 14
PURIFY, Maurice 13 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 39 yards, TOP 3:08 14 - 14
WILSON, Devin 22 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 5 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:25 14 - 21
WINDSOR, Rod 2 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 47 yards, TOP 2:41 21 - 21
SIMS, Quentin 8 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 1 play, 8 yards, TOP 0:26 21 - 28
DEADDER, Chase 32 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 32 yards, TOP 0:28 28 - 28
BRANDEL, DJ 9 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick failed) 1 play, 9 yards, TOP 0:04 28 - 34
WINDSOR, Rod 12 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 12 yards, TOP 0:04 35 - 34
SIMS, Quentin 12 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 3 plays, 17 yards, TOP 0:14 35 - 41
BENSON, Mykel 7 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 26 yards, TOP 0:21 42 - 41
TAYLOR, Collin 23 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 3 plays, 34 yards, TOP 1:29 49 - 48
BENSON, Mykel 6 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 19 yards, TOP 1:07 63 - 48
BENSON, Mykel 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 1 yard, TOP 0:13 70 - 48
BEAVERS, Larry 4 yd run (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 6 plays, 36 yards, TOP 3:45 70 - 55
SIMONS, Michael 17 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 14 yards, TOP 2:44 77 - 55
NELSON, Arvell 1 yd run (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 2 plays, 13 yards, TOP 0:38 77 - 62
LINESMAN
Drayton, J.
LINE JUDGE
Englebarts, P.
ARI
CLE
ARI
CLE
FIRST DOWNS 20 21
RUSHING 3
3
0
BACK JUDGE
Bell, G.
PASSING 15 15
PENALTY 2
3
21 13
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 7
6
2
282 226
TOUCHDOWNS 4-6 5-5
FIELD GOALS 0-6 0-5
7
303 239
PAT KICKS 11-11 8-9
FIELD GOALS 0-0 0-0
4-POINT DROP KICK FGS 0-0 0-0
TOUCHDOWNS (RUSH-PASS-RETURN) 2-9-0 2-7-0
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS 0
TOUCHBACKS 3
2
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
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GAME 11: JUNE 11, 2016, VS PORTLAND STEEL
por 49 ari76
RATTLERS VANQUISH THE STEEL, 76 – 49
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (8-3) swept the three
game regular season series with a win over conference foe, Portland Steel (1-9) by a score
of 76-49 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona in front of 14,401 fans.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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SCORE
POR 724 0 1849
ARI 143414 14 76
Offensively, Arizona continued to roll, scoring both in the air and on the ground.
Quarterback Nick Davila earned the Under Armour Offensive Player of the Game,
completing 24 of 33 passes for 270 yards and eight touchdowns. Fullback Mykel Benson
scored two touchdowns on the ground. The overall play of the offensive line was also
noteworthy.
“The offensive line did a great job of blocking all night,” said Davila. “They didn’t give up
any sacks, so that’s always a plus when you’re a quarterback and you can just read the
defense and feel comfortable in the pocket.”
Special teams played a big role as well. Wide receiver Anthony Amos returned five
kickoffs for 135 yards. He also returned one 54-yards for a touchdown, which was the AFL
Highlight of the Game.
“I thought he played faster tonight,” said General Manager and Head Coach Kevin Guy.
“Not necessarily on kickoff return but as a receiver, he ran some good routes tonight and
as long as he keeps doing that, he’s going to see more playing time.
Defensively, the Rattlers welcomed back a familiar face; with defensive back Jeremy
Kellem returning to the team earlier this week. Kellem was the GoRVing Defensive Back of
the Year last season.
“Just to be able to get back out there on the field was amazing,” said Kellem. “It’s a great
feeling to be out there with the team and the crowd; some had posters. It was just a great
feeling, something I really appreciated.”
The Steel started the scoring with a 43-yard bomb from quarterback Shane Austin to wide
receiver Tom Gilson for six. The point after was good and the Steel led 7-0.
After a 28-yard kickoff return by wide receiver Anthony Amos, the Rattlers responded
with a pass from Davila to wide receiver Rod Windsor to tie the game. After the Arizona
defense forced a four-and-out, Davila threw another touchdown pass, this time a 21-yarder
to wide receiver Maurice Purify. The Rattlers led after the end of the first quarter 14-7.
The second quarter started with another long touchdown pass from Austin to Gilson,
this time for 41-yards. The extra point was no good. The Rattlers responded with wide
receiver Anthony Amos taking the ensuing kickoff to the house with a 54-yard kickoff
return. After the Rattlers defense forced a second four-and-out, Davila threw a 14-yard
touchdown pass to Windsor, putting the Rattlers up 27-13.
Both teams would take turns scoring for the rest of the half. Portland had three
touchdowns thrown by Austin, one to Gilson, and two to wide receiver Jamar Howard.
Arizona had three touchdowns thrown by Davila, two to wide receiver Chase Deadder, one
to Purify, which was the Cutters Catch of the Game. The half ended with a score of 48-31.
The Rattlers took a commanding lead at the start of the third with a 7-yard touchdown
pass from Davila to Windsor, and after the Arizona defense forced the third turnover on
downs of the game, fullback Mykel Benson ran 7-yards for another score. The Steel went
scoreless in the third and the quarter ended with a score of 62-31.
The teams traded punches in the fourth. Portland scored three times, two passes from
Austin, one to Gilson, the other to wide receiver Jared Perry, and a seven-yard rush from
Austin. The Rattlers scored twice, once from an 11-yard pass from Davila to Purify, the
other a six-yard run from Benson. The Rattlers ended the game on top, 76-49.
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GAME 11: JUNE 11, 2016, VS PORTLAND STEEL
SCORING SUMMARY
1st STADIUM
Talking Stick Resort Arena 2nd ATTENDANCE
14,401
KICKOFF TIME
6:06
END OF GAME
9:00
3rd TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:54
4th REFEREE
Cutaia, D.
UMPIRE
Granado, A.
LINESMAN
Chase, M.
12:55 PDX GILSON, Tom 43 yd pass from AUSTIN, Shane (LACAYO, Ernesto kick) 3 plays, 44 yards, TOP 2:05 09:54 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 2 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 25 yards, TOP 2:34 00:46 ARI PURIFY, Maurice 21 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 46 yards, TOP 2:06 14:11 PDX GILSON, Tom 41 yd pass from AUSTIN, Shane (LACAYO kick failed) 2 plays, 41 yards, TOP 0:58 13:51 ARI AMOS, Anthony 54 yd kickoff return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 08:35 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 14 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 38 yards, TOP 1:17 06:40 PDX GILSON, Tom 34 yd pass from AUSTIN, Shane (LACAYO kick failed) 2 plays, 42 yards, TOP 1:23 01:08 ARI DEADDER, Chase 12 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 6 plays, 40 yards, TOP 4:51 00:51 PDX HOWARD, Jamar 4 yd pass from AUSTIN, Shane (LACAYO kick failed) 2 plays, 4 yards, TOP 0:09 00:45 ARI DEADDER, Chase 12 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 12 yards, TOP 0:06 00:38 PDX HOWARD, Jamar 14 yd pass from AUSTIN, Shane (THOMAS, rush failed)1 play, 14 yards, TOP 0:07 00:07 ARI PURIFY, Maurice 1 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 12 yards, TOP 0:31 11:49 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 7 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 38 yards, TOP 3:11 02:20 ARI BENSON, Mykel 7 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 plays, 41 yards, TOP 4:44 10:14 PDX AUSTIN, Shane 4 yd run (AUSTIN, Shane pass failed) 2 plays, 48 yards, TOP 1:07 08:27 ARI PURIFY, Maurice 11 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 16 yards, TOP 1:02 04:21 PDX GILSON, Tom 12 yd pass from AUSTIN, Shane (AUSTIN pass failed) 5 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:33 00:55 ARI BENSON, Mykel 6 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 20 yards, TOP 2:41 00:36 PDX PERRY, Jared 6 yd pass from AUSTIN, Shane (AUSTIN pass failed) 2 plays, 30 yards, TOP 0:19 ARI
POR
ARI
17 23
RUSHING 2
3
PASSING 14 18
PENALTY 1
2
28 25
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 2
11
TOUCHDOWNS 3-5 6-7
2
FIELD GOALS 0-5 0-7
351 278
PAT KICKS 1-4 10-11
Baumann, B.
NET YARDS RUSHING BACK JUDGE
Robinson, M.
NET YARDS PASSING COMPLETIONS-ATTEMPTS-INT 24-43-0 25-36-0
FIELD GOALS 0-0 0-0
8
379 303
TOUCHBACKS 0
4
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
7-78-0 6-135-1
11.1 22.5
0
9:02 5:58
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS MFG RETURNS: NUMBER-YARDS-TD AVERAGE PER RETURN KICKOFF RETURNS: NUMBER-YDS-TD AVERAGE PER RETURN 1ST QUARTER AZRATTLERS.COM
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7-0
7-7
7 - 14
13 - 14
13 - 20
13 - 27
19 - 27
19 - 34
25 - 34
25 - 41
31 - 41
31 - 48
31 - 55
31 - 62
37 - 62
37 - 69
43 - 69
43 - 76
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GAME 12: JUNE 17, 2016, VS PHILADELPHIA SOUL
phi 63 ARI80
RATTLERS STOP THE SOUL, 80 – 63
Phoenix, Ariz. – A 33-point second quarter lifted five time World Champion Arizona
Rattlers (9-3) over the Philadelphia Soul (9-3) by a score of 80-63 at the Talking Stick
Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona in front of 11,067 fans.
This win put the Rattlers in position to control its own destiny in their quest to earn the
number one seed, and with it, host ArenaBowl XXIX.
SCORES BY QUARTER
1234
SCORE
PHI 2114 72163
ARI20 33 720 80
Arizona scored on all phases of the game, returning two interceptions for touchdowns, as
well as scoring twice on special teams.
Defensive back Jeremy Kellem had a strong performance in only his second start of
the season. He led the team with 9 tackles, had one pass breakup, and returned his
interception 26-yards for the score. His efforts earned him the Riddell Defensive Player of
the Game award.
Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila completed 17 of his 27 passes for 201 yards and seven
touchdowns, four of which to wide receiver Chase Deadder, who earned the Under
Armour Offensive Player of the Game award.
The two teams went back and forth in scoring in the first quarter. The Soul started quick,
with wide receiver Chris Duvalt returning the opening kickoff for the score. Quarterback
Dan Raudabaugh threw two more touchdown passes, both to wide receiver Darius
Reynolds. The Rattlers responded to each score, twice with touchdown tosses from Davila
to wide receiver Chase Deadder, and a 1-yard touchdown run by fullback Mykel Benson.
The Rattlers missed one point after, giving the Soul a one-point lead, 21-20 by the end of
the quarter.
The Rattlers took full control of the game in the second quarter. After the Soul scored
with a one yard rush from fullback Jeramie Richardson, the Rattlers scored four straight
touchdowns. Arizona started with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Deadder. On
the ensuing kickoff, the ball came off the net bar, and was recovered by wide receiverDan
Buckner, who returned it for a score. Three plays later, defensive back Jeremy Kellem
intercepted the ball thrown from Raudabaugh and ran back 26-yards for the score. The
Soul’s next possession ended with another interception thrown by Raudabaugh, this time
by defensive back Arkeith Brown, and was returned 21-yards for the touchdown.
Philadelphia would finally get back on the board with 48 seconds left in the half with a
3-yard pass from Raudabaugh to wide receiver Ryan McDaniel. The Soul attempted an
onside kick, which was returned by wide receiver Maurice Purify for the final score of the
half. The second quarter ended with the Rattlers leading 53-35.
The Rattlers received the ball first at the beginning of the third, and took advantage
scoring on a 17-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Purify. The Soul responded with a 12yard touchdown pass from Raudabaugh to Richardson. The Rattlers continued to lead at
the end of the third, 60-42.
The Soul closed the gap a bit in the fourth. After a 15-yard touchdown pass from
Davila to Windsor, Philadelphia scored twice, once a 26-yard pass from Raudabaugh to
Reynolds. After a couple of interceptions thrown by Davila, another touchdown pass from
Raudabaugh, this time to Duvalt.
The Rattlers responded with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Purify. Philadelphia
would score one more time with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Raudabaugh to Duvalt.
Deadder would end the game with his fourth touchdown catch thrown by Davila, making
the final scoure 80-63.
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GAME 12: JUNE 17, 2016, VS PHILADELPHIA SOUL
SCORING SUMMARY
1st 14:42 PHI DUVALT, Chris 54 yd kickoff return (FREVERT, Tommy kick) STADIUM
12:12 ARI DEADDER, Chase 16 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS kick failed) 3 plays, 30 yards, TOP 1:50 08:01 PHI REYNOLDS, Darius 11 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT kick) 5 plays, 48 yards, TOP 3:29 Talking Stick Resort Arena 05:29 ARI DEADDER, Chase 7 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 3 plays, 13 yards, TOP 1:51 ATTENDANCE
03:28 PHI REYNOLDS, Darius 37 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT kick) 2 plays, 37 yards, TOP 1:19 11,067
00:00 ARI BENSON, Mykel 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 3 plays, 19 yards, TOP 3:08 2nd 10:20 PHI
08:58 ARI
07:50 ARI
04:41 ARI
02:35 ARI
00:45 PHI
00:41 ARI
3rd 11:41 ARI
05:48 PHI
4th 14:52 ARI
10:33 PHI
05:44 PHI
04:34 ARI
02:48 PHI
01:35 ARI
KICKOFF TIME
7:05
END OF GAME
9:47
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:42
REFEREE
Campbell, S.
UMPIRE
Stewart, R.
LINESMAN
Leffle, K.
PHI ARI
PHI
ARI
23 14
RUSHING 1
1
0
PASSING 19 12
PENALTY 3
1
NET YARDS RUSHING 6
4
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 6
4
1
FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 1-2 2-2
COMPLETIONS-ATTEMPTS-INT 28-43-3 17-27-
TOUCHDOWNS 2-4 2-3
Baumann, B.
BACK JUDGE
Robinson, M.
7-0
7-6
14 - 6
14 - 13
21 - 13
21 - 20
RICHARDSON, Jeramie 1 yd run (FREVERT, Tommy kick) 7 plays, 45 yards, TOP 4:40 28 - 20
DEADDER, Chase 35 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 35 yards, TOP 1:55 28 - 27
BROWN, Arkeith 1 yd net recovery (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 28 - 34
KELLEM, Jeremy 26 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 28 - 41
BROWN, Arkeith 21 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 28 - 47
MCDANIEL, Ryan 3 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT kick) 5 plays, 48 yards, TOP 1:31 35 - 47
PURIFY, Maurice 11 yd kickoff return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 35 - 53
RICHARDSON 12 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT kick) 7 plays, 47 yards, TOP 5:06 42 - 60
REYNOLDS, Darius 12 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (FREVERT kick) 5 plays, 40 yards, TOP 3:47 49 - 67
DUVALT, Chris 26 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (pass failed) 1 play, 26 yards, TOP 0:24 55 - 67
PURIFY, Maurice 16 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 16 yards, TOP 0:29 55 - 74
DUVALT, Chris 11 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH, Dan (DUVALT catch good) 2 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:04 63 - 74
DEADDER, Chase 10 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS kick failed) 1 play, 10 yards, TOP 0:31 63 - 80
2
FIELD GOALS 0-4 0-3
7
PAT KICKS 7-7 8-12
378 205
FIELD GOALS 0-0 0-0
TOUCHBACKS 0
2
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
9-164-1 5-95-1
18.2 19.0
2-13-0 3-47-2
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GAME 13: JUNE 26, 2016, @ LOS ANGELES KISS
ARI 64 LAK49
DEFENSE LIFTS THE RATTLERS OVER THE KISS, 64 – 49
Anaheim, Cali. – The World Champion Arizona Rattlers (10-3) sweep the three game
regular season series with a win over conference foe, the LA KISS (5-7) by a score of 6449 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Cali., in front of 7,090 fans.
The Rattlers had a big first half, outscoring the KISS by 21. A big, 27-point, third quarter
by LA made the game interesting, but the Rattlers held the KISS scoreless in the fourth,
extending their win streak to four.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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SCORE
ARI 1429 7 1464
LAK 6 1627 0 49
Arizona’s defense played a critical role in today’s 15-point victory. They were led by the
J.Lewis Small Playmaker of the game defensive back Jeremy Kellem, who had two critical
interceptions, and returned a fumbled PAT (point after touchdown). Defensive backs
Arkeith Brown and KJ Morton also each had a pick, Morton returned his for a touchdown.
The Rattlers defensive front also caused some commotion, with defensive end Damien
Borel getting 1.5 sacks, and defensive end Rodney Fritz also getting in there with a half a
sack.
Offensively, Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila looked strong in the first half, but struggled
down the stretch. Overall he completed 20 of 33 passes for five touchdowns. He did
throw two interceptions, both in the second half.
The Rattlers took it to the KISS early, with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Davila to
wide receiver Chase Deadder. On the KISS first possession, defensive back KJ Morton
intercepted a pass by LA quarterback Pete Thomas, and returned for six, and just like that,
the Rattlers led 14-0.
