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2011MEDIA GUIDE

Jerry Kurz A F L C O M M I S S I O N E R

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J erry B. Kurz returns for his second season as the AFL’s Commissioner. Commissioner Kurz has been involved with Arena Football for the

past 25 years, including five seasons as president with arenafootball2 (af2). Out-tenured only by the creator of Arena Football, Jim Foster, Kurz has dedicated his life to furthering the sport with a strong business ethic and core values meant to bring the highest quality product to the ever-growing fan base of arena football fans.

In his time as the president of the af2, the league saw extensive growth in small-to-mid sized markets, building an extremely dedicated fan base across the country. That foundation helped to fuel the return of the Arena Football League in 2010 after a year on hiatus due to financial instability. Kurz and a group of enthusiastic investors arranged the acquisition of the AFL’s assets in bankruptcy court in late 2009 and revived the league in early 2010, fulfilling the promise that arena football would be played in 2010.

Kurz has also served as the AFL’s Vice President of International Development, where he was in charge of the League’s international exposure. During his tenure, he was responsible for administering the H3 Visa program, allowing international players to play for AFL teams stateside. He also arranged and executed all internationally played games for the Arena Football League.

Arena Football isn’t Kurz’s only claim to fame. He is also a founding member of Gridiron Enterprises, Inc., a sports consulting firm based out of Chicago. Gridiron Enterprises, consisting of Kurz, Foster and attorney William Niro, is the original founder of the AFL. Kurz has been a player, a coach, a general manager and an owner during his lifelong involvement with the game of football. He is also a member of four football Hall of Fames, including membership in the first class of the Arena Football Hall of Fame as well as membership in the arenafootball2 Hall of Fame.

Kurz attended the University of Oklahoma as an undergraduate and later earned his Juris Doctor Degree at Northern Illinois. Kurz is a licensed attorney in Illinois and operated a law firm with his wife, Kathryn Hall, for 20 years. Jerry and his wife, Kathryn, have one son named Matthew who is currently a football coach at Lake Forest College.

AFL Commisioner Bio ...........................................03

Ownership + Front Office Bios .............................06

Coaching Staff Bios ...............................................14

Roster of Players ....................................................20

Dance Team ...........................................................34

2011 Season Schedule ...........................................38

2011 Opponent Directories ..................................14

Seating Cart + Ticket Info ......................................42

AFL 101 ...................................................................46

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Matt Shaner C E O + G E N E R A L M A N A G E R

Matt Shaner is Owner, Chief Executive Officer, and General Manager for the Pittsburgh Power. Matt’s leadership

and ingenuity are what brought the Pittsburgh Power to the city. After making the commitment to start a new AFL franchise, he relocated his family and business to Sewickley. Matt is also the CEO of Shaner Investments L.P. and the former Vice President of Development of Shaner Hotel Group. Shaner Hotel Group is a company that specializes in acquisitions, refurbishment, repositioning, development, and long-term ownership of full service and selects service hotels with extensive limited service and extended stay experience. Since its inception, Shaner Hotel Group has completed numerous transactions, including joint ventures, developments, acquisitions, dispositions and financings.

The company operates its properties under established franchise affiliations. These included Marriott, (including Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard, and SpringHill Suites), Hampton Inn, Renaissance, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express.

Shaner Investments L.P. is an independent branch of the Shaner Companies founded by Matt in 2006. Shaner Investments business plan targets under serviced, mid to small cities in Pennsylvania for hotel and restaurant development. Shaner Investments has hired Shaner Hotel Group to manager newly built hotels and assist with legal and accounting issues.

Matt is also a former member of the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Tourism and Lodging Association and is currently on the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, Kicks 4 Kids charity, Penn State Quarterback Club, Duquesne Club, and the Edgeworth Club.

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Lance Shaner O W N E R

L ance T. Shaner serves as Chairman of the Board for the Pittsburgh Power, and as Chairman and Chief Executive of

Shaner. A graduate of Alfred University, he provides the business strategy and entrepreneurial spirit for multiple companies. Under Lance’s leadership, the companies have completed over one billion dollars in transactions and have grown into a highly respected business group with over 2,000 employees.

Throughout Mr. Shaner’s extensive career he has been successful in leading the companies in areas such as finance, venture capital, contract negotiations, real estate development, acquisitions and strategic investment advice. Today as the Chief Executive Officer of Shaner, Lance is responsible for the overall management of the company and setting of strategic directions. In this leadership role, the companies have completed a numberof initiatives including: The development and redevelopment of over 75 hotel projects with leading brand affiliation such as Marriott, InterContinental and Hilton.

