Regular Season Week 1
Bye Week: None
Memphis Express @ Jacksonville Sharks Thursday, September 11,(NBC) MPH:16 – JAX: 20 Rivalry Game
Chicago Enforcers @ Michigan Panthers Sunday, September 14 (FOX) CHI: 14 – MICH:27 Rivalry Game
Shreveport Steamer @ Tampa Bay Bandits Sunday, September 14 (FOX) SHR: 6 – TBB: 3 Rivalry Game
Philadelphia Bell @ Washington Federals Sunday, September 14 (FOX) PHI: 20 – WSH: 18 Rivalry Game
New York-New Jersey Knights @ Dallas Renegades Sunday, September 14 (FOX) NYK: 32 – DAL: 20 Rivalry Game
Seattle Dragons @ Arizona Hotshots Sunday, September 14 (FOX) SEA: 34 – ARI:13 Rivalry Game
Ohio Glory @ Virginia Beach Destroyers Sunday, September 14 (CBS) OHI: 0 – VAB:0
Edmonton Elks @ Charlotte Hornets Sunday, September 14 (FOX) EDM: 0 – CHH:0
New York Guardians @ St. Louis Battlehawks Sunday, September 14 (CBS) NYG: 0 – STL:0 Game of the Week
Salt Lake Stallions @ So. Cal Sun Sunday, September 14 (CBS) SLC: 0 – SCS:0 Rivalry Game
Omaha Nighthawks @ Las Vegas Outlaws Sunday, September 14 (CBS) OMA: 0 – LVO:0 Rivalry Game
Boston Breakers @ San Francisco Demons Sunday, September 14 (CBS) BOS: 0 – SF:0
Houston Roughnecks @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats Sunday, September 14 (CBS) HOU: 0 – HAM:0
Atlanta Legends @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sunday, September 14 (FOX) ATL: 0 – WPG:0
Toronto Argonauts @ Orlando Apollos Sunday, September 14 (NBC) TOR: 0 – ORL:0 Rivalry Game
Pittsburgh Maulers @ Baltimore Stars Monday, September 15 (ESPN) PIT: 0 – BAL:0 Rivalry Game
The Desert Herald (Arizona Hotshots)
Ready to Ignite the Field: Hotshots Aim for Victory!
Tempe, Arizona - The wait is finally over, and the Arizona Hotshots are blazing with excitement as they gear up to take on the Seattle Dragons in their first matchup of the season! Led by the esteemed Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt, the Hotshots are raring to showcase their Spread Option offensive scheme and 4-2-5 defensive setup on their home turf at Sun Devil Stadium.
Offensively, all eyes will be on quarterback Chad Henne, who's determined to deliver precision passes and lead the charge to victory. Henne will be supported by a talented receiving crew, with the likes of Josh Huff and Rashard Ross aiming to light up the scoreboard. Their blazing speed and sure hands are sure to give the Dragons' defense a run for their money!
Defensively, the Hotshots' 4-2-5 formation, spearheaded by linebacker Kaelin Burnett and cornerback Robert Nelson, will be on high alert. They're all set to stifle the Dragons' offensive plays and turn the field into a desert inferno for their rivals!
The Desert Herald believes in the Arizona Hotshots' potential to shine brighter than the
Arizona sun. With their fans' relentless support and the stadium echoing their name, the Hotshots aim to make this season a fiery trail of triumphs. Let the fire rise, and let the victory be ours!
The Emerald Tribune (Seattle Dragons)
Dragons Soar for Glory: Seattle Awaits Thrilling Battle!
Seattle, Washington - Roaring with enthusiasm, the Seattle Dragons are ready to spread their wings and take flight as they face the Arizona Hotshots in the season's opening clash! Reigning as defending league champions, the Dragons, under the masterful guidance of Head Coach Mike Holmgren, are determined to maintain their dominance.
Offensive prowess is the heartbeat of the Dragons, led by quarterback B.J. Daniels, whose strategic acumen will be put to the test. Alongside him, the fleet-footed Kenneth Farrow and the explosive Kasen Williams aim to mesmerize the opposition with their dazzling moves and lightning-fast plays.
Defensively, the Dragons' 3-4 formation, captained by the seasoned linebacker Andy Studebaker, is all set to unleash their relentless might. They've honed their skills to thwart every attack, turning the stadium into an impregnable fortress.
The Emerald Tribune rallies behind the Seattle Dragons, confident that the roar of their fans will echo through the stadium, giving the team the strength to conquer their foes. With their fiery determination and unwavering spirit, the Dragons are destined to breathe fire into this season and emerge victorious once again!