LA finally reached the endzone late in the first, with a 2-yard touchdown run by Thomas,
however the extra point was missed by kicker Joey Cejudo, and Arizona led after one, 14-6.
The Rattlers led off the second quarter with a four-yard pass from Davila to wide receiver
Maurice Purify. The KISS responded with a 39-yard touchdown pass from Thomas to wide
receiver Justin Wilson. The snap on the PAT, however, was bobbled and scooped up by
defensive back Jeremy Kellem, and returned for two points.
Rattlers extended their lead again with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Purify.
After Thomas’ second interception, this time by Kellem, The Rattlers scored again with a
two-yard run by fullback Mykel Benson. LA responded with a 40-yard touchdown bomb
from Thomas to Morgan.
The Rattlers closed out the half with a six-yard touchdown pass from Davila to Purify. The
PAT, however, was blocked and returned by defensive back Josh Victorian for two points,
and the half ended with an Arizona lead, 43-22.
The KISS surged in the third, scoring 20-straight points. First was a five-yard touchdown
run by fullback Rory Nixon. After a turnover on downs by the Rattlers, the KISS scored
again, this time from a 19-yard touchdown pass from Thomas to Morgan. Following an
interception thrown by Davila, LA scored on another touchdown pass from Thomas, this
time to Nixon. The PAT (point after touchdown), however was missed.
The Rattlers finally got on the board in the second half with a 34-yard touchdown run by
Benson. The KISS ended the quarter with a 43-yard pass from Thomas to Morgan. With
the third quarter winding down, the Rattlers lead dwindled down to 1, with a score of 5049.
Arizona pulled away again in the fourth, with back-to-back touchdown rushes by Benson,
both 1-yard runs. The KISS failed to score in the fourth and the game ended with the score
of 64-49.
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GAME 13: JUNE 26, 2016, @ LOS ANGELES KISS
SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
Honda Center
ATTENDANCE
7,090
KICKOFF TIME
3:00
END OF GAME
5:37
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:37
REFEREE
Cutaia, D.
UMPIRE
Stewart, R.
LINESMAN
Leffle, K.
LINE JUDGE
Anmari, R.
BACK JUDGE
Kieser, K.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 09:43 ARI
07:30 ARI
03:11 LAK
13:27 ARI
08:15 LAK
08:15 ARI
03:46 ARI
00:47 ARI
00:25 LAK
00:07 ARI
00:07 LAK
14:10 LAK
09:05 LAK
06:04 LAK
03:40 ARI
01:08 LAK
10:35 ARI
07:53 ARI
DEADDER, Chase 10 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 plays, 45 yards, TOP 4:49 7 - 0
MORTON, KJ 19 yd interception return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 14 - 0
THOMAS, Pete 2 yd run (MARFUGGI, Phil kick failed) 6 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:40 14 - 6
WILSON, Justin 39 yd pass from THOMAS, Pete (STANLEY rush fumbld) 6 plays, 48 yards, TOP 4:15 21 - 12
KELLEM, Jeremy PAT return 23 - 12
BENSON, Mykel 2 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick)1 play, 10 yards, TOP 0:03 37 - 12
MORGAN, Donovan 40 yd pass from THOMAS, Pete (THOMAS, Pete rush) 4 plays, 45 yards, TOP 0:26 37 - 20
PURIFY, Maurice 6 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS kick blockd) 2 plays, 14 yards, TOP 0:14 43 - 20
VICTORIAN, Josh PAT return 43 - 22
NIXON, Rory 5 yd run (MARFUGGI, Phil kick) 1 play, 5 yards, TOP 0:35 43 - 29
MORGAN, Donovan 19 yd pass from THOMAS, Pete (MARFUGGI, Phil kick) 3 plays, 29 yards, TOP 1:27 43 - 36
NIXON, Rory 11 yd pass from THOMAS, Pete (MARFUGGI, Phil kick failed) 2 plays, 11 yards, TOP 1:16 43 - 42
BENSON, Mykel 34 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:48 50 - 42
MORGAN, Donovan 43 yd pass from THOMAS, Pete (MARFUGGI, Phil kick) 3 plays, 48 yards, TOP 1:22 50 - 49
BENSON, Mykel 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 plays, 41 yards, TOP 4:36 57 - 49
BENSON, Mykel 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 20 yards, TOP 0:47 ARI
LAK
ARI
LAK
FIRST DOWNS 17 16
RUSHING 4
2
PASSING 12 11
PENALTY 1
3
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 10 3
TOUCHDOWNS 6-6 2-3
2
FIELD GOALS 0-6 0-3
251 278
PAT KICKS 8-9 3-5
FIELD GOALS 0-0 0-0
NET YARDS PASSING 20-33-2 15-36-4
5
289 285
TOUCHBACKS 4
1
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
6-99-0 6-99-0
16.5 16.5
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GAME 14: JULY 9, 2016, VS JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
jax 67 ARI69
RATTLERS TAKE NATIONAL CONFERENCE TITLE WITH WIN OVER
SHARKS, 69-67
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five-time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (11-3) clinched the
National Conference title with a win over the Jacksonville Sharks (5-8) by a score of 69-67
at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, in front of 11,874 fans.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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SCORE
JAX 62814 19 67
ARI 1427141469
The Rattlers had already clinched the National Conference title just prior to taking the
field, when the Cleveland Gladiators (7-7) lost to the Philadelphia Soul (11-3) earlier in the
day. Arizona’s win was significant, however, since it sets up a battle for the first seed next
weekend against the league leading Orlando Predators (11-2).
This win has personal significance to general manager and head coach Kevin Guy. He now
has 115 wins in his AFL career, which ties him with Mike Dailey for fifth all-time in wins.
The game was a seesaw battle throughout the entire second half of the game. A missed
extra point by Jacksonville’s kicker Lindsey Wolfe late in the fourth and a missed two-point
conversion proved to be the difference.
Quarterback Nick Davila also had a big night, completing 25 of 34 passes for nine
touchdowns. He did throw one interception.
The Rattlers started the game off with a seven-yard screen pass from Davila to fullback
Mykel Benson for the score. The Sharks responded with a 17-yard touchdown pass from
quarterback Tommy Grady to wide receiver Anthony Jones. The point after by Lindsey
Wolfe was missed.
Arizona scored again on their second possession from a 35-yard touchdown pass from
Davila to Windsor.
On Jacksonville’s next possession, Grady fumbled the ball on a sack by defensive end
Rodney Fritz. The ball was scooped up by Rattlers’ defensive end Dimetrio Tyson, which
was the AFL Highlight of the Game. The quarter ended with the Rattlers leading 14-6.
The Rattlers took advantage of the extra possession early in the second with an 8-yard
touchdown pass from Davila to Windsor. The Sharks returned the favor with a 20yard touchdown pass from Grady to wide receiver Joe Hills. Davila, on Arizona’s next
possession, was intercepted by defensive back Alvin Ray Jackson. The Sharks would
drive the length of the field and score on a six-yard touchdown pass from Grady to wide
receiver Reggie Gray.
After the one-minute warning, Jacksonville and Arizona traded punches, both scoring
twice to end the half. Both of Grady’s touchdown passes were to Hills. Davila’s first
touchdown pass was to Purify, his second to Windsor as time expired, which was the
Cutters Catch of the Game. The half ended with the Rattlers leading 41-34.
Both teams continued to alternate scoring throughout the second half. In the third
quarter, Sharks quarterback Grady threw two touchdown passes, the first, a nine-yard pass
to Gray, the other, a 13-yard pass to wide receiver Andrew Robustelli. For the Rattlers,
Davila threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Windsor, and Benson ran the other one in on a
two-yard score.
The fourth quarter began with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Grady to Hills. The PAT,
however, was missed, which was the turning point of the game.
Davila threw two more touchdowns to Windsor. Grady threw two more touchdowns, one
to Jones, the other to Hills. The two point conversion attempted by Grady flew in the
stands and the game ended, 69-67 Arizona.
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SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
ATTENDANCE
11,874
KICKOFF TIME
6:51
END OF GAME
9:51
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
3:00
REFEREE
Cutaia, D.
UMPIRE
Lowe, R.
LINESMAN
Leffle, K.
BENSON, Mykel 7 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 7 plays, 40 yards, TOP 4:14 JONES, Tiger 17 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE kick failed) 3 plays, 31 yards, TOP 2:20 WINDSOR, Rod 36 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:45 WINDSOR, Rod 8 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 25 yards, TOP 2:28 HILLS, Joe 20 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE, Lindsey kick) 5 plays, 37 yards, TOP 3:06 GRAY, Reggie 6 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE, Lindsey kick) 10 plays, 38 yards, TOP 5:47 PURIFY, Maurice 10 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS kick failed) 1 play, 10 yards, TOP 0:30 HILLS, Joe 9 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE, Lindsey kick) 3 plays, 18 yards, TOP 0:19 PURIFY, Maurice 7 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:07 HILLS, Joe 18 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE, Lindsey kick) 4 plays, 43 yards, TOP 0:25 WINDSOR, Rod 18 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 0:08 GRAY, Reggie 9 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE, Lindsey kick) 5 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:51 WINDSOR, Rod 5 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 6 plays, 39 yards, TOP 3:42 ROBUSTELLI, Andrew 13 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE kick) 5 plays, 29 yards, TOP 3:34 BENSON, Mykel 2 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 30 yards, TOP 2:59 HILLS, Joe 19 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE, Lindsey kick failed) 4 plays, 19 yards, TOP 2:48 WINDSOR, Rod 8 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 9 yards, TOP 3:03 JONES, Tiger 9 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (WOLFE, Lindsey kick) 7 plays, 40 yards, TOP 4:26 WINDSOR, Rod 5 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 13 yards, TOP 0:53 HILLS, Joe 16 yd pass from GRADY, Tommy (GRADY, Tommy pass failed) 5 plays, 41 yards, TOP 1:24 JAX
ARI
JAX
ARI
FIRST DOWNS 25 19
MISCELLANEOUS YARDS -3 0
RUSHING 4
1
PASSING 21 18
PENALTY 0
0
47 20
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 8
6
1
336 255
NET YARDS RUSHING NET YARDS PASSING 0-7
6-7
6 - 14
6 - 21
13 - 21
20 - 21
20 - 27
27 - 27
27 - 34
34 - 34
34 - 41
41 - 41
41 - 48
48 - 48
48 - 55
54 - 55
54 - 62
61 - 62
61 - 69
67 - 69
LINE JUDGE
Detiller, R.
BACK JUDGE
Kieser, K.
1st 10:46 ARI
07:48 JAX
05:27 ARI
2nd 14:09 ARI
10:21 JAX
02:06 JAX
00:59 ARI
00:40 JAX
00:33 ARI
00:08 JAX
00:00 ARI
3rd 12:09 JAX
07:50 ARI
03:37 JAX
00:21 ARI
4th 12:12 JAX
08:52 ARI
03:42 JAX
02:19 ARI
00:09 JAX
TOUCHDOWNS 5-5 7-7
FIELD GOALS 0-5 0-7
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 10 9
PAT KICKS 7-9 9-10
383 275
FIELD GOALS 0-0 0-0
TOUCHBACKS 1
1
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS MFG RETURNS: NUMBER-YARDS-TD AVERAGE PER RETURN KICKOFF RETURNS: NUMBER-YDS-TD AVERAGE PER RETURN 8-175-0 5-79-0
21.9 15.8
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GAME 15: JULY 18, 2016, VS ORLANDO PREDATORS
ORL 45 ARI62
RATTLERS TAKE DOWN TOP SEED PREDATORS, 62-45
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five-time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (12-3) extend their league
leading win streak to six with a win over the Orlando Predators (12-3) by a score of 62-45
at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, in front of 9,628 fans.
A strong second quarter defensively and an efficient offense kept the Rattlers out front
for most of the game.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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SCORE
ORL14 014 1745
ARI 13 1414 2162
Defensively, Arizona made big stops when they needed it. In the second quarter, Jeremy
Kellem picked off Orlando quarterback Bernard Morris off the net in the endzone, halfway
through the second, which was the AFL Highlight of the Game. Overall, the Rattlers
defense had a sack, seven pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
With this win over Orlando, Arizona is now riding a league leading six game win streak
with just one game left to play this season.
The Rattlers and Predators went back and forth in the first, with Arizona scoring on two
passing plays, the first from Davila to wide receiver Rod Windsor, the second from Davila
to wide receiver Chase Deadder. Orlando scored on two passing plays, the first from
quarterback Bernard Morris to wide receiver Larry Brackens, and the second from Morris
to wide receiver Brandon Thompkins. The difference in the quarter came from a missed
point after (PAT) from Rattlers’ kicker Alex Zendejas. The first quarter ended with the
Predators up 14-13.
The Rattlers defense came up big in the second, holding the Predators scoreless. Arizona
scored twice in the second, with Davila throwing a three-yard touchdown pass to
Deadder, and Windsor rushing for a 1-yard score with five seconds left in the half. After
two the Rattlers led 27-14.
Both teams once again traded scores in the third. The Predators scored from an 11-yard
pass from Morris to wide receiver Lamark Brown, and a 36-yard scamper from Morris.
The Rattlers scored off two touchdown passes from Davila, the first an 11-yard pass to
Windsor, the second, a 9-yard pass to Benson. The Rattlers led 48-21 after three.
Orlando scored early in the fourth with a 40-yard touchdown pass by Morris to
Thompkins. The Rattlers responded with a 30-yard pass from Davila to Purify, who
dragged three defenders into the endzone with him for the score, which was the Cutters
Catch of the Game.
The Rattlers then extended their lead with a net recovery off the kickoff by wide receiver
Anthony Amos. Benson would score on the next play with a two-yard rush. Orlando
responded with an eight-yard rush by Morris. The Rattlers scored one more time with a
19-yard pass by Davila to Amos.
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GAME 15: JULY 18, 2015, VS ORLANDO PREDATORS
SCORING SUMMARY
STADIUM
ATTENDANCE
6,628
KICKOFF TIME
6:35
END OF GAME
9:03
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
2:28
REFEREE
Cutaia, D.
UMPIRE
Stewart, R.
LINESMAN
Leffle, K.
LINE JUDGE
Valenti, T.
BACK JUDGE
Kieser, K.
SCORER
Hall, R.
1st 12:23 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 6 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 5 plays, 30 yards, TOP 2:37 05:41 ORL BRACKINS, Larry 11 yd pass from MORRIS, Bernard (LEWIS, Mark kick) 9 plays, 43 yards, TOP 6:00 02:57 ARI DEADDER, Chase 3 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:21 00:00 ORL THOMPKINS, Brandon 9 yd pass from MORRIS, Bernard (LEWIS kick) 3 plays, 43 yards, TOP 2:14 2nd 09:30 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 5 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 9 plays, 35 yards, TOP 5:30 00:05 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 1 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:19 3rd 10:47 ORL BROWN, LaMark 11 yd pass from MORRIS, Bernard (LEWIS, Mark kick) 7 plays, 44 yards, TOP 4:13 06:25 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 11 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 6 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:46 04:19 ORL MORRIS, Bernard 36 yd run (LEWIS, Mark kick) 2 plays, 47 yards, TOP 1:21 01:08 ARI BENSON, Mykel 9 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 4 plays, 42 yards, TOP 2:33 4th 14:12 ORL THOMPKINS, Brandon 40 yd pass from MORRIS, Bernard (LEWIS kick) 2 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:12 09:35 ARI PURIFY, Maurice 30 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 40 yards, TOP 1:35 07:58 ARI BENSON, Mykel 2 yd run (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 2 yards, TOP 0:37 04:14 ORL MORRIS, Bernard 8 yd run (LEWIS, Mark kick) 5 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:59 03:30 ARI AMOS, Anthony 19 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 1 play, 19 yards, TOP 0:29 00:05 ORL LEWIS, Mark 18 yd field goal 10 plays, 46 yards, TOP 2:37 ORL
ARI
ORL
ARI
FIRST DOWNS 20 22
POSSESSION TIME 32:15
27:45
RUSHING 4
2
PASSING 15 17
PENALTY 1
3
TOUCHDOWNS 2-4 6-6
FIELD GOALS 1-4 0-6
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 10 12
PAT KICKS 6-6 8-9
2
284 289
1-1 0-0
0-0 0-0
NET YARDS PASSING 0-6
7-6
7 - 13
14 - 13
14 - 20
14 - 27
21 - 27
21 - 34
28 - 34
28 - 41
35 - 41
35 - 48
35 - 55
42 - 55
42 - 62
45 - 62
FIELD GOALS COMPLETIONS-ATTEMPTS-INT 25-40-1 26-28-0
7
TOUCHBACKS 2
0
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
MFG RETURNS: NUMBER-YARDS-TD AVERAGE PER RETURN KICKOFF RETURNS: NUMBER-YDS-TD AVERAGE PER RETURN INTERCEPTIONS: NUMBER-YDS-TD 4-POINT DROP KICK FGS 0
9-106-0 4-50-0
11.8 12.5
0-0-0 1-0-0
ORL
ARI
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GAME 16: JULY 24, 2016, VS CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
CLE 20 ARI68
RATTLERS DISMANTLE GLADIATORS IN SEASON FINALE, 68-20
Phoenix, Ariz. – The five-time World Champion Arizona Rattlers (13-3) end the regular
season with a win over the Cleveland Gladiators (7-9) by a score of 68-20 at the Talking
Stick Resort Arena, in front of 12,823 fans. This win kept the Rattlers perfect at home in the
regular season for the second time in three seasons.