Co-foundeding of several oil and gas production companies with operations in eight states, achieving significantsuccess in the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves inthose states.

The development the award-winning Williamsburg Square property in State College, Pennsylvania. This development is a mixed-use project consisting of three hotels, two restaurants and two office buildings. The colonial themed property was animmediate success and established a new community landmark.

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Peter Hill P R E S I D E N T

Lynn Swann O W N E R

P eter Hill is the current President of the Pittsburgh Power, and played an integral role in bringing the team to Pittsburgh.

In the team’s inaugural year Peter will oversee ticket sales, marketing, brand development, and he will work to develop the teams corporate partnerships. Peter is also the Senior Vice President for Shaner Investments L.P., a hotel and real estate development company.

Peter is a decorated veteran of both Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. As a non-commissioned officer if the United States Marine Corps, Peter was in charge of the personnel department for Marine Aircraft Group 16’s Operations Center during his two tours in Iraq. During his second tour in Iraq, he was selected as a security liaison for the Department of Defense. After completing his tour with the Department of Defense, he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps in December of 2004, Peter owned and operated Diversified Media Inc. a book distribution company that serviced private and public libraries throughout the eastern United States.

L ynn Swann was born in Alcoa, Tennessee to Willie and Mildred Swann. Lynn moved to California at the age of 2 with his parents

and two brothers, spending summers in Tennessee and getting his education in California.

He used the opportunity to play football at the University of Southern California to earn his degree in public relations from the university’s School of Journalism. His success on the field led to professional football. In 1974 he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lynn would go on to be a cornerstone of the Steelers’ dynasty, winning four Super Bowls. He was inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

Lynn currently sits on the board of directors of H.J. Heinz Company, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, Harrah’s Entertainment, Empower Software and Transdel Pharmaceuticals. He is also the Managing Director of Diamond Edge Capital Partners, a financial marketing firm.

Since 1980 Lynn Swann has been the National Spokesman for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He now serves on their National Board of Directors and was President of the national board from 1993 to 1995. He has traveled across the country, testified before Congress and visited the White House on behalf of the nation’s premiere one-to-one mentoring organization.

It is this community leadership, along with other qualities, that led President George W. Bush to ask Lynn to serve as the Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

From 2005-2006 Lynn Swann ran for Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Lynn did not win, but he ran a very strong and popular campaign.

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Justin Gould D I R E C T O R O F F O O T B A L L O P E R AT I O N S

Kathryn Hill O F F I C E A D M I N I S T R AT O R / E X E C U T I V E A S S I S TA N T

Michael Gorham C H I E F O P E R AT I O N S O F F I C E R

Michael Gorham serves as the Chief Operations Office for the Pittsburgh Power, and has played an instrumental

role in standing up the team in its inaugural year. Michael will be responsible for the full spectrum of football operations for the Power, including game day operations, player personnel requirements and team promotions.

Prior to joining the Pittsburgh Power, Michael served as a decorated Airborne Ranger Officer in the United States Army. He served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom as an Infantry Platoon Leader and Executive Officer; as well as a Company Commander of a Forward Support Aviation Company in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Michael is the recipient of two Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Services Achievement Medal, among others. He has extensive leadership experience, and brings with him a decade of experience in people and logistics management. He continuesto serve in the Army Reserves.

A new resident to Pittsburgh, Michael looks forward to becoming more active in the local community.

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COACHING STAFF

Chris Siegfried H E A D C O A C H

C hris Siegfried brings 10 years of Arena Football Coaching experience to the Pittsburgh Power. As a head coach,

most recently from 2007-2009 with the Arkansas Twisters of The af2 League, Chris has compiled a 79-40 win-loss recordand received the honor of af2 Coach of the Year while leading the Spokane Shock to the ArenaCup championship. Additionally, he coached the only expansion team to play in the ArenaCup in af2 League history.

Chris honed his coaching style as an offensive coordinator, helping his teams compile a 32-19 win-loss record. Chris has coached one af2 Rookie of the Year, an af2 Lineman of the Year, 2 af2 Offensive Players of the Year, and an af2 Playmaker of the Year.

