Blackjacks fall to the Empire, 54-35

Atlantic City- After a fast start, the Atlantic City Blackjacks were unable to keep pace against the undefeated Albany Empire. Atlantic City matched Albany score for score until halftime. The Blackjacks led 28-27 at the break but ultimately fell, 54-35. After the half, it was all Empire. Albany received the second half kickoff, and promptly…

Week 5 AFL Preview and Picks

by David Taylor Week five is upon us! After some offensive explosions last week, this week promises to be even more exciting. Here is a look a this weekend’s action: Philadelphia Soul (2-2) vs. Baltimore Brigade (2-2) The Soul travel back to Baltimore to face the Brigade in a rematch of a week two game…

Stat Pack Attack: Fumbles O’Brian

Week Four is in the books in the Arena Football League, and the Albany Empire have established they dominance as the only undefeated team left in the league. Columbus has struggled this season, currently the only team without a win, while the other four teams in the league sit at 2-2, which could lead to…

Blackjacks knock off Brigade at Home, 48-41

By David Taylor In Atlantic City, the home team Blackjacks were able to defeat the Baltimore Brigade 48-41 on Saturday. Atlantic moves to 2-2 overall and 2-0 at Boardwalk Hall. Atlantic scored first, on a Randy Hippeard to Lamarck Brown touchdown pass. Following that score, the two teams traded interceptions on three consecutive drives. The…

AFL Week 4 Preview and Picks

by David Taylor Week four is here! The top three teams hit the road this week to face the bottom three teams. Columbus will be making its home field debut this weekend, facing the AFL leading Albany Empire. Will the Destroyers get their first win? Our experts weigh in below: Columbus finally gets a home…