SCORES BY QUARTER
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CLE 7 70 620
ARI 2220 13 1368
The Rattlers jumped on the Gladiators early, with Arizona’s offense, defense, and special
teams all contributing to the scoreboard before Cleveland got their first points. The
Rattlers would then ride the momentum the rest of the way to victory.
Defensively, the Rattlers played at another level, only allowing the Gladiators to score three
times. In total, Arizona forced three fumbles, one interception and had five sacks.
Linebacker Tyre Glasper played like a man on a mission, recording two sacks and was in
Cleveland’s backfield through most the game.
Glasper’s play earned him the Riddell Defensive Player of the Game Award.
The Rattlers’ offense also had a big night. Quarterback Nick Davila completed 20 of 25
passes for six touchdowns and one interception. His play earned him the Under Armour
Offensive Player of the Game award. Five of those touchdowns went to wide receiver Rod
Windsor, who earned the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Game award.
The Rattlers kicked off to start the game, but on the first play from scrimmage, defensive
end Rodney Fritz tackled Cleveland’s wide receiver Taylor Collins in their own endzone for
a safety. Then, on the ensuing kickoff, wide receiver Anthony Amos returned the kickoff
to add six more. The extra point was good. The Rattlers defense then forced a four-andout, and on the next play, Davila threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rod
Windsor and with just a minute and a half into the game, the Rattlers led 15-0.
Cleveland finally found the back of the end zone with a 16-yard touchdown pass from
Nelson to wide receiver Larry Beavers. Arizona responded with a two-yard touchdown
pass from Davila to Windsor, and the first quarter ended with the Rattlers leading 22-7.
The Rattlers continued to dominate in the second. Arizona’s defensive back KJ Morton
forced a fumble on Cleveland wide receiver Devin Wilson which was recovered by
defensive back Jeremy Kellem. The Rattlers would score two plays later from a 28-yard
touchdown pass from Davila to Windsor. On the Gladiators next drive, Nelson was sacked
by Fritz, who forced another fumble, which was scooped up by wide receiver / linebacker
Dan Buckner and carried in for the score.
Cleveland would get their only other touchdown of the half from a 15-yard touchdown
pass from Nelson to wide receiver Collin Taylor. The Rattlers would again respond; with six
seconds left, Davila threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Windsor. The half ended with the
Rattlers leading 42-14.
The third quarter was all Rattlers. Davila threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver
Maurice Purify. After another four-and-out by Cleveland, Davila threw another touchdown
pass to Purify, this time a five-yard pitch and catch. After three quarters, the Rattlers led
55-14.
The final quarter featured quarterback Shane Boyd for the Rattlers. He threw two
touchdowns, one to fullback Mykel Benson, the other to Windsor. Cleveland scored their
only points in the fourth from a 17-yard pass from backup quarterback Stephen Panasuk to
Taylor for six. The final score was 68-20, Rattlers.
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GAME 16: JULY 24, 2016, VS CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
SCORING SUMMARY
1st 14:31 ARI FRITZ, Rodney safety 0-2
STADIUM
14:16 ARI AMOS, Anthony 56 yd kickoff return (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 0-9
10:36 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 11 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 1 play, 11 yards, TOP 0:30 0 - 15
Talking Stick Resort Arena 05:01 CLE BEAVERS, Larry 16 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 7 plays, 44 yards, TOP 4:36 7 - 15
ATTENDANCE
12,823
2nd 10:25 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 28 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 2 plays, 48 yards, TOP 0:53 7 - 29
05:44 ARI BUCKNER, Dan 22 yd fumble recovery (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 7 - 35
KICKOFF TIME
02:19 CLE TAYLOR, Collin 15 yd pass from NELSON, Arvell (TREVINO, Adrian kick) 5 plays, 43 yards, TOP 3:05 14 - 35
6:03
3rd 12:55 ARI PURIFY, Maurice 23 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS kick failed) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:05 14 - 48
END OF GAME
00:36 ARI PURIFY, Maurice 5 yd pass from DAVILA, Nick (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 9 plays, 48 yards, TOP 5:52 14 - 55
8:27
4th 12:15 ARI BENSON, Mykel 5 yd pass from BOYD, Shane (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick failed) 1 play, 5 yards, TOP 0:27 14 - 61
06:05 CLE TAYLOR, Collin 17 yd pass from Panasuk, Stephe (TREVINO kick failed) 7 plays, 45 yards, TOP 5:17 20 - 61
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
02:30 ARI WINDSOR, Rod 9 yd pass from BOYD, Shane (ZENDEJAS, Alex kick) 5 plays, 21 yards, TOP 3:03 20 - 68 2:24
REFEREE
Campbell, S.
UMPIRE
Stewart, R.
CLE
ARI
CLE
ARI
FIRST DOWNS 16 20
LINESMAN
Baumann, B.
RUSHING 1
1
PASSING 10 18
PENALTY 5
1
LINE JUDGE
Chase, M.
NET YARDS RUSHING 8
9
TOUCHDOWNS 1-2 5-6
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 4
4
FIELD GOALS 0-2 0-6
0
PAT KICKS 2-3 6-10
183 244
FIELD GOALS 0-0 0-0
8
191 253
TOUCHBACKS 1
5
0-0-0 0-0-0
0.0 0.0
6-84-0 4-116-1
14.0 29.0
0
BACK JUDGE
Kieser, K.
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Football Information
First Season: 1992
All-Time Record: 277-133 (.670)
All-Time Postseason Record: 33-15 (.687)
ArenaBowl Championships: 5
Conference Championships: 4
Division Championships: 10
Most Consecutive Wins: 18 (July 27, 2013 - June 21, 2014)
First Team All-Arena Selections: 25
Second Team All-Arena Selections: 25
AFL League Awards: 34
AFL Hall of Fame Members: 6
Football History
All-Time Record...................................................... 277-133 (.676)
All-Time Postseason Record.................................... 33-15 (.687)
All-Time ArenaBowl Record......................................... 5-4 (.555)
All-Time Home Record.............................................156-56 (.736)
All-Time Away Record............................................... 117-77 (.603)
All-Time Winningest Team
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The Rattlers lead the Arena Football League all-time in wins
(277).
Arizona also leads the AFL All-Time in winning percentage
among active teams (.676).
The Rattlers only trail the now defunct Detroit Drive (.828) in
all-time winning percentage.
Top 5 Teams by Wins
Team
1. Arizona Rattlers
2. Tampa Bay Storm*
3. Orlando Predators
4. San Jose SaberCats
5. Chicago Rush
Record
277-133-0
254-189-0
249-167-0
217-110-0
127-87-0
Pct.
.676
.573
.599
.663
.593
*Tampa Bay’s first five seasons were played as the Pittsburgh Gladiators.
Top 5 Active Teams by Winning Percentage
Conference Championships......................................................... 4
Team
1. Arizona Rattlers
2. Jacksonville Sharks
4. Tampa Bay Storm*
5. Philadelphia Soul
(Prior to 2004 the AFL did not have a Conference Championship)
ArenaBowl Championships.......................................................... 5
1994, 1997, 2012, 2013, 2014
Record
277-133-0
79-54-0
249-167-0
254-189-0
121-81-0
Pct.
.676
.594
.599
.573
.599
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Division Championships.............................................................. 10
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,
2015
Playoff Appearances..................................................................... 21
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016
11+ Win Seasons.............................................................................. 11
1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,
2015, 2016
Rattlers Football by Decade
2010’s............................................................................... 108-29 (.788)
2000’s............................................................................ 90-66 (.576)
1990’s............................................................................... 79-38 (.675)
Rattlers Head Coaches
Kevin Guy............................2008-Present...............116-38 (.753)
Gene Nudo..........................2006-2007...................... 13-21 (.382)
Todd Shell...........................2005...................................... 7-9 (.438)
Danny White......................1992-2004.....................141-65 (.684)
2016 Season in Review
Regular Season Record: 13-3 (.813)
Playoff Record: 1-1 (.500)
Conference Opponents: 10-5 (.667)
Playoff Opponents: 7-4 (.636)
Home: 8-0 (1.000), 1-0 (1.000) Playoffs
Away: 5-3 (.625), 0-1 (.000) Playoffs
Average Home Attendance: 10,663
Top 5 Overall Teams by Winning Percentage
(Minimum 20 games)
Team
1. Detroit Drive
2. Arizona Rattlers
3. San Jose SaberCats
4. Iowa Barnstormers
5. Nashville Kats
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Record
58-12-0
277-133-0
217-110-0
61-32-0
51-29-0
Pct.
.828
.676
.663
.655
.637
Arizona is tied for the most ArenaBowl titles won with Tampa
Bay (5)
The Rattlers are also tied with Tampa Bay with most ArenaBowl Appearances (9).
Top 5 Teams by ArenaBowl Championships
Team
Wins Appearances
1. Arizona Rattlers
5
9
1. Tampa Bay Storm
5
9
3. Detroit Drive
4
6
4. San Jose SaberCats 4
5
2
7
*Tampa Bay appeared in the ArenaBowl twice as the Pittsburgh Gladiators, losing both.
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Arizona is one of the oldest teams still in existance
The Rattlers are the oldest team in the National Conference
Oldest Teams in AFL History
Team
Year founded Seasons
Tampa Bay Storm*
1987
29
Orlando Predators
1991
25
Arizona Rattlers
1992
24
San Jose SaberCats
1995
21
Cleveland Gladiators**
1997
19
**Cleveland’s first three seasons were as the New Jersey Red Dogs before they changed
their name to the Gladiators. The team moved to Las Vegas in 2003, before finally settling down in Cleveland in 2008.
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103
SEASON CAPSULES
2016
2014
2012
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
SEASON STATS
13-3 Regular Season
0-0 Post Season
1st in Conference
SEASON STATS
15-3 Regular Season
3-0 Post Season
1st in Western Division
1st in Conference
SEASON STATS
13-5 Regular Season
3-0 Post Season
1st in Conference
2015
TOP PLAYERS
Passing: QB Nick Davila
4778 yards,
127 TD, 11 INT
Rushing: FB Alex Singleton
66 att, 170 yards, 14 TD
Receiving: WR Rod Windsor
124 rec, 1,685 yards, 44 TD
Kick Returns: Arkeith Brown
43 ret, 674 yards
Interceptions: DB Marquis Floyd 13
INT, 267 return yards
TOP PLAYERS
391/589, 5500 yards,
113 TD, 16 INT
Rushing: FB Odie Armstrong
Receiving: WR Maurice Purify
126 rec, 1932 yards, 46 TD
Kick Returns: WR Trandon Harvey
30 ret, 579 yards
Interceptions: DB 10 INT
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
2013
TOP PLAYERS
353/507, 4198 yards,
110 TD, 11 INT
Rushing: FB Mykel Benson
145 rec, 1,667 yards, 48 TD
Kick Returns: Anthony Amos
68 ret, 1219 yards, 4 TD
Interceptions: Brown 6 INT
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
SEASON STATS
14-4 Regular Season
1-1 Post Season
2st in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
313/474, 3519 yards,
87 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: FB Mykel Benson
139 rec, 1,754 yards, 39 TD
Kick Returns: AJ Cruz
Interceptions: Kellem 14 INT
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SEASON STATS
15-3 Regular Season
3-0 Post Season
1st in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
353/541, 4847 yards,
110 TD, 15 INT
Receiving: WR Maurice Purify
110 rec, 1,590 yards, 42 TD
Kick Returns: Virgil Gray
27 ret, 475 yards
Interceptions: DB 15 INT
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2011
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
SEASON STATS
16-2 Regular Season
2-1 Post Season
1st in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
27/604, 4916 yards,
117 TD, 10 INT
156 rec, 1830 yards, 36 TD
Kick Returns: DB Virgil Gray
Interceptions: DB Virgil Gray
10 INT
104
SEASON CAPSULES
2010
2007
2005
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
HEAD COACH
Gene Nudo
HEAD COACH
Todd Shell
SEASON STATS
10-6 Regular Season
SEASON STATS
4-12 Regular Season
3rd in Western Division
9th in Conference
SEASON STATS
8-8 Regular Season
0-0 Post Season
4th in Western Division
6th in Conference
0-1 Post Season
2nd in Western Division
4th in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
415/617, 4858 yards,
102 TD, 18 INT
Rushing: FB Johnie Kirton
193 rec, 2372 yards, 47 TD
Kick Returns: DB Terrance Sanders
Interceptions: LB Kelvin Morris
6 INT, 28 return yards
2009
SEASON SUSPENDED
HEAD COACH
Kevin Guy
SEASON STATS
8-8 Regular Season
0-1 Post Season
3rd in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
Passing: QB Jeff Smoker
177/294, 2066 yards,
32 TD, 11 INT
Rushing: FB Chris Robinson
Receiving: WR Siaha Burley
114 rec, 1344 yards, 33 TD
Kick Returns: WR Trandon Harvey
Interceptions: DB Isaiah Trufant
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2006
TOP PLAYERS
Passing: QB Sherdrick Bonner
189/319, 2334 yards,
51 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Phil Glover
Receiving: OS Siaha Burley
117 rec, 1542 yards, 45 TD
Kick Returns: OS Siaha Burley
Interceptions: WR/DB Randy
Gatewood
5 INT, 27 yards
HEAD COACH
Gene Nudo
2004
SEASON STATS
8-8 Regular Season
0-1 Post Season
3rd in Conference
2008
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TOP PLAYERS
316/498, 4036 yards, 83 TD, 13 INT
Rushing: FB Bo Kelly
Receiving: WR Trandon Harvey
101 rec, 1412 yards, 30 TD
Kick Returns: WR Darrell Jones
Interceptions: DB Keyuo Craver
TOP PLAYERS
295/508, 3991 yards,