Coach Siegfried was the Offensive Coordinator for the expansion Jacksonville Sharks in 2010, a team that went 12-4 in the regular season and earned the top seed in the American Conference playoffs. He joined the Sharks following as stint as head coach of arenafootball2’s Arkansas Twisters. Siegfried wasthe second most “winningest” coach in the league’s ten-year history. Prior to his arrival in Little Rock, he spent the 2007 season as the offensive coordinator for the AFL’s Kansas City Brigade. In 2006 with the Spokane Shock, he guided the expansion club to the ArenaCup Championship and was honored as the af2 Coach ofthe Year. As the first af2 player to be named a head coach in the league, Chris tasted coaching success immediately when named the head coach of Cape Fear before the 2002 season. Finishing 38-16 over three years, Siegfried lead the franchise to three playoff appearances and two division titles.

Siegfried played college football at Division II Millersville University (PA) and earned a degree in business administration. He was a three-year starter and led the team in kick-off return average. The West Hazleton High graduate has also appeared on television and in movies. He was a contender on the show “American Gladiators Orlando Live” and appeared in “The Waterboy” as a stuntman performing football related stunts and “Radio” as an assistant football coach. Siegfried is married to wife Tammi and the couple has two children; Kody and Baylee.

M hris Siegfried brings 10 years of Arena Football Coaching experience to the Pittsburgh Power. As a head coach,

aurice is an eight year veteran coach in the AFL & AF2, beginning his career overseeing special teams and defensive backs with the Augusta Stallions. After coaching two additional seasons in the AF2 with the Carolina Cobras, Maurice left to join forces with the AFL, helping lead the Georgia Force to ArenaBowl XIX as the wide receivers, defensive backs and special teams coach. Maurice departed Georgia to coach with then offensive coordinator Chris Siegfried with the Kansas City Brigade where he stayed for two years, leading the team to a number one ranking in defense. Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Maurice was a defensive specialist for the Stallions in 2001, setting a new single-season team record with 70.5 tackles and six interceptions. Blanding is a graduate of North Carolina Central University where he was an All-CIAA defensive back. He finished his career with 123 total tackles and five interceptions. He was the Eagles’ Captain’s Award and Leadership Award winner in 1999 and 2000.

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John Sikora L I N E C O A C H

J ohn started his professional career in Albany with the AFL, helping the Firebirds win the ArenaBowl in 1999. John played ironman

football in Albany, starting on both the offensive and defensive lines and serving as the team longsnapper. After leaving Albany, John went to Chicago where he was known as the anchor on the offensive line of the Rush for three years. Sikora was named the team’s lineman of the year in 2006 and set personal records on both offense and defense.

Prior to turning professional, John played at Slippery Rock University, setting records and earning accolades as a four-year starter on both the football and lacrosse teams. Sikora was a two-time All-American selection for the Pride and was named First Team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference two yearsin a row. John coaches football at Central Cambria High Schooland is married to wife Stephanie; the couple has three children, Jaylee and Jewel and Jemma.

Bran is a 20 year coaching veteran, leading teams from the high school level up onto the professional indoor stage. A native of

Summerhill, PA, Basile played defensive back for Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Brian’s coaching experience began at Central Cambria High School in Ebensburgh, PA and continued to Johnstown before finishing in Davidsville, PA. In 2005 Basile moved up to the American Football League and eventually into the Indoor Football League.

Brian served as the Head Coach and General Manager of the Johnstown Riverhawks of the American Football League from 2005-2006. After transitioning to the indoor game, Basile served as the defensive coordinator for the Johnstown J-Dogs of the National Indoor Football League and the Johnstown Jackals of the Indoor Football League.

Brian serves on the staff at Frostburg State University as the Linebackers and Defensive Backs coach. He resides in Elton, PA with his wife Carrie and has a 17 year old daughter Breezy.

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PLAYERS

EXPERIENCE

Butler played as a linebacker at the California University of Pennsylvania where he earned the Western Division Defensive Player of the Year, and he later signed with both the Philadelphia Eagles and British Columbia Lions as a free agent defensive end.

EXPERIENCE

Wide receiver Royce Adams was a four-year standout with Purdue and attended training camp with the Cleveland Browns prior to signing with the Pittsburgh Power.

Royce Adams played all four years at Purdue, serving as a very versatile player while filling various positions on the field. Adams played defensive back, cornerback, wide receiver and special teams, earning the #17 ranking for average punt return yards. After trying out for the Browns, Adams found his home in Pittsburgh with the Power where his ironman skills will be very valuable.

EXPERIENCE

Bostic was a 3-year starter for Miami (Ohio), posting 40 tackles as a junior, and a career-best 103 during his sophomore season when he was chosen as a Third Team All MAC performer by Phil Steele’s Magazine.