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Arizona Hotshots - Regular season Depth Chart - 2008
REGULAR OFFENSE
STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH
WR Josh Huff (88) Richard Mullaney (16) Deion Holliman (12)
TE Jacob Tamme (r) (86) Gerald Christian (82) Jermichael Finley (r) 87 Conner Hamlett (89)
LT Duane Brown (r) (60) Pierce Burton (70)
LG Patrick Lewis (67) Eric Young (r) (77) Malcolm Bunche (79)
C Nick Dooley (48) Jacob Ohnesorge (62) Jacob Judd (66)
RG Josh Allen (65) Blake Muir (63)
RT Brant Weiss (71) Andrew Lauderdale (76)
WR Rashard Ross (15) Freddie Martino (84) Marquis Bundy (18)
QB Chad Henne (r) (6) John Wolford (7) Andre Woodson (r) (8)
FB Larry Rose (32)
HB Justin Stockton (30) Jhurell Pressley (26) Tim Cook (20)
BASE 4-3 DEFENSE
STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH
LDE Rykeem Yates (92) Olubunmi Rotimi (94)
LDT Marcus Hardison (91) Trenton Thompson (95)
RDT Will Sutton (98)
RDE Eric England (99) Siupeli Anau (93)
WLB Kaelin Burnett (50) Steve Beauharnais (53) Sione Teuhema (54)
MLB Scooby Wright III (58) Steven Johnson (59) Marcus Howard (r) (56)
SLB Edmond Robinson (51) Carl Bradford (52) Da'Sean Downey (55)
CB Robert Nelson (21) SaQwan Edwards (31)
SS Jordan Sterns (33) Rahim Moore (45)
FS Randall Goforth (22) Kieron Williams (37)
CB Sterling Moore (25) SaQwan Edwards (31)
SPECIAL TEAMS
STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH
K Nick Folk (2) Jeff Locke (9)
P Jeff Locke (9) Nick Folk (2)
H John Wolford (7)
PR Deion Holliman (12) Kieron Williams (37) Richard Mullaney (16) Freddie Martino (84)
KR Kieron Williams (37) Deion Holliman (12) Richard Mullaney (16) Sterling Moore (25)
LS Jacob Ohnesorge (62) Brant Weiss (71) Patrick Lewis (67)
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Seattle Dragons - Regular season Depth Chart - 2008
REGULAR OFFENSE
STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH
WR Alonzo Moore (1) KD Cannon (15) Maurice Purify (84) (r)
TE Colin Jeter (81) Evan Rodriguez (88)
LT Michael Dunn (73) Quinterrius Eatmon (77)
LG Venzell Boulware (75) Robert Myers (70) Chad Rinehart (69) (r)
C Dillon Day (50) Kirk Barron (73)
RG Noah Borden (41) Cyril Richardson (68)
RT Isaiah Battle (79) Brandon Haskin (78)
WR Kasen Williams (2) Mikah Holder (11)
QB B.J. Daniels (7) Brandon Silvers (12) Shaun King (3)
FB John Santiago (10) Lousaka Polite (36)
HB Kenneth Farrow (20) Ja'Quan Gardner (31) Trey Williams (23)
BASE 3-4 DEFENSE
STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH
LDE Praise Martin-Oguike
(51) Marcell Frazier (57)
NT Anthony Moten (72) Tani Tupou (92) Pasoni Tasini (94) Will Sutton (93)
RDE Stansly Maponga (90) Darrell Robertson (96) (r)
LOLB Andy Studebaker (52) (r) Korey Toomer (54)
LILB Steven Johnson (59) Azeem Victor (56)
RILB Jeremy Leman (53) (r) Nick Temple (55)
ROLB Jordan Thompson (99) Jacques Smith (95)
CB Channing Stribling (30) Terrence Wheatley (47) (r) Johnathan Alston (27)
SS Godwin Igwebuike (35) Santos Ramirez (39)
FS Kenny Phillips (43) (r) Jordan Martin (33)
CB Derrick Jones (29) Mark Myers (24) Jermaine Ponder (28)
SPECIAL TEAMS
STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH
K Ernesto Lacayo (5) Taylor Mehlhaff (18) (r)
P Brock Miller (9)
H Brandon Silvers (12)
PR Johnathan Alston (27) Santos Ramirez (39) Trey Williams (23) Jermaine Ponder (28)
KR Santos Ramirez (39) Johnathan Alston (27) Trey Williams (23) Alonzo Moore (1)
LS Dillon Day (50) Kirk Barron (73) Venzell Boulware (75)
Injury Report
No injuries to report
Signings
"Get ready for a gridiron showdown! The Arizona Hotshots take on the Seattle Dragons! It's explosive offense, bone-crushing defense, and non-stop action!"
"Watch Chad Henne and the Hotshots' high-flying offense battle B.J. Daniels and the reigning champion Dragons! It's a clash that will leave you breathless!"
"Don't miss the Arizona Hotshots versus the Seattle Dragons—live! This is football at its finest! Tune in and witness the gridiron magic!"