83 TD, 16 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Bo Kelly
Receiving: WR/DB Randy Gatewood
89 rec, 1175 yards, 35 TD
Kick Returns: DS Clarence Lawson
Gatewood
3 INT, 50 yards
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HEAD COACH
Danny White
SEASON STATS
11-5 Regular Season
2-1 Post Season
1st in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
347/534, 3833 yards,
77 TD, 9 INT
Receiving: OS Siaha Burley
103 rec, 1201 yards, 24 TD
Kick Returns: OS Siaha Burley
Gatewood
4 INT, 10 yards
105
SEASON CAPSULES
2003
2001
1999
HEAD COACH
Danny White
HEAD COACH
Danny White
HEAD COACH
Danny White
SEASON STATS
10-6 Regular Season
3-1 Post Season
4th in Conference
SEASON STATS
8-6 Regular Season
1-1 Post Season
4th in Conference
SEASON STATS
10-4 Regular Season
1-1 Post Season
2nd in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
288/430, 3692 yards,
88 TD, 7 INT
Receiving: WR/LB Hunkie Cooper
Kick Returns: WR/LB Chris Horn
Gatewood
9 INT, 117 yards
TOP PLAYERS
193/297, 2505 yards,
46 TD, 7 INT
Receiving: OS Maurice Bryant
Kick Returns: WR/LB Hunkie Cooper
Interceptions: DS Cecil Doggette
5 INT, 43 yards
TOP PLAYERS
Passing: QB Donnie Davis
188/297, 2161 yards,
43 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Bob McMillen
6 INT, 21 yards
2002
HEAD COACH
Danny White
HEAD COACH
Danny White
SEASON STATS
12-2 Regular Season
2-1 Post Season
3rd in Conference
SEASON STATS
11-3 Regular Season
2-1 Post Season
2nd in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
270/439, 3219 yards,
69 TD, 9 INT
Receiving: WR/LB Chris Horn
104 rec, 1324 yards, 29 TD
Kick Returns: WR/LB Chris Horn
3 INT, 41 yards
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2000
TOP PLAYERS
277/473, 3454 yards,
72 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Bob McMillen
4 INT, 46 yards
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1998
HEAD COACH
Danny White
SEASON STATS
10-4 Regular Season
1-1 Post Season
1st in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
295/451, 3571 yards,
70 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Terry Samuels
Receiving: OS Calvin Schexnayder
136 rec, 1982 yards, 44 TD
Interceptions: WR/LB Hunkie Cooper
3 INT, 36 yards
106
SEASON CAPSULES
1997
1995
1993
HEAD COACH
Danny White
HEAD COACH
Danny White
HEAD COACH
Danny White
SEASON STATS
12-2 Regular Season
3-0 Post Season
1st in Conference
SEASON STATS
7-5 Regular Season
0-1 Post Season
3rd in Conference
SEASON STATS
7-5 Regular Season
1-1 Post Season
2nd in Conference
4th in AFL
TOP PLAYERS
241/400, 3571 yards,
67 TD, 6 INT
Receiving: OS Calvin Schexnayder
Gatewood
5 INT, 50 yards
TOP PLAYERS
Passing: QB Aaron Garcia
175/284, 2416 yards,
43 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Tracey Mao
Receiving: OS Hunkie Cooper
Interceptions: DS Larry Jones
4 INT
TOP PLAYERS
Passing: QB Paul Justin
226/404, 2846 yards,
45 TD, 15 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Andy Coviello
Receiving: WR/DB Hunkie Cooper
Kick Returns: WR/DB Hunkie Cooper
Interceptions: WR/DB Brian
Covington
5 INT
1994
1996
HEAD COACH
Danny White
HEAD COACH
Danny White
SEASON STATS
8-4 Regular Season
3-0 Post Season
2nd in Conference
3rd in AFL
SEASON STATS
11-3 Regular Season
1-1 Post Season
2nd in Conference
TOP PLAYERS
286/462, 3690 yards,
65 TD, 13 INT
Receiving: OS Hunkie Cooper
Gatewood
4 INT
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TOP PLAYERS
208/363, 2685 yards,
46 TD, 12 INT
Rushing: FB/LB Craig Barr
Receiving: WR/DB Cedric Tillman
Interceptions: WR/LB Richard Holt
4 INT
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1992
HEAD COACH
Danny White
SEASON STATS
4-6 Regular Season
0-0 Post Season
8th in AFL
TOP PLAYERS
Passing: QB Gene Johnson
163/301, 1764 yards,
24 TD, 11 INT
Rushing: RB/LB Art Greathouse
Receiving: WR/DB Cedric Tillman
Kick Returns: WR/DB Michael
Richmond
Interceptions: WR/DB Nathan LaDuke
3 INT
107
ALL-TIME ROSTER
A
Marvin Brown (’08) FB/LB 5-11 260 Alabama
Nikia Adderson (‘02-03, ‘05) OL/DL 5-11 275 Houston
Keith Browner (‘97) OL/DL 6-7 280 USC
Patrick Afif (’08) OL 6-7 320 Washington State
Mkristo Bruce (’08) DL 6-6 270 Washington State
Eric Alford (‘97) WR/LB 6-1 240 Nebraska
Maurice Bryant (‘00-03) OS 6-1 195 Houston
Vince Amey (‘04-07) OL/DL 6-3 300 Arizona State
Orshawante Bryant (‘02-05) WR/DB 5-11 190 Portland State
Odie Armstrong (‘11-13) FB/LB 6-1 260 NW Oklahoma State
Dan Buckner (‘15-’16) WR 6-5 220 Arizona
Anthony Amos (‘16)WR 6-0 185 Middle Tennessee State
Jason Andersen (‘04) OL/DL 6-6 319 BYU
Vincent Anderson (‘11) DB 6-0 200 Southeast Missouri State
Erik Arevalo (‘07) FB/LB 6-5 280 Azusa Pacific
Calvin Armstrong (’08) OL 6-7 320 Washington State
Richard Ashe (‘93-97) OL/DL 6-4 255 Humboldt State
Joe Burch (‘96-99, ‘01-02) OL/DL 6-2 296 Texas Southern
Rudy Burgess (‘11) WR/DB 5-11 183 Arizona State
Siaha Burley (‘04-05, ’08, ‘10) OS 5-10 185 Central Florida
C
Arnold Campbell (‘93) OL/DL 6-3 280 Alcorn State
Lang Campbell (’08) QB 6-2 210 William & Mary
Steve Campbell (‘99) QB 6-8 260 Arizona State
B
Scott Cannon (‘02) K 5-10 190 Linfield College
Marvin Bagley (‘98) WR/LB 6-5 215 North Carolina A&T
Sherman Carter (‘14-’15) OL 6-3 310 Tennessee State
Cameron Bair (‘94-95) K 5-11 185 Illinois State
Brendan Carvalho (’10-’11, ’15) OL 6-1 300 Portland State
John Bankhead (‘93-94) OL/DL 6-5 260 Southern Utah
Trevor Cavanaugh (‘94) QB 6-2 200 Idaho State
Craig Barr (‘93-95) FB/LB 6-1 228 Idaho State
Joe Cesta (‘99) FB/LB 6-0 235 Arizona State
Dustin Barno (’08) DL 6-2 280 East Stroudsburg
Allen Chapman (‘14,’16) DB 5-11 185 Kansas State
BJ Barre (’08) WR/DB 6-2 210 Ohio State
Pete Christofilakos (‘07) K 5-8 180 Illinois
Sebastian Barrie (‘99-03, ‘06) OL/DL 6-3 265 Liberty
Kevin Cobb (‘02) WR/DB 5-10 185 Memphis
Marion Bates (‘92) FB/LB 5-9 192 Arizona
Travis Cole (‘03-06) QB 6-3 218 Minnesota
Albrey Battle (‘07) OL/DL 6-4 310 Arizona State
Hunkie Cooper (‘93-05) OS, WR/LB 5-9 190 UNLV
Chris Baus (‘93-94) OL/DL 6-3 280 Pacific
Andy Coviello (‘92-93) FB/LB 6-0 219 San Diego State
Terry Belden (‘95) K 5-11 190 Northern Arizona
Brian Covington (‘93) DS 6-0 190 Central Florida
Steve Belles (‘92) QB 6-3 210 Notre Dame
Brad Clark (‘95) WR/LB 6-0 190 BYU
Geoff Bender (‘96) QB 6-3 215 North Carolina State
Devin Clark (’10-11) OL 6-4 325 New Mexico State
Mykel Benson (‘15-’16) FB 6-0 275 Florida A&M
David Clarke (‘93) FB/LB 6-1 252 UNLV
Hiawatha Berry (‘93) OL/DL 6-3 275 Georgia
BJ Coleman (‘15) QB 6-3 230 Chattanooga
Jerrick Bledsoe (‘01-02) DS 5-11 180 Texas Southern
Cameron Colvin (‘11) WR 6-2 220 Oregon
John Bonds (‘94) QB 6-5 235 Northern Arizona
Keyuo Craver (’07-‘08) DB 5-10 185 Nebraska
Sherdrick Bonner (‘93-07) QB 6-4 240 Cal-State Northridge
Tim Croff (‘02-03) OL/DL 6-3 280 Carson-Newman
John Booker (’10-12) OL/DL 6-4 315 San Jose State
Ben Crosland (‘03) OL/DL 6-4 270 Utah State
Damien Borel (‘16) DE 6-4 300 Butte Community College
Jonathan Crosswhite (‘99) QB 6-2 210 Utah
Larry Boyd (‘96) OL/DL 6-2 285 Arizona State
AJ Cruz (‘15) WR/DB 5-9 195 Brown
Shane Boyd (‘15-16) QB 6-1 230 Kentucky
Ryan Cue (‘11) Lineman 6-1 320 Wayne State
Jeff Cummins (‘02) OL/DL 6-6 295 Oregon
Ignacio Brache (‘01) K 6-1 205 California
Andre Cureton (‘15) OL 6-6 310 Cincinnati
Corey Brannon (‘93-95) OL/DL 6-4 280 Oregon State
D
Anthony Brenner (‘97, ‘99, ‘05) K 5-11 190 East Carolina
Erin Damond (‘06-07) DS 6-0 190 Southern
Carlos Brooks (‘94, ‘98-99) DS 6-1 200 Bowling Green
Nick Davila (’10-’16) QB 6-3 210 Cincinnati
Arkeith Brown (‘12-’16) DB 6-1 190 Texas A&M
Cedric Davis (‘97) DS 5-10 180 Tennessee State
Donovan Brown (‘94) OL/DL 6-4 264 Albany State
Donnie Davis (‘97-99) QB 6-2 205 Georgia Tech
Jerald Brown (‘05) WR/DB 5-11 185 Glenville State
Michael Davis (‘97) OL/DL 6-5 255 North Texas State
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ALL-TIME ROSTER
Terence Davis (‘03-04) OS 6-0 199 McNeese State
Brian Fox (‘95) QB 6-4 220 Florida
Wendell Davis (‘06) DS 5-10 180 Oklahoma
Glen Fox (’11-12) WR 6-2 205 South Dakota State
Chase Deadder (‘15-’16) WR 6-5 225 Sacramento State
John Frank (‘05) OL/DL 6-4 285 Utah
Richard DeFelice (‘99) K 6-0 185 North Texas
Aaron Frazier (‘99) WR/DB 5-10 180 Utah State
Cosmo DeMatteo (‘06-07) WR/LB 6-1 205 Tenn-Chattanooga
Brandon Freeman (’10) DB 6-2 205 Massachusetts
Chad DeGrenier (‘01-02) QB 6-3 195 Washington State
Antonio Dennard (‘15) DB 5’11 190 Langston
Derek Dennis (‘15) OL 6-3 325 Temple
Rodney Fritz (‘16) DE 6-1 270 Tennessee State
Lance Funderburk (‘99-00) QB 6-5 225 Valdosta State (GA)
Tod Devoe (’08, ’10) WR 6-2 198 Central Missouri State
G
Antron Dillon (‘13) DL 6-5 280 North Alabama
Aaron Garcia (‘95) QB 6-1 195 Sacramento State
Cornelius Dixon (‘13-’14) OL 6-6 345 Missouri Valley
Wendall Gaines (‘00-08) OL/DL 6-5 290 Oklahoma State
Cecil Doggette (‘95, ‘97-02) DS 5-9 180 West Virginia
Greg Gales (‘00-02) FB/LB 6-2 235 UNLV
Eric Dooley (‘93) WR/DB 6-0 190 Grambling State
Nelson Garner (‘03-04) K 6-1 180 James Madison
Tez Doolittle (’10) DL 6-3 285 Auburn
Patrick Garth (‘99) OL/DL 6-4 280 South Carolina
Steve Douglass (‘95-96) DS 5-9 180 Northern Arizona
Randy Gatewood (‘96-07) WR/DB 6-0 185 UNLV
Joey Dozier (‘06) FB/LB 6-2 240 New Mexico State
Michael Geary (‘98) K 6-1 190 Indiana (PA)
Brian Drummy (‘00-01) OL/DL 6-4 294 UW-Stevens Point
Jason Geathers (’11, ‘14) WR/LB 6-3 205 Miami (FL)
Cliff Dukes (‘12-’16) DL 6-4 295 Michigan State
Joe Germaine (‘04-05) QB 6-2 220 Ohio State
Herb Duncan (‘95-98) WR/DB 6-1 190 Northern Arizona
Joe Gibbs (‘14-’15) OL 6-4 305 Tennessee Martin
Alonzo Durham (‘11) OL/DL 6-3 305 Nevada
Tom Gibson (‘94-95, ‘97-98) OL/DL 6-7 270 Northern Arizona
E
Sergio Gilliam (’10) DB 6-3 195 Clemson
Randy Earl (’11) DL 6-4 295 Minnesota State
JT Gilmore (‘15) DL 6-4 285 Western Oregon
Brian Easter (‘96-98) FB/LB 6-2 242 Arizona State
Tyre Glasper (’11-’16) OL/DL 6-3 265 N. Carolina A&T
Steve Edwards (’08) (‘11) OL 6-5 330 Central Florida
Phil Glover (‘04-05) FB/LB 6-0 245 Utah
Billy Eisenhardt (‘13) OL 6-2 305 Grand Valley State
Andre Goines (‘99-00) DS 6-0 193 Marshall
David Eldridge (‘92) FB/LB 6-1 230 Arizona
Eddie Goines (‘99) OS 6-0 195 North Carolina State
Matt Eller (‘94-95, ‘98-99) OL/DL 6-6 280 Bethel College
Josh Golden (‘07) WR/DB 5-10 176 Arizona State
Tim Engelhardt (‘04) OL/DL 6-2 290 New Mexico State
Darryl Gooden (‘96) FB/LB 6-2 240 Carson-Newman
Jerome Evans (‘04) OL/DL 6-5 270 Kansas State
Tracey Gordon (‘93) OL/DL 6-3 254 Oklahoma
Stacy Evans (‘99-02) OL/DL 6-2 285 South Carolina
Chris Gould (‘12) K 6-0 205 Universith of Virginia
F
Virgil Gray (’11-’13) DB 5-10 195 Rhode Island
Curtis Fagan (‘06-07) WR/DB 6-0 175 Oklahoma
Asi Faoa (‘06-08) FB/LB 6-4 275 UCLA
Billy Farris (’10-11) QB 6-3 225 Colorado State
Antonio Fenelus (‘14) DB 5-9 195 Wisconsin
Rod Ferguson (‘92) OL/DL 6-6 280 Wake Forest
William Fields (‘07) DB 5-9 180 Houston
Kevin Fitzgerald (‘92) OL/DL 6-5 250 Wis.-Eau Claire
Flint Fleming (‘97-98) OL/DL 6-3 265 North Dakota State
Jabari Fletcher (‘12) DL 6-3 265 Appalachian State
Marquis Floyd (’11-’16) DB 6-0 195 W. Georgia
Onterio Ford (‘92) OL/DL 6-3 269 NW Missouri State
Nate Forse (’11) WR 6-4 220 California & Penn
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Art Greathouse (‘92) FB/LB 5-9 198 Arizona
Junior Green (‘97-98) WR/LB 6-1 193 Pittsburgh
Julius Gregory (‘16) WR 6-4 220 Shaw University (NC)
Damien Groce (‘06) OS 5-10 182 Iowa State
Alex Guerrero (’10) DL 6-1 275 Boise State
Matt Gutierrez (‘12) QB 6-4 230 Michigan
H
Glen Haisley (‘92) OL/DL 6-4 275 Carson-Newman
Kyle Harrington (’11) OL/DL 6-4 290 Mass
Aundrae Harris (‘02-03) WR/DB 5-9 176 California
Alan Harper (’10) DL 6-2 275 Fresno State
Atnaf Harris (’07-08) WR 6-1 180 Fresno State
Trevor Harris (’11) QB 6-2 220 Edinboro
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ALL-TIME ROSTER
Trandon Harvey (’07-08, ’10-‘12) WR 5-11 190 Washington State
Brian Jones (’08) QB 6-2 206 Toledo
Lindsay Hassell (‘02-04) OL/DL 6-2 275 Utah State
Darrell Jones (‘06-07) WR/DB 5-8 190 Cal Poly-SLO
Anttaj Hawthorne (’08, ’10-’16) OL/DL 6-3 315 Wisconsin
Lance Johnson (‘96) OL/DL 6-2 275 Notre Dame
George Hawthorne (‘95) OL/DL 6-5 297 Iowa
Dean Jones (‘94) OL/DL 6-4 285 Morningside
Andrew Helmick (‘14) WR 6-0 195 Lindenwood
Keiron Jones (‘16) DB 5-9 185 Southeastern Louisiana
Bryan Henderson (‘03-04) OL/DL 6-3 290 Northwest Oklahoma
Larry Jones (‘94-95) DS 6-0 183 Maine
Donovan Henley (‘14) 5-10 180 Idaho State
Ron Jones (’10-11) OL/DL 6-4 275 Southern Mississippi
Tony Henderson (‘96-99) OL/DL 6-1 283 Michigan
Terrance Joseph (‘05, ’07-08) DB 6-1 201 Tulsa
Eric Herrick (‘96) OL/DL 6-4 300 East Texas State
Paul Justin (‘93) QB 6-2 204 Arizona State
Atlas Herrion (’08, ‘10) OL 6-4 305 Alabama
K
Hayworth Hicks (‘16) OL 6-3 335 Iowa State
Kurt Kahui (’08) LB 6-1 250 San Diego St.
Jai Hill (‘99-00) WR/LB 6-3 210 Indiana (PA)
Jay Kearney (‘99) WR/DB 6-2 205 West Virginia
Vince Hill (’11) DB 6-0 185 Miles
Jeremy Kellem (‘13-’16) DB 5-9 195 Middle Tenesse State
Chris Hixson (‘02-03, ‘05) QB 6-3 215 Rhode Island
Darrin Kenney (‘97-00) OL/DL 6-5 270 Lycoming
Evan Hlavacek (‘05) WR/DB 5-10 185 San Diego
George Kelly (’10) DB 5-10 190 UTEP
Rod Hobbs (‘98) FB/LB 6-2 240 Texas Tech
Michael (Bo) Kelly (‘96-99, ‘01-07) FB/LB 6-1 235 East Texas State
Jim Hoffman (‘96) OL/DL 6-4 275 Arizona
Michael Kerr (‘99) OL/DL 6-4 270 Florida
Mike Hold (‘96) QB 6-0 195 South Carolina
Danny Kight (‘05) K 6-0 214 Augusta College
Richard Holt (‘94, ‘96-97) WR/DB 6-2 210 Arizona
Johnie Kirton (’10) FB 6-3 285 Washington
Bryan Hooks (‘97-98) OL/DL 6-4 295 Arizona State
Kevin Knox (‘98, ‘00) WR/DB 6-3 200 Florida State
Darrell Hopper (‘93) WR/DB 6-1 220 USC
Gary Kral (‘05-07) K 6-0 175 Pittsburg State
Chris Horn (‘01-03) OS, WR/LB 5-11 200 Rocky Mountain
L
Eric Hoskins (‘96) WR/DB 5-11 175 Western Missouri
Eric Houle (’08) K 5-7 175 Saginaw Valley St.