Lettered three seasons as a tailback and safety at Westland High School, serving as team captain his senior season ... also a standout basketball player ... prep coach was Jeff Jones.

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BUTLER6’ 1”230 lbs11/13/84California Universityof Pennsylvania

EXPERIENCE

The former 2-year starter for Delaware University attended training camp with the Miami Dolphins before playing in the CFL for three years.

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BYRNE6’ 5”298 lbs10/17/86University of Delaware

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6’ 2”232 lbs08/25/88Miami (Ohio)University

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EXPERIENCE

Tulsa Talons, 2007-2010

Terrance Carter was a three-year starter at Colorado State and added immensely to the success of the Rams defense, most notably with a key fumble recovery against San Diego State his Sophomore year. After graduation Carter played for the Tulsa Talons for four years at defensive end, prior to signing with the Pittsburgh Power.

Terrance Carter is the son of Woodrow Carter, a Colorado State all-star in the late 1970s, and Lesia Carter of Topeka. He has a brother and a sister.

EXPERIENCE

Campbell started as both wide receiver and defensive back at Notre Dame and debuted in the AFL with the Cleveland Gladiators where he played as defensive back.

EXPERIENCE

Attended Michigan State for three-years before transferring to Georgia Southern for his senior season.

Started in 2009 for the Wilkes-Barre Pioneers, his first year as an arena player. Signed with the Jacksonville Sharks as a free agent for the 2010 season.

Born in Managua, Nicaragua and moved to Lake Worth, Florida as a child where he was raised. Earned Class 6A Second Team All-State honors as a senior in high school.

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6’ 4”260 lbs09/08/82Colorado State4 years

EXPERIENCE

After a solid college career Dewalt spent a short time in the AFL before deciding to sign with the Power. Dewalt brings a vast arsenal of skill to the power. Dewalt adds skill and height to the Powers offensive talent.

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6’ 6”225 lbs05/02/86University of North Alabama

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5’ 11”195 lbs11/18/82University ofNotre Dame

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Paul was drafted by Chicago in 2000, playing five seasons with the Bears before signing with the Minnesota Vikings where he made a career long 56 yard field goal. Edinger’s perfect extra point record landed him in a tie as the most accurate extra point kicker in NFL history. In 2008, Edinger signed with the Chicago Rush prior to playing one season with the Jacksonville Sharks. Edinger was a 3 year starter for the Spartans earning the Jim Adam’s Award and ranking 5th in the Big Ten in punting. Edinger also earned several other honors including first-team All-American, third-team All-American, and second-team All-Big Ten.

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6’ 2”201 lbs 07/17/86University of Toledo

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5’ 9”175 lbs01/17/78Michigan State8 years

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As a four-year starter at Mansfield Unversity, Jamar Foulks became the leader of the offensive line. He was a three-time All-PSAC selection, while also playing at offensive tackle in 2005. He was named to First-Team All-Region Honors in his senior year in 2006. Foulks was also named the 2006 Butsko Winner which is presented to a “player or coach who most exemplified the spirit, dedication, loyalty and commitment to the Mountaineer program as did Coach Butsko.”

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Herbert signed as a free agent with the Buffalo Bills following the 2009 NFL Draft. He went on to play for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League before signing with the Pittsburgh Power.

Tyrell Herbert was a 4-year starter for Toledo, serving as team captain in 2006 and 2007. During his career at Toledo Hebert help carry the team’s defense and ranking 3rd on the team for most tackles in a season. Hebert was also recognized for his ability to force fumbles and make big plays.

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6’ 2”220 lbs06/25/84California Universityof Pennsylvania

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The California University of Pennsylvania quarterback led his team to a 12-2 record and a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Title, and McCabe was later signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.

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In addition to playing quarterback for the Jacksonville Sharks in 2010, Morris contributed as a receiver and on special teams. He finished the year with a QB rating of 103.9 and completed 61% of his passes. He showed his versatility by passing for a TD, rushing for three TDs, catching two TD passes, and scoring a return TD. Played in 2009 with Arkansas of the afl2.

As a walk-on at Marshall, Morris became a three-year starter and the only player in school history to pass for 5000 yards and rush for 1000 yards. He passed for 17 touchdowns his senior year.

EXPERIENCE

Sione Ohuafi started as an offensive lineman for the Indiana Hoosiers before playing professionally in the ArenaFootball2 League. Ohuafi played both offense and defense for the Amarillo Dusters of the AF2.