"The Arizona Hotshots versus the Seattle Dragons—Sunday at 1:00 PM! Be there for the ultimate showdown!"
"Brought to you by the love of the game! Don't miss a moment of the action! Only on FOX"
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Final Score: SEA: 34 – ARI: 13
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Madden NFL 08 PC v0.0 Game Log - Dragons at HotShots
Game Time: Sat Jul 01 08:16:26 2023
Skill Level: Pro
Quarter Length: 5 minute(s)
Slider Human CPU
QB Accuracy 50 50
Pass Blocking 50 50
Receiver Catching 50 50
Running Ability 50 50
Offensive line Run Blocking 50 50
Defensive Awareness 50 50
Defensive line Knockdowns 50 50
Interceptions 50 50
Defensive Break Blocks 50 50
Tackling 50 50
Fieldgoal Length 50 50
Fieldgoal Accuracy 50 50
Punt Length 50 50
Punt Accuracy 50 50
Kickoff Length 50 50
Weather
Forecast: Fair
Wind: 11 mph
Temp: 90 degrees
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Dragons 7 6 14 7 0 34
HotShots 3 3 7 0 0 13
Game Statistics: Dragons HotShots
First Downs 7 11
Third Down Conversions 3 4
Third Downs 5 13
Third Down Percentage 60.0% 30.8%
Fourth Down Conversions 0 1
Fourth Downs 0 3
Fourth Down Percentage 0.0% 33.3%
Two Pt Conversions Made 0 0
Two Pt Conversions Attempted 0 0
Two Pt Conversion Percentage 0.0% 0.0%
Offense Redzone Num 2 3
Offense Redzone TDs 2 0
Offense Redzone FGs 0 2
Offense Redzone Percentage 100.0% 66.7%
Rushing Attempts 19 18
Rushing Yards 79 62
Rushing Average 4.2 3.4
Rushing TDs 1 0
Passing Yards 232 196
Passing Completions 10 13
Passing Attempts 14 30
Completion Percentage 71.4% 43.3%
Passing Average 16.6 6.5
Passing TDs 4 1
Offensive Pass Interceptions 1 0
TOTAL OFFENSE 311 258
Defensive Pass Interceptions 0 1
Punt Return Yards 8 3
Kick Return Yards 25 61
Punts 1 3
Punt Avg 52.0 53.0
Fumbles 0 0
Fumbles Lost 0 0
Penalties 1 2
Penalty Yds 5 31
Turnovers 1 0
TIME OF POSSESSION 09:04 10:56
Individual Stats: HotShots
PASSING CMP ATT YDS PCT YPA SACK TD INT LONG RATING
Chad Henne 13 30 213 43 7.0 3 1 0 56 78.9
RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LONG TD FUM
Justin Stockton 18 62 3.4 13 0 0
RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LONG TD DROP YAC
Rashad Ross 6 149 24.8 56 1 2 69
Jacob Tamme 1 25 25.0 25 0 2 9
Gerald Christian 1 11 11.0 11 0 0 0
Freddie Martino 2 10 5.0 8 0 0 3
Josh Huff 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 1
Larry Rose 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0
Richard Mullaney 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 1
KICKING FGM FGA PCT FGSBLOCKED XPA XPM PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Nick Folk 2 3 66 0 1 1 100 0 3 2
PUNTING ATT YDS AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Jeff Locke 3 159 53.0 69 0 1 1
KICK RETURNS ATT YDS AVG TD LONG
Kieron Williams 1 21 21.0 0 21
Deion Holliman 2 40 20.0 0 23
PUNT RETURNS ATT YDS AVG LONG TD
Deion Holliman 1 3 3.0 3 0
Kieron Williams 0 0 0.0 0 0
DEFENSE TOT LOSS SACK FF FREC YDS TD INT RET AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES CTH ALLOW BIG HITS
Randall Goforth 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
Kaelin Burnett 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Will Sutton 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Edmond Robinson 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Scooby Wright III 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Marcus Hardison 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Rykeem Yates 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Jordan Sterns 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Carl Bradford 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Sterling Moore 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Robert Nelson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -2 -2.0 1 0 3 0
BLOCKING PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Duane Brown 7 1
Brant Weiss 6 0
Patrick Lewis 3 1
Josh Allen 2 0
Jacob Tamme 1 0
Justin Stockton 1 0
Larry Rose 1 0
Nick Dooley 0 1
Individual Stats: Dragons
PASSING CMP ATT YDS PCT YPA SACK TD INT LONG RATING
B.J. Daniels 10 14 232 71 16.5 0 4 1 75 123.5
RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LONG TD FUM
Kenneth Farrow 13 68 5.2 19 1 0
Trey Williams 2 6 3.0 3 0 0
Ja'Quan Gardner 3 6 2.0 3 0 0
B.J. Daniels 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 0
RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LONG TD DROP YAC
Alonzo Moore 5 154 30.7 75 4 0 76
KD Cannon 1 37 37.0 37 0 0 0
Evan Rodriguez 2 20 10.0 15 0 0 0
Kasen Williams 1 16 16.0 16 0 0 3
Colin Jeter 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0
KICKING FGM FGA PCT FGSBLOCKED XPA XPM PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Taylor Mehlhaff 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3
Ernesto Lacayo 0 1 0 0 5 4 80 0 0 0
PUNTING ATT YDS AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Brock Miller 1 52 52.0 52 0 0 0