Michael Huey (‘12-’14) OL 6-5 315 MackBrown-Texas
Kelvin Hunter (‘02-04) WR/DB 5-9 185 Arizona
Roy Hurd (‘92-93) WR/DB 6-0 202 Arizona State
Anthony Hutch (‘05-06) OL/DL 6-3 295 Murray State
I
Johnathan Ingram (’08) FB, OL 6-2 300 San Diego St.
Kelvin Ingram (‘99-’01, ‘04-07) OL/DL 6-5 285 Oklahoma St.
Nathan LaDuke (‘92, ‘95-96) WR/DB 6-0 200 Arizona State
Andre Langley (‘99) OS 5-9 190 Tenn.-Martin
Clarence Lawson (‘03-06) DS 5-8 180 Utah
Mike Lawson (‘03) OL/DL 6-4 280 Miami
Brad Lebo (‘94) QB 6-4 215 Montana
Xavier Lee (’11) QB/WR 6-4 235 FL State
Zeph Lee (‘94) WR/DB 6-3 215 USC
Dwayne Lefau (’11) OL/DL 6-3 260 Akron
Garrett Lindholm (‘13) K 5-9 190 Tarleton State
J
Michael Lindsay (‘94) FB/LB 6-1 247 Southern
Joe Jackson (‘03-04) FB/LB 6-3 255 San Diego State
Tolifili Liufau (’08) DL 6-2 300 Fresno City Col.
Chris Jackson (‘14) WR 6-1 200 Washington State
Jeff Loots (‘97-98) QB 6-2 210 Southwest State
Johnny Jackson (’08) DL 6-3 300 West Alabama
Ricki Lopez (‘92) WR/DB 5-6 146 Texas-El Paso
Jerrian James (’08) WR/LB 6-0 190 Houston
Dan Lucas (‘95-96) FB/LB 6-2 243 Arizona State
Rusty James (‘98) OL/DL 6-3 310 Arizona
Tony Lukins (‘07) WR/DB 5-11 190 New Mexico State
Ralph Jarvis (‘98) OL/DL 6-5 280 Temple
M
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste (‘14) 6-1 390 Baylor
Jerald Jeffcoat (‘99) OL/DL 6-3 290 Temple
Leon Mackey (‘14,’16) DL 6-4 265 Texas Tech
Craig Jenkins (’11) OL/DL 6-5 320 Miss State
Jeff Maddux (‘14) OL 6-4 315 Central Michigan
Corey Johnson (‘06) WR/DB 5-9 190 Georgia
Lamar Mady (‘16) OL 6-2 315Youngstown State
Gene Johnson (‘92) QB 6-0 205 Louisiana Tech
Alex Magee (‘14-’15) DL 6-3 298 Purdue
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110
ALL-TIME ROSTER
Jason Madkins (’11) WR 6-5 225 Sam Houston State
P
Josh Mallard (‘13) 6-2 260 Georgia
Tom Pace (‘03-05) WR/LB 5-10 199 Arizona State
Tracey Mao (‘94-96) FB/LB 6-2 252 San Diego State
Shawn Parnell (‘97-98) DS 5-9 160 Arizona
John Marxen (‘93) K 5-9 190 Southern Utah
Anthony Parker (‘13) OL 6-5 340 Western Michigan
Steve Mascorro (‘05-08) OL/DL 6-5 315 New Mexico State
Ricky Parker (‘00-04) DS, WR/DB 6-1 190 San Diego State
Joe Matthews (‘16) WR 6-2 200 New Mexico State
Matthew Pearson (‘96) OL/DL 6-4 260 Baylor
Chad May (‘99, ‘01) QB 6-2 240 Kansas State
John Peaua (‘01-03) FB/LB 6-3 266 Nevada
Michael McAdoo (‘15) DL 6-7 245 North Carolina
Chad Pegues (‘07) OL/DL 6-2 285 Eastern Illinois
Chris McAllister (‘16) DE 6-5 250 Baylor
Jared Perry (‘13-’14) WR 6-1 180 Missouri
Greg McClellan (‘95) DS 5-10 190 Virginia
Al Phillips (‘16) DB 5-11 190 Wagner
Corey McCoy (‘00) OS 5-8 185 Colorado State
Brandon Phillips (‘07) OL/DL 6-8 319 Arizona
Kevin McCullough (’11-12) FB/LB 6-2 240 Cincinnati
Quinn Pitcock (‘14) DL 6-2 330 Ohio State
Bobby McGowens (‘02) WR/LB 6-3 215 South Carolina St.
Marcus Pittman (’10-’14) DL 6-5 290 Troy
JJ McKelvey (’10) WR 6-4 225 Clemson
Tony Plantin (‘04) OL/DL 6-4 295 Clemson
Chris McKenzie (’08) DB 5-8 182 Arizona State
Gil Plasencia (‘96) OL/DL 6-5 295 Western Illinois
Kevin McKenzie (‘07) WR/DB 5-11 193 Washington State
Bruce Plummer (‘97) DS 6-0 195 Mississippi State
Steve McLaughlin (‘05) K 6-1 190 Arizona
Jason Pohopek (‘98-99) FB/LB 6-2 240 Boston College
Dwight Mclean (‘12) DB 6-2 205 Purdue
Kyle Pooler (‘98-99, ‘01-02) K 6-0 190 Missouri
Bob McMillen (‘95-00) FB/LB 6-3 255 Illinois Benedictine
Tysson Poots (‘13-’14) WR 6-2 220 Southern Utah
Da’mon Merkerson (‘12-’13) DB 6-1 190 Syracuse
Jeremiah Pope (‘06-07) WR/DB 5-11 205 CW Post
Charles Miller (‘97) OL/DL 6-4 280 Pacific
Maurice Purify (‘12-’14, ‘16) WR 6-3 225 Nebraska
Hamin Milligan (‘03-04) DS 6-2 188 Houston
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Henry Milton (‘95-96) WR/DB 5-9 185 Sonoma State
Judd Rachow (‘92-93) OL/DL 6-6 271 San Diego State
Stump Mitchell (‘93) WR/LB 5-8 199 The Citadel
Craig Ratanamorn (‘14) K 6-3 190 Marshall
Anthony Mix (’10) WR 6-5 230 Auburn
Troy Reddick (’10) OL 6-6 325 Auburn
Ron Moran (‘99-00) FB/LB 6-3 250 Southern Illinois
Kerry Reed (’11-’16) WR 6-2 205 Michigan State
Charlie Morris (‘00-04) OL/DL 6-2 290 Temple
Jody Reinoehl (‘93-94) FB/LB 6-0 262 UNLV
Kelvin Morris (’10) LB 6-4 245 Clemson
Isaac Remington (‘14) DL 6-6 295 Oregon
Craig Moore (‘07) OL/DL 6-4 340 Mississippi State
Dominic Reyes (‘01) FB/LB 6-1 257 Angelo State
KJ Morton (‘16) DB5-10 190 Baylor
Paul Reynolds (‘00) FB/LB 6-2 240 Arizona State
Darin Mrachek (‘93) OL/DL 6-3 265 Wisconsin-Stoudt
Michael Richmond (‘92) WR/DB 5-6 154 New Mexico State
Jordan Mudge (‘16) OL 6-4 320 Nevada
Mark Ricks (‘03) DS 5-10 175 Western Michigan
Jason Murrietta (‘12-’14) 6-1 220 Northern Arizona
Craig Ritter (‘97-98) OL/DL 6-4 289 Arizona State
Henry (Moey) Mutz (‘06) WR/LB 6-0 190 Arizona State
Garland Rivers (‘92-93) DS 6-2 195 Michigan
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Zack Rix (‘94-96) OL/DL 6-2 280 Fresno State
Kevin Nickerson (’08) WR/DB 5-9 180 Central Missouri St.
Chris Robinson (’08) FB/LB 6-3 272 New Hampshire
Greg Niland (‘12) OL 6-5 305 UMass
Dale Robinson (’10) LB 6-1 240 Arizona State
Bjorn Nittmo (‘00) K 6-1 180 Appalachian State
Daryl Rogers (‘94, ‘98-99) WR/LB 6-0 220 Pacific
Larry Nixon (‘03-04) WR/LB 6-3 190 Sam Houston State
Sir Vincent Rogers (‘12) OL 6-4 310 Houston
A.J. Novak (‘04) FB/LB 6-0 260 William Penn
Rod Rollins (’11) Back 6-0 190 Boston College
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Olen Rosehill (‘03) OL/DL 6-2 284 Hawaii
Muhammad Oliver (‘98-’01) DS 5-11 188 Oregon
Sean Roundtree (‘93) WR/DB 5-10 197 Northern Arizona
Jeff Ruffin (‘06-08) OL/DL 6-4 295 Illinois
Zach Rupp (‘05-07) OL/DL 6-5 260 New Mexico
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ALL-TIME ROSTER
Clay Rush (‘07) K 6-3 220 Missouri Western
Kerry Taylor (‘05) FB/LB 6-4 260 UMass
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Maurice Taylor (‘05) DS 5-11 180 Northern Arizona
Chris Sailer (‘02-03, ‘05) K 5-10 190 UCLA
Nian Taylor (‘01) OS 6-1 203 Washington State
Terry Samuels (‘98) FB/LB 6-2 240 Kentucky
Eric Thomas (’08) OL 6-3 300 Florida State
Chris Sanders (‘07) QB 5-11 195 Tennessee-Chat.
Kevin Thomas (‘92-95) OL/DL 6-2 260 Arizona State
Terrance Sanders (’10) DB 5-10 180 Eastern Illinois
Wilson Thomas (‘05-06) WR/LB 6-6 195 Nebraska
Tyrone Sanders (‘07) DS 5-10 173 Texas Christian
Andrae Thurman (‘12) WR 6-0 190 University of Arizona
Matt Sauk (’08) QB 6-1 225 Utah State
Cedric Tillman (‘92-99) WR/DB 5-10 185 Northern Colorado
David Saunders (’08) WR 6-2 210 West Virginia
Marcus Tillman (’11) DL 6-4 275 Mississippi
Dionte Savage (‘16) OL 6-5 330 Oklahoma
James Todd (’10) DB 6-0 180 Baylor
Fabrizio Scaccia (’10) K 6-1 210 N/A
Joe Todd (‘06-07) DS 5-9 180 Mississippi Valley State
Calvin Schexnayder (‘94-99, ‘01) WR/LB, OS 6-0 195 Washington
Andy Trakas (‘95-96) K 5-9 180 San Diego State
State
Pete Tramontanas (‘02-04) OL/DL 6-5 295 UNLV
Joe Schroeder (’11) Kicker 5-10 195 Sacred Heart University
Frank Trentadue (‘03-07) FB/LB 6-1 260 Elmhurst College
Steve Scifres (‘01) OL/DL 6-2 280 Temple
Isaiah Trufant (’08) DB 5-8 170 Eastern Washington
Antionne Scott (‘04-05) OL/DL 6-2 291 Mississippi
Mark Tucker (‘97-06) OL/DL 6-3 295 USC
Ross Setters (‘94) OL/DL 6-5 290 Louisiana State
James Turnage (‘92) WR/DB 6-1 220 SW Missouri St
Jerry Sharp (‘05-07) OL/DL 6-3 325 Syracuse
Craig Turner (’11) WR/DB 5-8 195 Souther Illinois
Darrell Shropshire (’08, ‘10) DL 6-2 301 South Carolina
Derrick Shepard (‘00) OL/DL 6-2 300 Georgia Tech
Dimetrio Tyson (‘16) DL 6-2 270 Jacksonville State
Tony Sherman (‘92) OL/DL 6-5 252 Arizona State
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Bobby Sign (‘95) OL/DL 6-2 285 Baylor
Luis Vasquez (‘16) DL 6-3 260 Arizona State
Moke Simon (‘95) OL/DL 6-3 325 Texas A & I
Milton Vaughn (‘94-96) WR/DB 5-10 180 Arizona State
Michael Simons (‘16) OL 6-4 295 Central Connecticut State
Barry Voorhees (‘95, ‘97-98) OL/DL 6-5 287 Cal-State Northridge
Alex Singleton (‘14) FB 5-11 275 Tulsa
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Art Smith (‘06-07) WR/DB 6-0 200 Northeastern
Barry Waggoner (‘93) OL/DL 6-1 297 Missouri Western St
Markus Smith (‘15-’16) DB24 6-0 200 Nevada
Cedric Walker (‘97-00) DS 6-1 205 Stephen F. Austin
Maurice Smith (‘94) DS 5-11 190 Texas A & I
Steve Warren (‘06) OL/DL 6-1 305 Nebraska
Warner Smith (‘97) OL/DL 6-2 275 Arizona
Jayme Washel (‘97-99) OL/DL 6-2 290 Purdue
Jeff Smoker (’08) QB 6-3 223 Michigan State
Tim Watson (‘98) DS 6-3 222 Howard
Matt Spanos (’10) OL 6-2 320 USC
Cory Wedel (‘99) K 5-9 188 Wyoming
Kenny Spencer (‘16) K 6-1 220 North Alabama
Trey Weir (‘96) K 5-6 165 Baylor
Tony Squitieri (‘96) QB 6-1 205 Rhode Island
Chad White (‘92) QB 5-11 175 Arizona State
Rob Stanavitch (‘96) OL/DL 6-3 265 Towson State
Derrick White (’08) LB 6-2 245 Georgia
Grant Steen (‘07) FB/LB 6-3 245 Iowa
Al Whiting (‘92) WR/DB 5-11 170 East Carolina
Robert Stewart (‘03) OL/DL 6-0 298 Alabama
Aric Williams (’08) DB 5-11 175 Oregon State
Derek Stingley (‘02) DS 6-0 195 Triton
Gerard Williams (‘97) WR/DB 6-1 213 Delaware State
Oscar Sturgis (‘98-01) OL/DL 6-5 280 North Carolina
James Williams (‘04) FB/LB 6-2 253 Mississippi
Steve Stutsman (‘93) WR/DB 6-4 225 Baylor
Keith Williams (‘14-’16) OL 6-5 330 Nebraska
Tres Sullivan (‘95) QB 6-2 200 Texas - El Paso
Tyrone Williams (‘95) OL/DL 6-4 275 Wyoming
Will Sullivan (‘03) WR/DB 5-11 180 Bowling Green
Greg Willig (‘94) QB 6-6 230 Rice
Riley Swanson (’10-11) DB 6-0 185 Wake Forest
Sir Mawn Wilson (‘97) WR/DB 6-2 220 Syracuse
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Rod Windsor (’10-’16) DB 6-2 210 Western New Mexico
Ken Talanoa (‘02, ‘05) OL/DL 6-4 280 Arizona State
Justin Taplin (‘04-05, ‘07) WR/DB 6-0 183 Arizona State
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Doc Wise (‘93-94) OL/DL 6-2 270 UNLV
Talib Wise (‘06) WR/DB 5-10 200 Nevada
Jason Witczak (’04, ’08, ’10) K 6-1 190 SE Missouri State
Eli Wnek (‘02) FB/LB 6-2 250 Arizona
TJ Wright (’11) DB 5-11 180 Ohio
Will Wright (‘14) OL 6-2 315 West Georgia
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Mike Yamamoto (‘92) WR/DB 5-8 183 Wheaton
Kyle Young (’10, ‘12) OL 6-4 315 Fresno State
Tyler Young (‘96) OL/DL 6-4 285 Pittsburgh
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Alex Zendejas (‘16) K 5-11 190 Arizona
Luis Zendejas (‘92-95) K 5-9 200 Arizona State
John Zinser (‘92-93) OL/DL 6-3 278 Penn
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ALL-TIME JERSEY NUMBERS
01
Scott Cannon, Nelson Garner, Andre Goines, Junior
Green, Aundrae Harris, Richard Holt, Darrell Jones,
Andre Langley, Ricki Lopez, Henry Milton, Isaiah Trufant,
Rod Windsor
02
03
04
05
BJ Barre, Carlos Brooks, Cecil Doggette, Atnaf Harris,
Darrell Hopper, Bo Kelly, Xavier Lee, Maurice Purify,
Michael Richmond, David Saunders
Maurice Bryant, Shane Boyd, Donnie Davis, Tod Devoe, Jason Geathers, Chris Hixson, Richard Holt, Danny Kight, Gary Kral, Steve McLaughlin, Hamin Milligan,
KJ Morton, Jared Perry, Clay Rush, Luis Zendejas
10
Marvin Brown, Johnathan Crosswhite, Nick Davila,
Richard DeFelice, Flint Fleming, Greg Gales, Joe
Germaine, Atnaf Harris, Brian Jones, Brad Lebo, Andy
Trakas, Chad White
11
Arkeith Brown, Chris Horn, Gene Johnson, Paul Justin,
Kevin Knox, Jeff Loots, Chad May, Greg McClellan, Joe
Schroeder, Greg Willig, Jason Witczak
12
Geoff Bender, John Bonds, Dan Buckner, Lang Campbell, Steve Campbell, Travis Cole, Chad DeGrenier, Tysson Poots, Jeremy Shelley
13
Orshawante Bryant, Wendell Davis, Virgil Gray,
Rod Hobbs, Mike Hold, Larry Jones, Corey McCoy,
Kelvin Morris, Jared Perry, Bruce Plummer, Sean Roundtree, Tyrone Sanders, Matt Sauk, James Turnage, Alex Zendejas Siaha Burley, Jason Geathers, Chris Hixson, Eric Hoskins, Chad May, JJ McKelvey, Darrin Moore, Rod Rollins, Chris Sanders, Quentin Sims, Markus Smith,Tres Sullivan, Cedric Walker
Sherdrick Bonner, Brad Clark (Number Retired 7/16/10), Joe Matthews
14