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Neil Purvis played one year in the AF2, winning the Arena Cup before moving up to the AFL where he played for the K.C. Brigade and the Jacksonville Sharks. Purvis was a two-way starter for Virginia State, playing offense and defense for the Trojans. He started all four years at Virginia State earning All-Conference honors all four years and an invitation to the Las Vegas All American Classic game.

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6’ 2”275 lbs 01/11/82Virginia State5 years

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Terrence Reese played all four seasons at The Citadel earning honors as a Coaches All-Conference First-Team All Star and Media All-Conference Second Team All Star. Reese was signed as a free agent with the Toronto Argonauts in May 2010, prior to joining the Power.

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Antonio Smith was a four-year starter at Bowling Green, where during the 2007 season he was named to the Third-Team All-MAC. In April 2009, Smith was signed to the Cleveland Browns as a rookie free agent where he attended mini-camp prior to signing with the Pittsburgh Power.

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Chris Terrell started his college career at Butte College where he played on the defensive line recording 50 tackles and 8 sacks in his 2004 season. Terrell then transferred to Marshall where he also continued playing on the defensive line 2 years. After his senior year at Marshall, the Columbus Lions of the Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) signed Terrell to play on the offensive line. Terrell will bring his big frame to the Power this season as he may be utilized on both the offense and defense.

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Mike Washington starred at his local high school in Aliquippa, PA before leaving for the Islands to play for the University of Hawaii. Washington started at wide receiver in Hawaii, helping the Warriors go undefeated and win the WAC championship in 2007.

EXPERIENCE

At Youngstown State, Wicks finished with 152 tackles (102 solo) and five interceptions. As a junior, he was named the Hill Barth and King Defensive Player of the Game against Ohio State and Missouri State. He was selected to the Second-Team All-Missouri Valley Conference in 2009. In July 2010, he was signed by the Hamilton-Tiger Cats of the Canadian Football League.

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5’8”175 lbs10/19/86University of Hawaii

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5’10”200 lbs07/30/87Youngstown State University

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After standing out at the University of Oregon, Willis played for the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins before moving on to the AFL with the Jacksonville Sharks.

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Nick Zeck started at Lakeland College finishing with a career high 284 tackles and 29 sacks. Nick played for the Louisville Fire of the AF2 and the Rock River Raptors of the UFL before stepping up to the AFL. Zeck played with the Chicago Rush of the AFL in 2008 as a defensive lineman.

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DANCE TEAM

Jennelle Johnson D A N C E C O A C H

J ennelle Johnson has over 20 years of professional dance experience ranging from back-up dancing for recording artists Brian

McKnight and Ludacris to her experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Erie Freeze. She graduated from Penn State University with a double major in International Business and Operations Management and served as the Captain of the Penn State Dance Team, leading the girls to two national titlesand several regional titles. After graduation Jennelle took her leadership to the next level, serving as Captain to the Erie Freeze AIFL dance team The Chillers. Jennelle continued to climb the professional ranks when in 2006 she joined the Cleveland Cavaliers Dance Team and began traveling with the NBA USO Tour, entertaining troops in Iraq and throughout the Middle East.

In 2007, Jennelle returned to Pittsburgh and to teaching, serving as the head instructor at the North Pittsburgh Dance Academy until earning the position as head coach for the Duquesne University dance team. Jennelle has a myriad of experience in dance ranging from Jazz, Ballet & Tap to Street Funk, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Krump. She choreographed countless routines & recitals for all ages in her past positions as team captains, dance instructor and head coach.

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2011 SEASON SCHEDULEFriday March 11 vs. Philadelphia 8:00pmSaturday March 19 vs. Iowa 7:30pmMonday March 28 at Milwaukee 7:30pmSaturday April 2 vs. Tulsa 7:30pm------------------------------ Bye Week ------------------------------Saturday April 16 vs. Jacksonville 7:30pmFriday April 22 at New Orleans 8:00pmSaturday April 30 at Georgia 7:30pmSaturday May 7 vs. Spokane 8:00pmSaturday May 14 vs. San Jose 7:30pm------------------------------ Bye Week ------------------------------Saturday May 28 at Dallas 8:30pmSaturday June 4 vs. Cleveland 7:30pmSaturday June 11 at Tampa Bay 7:30pmSaturday June 18 at Utah 9:00pmSaturday June 25 vs. Milwaukee 7:30pmFriday July 1 at Orlando 8:00pmSunday July 10 vs. Arizona 7:30pmFriday July 15 at Cleveland 8:00pmFriday July 22 at Philadelphia 7:05pm