KICK RETURNS ATT YDS AVG TD LONG
Santos Ramirez 1 25 25.0 0 25
Johnathan Alston 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS ATT YDS AVG LONG TD
Johnathan Alston 1 8 8.0 8 0
Santos Ramirez 0 0 0.0 0 0
DEFENSE TOT LOSS SACK FF FREC YDS TD INT RET AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES CTH ALLOW BIG HITS
Derrick Jones 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 3 0
Godwin Igwebuike 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Steven Johnson 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0
Stansly Maponga 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Jordan Thompson 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Praise Martin-Oguike 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Andy Studebaker 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
Channing Stribling 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0
Terrence Wheatley 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
Jacquies Smith 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Jeremy Leman 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Mark Myers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 1 0
Kenny Phillips 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0
Alonzo Moore 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Anthony Moten 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
BLOCKING PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Michael Dunn 7 0
Isaiah Battle 4 0
Venzell Boulware 3 0
Evan Rodriguez 3 0
Dillon Day 3 0
Noah Borden 2 0
Colin Jeter 2 0
John Santiago 1 0
Game Log Ends
After Action Report: Seattle Dragons vs. Arizona Hotshots
Date: September 14, 2008 Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ, USA Weather: Fair, 90 degrees, 11 mph wind
The Dragons clashed with the HotShots in an exciting game at Sun Devil Stadium. The Dragons emerged victorious with a final score of 34-13, dominating their opponents in a display of skill and teamwork.
Individual Stats: HotShots
• Passing: Chad Henne completed 13 of 30 passes for 213 yards, with a completion percentage of 43% and a passer rating of 78.9. He threw one touchdown pass and had no interceptions.
• Rushing: Justin Stockton carried the ball 18 times for 62 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
• Receiving: Rashad Ross stood out with six receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown. He showcased his speed and agility, making crucial plays for the HotShots. Other receivers contributed to the offense as well, although not as significantly.
• Kicking: Nick Folk successfully converted two out of three field goal attempts, with a long of 66 yards. He also made all his extra point attempts.
Individual Stats: Dragons
• Passing: B.J. Daniels displayed exceptional skill, completing 10 of 14 passes for 232 yards, with a completion percentage of 71% and a stellar passer rating of 123.5. He threw four touchdown passes and one interception.
• Rushing: Kenneth Farrow led the ground game for the Dragons, rushing for 68 yards on 13 carries and scoring a touchdown.
• Receiving: Alonzo Moore had a standout performance, recording five receptions for 154 yards and an impressive four touchdowns. He showcased his versatility and playmaking abilities, contributing significantly to the Dragons' victory.
• Kicking: Taylor Mehlhaff and Ernesto Lacayo did not attempt any field goals, but Mehlhaff successfully executed three touchbacks on kickoffs.
Scoring Summary:
1st Quarter: The HotShots started the scoring with a 28-yard field goal by Nick Folk. The Dragons quickly responded with a 19-yard touchdown run by Kenneth Farrow, followed by a successful extra point.
2nd Quarter: Nick Folk added to the HotShots' score with a 35-yard field goal. The Dragons countered with a 23-yard touchdown pass from B.J. Daniels to Alonzo Moore, but the extra point was missed.
3rd Quarter: Alonzo Moore continued his dominance, catching a 1-yard touchdown pass from Daniels. The HotShots answered with a 56-yard touchdown pass from Chad Henne to Rashad Ross. The Dragons struck back with a 75-yard touchdown pass from Daniels to Moore.
4th Quarter: The Dragons sealed their victory with a 47-yard touchdown pass from Daniels to Moore.
Overall, the Dragons displayed exceptional offensive performance, led by B.J. Daniels and Alonzo Moore, who connected for four touchdowns. The HotShots struggled to contain the Dragons' offensive prowess, with Chad Henne and Rashad Ross making notable contributions but falling short in the face of their opponents' dominant display. The Dragons' defense also put up a strong front, preventing the HotShots from mounting a comeback.
The Dragons' victory at Sun Devil Stadium demonstrated their offensive firepower and ability to execute key plays. With this win, they set the tone for the season and showcased their potential as a formidable team in the league.
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