Hunkie Cooper (Number Retired 5/6/05), Al Phillips, Alex Zendejas
Cameron Bair, Trevor Cavanaugh, Cosmo DeMatteo,
Billy Farris, Aaron Garcia, Shawn Parnell, Kerry Reed
15
16
BJ Coleman, Aaron Frazier, Eric Houle, Joe Jackson, Keiron Jones, Jason Murrietta, Bjorn Nittmo
06
07
Terry Belden, Terence Davis, Cecil Doggette, Cliff Dukes,
Vince Hill, Zeph Lee, Jeremiah Pope, Jeff Smoker,
Maurice Taylor, James Todd, Sir Mawn Wilson
Steve Belles, Siaha Burley, AJ Cruz, Julius Gregory, Matt Gutierrez, Trevor Harris, Andrew Helmick, Garrett Lindholm, John Marxen, Terrance Sanders, Milton Vaughn, Mike Washington
17
Randy Gatewood (Number Retired 5/9/08), Rodney Fritz, Fabrizio Scaccia
Glen Fox, Michael Geary, Ronell Pompey, Bobby McGowens, Kevin McKenzie, Moey Mutz, Mark Ricks,
18
19
08
09
Shane Boyd, Erin Damond, William Fields, Brandon Freeman, RoyHurd, Jason Madkins, Chris Sailer, Calvin Schexnayder, Alex Singleton, Markee White, Aric Williams, Jason Witczak
Marvin Bagley, Mykel Benson, Nate Forse, Brian Fox, Lance Funderburk, Sergio Gilliam, Josh Golden, Chris Gould, Aundrae Harris, Da’mon Merkerson, Jason Murrietta, Art Smith, Justin Taplin, Fabrizio Scaccia, Nian Taylor, Trey Weir, Derrick White, Al Whiting
20
21
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Carlos Brooks, Junior Green, Jeremy Kellem, Kevin McCullough, Chris McKenzie, Ricky Parker
Jerald Brown, Kevin Cobb, Jai Hill, Kelvin Hunter, Dwight Mclean, Markus Smith, Riley Swanson, Talib Wise
22
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Marquis Floyd, Jerrian James, Larry Nixon, Anthony Mix,
Kyle Pooler, Tony Squitieri, Joe Todd
Vincent Anderson, Jerrick Bledsoe, Anthony Brenner,
Pete Christofilakos,Terence Joseph, Tyrone Sanders
114
24
Brian Covington, Allen “Bubba” Chapman, Brian Easter, Curtis Fagan, George Kelly, Tony Lukins, Maurice Smith, Derek Stingley, Will Sullivan
43
44
Joey Dozier, Kurt Kahui, Antionne Scott
Andy Coviello, Tracey Mao, Bob McMillen, Dale
Robinson, Kerry Taylor
Jabari Fletcher
Jason Pohopek, Jody Reinoehl, Dominic Reyes
Erik Arevalo, Keyuo Craver
Darryl Gooden, Ron Moran, Terry Samuels,
Marcus Tillman
Donavon Brown, Charles Miller, Ross Setters, Jayme
Washel, Glen Haisley
25
Keyuo Craver, Steve Douglass, Terrance Joseph, Keyuo
Craver, Stump Mitchell, Daryl Rogers, Craig Turner, Ben Wells
26
27
28
29
Antonio Fenelus, Gerard Williams, Muhammad Oliver
Clarence Lawson, Chris Sailer, TJ Wright
JT Gilmore, Evan Hlavacek, Kevin Nickerson
45
46
47
48
Ignacio Brache, Brad Clark, Nathan LaDuke,
Da’mon Merkerson
50
31
Rudy Burgess, Phil Glover, Chris McAllister, Chris Robinson
51
Billy Eisenhardt, Lindsay Hassell, Lance Johnson, Jerald Jeffcoat
32
Odie Armstrong, Damien Borel, Garland Rivers, Frank Trentadue
33
34
35
John Booker, Asi Faoa, John Peaua, Tim Watson
Bobby Sign, Michael Simons, Pete Tramontanas, Tyrone Williams
54
55
John Booker
Brennen Carvalho, Brian Drummy, Lamar Mady, Olen Rosehill, Jerry Sharp, Kevin Thomas
Craig Barr, Paul Reynolds, Cory Wedel, James Williams,
Eli Wnek
36
37
38
40
42
Tez Doolittle
Johnie Kirton
A.J. Novak
Art Greathouse
56
57
58
59
60
Ron Jones, Mark Tucker
Keith Browner, Eric Thomas
Darrin Kenney, Josh Mallard, Jeff Ruffin
Rusty James, Kyle Young, John Zinser
Sherman Carter, Johnathan Ingram, Rusty James, John Zinser
Joe Cesta, Dan Lucas, Mike Yamamoto
52
Marion Bates, David Clarke, Michael Lindsay,
Grant Steen
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61
63
64
65
Hiawatha Berry, Devin Clark, Derek Dennis, Tyler Young
Patrick Garth, Greg Niland
Matt Eller, Tracey Gordon, Craig Moore, Isaac Remington, Moke Simon, Will Simmons
66
67
68
Calvin Armstrong
Larry Boyd, Kevin Fitzgerald, Brandon Phillips,
Barry Waggoner, Keith Williams
69
70
71
72
Sebastian Barrie
Andre Cureton, Steve Edwards, Matt Eller, Eric Herrick,
Cedric Tillman
Richard Ashe, Michael Huey, Steve Scifres, Matt Spanos
Cameron Colvin, Chase Deadder, Herb Duncan, Chris Jackson, Jay Kearney, Andrae Thurman
Onterio Ford, Dean Jones, Jeff Maddux, Darin Mrachek, Troy Reddick, Barry Voorhees
Patrick Afif, Jordan Mudge, Marcus Pittman
82
83
84
85
87
88
Anthony Hutch
Damien Groce, Bob McMillen
Wilson Thomas
Steve Stutsman
Chris Summers
Eric Alford, Anthony Amos, Eddie Goines, Calvin Schexnayder
Ryan Cue, Tom Gibson, Darius Morris, Zach Rupp
73
74
75
Joe Gibbs, Tom Gibson, Steve Mascorro
Chris Baus, Sir Vincent Rogers
John Bankhead, Joe Burch, Cornelius Dixon,
George Hawthorne, Atlas Herrion, Hayworth Hicks Craig Jenkins, Gil Plasencia, Tony Sherman
76
77
89
90
Alonzo Durham, Anthony Parker, Judd Rachow, Dionte Savage, Will Wright
78
79
80
81
Charlie Morris
Eric Dooley, Wendall Gaines
Jeff Cummins, Michael Davis, Alex Guerrero, Michael McAdoo, Quinn Pitcock, Oscar Sturgis, Ken Talanoa, Dustin Barno
91
Nikia Adderson, Antron Dillon, Alex Magee, David Sumter
92
93
David Wang
Jason Andersen, Arnold Campbell, Rod Ferguson,
Anttaj Hawthorne, Zach Rix, Isaiah Ross, Robert Stewart
94
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Anthony McCloud, Johnny Jackson, Craig Ratanamorn, Craig Ritter, Derrick Shepard, Steve Warren
Mkristo Bruce, Stacy Evans, John Frank, Nicolas Jean-
Baptiste, Luis Vasquez, Doc Wise
Tim Croff, Tim Engelhardt, Tyre Glasper, Tolifili Liufau,
Chad Pegues, Warner Smith
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96
Richard Ashe, Randy Earl, Tony Henderson, Tony Plantin, Dimetrio Tyson
97
Albrey Battle, Jim Hoffman, Dwayne Lefall, Leon Mackey
98
99
Vince Amey, Alan Harper, Kyle Harrington, Michael Kerr,
Mike Lawson, Matthew Pearson
Corey Brannon, Wendall Gaines, Bryan Henderson, Bryan Hooks, Ralph Jarvis, Darrell Shropshire,
Rob Stanavitch
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POSTSEASON GAMES
2015
2006
1999
Conference Semi finals – August 15
Wild Card Round – May 20
@ Arizona 72, Spokane 41
@ Arizona 57, Utah 34
Conference Final – August 22
Divisional Round – May 27
Arizona 67, @ San Jose 70
@ San Jose 62, Arizona 48
Divisional Round – August 7
@ Arizona 34, Nashville 30
Conference Finals – August 14
@ Albany 73, Arizona 47
2004
1998
2014
Divisional Round – June 6
@ Arizona 59, Los Angeles 42
@ Arizona 52, Portland 48
Conference Finals – June 13
@ Arizona 45, Colorado 41
@ Arizona 50, Houston 36
Orlando 38, @ Arizona 33
@ Arizona 72, San Jose 56
ArenaBowl – June 27
ArenaBowl – August 23
San Jose 69, @ Arizona 62
Arizona 72, @Cleveland 32
2003
2013
Wild Card Round – May 25
@ Arizona 69, Las Vegas 26
@ Arizona 59, San Jose 49
Divisional Round – June 1
Arizona 70, @ Los Angeles 63
Conference Finals – June 8
Arizona 66, @ San Jose 49
@ Orlando - Arizona 49,
ArenaBowl – June 22
Philadelphia 38
@ Tampa Bay 43, Arizona 29
2012
2002
Quarterfinal – July 28
@ Arizona 61, Carolina 59
National Conference – August 4
@ Arizona 75, Utah 69
@ Arizona 56, Chicago 35
@ Arizona 72, Philadelphia 54
2011
2001
Quarterfinal – July 29
Wild Card Round – July 28
@ Arizona 52, Detroit 44
National Conference – August 6
@ Arizona 54, Chicago 48
@ Arizona 70, Jacksonville 73
2000
Wild Card Round – July 27
2010
@ Arizona 41, Buffalo 34
Wild Card Round – August 8
@ Spokane 57, Arizona 49
Arizona 53, @ Albany 50
1997
@ Arizona 46, Milwaukee 29
@ Arizona 49, Tampa Bay 46
@ Arizona 55, Iowa 33
1996
@ Arizona 65, Orlando 48
@ Tampa Bay 55, Arizona 54
1995
Iowa 56, @ Arizona 52
1994
@ Arizona 53, Charlotte 24
Arizona 40, @ Albany 33
ArenaBowl – September 2
Arizona 36, @ Orlando 31
1993
@ Arizona 56, Charlotte 49
@ Detroit 38, Arizona 34
2008
@ Orlando 56, Arizona 44
Wild Card Round – June 30
@ Arizona 41, Grand Rapids 48
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TOP SEASONS
PASSING
YARDS
5,500 Nick Davila 2012
4,036 Sherdrick Bonner 2007
COMPLETIONS
427 Nick Davila 2011
347 Sherdrick Bonner 2004
INTERCEPTIONS
18 Nick Davila 2010
16 Nick Davila 2012
15 Nick Davila 2013
15 Paul Justin 1993
11 Nick Davila 2016
11 Jeff Smoker 2008
AVERAGE (MINIMUM 20 RECEPTIONS)
19.6 Cedric Tillman 1993
18.1 Herb Duncan 1995
16.3 Calvin Schexnayder 1997
16.2 Muhammad Oliver 2001
15.9 Calvin Schexnayder 2001
15.4 Jared Perry 2013
15.3 Maurice Purify 2012
15.2 Curtis Fagan 2006
14.9 Randy Gatewood 2002
14.9 Maurice Bryant 2000
RECEIVING
RUSHING
YARDS
2,372 Rod Windsor 2010
1,982 Calvin Schexnayder 1998
1,932 Maurice Purify 2012
1830 Rod Windsor 2011
1,754 Rod Windosr 2015
1,542 Siaha Burley 2005
1,513 Calvin Schexnayder 1997
1,466 Trandon Harvey 2008
ATTEMPTS
RECEPTIONS
136 Calvin Schexnayder 1998
126 Maurice Purify 2012
119 JJ McKelvey 2010
117 Siaha Burley 2005
TOUCHDOWNS
87 Nick Davila 2015
TOUCHDOWNS
48 Rod WIndsor 2016
47 Rod Windsor 2010
46 Maurice Purify 2012
44 Rod Windsor 2014
44 Calvin Schexnayder 1998
42 Rod Windsor 2013
39 Rod Windsor 2015
39 JJ McKelvey 2010
36 Rod Windsor 2011
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YARDS
312 Odie Armstrong 2011
286 Mykel Benson 2015
222 Bo Kelly 2007
197 Bo Kelly 2003
188 Alex Singleton 2014
180 Bob McMillen 1999
171 Bo Kelly 2001
RUSHES
81 Bo Kelly 2007
63 Bo Kelly 1996
51 Bob McMillen 2000
50 Bo Kelly 2003
49 Bo Kelly 2004
TOUCHDOWNS
15 Bo Kelly 1996
13 Bo Kelly 2007
9 Chris Robinson 2008
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AVERAGE (MINIMUM 10 ATTEMPTS)
7.0 Rod Windsor 2016
5.3 Johnathan Ingram 2008
4.9 Kerry Reed 2012
4.5 Donnie Davis 1999
4.3 Hunkie Cooper 1999
4.2 AJ Cruz 2015
4.2 Bob McMillen 1999
AVERAGE (MINIMUM 5 RETURNS)
24.8 Trandon Harvey 2011
24.38 Jones, Darrell 2006
23.9 AJ Cruz 2015
23.58 Horn, Chris 2001
23.3 Gray, Virgil 2011
23.2 Arkeith Brown 2013
22.94 Cooper, Hunkie 2000
22.57 Horn, Chris 2003
22.41 Schexnayder, Calvin 1994
22.40 Richmond, Micha 1993
TOTAL RETURNS
KICKING
TOTAL YARDS
1,579 Virgil Gray 2011
1,491 Hunkie Cooper 2000
1,221 AJ Cruz 2015
1,219 Anthony Amos 2016
1,161 Chris Horn 2002
1,082 Terrance Sanders 2010
TOTAL POINTS
179 Garrett Lindholm 2013
151 Chris Gould 2012
125 Bjorn Nittmo 2000
118 Gary Kral 2006
113 Anthony Brenner 1997
112 Nelson Garner 2003
111 Craig Ratanamorn 2014
107 Fabrizio Scaccia 2011
105 Ignacio Brache 2001
RETURNS
74 Virgil Gray 2011
69 Hunkie Cooper 1993
68 Anthony Amos 2016
60 Terrance Sanders 2010
57 Darrell Jones 2007
56 Chris Horn 2002
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
29 Luis Zendejas 1993
28 Gary Kral 2006
20 Trey Weir 1996
20 Richard DeFelice 1999
TOUCHDOWNS
6 AJ Cruz 2015
6 Virgil Gray 2011
4 Anthony Amos 2016
4 Trandon Harvey 2008
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10 Gary Kral 2006
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ONE POINT EXTRA POINTS
124 Chris Gould 2012
100 Alex Zendejas 2016
96 Craig Ratanamorn 2014
88 Gary Kral 2006
76 Eric Houle 2008
74 Clay Rush 2007
TWO POINT EXTRA POINTS
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
TOTAL TACKLES
113 Keyuo Craver 2007
102 Vince Hill 2011
101.5 Marquis Floyd 2011
98 Jeremy Kellem 2014
95.5 Jeremy Kellem 2015
95 Clarence Lawson 2005
93 Virgil Gray 2013
93 Cedric Walker 1997
90.5 Arkieth Brown 2014
86 Riley Swanson 2010
86 Marquis Floyd 2014
85.5 Marquis Floyd 2012
81 Virgil Gray 2012
80.5 Virgil Gray 2011
76 Isaiah Trufant 2008
69 Milton Vaughn 1996
68 Brandon Freeman 2010
66 Cecil Doggette 2000
65.5 Kevin McCullough 2011
64 Randy Gatewood 2006
62 Terrance Joseph 2005
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SOLO TACKLES
86 Vince Hill 2011
84 Virgil Gray 2013
84 Clarence Lawson 2005
80 Arkieth Brown 2014
71 Virgil Gray 2011
70 Virgil Gray 2012
68 Arkeith Brown 2012
58 Terrance Joseph 2005
ASSISTED TACKLES
37 Kevin McCullough 2011
32 Vince Hill 2011
31 Cliff Dukes 2014
27 Tyre Glasper 2011
27 Grant Steen 2007
25 Kerry Reed 2014
25 Tyre Glasper 2014
24 Milton Vaughn 1996
INTERCEPTIONS
15 Virgil Gray 2013
10 Virgil Gray 2011
9 Virgil Gray 2013
7 Vince Hill 2011
FUMBLES RECOVERED
6 Anttaj Hawthorne 2011
4 Marcus Pittman 2013
4 Bob McMillen 2000
4 Nathan LaDuke 1992
4 Paul Justin 1993
3 Tyre Glasper 2015
3 Anttaj Hawthorne 2015
3 Tyre Glasper 2012
3 Virgil Gray 2011
3 Steve Stutsman 1993