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PHONE: (480) 985-3292

FAX: (480) 985-3293

CLEVELAND GLADIATORSClevelandGladiators.com 631 Huron RoadCleveland, Ohio 44115

PHONE: (216) 685-9000

FAX: (216) 685-9002

DALLAS VIGILANTESDallas Vigilantes.com 1280 S. Highway 377Pilot Point, TX 76258

PHONE: (940) 686-8326

FAX: (940) 686-8323

GEORGIA FORCEGeorgiaForce.com 1850 Cross Pointe WayDuluth, GA 30097

PHONE: (770) 609-1331

FAX: (404) 585-5055

IOWA BARNSTORMERSTheIowaBarnstormers.com730 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309

PHONE: (515) 633-2255

FAX: (515) 564-8451

JACKSONVILLE SHARKSJaxSharks.com 1769 Highland View Dr St Augustine, FL 32092

PHONE: (904) 621-0700

FAX: (904) 819-5626

MILWAUKEE MUSTANGSMKEMustangs.com 933 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 109Wauwatosa, WI 53226

PHONE: (414) 224-4000

FAX: (414) 443-5901

NEW ORLEANS VOODOOAFLVoodoo.com1515 Poydras St, Suite 100New Orleans, LA 70112

PHONE: (504) 875-3900

FAX: (504) 875-3906

ORLANDO PREDATORSOrlandoPredators.com302 S Graham AvenueOrlando, FL 32803

PHONE: (407) 648-4444

FAX: (407) 839-4877

PHILADELPHIA SOULPhiladelphiaSoul.com7 Penn Center1635 Market St., 17th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19103

PHONE: (215) 253-4900

FAX: (215) 735-2123

SAN JOSE SABERCATSTheSanJoseSaberCats.com600 East Brokaw Road San Jose, CA 95112

PHONE: (408) 673-3400

FAX: (408) 673-3401

SPOKANE SHOCKSpokaneShock.com3212 North Eden Road, Suite BSpokane Valley, Washington 99216

PHONE: (509) 242-7462

FAX: (509) 926-1075

TAMPA BAY STORMTampaBayStorm.com401 Channelside DrTampa, FL 33602

PHONE: (813)301-6600

FAX: (813) 301-1482

TULSA TALONSTulsaTalons.com6413 South Mingo RoadTulsa, OK 74133-6350

PHONE: (918) 249-4453

FAX: (918) 249-4460

UTAH BLAZEUtahBlaze.comEnergySolutions Arena301 West South TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84101

PHONE: 888-99BLAZE

FAX: (801) 655-5042

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AFL 101RULES OF THE GAME

Field— An indoor padded surface 85 feetwide and 50 yards long with eight-yard end zones.

— Goal posts are nine 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 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.

Goal Posts9 ft wide, with a 15 ft crossbar (NFL: 18 ! ft wide 10 ft high crossbar) Outside Lines

White, 3 in

Field Goalsby placement: 3 pts

by drop kick: 4 pts

ScoringTouchdown: 6 pts

Conversion place kick: 1 pt

Conversion run or pass: 2 pts

Drop Kick conversion: 2 pts

Failed conversion after TD, returned by defense: 2 pts

Safety: 2pts

Field Numbers3 ft by 18 in, base

located 15 feet from field boundary.

Playing SurfaceIndoor artificial grass

AFL field is 28.3 yards wide by 50 yards long NFL Field is 53.3 yards wide by 100 yards long

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.

Movement of the Ball and Scoring— Four (4) downs are allowed to advance the ball 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 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.


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. Former Milwaukee Mustangs kicker Kenny Stucker is the last man to have connected on a two-point dropkick (1997).

Fans More than 22 million fans have experienced an AFL game in the League’s 21-Year History. Last year, in 2007, the AFL drew a record 1,887,054 fans in the regular season, and including the post-season, more than 2 million fans attended games for the first time in League history.

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 offen-sive 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 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 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.

“To serve our community with pride and passion as a quality example of individual and team excellence on the field, in the office, at the arena and within the community by consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations by demonstrating the highest character, appreciation and respect for our game, customers, teammates and partners as a cost-effective and visionary organization providing a total entertainment experience.”

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GLOSSARY AFL MISSION STATEMENT

FANS’ BILL OF RIGHTS

In furtherance of our Mission Statement, 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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Week 1Friday, March 11, 2011Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh, 8:00 pmTampa Bay @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmSpokane @ San Jose, 10:30 pmSaturday, March 12, 2011Kansas City @ Dallas, 1:00 pmJacksonville @ Arizona, 8:05 pmSunday, March 13, 2011Tulsa @ Georgia, 4:05 pmMonday, March 14, 2011Chicago @ Milwaukee, 8:30 pm

Week 2Thursday, March 17, 2011Tampa Bay @ Utah, 9:00 pmFriday, March 18, 2011Georgia @ Jacksonville, 8:00 pmOrlando @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmPhiladelphia @ Chicago, 8:00 pmKansas City @ San Jose, 10:30 pmSaturday, March 19, 2011Tulsa @ Dallas, 1:00 pmIowa @ Pittsburgh, 7:30 pmMilwaukee @ Arizona, 8:05 pmCleveland @ Spokane, 10:00 pm

Week 3Friday, March 25, 2011Spokane @ Iowa, 8:00 pmSan Jose @ Chicago, 8:30 pmSaturday, March 26, 2011New Orleans @ Jacksonville, 7:00 pmUtah @ Orlando, 7:30 pmSunday, March 27, 2011Cleveland @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 pmMonday, March 28, 2011Arizona @ Tulsa, 7:00 pmPittsburgh @ Milwaukee, 8:30 pm

Week 4Thursday, March 31, 2011Dallas @ Utah, 9:00 pmFriday, April 1, 2011Jacksonville @ Tampa Bay, 8:00 pmIowa @ San Jose, 10:30 pmKansas City @ Spokane, 11:00 pmSaturday, April 2, 2011Chicago @ Cleveland, 4:00 pmTulsa @ Pittsburgh, 7:30 pmGeorgia @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmOrlando @ Arizona, 8:05 pmMonday, April 4, 2011Philadelphia @ Milwaukee, 8:30 pm

Week 5Friday, April 8, 2011Dallas @ Georgia, 8:00 pmUtah @ San Jose, 10:30 pmSaturday, April 9, 2011Philadelphia @ Orlando, 7:30 pmIowa@ Kansas City, 8:30 pm

Week 11Friday, May 20, 2011Arizona @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmTampa Bay @ Spokane, 11:00 pmSaturday, May 21, 2011Philadelphia @ Cleveland, 7:00 pmJacksonville @ Georgia, 7:35 pmKansas City @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmSan Jose @ Utah, 9:00 pmSunday, May 22, 2011Dallas @ Chicago, 4:00 pm

Week 12Thursday, May 26, 2011Orlando @ Milwaukee, 8:00 pmFriday, May 27, 2011New Orleans @ Philadelphia, 7:05 pmUtah @ Iowa, 8:05 pmTulsa @ Chicago, 8:30 pmSaturday, May 28, 2011Spokane @ Kansas City, 8:00 pmCleveland @ Arizona, 8:05 pmPittsburgh @ Dallas, 8:30 pmGeorgia @ San Jose, 10:30 pm

Week 13Friday, June 3, 2011Milwaukee @ Philadelphia, 7:05 pmJacksonville @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmSaturday, March June 4, 2011Chicago @ Kansas City, 2:00 pmArizona @ Utah, 9:00 pmCleveland @ Pittsburgh, 7:30 pmTampa Bay @ Georgia, 7:35 pmOrlando @ Iowa, 8:05 pmSan Jose @ Dallas, 8:30 pm

Week 14Friday, June 10, 2011Philadelphia @ Spokane, 8:00 pmSaturday, June 11, 2011Georgia @ Cleveland, 7:00 pmJacksonville @ Orlando, 7:30 pmPittsburgh @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 pmKansas City @ Milwaukee, 8:00 pmUtah @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmIowa @ Arizona, 8:05 pm

Week 15Friday, June 17, 2011Tulsa @ Philadelphia, 7:05 pmOrlando @ Tampa Bay, 8:00 pmNew Orleans @ Georgia, 8:05 pmSaturday, June 18, 2011Milwaukee @ Jacksonville, 7:00 pmSan Jose @ Arizona, 8:05 pm Dallas @ Iowa, 8:05 pmPittsburgh @ Utah, 9:00 pmChicago @ Spokane, 10:00 pmSunday, June 19, 2011Cleveland @ Kansas City, 2:00 pm