26 Joseph Todd 2006
23 Virgil Gray 2013
22 Virgil Gray 2012
19 Ricky Parker 2001
SAFETIES
2 Tyre Glasper 2015
2 Tyre Glasper 2011
1 By 26 different players
SACKS
11.5 Tyre Glasper 2015
11 Mike McAdoo 2015
9 Cliff Dukes 2014
8.5 Marcus Pittman 2012
8 Bryan Henderson 2004
7.5 Tyre Glasper 2011
6.5 Anttaj Hawthorne 2010
6.5 Damien Borel 2016
6 Cliff Dukes 2012
6 Stacy Evans 2000
6 Andy Coviello 1992
PASS BREAKUPS
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CAREER LEADERS
PASSING
YARDS
40,980 Sherdrick Bonner 93-98, 00-07
32,616 Nick Davila 2010-16
2,846 Paul Justin 1993
2,720 Donnie Davis 1997-99
2,416 Aaron Garcia 1995
2,066 Jeff Smoker 2008
2,184 Joe Germaine 2004-05
1,964 Chad May 1999, 2001
COMPLETIONS
2,614 Nick Davila 2010-16
231 Donnie Davis 1997-99
226 Paul Justin 1993
177 Jeff Smoker 2008
175 Aaron Garcia 1995
173 Joe Germaine 2004-05
163 Gene Johnson 1992
ATTEMPTS
3,816 Nick Davila 2010-16
404 Paul Justin 1993
294 Jeff Smoker 2008
PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM 100
ATTEMPTS)
67.4 Nick Davila 2010-14
63.6 Donnie Davis 1997-99
63.5 Jason Murrietta 2012-14
62.7 Chad May 1999, 2001
62.7 Joe Germaine 2004-05
62.4 Lang Campbell 2008
62.0 Matt Sauk 2008
61.9 Sherdrick Bonner 93-98, 00-07
61.6 Aaron Garcia 1995
60.2 Jeff Smoker 2008
TOUCHDOWNS
828 Sherdrick Bonner 93-98, 00-07
766 Nick Davila 2010-14
45 Joe Germaine 2004-05
45 Paul Justin 1993
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15 Paul Justin 1993
11 Jeff Smoker 2008
RECEIVING
YARDS
10,898 Rod Windsor 2010-11, 13-16
9,009 Randy Gatewood 1996-2007
8,599 Hunkie Cooper 1993-2005
7,495 C. Schexnayder 1994-99, 2001
5,261 Trandon Harvey 2007-08, 2010-12
4,924 Maurice Purify 2011-14,16
4,244 Kerry Reed 2011-16
4,170 Siaha Burley 2004-05, 08, 10 2,381 Cedric Tillman 1992-95, 97-99
2,359 Maurice Bryant 2000-03
2,237 Chris Horn 2001-03
1,383 Herb Duncan 1995-98
RECEPTIONS
867 Rod Windsor 2010-11, 13-16
776 Hunkie Cooper 1993-04
689 Randy Gatewood 1996-07
523 C. Schexnayder 1994-99, 2001 367 Trandon Harvey 2007-08, 10-11
360 Kerry Reed 2012-16
345 Maurice Purify 2012-14, 16
341 Siaha Burley 2004-05, 08, 10 170 Cedric Tillman 1992-95, 97-99
179 Chris Horn 2001-03
177 Maurice Bryant 2000-03
119 JJ McKelvey 2010
97 Herb Duncan 1995-98
AVERAGE (MINIMUM 25 RECEPTIONS)
15.4 Jared Perry 2013
14.9 Maurice Purify 2012-13
14.7 Eddie Goines 1999
14.5 Atnaf Harris 2007
14.3 Herb Duncan 1995-98
14.1 C. Schexnayder 94-99, 2001
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13.7 Milton Vaughn 1994-96
13.5 Trandon Harvey 2007-08
13.3 Maurice Bryant 2000-03
13.1 Randy Gatewood 1996-07 12.9 Kevin McKenzie 2007
TOUCHDOWNS
256 Rod Windsor 2010-11, 13-16
158 C. Schexnayder 1994-99, 2001
139 Hunkie Cooper 1993-04 115 Maurice Purify 2012-16
115 Kerry Reed 2012-14
102 Siaha Burley 2004-05
101 Trandon Harvey 2007-08, 2010-11 53 Maurice Bryant 2000-03
39 JJ McKelvey 2010
34 Cedric Tillman 1992-95, 97-99
RUSHING
YARDS
1,455 Bo Kelly 1996-99, 01-06
680 Odie Armstrong 2011-13
530 Bob McMillen 1995-00
485 Mykel Benson 2015-16
245 Brian Easter 1996-98
182 Tracey Mao 1994-96
181 Andy Coviello 1992-93
158 Craig Barr 1993-95
104 Jody Reinoehl 1993-94
RUSHING ATTEMPTS
491 Bo Kelly 1996-99, 01-07
215 Odie Armstrong 2011-13
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CAREER LEADERS
40 Jody Reinoehl 1993-94
AVERAGE (MINIMUM 20 ATTEMPTS)
3.6 Chris Robinson 2008
3.3 Brian Easter 1996-98
3.2 Johnie Kirton 2010
3.1Odie Armstrong 2012-13
3.0 Bob McMillen 1995-00
2.98 Bo Kelly 1996-99, 01-07
2.84 Mykel Benson 2015-16
2.6 Phil Glover 2004-05
2.6 Tracey Mao 1994-96
2.6 Andy Coviello 1992-93
2.6 Jody Reinoehl 1993-94
2.6 Alex Singleton 2014
2.4 Craig Barr 1993-95
2.4 Terry Samuels 1998
TOUCHDOWNS
81 Bo Kelly 1996-99, 01-07 58 Odie Armstrong 2011-13
7 Rod Windsor 2010
5 Milton Vaughn 1994-96
RETURNS
TOTAL YARDS
2,985 Trandon Harvey 2007-08, 2010-12
2,647 Chris Horn 2001-03
2560 Virgil Gray 2011-13
1,703 C. Schexnayder 1994-99, 01
1,501 Siaha Burley 2004-05
1,452 Darrell Jones 2006-07
1,389 Arkeith Brown 2012-16
1,240 Clarence Lawson 2003-06
1,221 AJ Cruz 2015
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1,206 Anthony Amos 2016
1,082 Tarrance Sanders 2010
856 Orshawante Bryant 2002-05
TOTAL RETURNS
156 Trandon Harvey 2007-08, 2010-12
121 Chris Horn 2001-03 117 Virgil Gray 2011-13
102 C. Schexnayder 1994-99, 01
89 Arkeith Brown 2012-16
86 Siaha Burley 2004-05
69 Darrell Jones 2006-07
69 Anthony Amos 2016
67 Clarence Lawson 2003-05
51 AJ Cruz 2015
37 Tom Pace 2003-05
30 Michael Richmond 1992-93
21 Kevin McKenzie 2007
TOTAL AVERAGE (MINIMUM 10
RETURNS)
23.94 AJ Cruz
22.38 Chris Horn 2001-03
21.64 Evan Hlavacek 2005
21.35 Virgil Gray 2011-13
21.04 Darrell Jones 2006-07
20.60 Corey Johnson 2006
19.67 Orshawante Bryant 2002-05
19.43 Trandon Harvey 2007-08, 2010-12
19.03 Tom Pace 2003-05
18.0 Terrance Sanders 2010
17.99 Clarence Lawson 2003-05
17.5 Kevin McKenzie 2007
17.48 Anthony Amos 2016
17.45 Siaha Burley 2004-05, 08
15.57 C. Schexnayder 1994-99, 01
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS
10 Trandon Harvey 2007-08, 2010-12
6 AJ Cruz 2015
4 Darrell Jones 2006-07
4 Tom Pace 2003-05
4 Anthony Amos 2016
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TOTAL POINTS
295 Luis Zendejas 1992-95
268 Gary Kral 2005-07
223 Nelson Garner 2003-04 179 Garrett Lindholm 2013
129 Anthony Brenner 1997, 99
118 Craig Ratanamorn 2012, 14
114 Alex Zendejas 2015-16
110 Kyle Pooler 1998-99, 01
97 Eric Houle 2008
92 Clay Rush 2007
69 Andy Trakas 1995-96
ONE POINT EXTRA POINTS MADE
(PATS)
175 Nelson Garner 2003-04 158 Garrett Lindholm 2013
142 Gary Kral 2005-07
83 Kyle Pooler 1998-99, 01
76 Eric Houle 2008
74 Clay Rush 2007
42 Trey Weir 1996
ONE POINT EXTRA POINTS ATT. (PATS)
201 Nelson Garner 2003-04
171 Gary Kral 2005-07 167 Garrett Lindholm 2013
95 Kyle Pooler 1998-99, 01
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93 Clay Rush 2007
85 Eric Houle 2008
46 Trey Weir 1996
FIELD GOALS MADE
14 Gary Kral 2005-07
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
38 Gary Kral 2005-07
20 Trey Weir 1996
TWO POINT EXTRA POINTS MADE
TWO POINT EXTRA POINTS
ATTEMPTED
ONE POINT EXTRA POINT
PERCENTAGE
94.7 Anthony Brenner 1997 94.6 Garrett Lindholm 2013
91.2 Trey Weir 1996
90.6 Richard DeFelice 1999
90.4 Craig Ratanamorn 2012, 14
89.5 Bjorn Nittmo 2000
89.5 Luis Zendejas 1992-95
89.4 Eric Houle 2008
87.3 Kyle Pooler 1998-99, 01
87.0 Nelson Garner 2003-04
85.7 Andy Trakas 1995-96
83.0 Gary Kral 2005-07
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
58.3 Garrett Lindholm 2013
52.0 Bjorn Nittmo 2000
52.6 Ignacio Brache 2001
51.6 Nelson Garner 2003-04
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279 Cecil Doggette 1995, 97-02
225 Virgil Grey 2011-13 197 Clarence Lawson 2003-06
185 Cedric Walker 1997-00
154 Ricky Parker 2000-04 143 Tyre Glasper 2011-16
137 Keyuo Craver 2007-08
125 Cliff Dukes 2008-16
108 Wendall Gaines 2000-08
102 Richard Holt 1994, 96
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
93 Carlos Brooks 1994, 98-99
86 Vince Hill 2011
TOTAL TACKLES
86 Anttaj Hawthorne 2008-16
446.5 Marquis Floyd 2006-16
ASSIST TACKLES
410.5 Jeremy Kellem 2012-16
119 Tyre Glasper 2011-16
115 Marquis Floyd 2011-16
277.5 Hunkie Cooper 1993-2005 112 Randy Gatewood 1996-07 254.5 Virgil Gray 2011-13
101 Cliff Dukes 2008-16
95 Jeremy Kellem 2012-16
224.5 Cedric Walker 1997-00
202.5 Tyre Glasper 2011-16
175.5 Cliff Dukes 2008-16
174.5 Ricky Parker 2000-04
66
Tyre
Glasper
2011-13
158.5 Keyuo Craver 2007-08
65 Anttaj Hawthorne 2008-16 143.5 Wendall Gaines 2000-08
60 Kevin McCullough 2011-12
116 Richard Holt 1994, 96-97 60
Clarence Lawson 2003-06 107.5 Carlos Brooks 1994, 98-99
59
Virgil
Grey 2011-13 118.5 Anttaj Hawthorne 2008-14
57
Bob
McMillen
1995-00
103.5 Marcus Pittman 2010-14
55 Marcus Pittman 2010-13
102 Vince Hill 2011
43 Keyuo Craver 2007-08 100.5 Milton Vaughn 1994-96
37 Kevin McCullough 2011 93 Terrance Sanders 2010
33 Milton Vaughn 1994-96
89 Nathan LaDuke 1992, 95-96
32 Vince Hill 2011
88.5 Terrance Joseph 2005, 07-08
32 Richard Ashe 1993-97
SACKS
35.5 Tyre Glasper 2011-16
SOLO TACKLES
26.5
Anttaj Hawthorne 2008, 10-16 370 Randy Gatewood 1996-07
26.0
Wendall Gaines 2000-08
11.0
Bryan
Henderson 2003-04
11.0 Stacy Evans 1999-02
50.0 Eric Houle 2008
50.0 Kyle Pooler 1998-99, 01
46.4 Anthony Brenner 1997
46.3 Luis Zendejas 1992-95
40.0 Trey Weir 1996
37.5 Clay Rush 2007
36.8 Andy Trakas 1995-96
36.8 Gary Kral 2005-07
35.0 Richard DeFelice 1999
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CAREER LEADERS
11 Michael McAdoo 2015
10 Kelvin Ingram 1999-01, 04-06
9.5 Richard Ashe 1993-97
8.5 Sebastian Barrie 1999-03
8 Joe Burch 1996-99, 01-02
7 Corey Brannon 1993-95
INTERCEPTIONS
36 Randy Gatewood 1996-07 33 Arkeith Brown 2012-16
7 Jerrick Bledsoe 2001-02
7 Vince Hill 2011
7 Ricky Parker 2000-04
6 Kelvin Morris 2010
6 Richard Holt 1994, 96-97
PASSES DEFENDED
57 Ricky Parker 2000-04
53 Randy Gatewood 1996-07 44 Cedric Walker 1997-00
22 Keyuo Craver 2007-08
22 Vince Hill 2011
22 Muhammad Oliver 1998-2001
21 Jerrick Bledsoe 2001-02
21 Bo Kelly 1996-99, 01-05
20 Oscar Sturgis 1998-01
FORCED FUMBLES
7 Anttaj Hawthorne 2008, 2010-16
6 Cedric Walker 1997-00 5 Cecil Doggette 1995, 97-02 5 4 Keyuo Craver 2007-08 4 Bryan Henderson 2003-04
4 Richard Ashe 1993-97
FUMBLES RECOVERED
8 Randy Gatewood 1996-07 8 Jeremy Kellem 2012-16
7 Bob McMillen 1995-00 7 Cedric Walker 1997-00
5 Nathan LaDuke 1992 4 Wendall Gaines 2000-08 4 Virgil Grey 2011-13
4 Paul Justin 1993
BLOCKED KICKS
8 Wendell Gaines 2000-08
3 Bryan Henderson 2003-04 3 Stacy Evans 1999-02 3 Virgil Gray 2011-13
3 Tony Plantin 2004
SAFETIES
2 Larry Boyd 1996
2 Kelvin Ingram 2004-07 2 Bo Kelly 1996-99, 01-07
2 Bob McMillin 1995-2000
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ALL-ARENA RATTLERS
ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
1993
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2002
2003
2004
2005 2011 2012 2014
2015
Hunkie Cooper
Hunkie Cooper
Hunkie Cooper
Randy Gatewood, Calvin Schexnayder
Sherdrick Bonner, Calvin Schexnayder
Cecil Doggette
Bob McMillen, Hunkie Cooper
Chris Horn
Sherdrick Bonner, Randy Gatewood
Bryan Henderson
Randy Gatewood
Rod Windsor, Anttaj Hawthorne
Maurice Purify, Kyle Young, Michael Huey
Nick Davila, Rod Windsor, Michael Huey, Marquis Floyd
Tyre Glasper, Jeremy Kellem
ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
1999
2000
2001
2003
2007
2008
Chad May, Stacy Evans
Wendall Gaines
Chris Horn
Bryan Henderson
Trandon Harvey, Keyuo Craver
Atlas Herrion
ALL-STAR GAMES
1993
Paul Justin, Richard Ashe, Chris Baus, Arnold Campbell,
Garland Rivers, Luis Zendejas, Danny White
ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
1994
1996 1997 1999 2000 2002 2005 2011
2012 2014
2015
Cedric Tillman, Doc Wise
Randy Gatewood
Sherdrick Bonner, Hunkie Cooper
Bob McMillen, Randy Gatewood, Hunkie Cooper
Sherdrick Bonner, Randy Gatewood
Sherdrick Bonner, Cecil Doggette
Siaha Burley
Nick Davila, Brennan Carvello, Devin Clark, Virgil Gray,
Fabrizio Scaccia
Nick Davila, Odie Armstrong, Arkeith Brown
Cliff Dukes
Rod Windsor, Mike McAdoo
ALL-IRONMAN TEAM
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2006
2008
Hunkie Cooper
Hunkie Cooper
Hunkie Cooper
Randy Gatewood, Stacy Evans
Randy Gatewood
Wendall Gaines
Randy Gatewood
Wendall Gaines
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AFL COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER SCOTT C. BUTERA
Three important assets greeted Scott Butera when the Arena Football League asked him to be its new Commissioner at the end
of the 2014 season. The first was a committed ownership group eager to grow the Arena Football’s undervalued brand. The
second was a talented, dedicated group of players, coaches and staff poised to deliver a fast-paced, highly entertaining version of
America’s favorite sport. The most important was a passionate and intensely loyal group of fans.