Week 6Friday, April 15, 2011Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia, 8:00 pmNew Orleans @ Cleveland, 7:30 pmMilwaukee @ Dallas, 8:30 pmSpokane @ Utah, 9:00 pmSaturday, April 16, 2011Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh, 7:30 pmOrlando @ Georgia, 7:30 pmArizona @ Kansas City, 8:00 pmSan Jose @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmChicago @ Iowa, 8:05 pm

Week 7Friday, April 22, 2011Pittsburgh @ New Orleans, 8:00 pm Kansas City @ Chicago, 8:00 pmSaturday, April 23, 2011Cleveland @ Jacksonville, 7:00 pmDallas @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 pmSpokane @ Orlando, 7:30 pmGeorgia @ Milwaukee, 8:00 pmIowa @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmUtah @ Arizona, 8:05 pmPhiladelphia @ San Jose, 10:30 pm

Week 8Friday, April 29, 2011Tulsa @ Cleveland, 7:30 pmDallas @ Kansas City, 8:30 pmSaturday, April 30, 2011Orlando @ Jacksonville, 8:00 pmPittsburgh @ Georgia, 7:30 pmNew Orleans @ Chicago, 8:00 pm Tampa Bay @ Milwaukee, 8:00 pmPhiladelphia @ Iowa, 8:05 pmArizona @ Spokane, 10:00 pm

Week 9Friday, May 6, 2011Jacksonville @ Philadelphia, 7:05 pmMilwaukee @ Cleveland, 7:30 pmTampa Bay @ Orlando, 8:00 pmUtah @ Georgia, 8:05 pmIowa @ Dallas, 8:30 pmSaturday, May 7, 2011Chicago @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmNew Orleans @ Kansas City, 8:00 pmSpokane @ Pittsburgh, 8:00 pmArizona @ San Jose, 10:30 pm

Week 10Friday, May 13, 2011Georgia @ Philadelphia, 7:05 pmKansas City @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 pmIowa @ Jacksonville, 8:00 pmTulsa @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmSaturday, May 14, 2011Cleveland @ Orlando, 7:30 pmSan Jose @ Pittsburgh, 7:30 pmChicago @ Arizona, 8:05 pmMilwaukee @ Utah, 9:00 pmDallas @ Spokane, 10:00 pm

Week 16Friday, June 24, 2011Kansas City @ Utah, 8:00 pmSaturday, June 25, 2011San Jose @ Cleveland, 7:00 pmTampa Bay @ Jacksonville, 7:00 pmArizona @ Philadelphia, 7:05 pmMilwaukee @ Pittsburgh, 7:30 pmGeorgia @ Orlando _, 7:30 pmDallas @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmSpokane @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmSunday, June 26, 2011Iowa @ Chicago, 4:00 pm

Week 17Friday, July 1, 2011New Orleans @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 pmPittsburgh @ Orlando, 8:00 pmTulsa @ Iowa, 8:05 pmUtah @ Chicago, 8:30 pmJacksonville @ San Jose, 10:30 pmSaturday, July 2, 2011Cleveland @ Milwaukee, 8:00 pmSpokane @ Arizona, 8:05 pmPhiladelphia @ Dallas, 8:30 pm

Week 18Friday, July 8, 2011Cleveland @ Philadelphia, 8:00 pmMilwaukee @ New Orleans, 8:00 pmSaturday, July 9, 2011Dallas @ Jacksonville, 7:00 pmChicago @ Georgia, 7:35 pmTampa Bay @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmKansas City @ Iowa, 8:05 pmUtah @ Spokane, 10:00 pmOrlando @ San Jose, 10:30 pmSunday, July 10, 2011Arizona @ Pittsburgh, 7:30 pm

Week 19Friday, July 15, 2011Pittsburgh @ Cleveland, 8:00 pmJacksonville @ Kansas City, 8:30 pmSaturday, July 16, 2011Georgia @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 pmIowa @ Milwaukee, 8:00 pmOrlando @ Tulsa, 8:00 pmChicago @ Dallas, 8:30 pmNew Orleans @ Utah, 9:00 pmSan Jose @ Spokane, 10:00 pm

Week 20Friday, July 22, 2011Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia, 7:05 pmUtah @ Cleveland, 7:30 pmSpokane @ Jacksonville, 8:00 pmSaturday, July 23, 2011New Orleans @ Orlando, 7:30 pmSan Jose @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 pmMilwaukee @ Chicago, 8:00 pmTulsa @ Kansas City, 8:00 pmGeorgia @ Iowa, 8:05 pmArizona @ Dallas, 8:30

2011 AFL SCHEDULEAll times Eastern. All games subject to change.


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