For Butera, now in his second full year as commissioner, it was a familiar scene. He spent much of his career dusting off brands
by unlocking their hidden values. This time there was the added allure of working on a product for which he admits a certain
fanaticism. “Football is my sport. I’ve followed it from childhood and I played it in school. It’s literally been a lifetime passion.”
Having made a name for himself by lifting the fortunes of major brands like Tropicana and Foxwoods, Butera arrived at the
AFL ready to apply his finely honed business operations and marketing instincts. He did what has made him successful in other
ventures. He focused on the positives and used them as building blocks to the future. And there is a lot to build on at the AFL.
Besides owner commitment and staff passion, Butera thinks he’s inherited compelling inventory. For one, America’s love of football
seems almost insatiable. No less than 86 percent of US TV households tuned into the pro sport last Fall; and last summer, the
Arena League experienced a respectable growth spurt. Game attendance popped by 3.5 percent over the previous year. The AFL
Championship Game at Stockton Arena in San Jose, California attracted a near sellout crowd. TV viewership of the arena game also
rose and the League widely increased its social media footprint in 2015.
The challenge for year one, Butera claims, was stability, and it has been largely achieved. For year two the goal is brand building
and growth positioning. Butera doesn’t think that the League needs to retool the game product. The issue is to build a greater
following for it. There is a perceived performance gap in the sport – no games from February to August – and Butera is intent on
filling it with the high energy, fan-friendly style of football that is played in his League.
Butera describes AF as the ultimate combination American favorites. America’s favorite sport: football. America’s favorite season:
summer. America’s favorite speed: fast. American’s favorite price: family. The challenge is to get more exposure for the game and its
people. “We need to show people how much fun they can have by following Arena Football.”
Butera succeeded in getting ESPN and CBS Sports to buy in with more plentiful game broadcasts. For the first time in 2016, there
will be a game of week. The arrangements help get more eyeballs on the game which in turn helps attract strong promotion
partnerships with companies who want to give the smart phone generation – millennials and moms, especially – a pulse-raising inarena experience and ways to engage through mobile technologies and social media.
Butera has a few things going for him as he works to grow the Arena Football League. For one, he is a skilled financial executive
who has a knack for squeezing a lot of value out of every dollar. For another, as one of his owners said, “He is very solid, steady and
talented … an excellent guy with great business instincts.”
Plus, Butera is no stranger to sports marketing. At his last business stop, he helped Foxwoods Resort enter into successful
marketing partnerships with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Madison Square
Garden.
Butera possesses a rare combination of skills that have helped him revitalize brands.
“He’s an investment banker at heart, a great transaction guy,” says Tom Benninger, former global head of restructuring at UBS
Investment Bank. “But in the last few years, I think he’s really developed his operational skills. It’s pretty unique to have someone be
really good at both.”
This rare blend of talents helped him as CEO of Tropicana Entertainment (2008-11) where he managed to revitalize the iconic brand
through strategic capital investments, improved regulatory relations, and highly targeted marketing. All the while, he kept the reins
on expenses.
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Butera began his financial career in investment banking, spending 20 years with UBS Investment
Bank, Credit Suisse First Boston, Smith Barney and Bear Stearns & Co. During that time, he concentrated on analysis and client
service for companies in real estate, lodging, gaming and leisure industries.
He earned his MBA at New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He recently served as a member of the Board of
Fellows at his alma mater Trinity College.
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FANS’ BILL OF RIGHTS
We, the players, coaches, officials, staff and owners of the AFL are thankful to the
Fans that we serve, appreciate their support and dedicate ourselves collectively to
protecting their rights as the greatest sports and entertainment Fans in the world.
WE BELIEVE that every Fan is entitled to a wholesome environment for guests and family
members, free of violence, profane gestures and language or rude and invasive behavior
that could in any way interfere with a first-class entertainment experience.
WE BELIEVE that every Fan demands that we maintain absolute respect for the game of
Arena Football and maintain the integrity of the finest of fair competition at all times.
WE BELIEVE that every Fan deserves our very best effort on a consistent basis, on every
play on the field, every action in the stands, every call to our office, and every involvement
in our community.
WE BELIEVE that every Fan is entitled to a total entertainment experience at an
affordable cost for all members of the family from the time they arrive at the arena to
the time they depart.
WE BELIEVE that every Fan should receive the very best in competitive football,
entertainment, merchandise, food and beverage for their purchasing power.
WE BELIEVE that every Fan is entitled to interact with and have access to players and
coaches for autographs and conversation in recognition of their support at every game.
WE BELIEVE that Fans are entitled to fast, accurate, and complete information about our
players, coaches, league, games, and performance.
WE BELIEVE that Fans expect the Arena Football League to be comprised of gentlemen
and ladies who are examples and role models for youth, free of physical violence, drugs,
alcohol, and gambling abuse.
WE BELIEVE that Fans expect us to honor our country and to be involved in our
communities to make contributions for a better, safer, and more positive place to live.
WE BELIEVE that Fans should know that we are committed to serve and not to be served,
to give and not to just take, and to inspire and encourage people to higher levels of
personal and professional achievement, growth, maturity, and respect for each other.
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RULES OF THE GAME
1 GOAL POSTS
9 feet wide, with a 15 feet high
crossbar (NFL 18 1.2 feet wide,
10 feet high crossbar)
8
2 PLAYING FIELD
50 yards, 8 yard endzones
85 feet wide
1
3 SIDELINE BARRIERS
High density foam padding,
48 inches high
3
6
4 FIELD NUMBERS
3 feet by 18 inches
Base located 15 feet from
field boundary
7
5
2
5 INSIDE HASHMARKS
4 1/2 feet from field center
4
6 OUTSIDE HASHMARKS
13 1/2 feet from field center
7 PLAYING SURFACE
Sportexe indoor artificial grass
8 GOALSIDE REBOUND NETS
Tightly strung mesh
30 feet wide, 32 feet high
SCORING
Touchdown—6 points
Conversion place kick—1 point
Conversion run or pass—2 points
Drop kick conversion—2 points
Failed conversion returned
by defense—2 points
Safety—2points
FIELD GOALS
By placement—3 points
By drop kick—4 points
OFFENSE
8 players on field
4 players on line of scrimmage
No punting
DEFENSE
8 players on field
3 down linemen
TOTAL ROSTER
21 active players
3 inactive players
TIME OF PLAY
Four 15-minute quarters
12-minute halftime
15-minute overtime
25/35-second clock
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• An indoor padded surface 85 feet wide and 50 yards long with eight-yard end zones.
• Goal posts are nine (9) feet wide with a crossbar height of 15 feet (NFL goal posts are 18-1/2 feet wide
with the crossbar at 10 feet).
•The goal-side rebound nets are 30 feet wide by 32 feet high. The bottoms of the nets are eight (8) feet
above the ground.
• Sideline barriers are 48 inches high and made of high-density foam rubber.
EQUIPMENT
• The official football is the same size and weight as the National Football League ball. Each ball is manufactured
by Spalding, a division of Russell Corporation.
PLAYERS AND FORMATIONS
• Eight players on the field; 21-man active roster; three-man inactive roster.
• Players may play both offense and defense.
• Substitution: Coaches are permitted to substitute players at will.
• Four (4) offensive players must line up on the line of scrimmage.
• Three (3) defensive players must be down linemen (in a three- or four-point stance). One linebacker may blitz
on either side of the center. Alignment is two-or-more yards off the line of scrimmage. No stunting or twisting.
• Offensive motion: One receiver may go in forward motion before the snap.
TIMING
• Four 15-minute quarters with a 15-minute halftime.
• The clock stops for out-of-bounds plays or incomplete passes only in the last minute of each half and when
the referee deems it necessary for penalties, injuries or timeouts.
• Each team is allowed three (3) timeouts per half.
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MOVEMENT OF THE BALL AND SCORING
• Four (4) downs are allowed to advance the ball ten (10) yards for a first down, or to score.
• Six (6) points for a touchdown.
• One (1) point for a conversion by place kick after a touchdown, two (2) points for a conversion
by drop kick and two (2) points for a successful run or pass after a touchdown.
• Three (3) points for a field goal by placement or four (4) points for a field goal by drop kick.
• Two (2) points for a safety.
KICKING
• Kickoffs are from the goal line. Kickers may use a one-inch tee.
• Punting is illegal. On fourth down, a team may go for a first down, touchdown or field goal.
• The receiving team may field any kickoff or missed field goal that rebounds off the net.
• Any untouched kickoff, which is out of bounds, will be placed at the 20-yard line or the place
where it went out-of-bounds, whichever is more advantageous to the receiving team.
PASSING
• Receivers must have one foot inbounds for a catch. A forward pass that rebounds off the
rebound net or sideline barrier is a live ball and is in play until it touches the playing surface.
OVERTIME RULES
• Overtime periods are 15 minutes for both the regular season and the playoffs.
• Each team gets one (1) possession to score. If, after each team has had one possession, one
team is ahead, that team wins. If the teams are tied after each has had a possession, the next
team to score wins.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BALL IN THE STANDS When a ball is thrown or bounces into the seats surrounding the
playing field, the “lucky” fan that catches the ball keeps it.
DROP KICK A drop-kicked FG is worth 4 points. A drop-kicked extra point is worth 2 points.
Spokane Shock kicker Taylor Rowan was the last man to connect on a two-point dropkick
(7/22/2011 vs. Jacksonville).
FANS More than 26 million fans have experienced an AFL game in the League’s 24-year
history. Last year, in 2011, the AFL drew 1,338,544 fans in the regular season.
IRONMAN Signifies participants playing both offense and defense.
“MAC” AND “JACK” LINEBACKERS “Mac” may rush the QB straight on without stunting,
twisting or drop-back coverage. “Jack” must stay within an imaginary box behind the line of
scrimmage. Either LB may cover the fullback or tight end.
OFFENSIVE MOTION Unlike stadium-played football, one offensive back may go into forward
motion prior to the snap of the ball.
OVERTIME Arena Football has a unique overtime rule: If a contest is tied after regulation,
teams will play a 15-minute overtime. Each team will have one opportunity to score. If, after
each team has had one chance to score, the game is tied, the first team to score is crowned
the winner.
REBOUND NETS Goal-side rebound nets extend outward from each upright. The nets are
30-feet wide, 32-feet high and extend to 40 feet above the playing surface. The bottom bars
of the frames are positioned eight (8) feet above the surface. The “scoring area” is nine-feet
wide and 15-feet high. Nets are stretched taut so that a missed kick attempt will rebound off
the net and back into the field of play. Once the ball caroms off the net, it’s live.
SIDELINE BARRIERS Similar to the sideboards that surround a hockey rink, the sideline
barrier encircles the playing surface. The barrier is made of a high-density foam pad,
measuring four (4) inches thick.
STUNTING OR TWISTING When a defensive lineman is rushing the passer, there’s no
“stunting” or “twisting.” In other words, linemen are required to power past offensive linemen.
TIGHT END One offensive lineman must declare himself a tight end prior to the snap by
simply raising his arm and “declaring” himself a tight end. The Mac (rush-eligible) linebacker
must line-up on the opposite side of the center from the tight end.
TWO-WAY PLAYERS One of the most “throwback” features of the Arena Football League is
the fact that the game features eight-on-eight football, where at times, some players will play
both offense and defense.
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
ROSTER LIMITS
From the first day the League allows the signing of free-agent players
until the first league-sanctioned cut-down date, teams are prohibited from
having more than 35 players on their roster. Players listed on the active list
or free-agent signees are considered eligible to be counted for the 35-man
roster. Teams will be required to reduce their active lists to 28 players by 5
p.m. CST 14 days before the first regular season game and to 24 players by
5 p.m. CST seven days before the first regular season game.
Each team may maintain a maximum 20-player roster and 4-player practice
squad during the season. In a documented emergency, a team may add an
emergency kicker to their roster, no later than one hour before kickoff.
TRADES
Upon reporting to his new team, each traded player must pass the physical
given by his new team. Failure to pass the physical and/or failure to report
will nullify the trade.
RESERVE LISTS
The reserve list of each team consists of the following categories; retired,
refused to report, inactive reserve, injured reserve, suspended, other league
exempt and physically unable to perform.
INJURED RESERVE
A player who is placed on injured reserve list must remain on injured
reserve for a minimum of four weeks. Training camp weeks will not count
against that total. Teams activating players from their injured reserve list
must do so no less than 24 hours prior to that team’s game.
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PLAYOFF QUALIFICATION, SELECTION OF TEAMS
Eight teams qualify for the playoffs, four from each conference-- American and National. The four qualifying teams
in each conference consist of the two division champions and two Wildcards, determined by best overall record.
Seeding in each conference is based on overall record, with the top two seeds in each conference reserved for the
division champions, regardless of record. In the First Round, August 15-16, the first two seeds in each conference
are the two division winners. The next two teams are seeded by next best two overall records. Teams ranked 1 and
2 earn home playoff games with 1 hosting 4 and 2 hosting 3. In the Conference Championship Round, August 2223, the winner of the 1-4 game plays the winner of the 2-3 game. The home team is decided by the team with the
higher seed. The winners of the Second Round will face off in ArenaBowl XXVIII on August 29th, with the highest
remaining seed hosting the championship game.
TIEBREAKING PROCEDURES
If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs are tied with identical won-lost percentages, the following
steps will be taken to determine rank.
DIVISION CHAMPIONS – TWO TEAMS
If two teams are tied for Division Championship:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Head-to-head (best winning percentage in games between the clubs)
Point differential in head-to-head games
Best winning percentage in division games
Best net points in all games
Strength of Schedule
Coin toss
DIVISION CHAMPIONS – THREE OR MORE TEAMS
(Note: If three or more teams are tied, follow steps until one team is eliminated. Once two teams remain, revert
back to Step 1 of the two team tiebreaker to determine which team advances.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Head-to-head (best winning percentage in games among the clubs)
Strength of Schedule
Coin toss
WILDCARD – TWO TEAMS
If it is necessary to break ties to determine the two Wildcard teams from each conference, the following steps will
be taken:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Point differential in head-to-head games
Strength of schedule
Coin toss
WILDCARD – THREE OR MORE TEAMS
(Note: If three or more teams are tied, follow steps until one team is eliminated. Once two teams remain, revert
back to Step 1 of the two team tiebreaker to determine who advances)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Strength of schedule
Coin toss
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LEAGUE OFFICIALS
COORDINATOR OF OFFICIALS
Carl T. Paganelli
ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS OF
OFFICIALS
Dave Chesney
Wesley ‘Buddy’ Ward
2016 AFL OFFICIALS
Rod Ammari
Brent Baumann
Grantis Bell
Mark Bennett
Bradley Brunet
Neil Brunner
Scott Campbell
Jeff Carr
Mike Chase
Robert Colosimo
Steve Coullias
David Cutaia
RG Detillier
John Drayton
Paul Engelberts
Al Granado
Craig Griffith
Michael Griffith
Jeffrey Johnson
Riley Johnson
Kevin Kieser
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Kenny Leffle
Rick Lowe
Thomas McCabe
Joe Pester
Mearl Robinson
Roger Stewart
Terri Valenti
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2016 AFL COVERAGE MAP
[INSERT UPDATED
2015 DATA]
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2016 AFL MEDIA DIRECTORY
ARIZONA RATTLERS
201 E. Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
T: (602) 514-8383
PETER GARBOW
(989) 395-3789
[email protected]
200 Touchdown Drive
Cleveland, OH 44115
T: (216) 420-2222
PAM FRASCO
(216) 420-2213
[email protected]
LA KISS
ORLANDO PREDATORS
2401 E. Katella Ave. STE. 220
Anaheim, CA 92806
T: (714) 462-5477
WILL PROCTOR
(714) 587-2632
[email protected]
8680 Commodity Circle
Orlando, FL 32819
T: (407) 355-2200
MICHAEL DIJULIO
(425) 894-8625
[email protected]
PORTLAND STEEL
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PHILADELPHIA SOUL
201 Laurel Rd
4 Echelon Plaza, Floor 7
Voorhees, NJ 08043
T: (215) 253-4900
KRISTEN VAN IDERSTINE
(215) 253-4900 EXT. 144
[email protected]
401 Channelside Dr.
Tampa, FL 33602
T: (813) 276-7300
BEN SHOTTEN
(631) 514-9606
[email protected]
AFL
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1000 W. Bay St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
T: (904) 900-2060
STEVEN SHOTOLA
(904) 900-2060 EXT. 704
[email protected]
TAMPA BAY STORM
PDX Sportscenter
Attn: Portland Steel
8785 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97225
T: (503) 889-0459
BRIAN DANCEL
(909) 450-9090
[email protected]
8945 W. Post Rd. STE. 210
Las Vegas, NV 89148
T: (702) 802-3905
JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
AFL
TOM GOODHINES
(702) 802-3905 EXT. 356
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