Week three was a mixed bag with two close games and two blow outs. Arizona was 33 point favorites going into their home opener and won by 33, Philly made sure Portland didn’t have a similar performance this week that they had against Orlando. Overall it was a typical week in the Arena Football League…
Category: Jacksonville Sharks
Sharks in the Water: 2015 in Review
Sharks in the Water: 2015 in Review by Erik Watkins The Jacksonville Sharks started 2015 by assembling the greatest team on paper that the Arena Football League has ever seen: 13 All-Arena players, a veteran QB with more than 500 TD passes to his credit, the greatest fullback in league history, and two star wide…
Sharks Finish One Half Short of a Title
Sharks Finish One Half Short of a Title By Erik Watkins For the Jacksonville Sharks, the 2015 season has several ways to be remembered by. The promise, the hype, the People’s Elbow, you name it. However, now that a full week has passed and sights turn toward next year, there’s one thing that these Sharks…
Sharks Reach ArenaBowl in Dramatic Style
Sharks Reach ArenaBowl in Dramatic Style by Erik Watkins The Jacksonville Sharks (12-8) have never really made it easy on themselves this season. They were a team that came in with 13 All-Arena players, and seven came away with honors this year. The pundits touted their talent and punched their tickets to the title game…
Sharks Ride Rollercoaster into the Playoffs
Sharks Ride Rollercoaster into the Playoffs by Erik Watkins The Jacksonville Sharks (10-8) have had a season to be remembered for all sorts of reasons: 0-4 start, viral touchdown celebration, high expectations, milestones, upsets, you name it, the Sharks have done it. Nevertheless, there’s been one typically constant end to the season: playoffs. For the…
Sharks Defense Takes Step Back, Earns Split against Killer P’s
Sharks Defense Takes Step Back, Earns Split against Killer P’s By Erik Watkins Over the last two games, the Jacksonville Sharks (8-7) have been outscored 139-122. In that time, they lost a game they had no business losing, only to win a game they had no business winning just one week later. Nevertheless, they find…
Sharks End June with Split, Go 2-1
Sharks End June with Split, Go 2-1 by Erik Watkins After an undefeated May, the Jacksonville Sharks (6-6) suffered their first setback in a tricky June schedule, losing to the Tampa Bay Storm (5-6) 63-56 on Friday night. This means that Jacksonville will go into their first bye week with a bit of a sour…
Winning Streak Ends with Fireworks and a Thud in Tampa
Winning Streak Ends with Fireworks and a Thud in Tampa by Erik Watkins After an undefeated May, the Jacksonville Sharks (6-6) suffered their first setback in a tricky June schedule, losing to the Tampa Bay Storm (5-6) 63-56 on Friday night. This means that Jacksonville will go into their first bye week with a bit…
Sharks Get Revenge, Take First Place from Orlando
Sharks Get Revenge, Take First Place from Orlando by Erik Watkins The Jacksonville Sharks (6-5) needed to rebound from their near loss to LA last week, and they did in style, scoring 50 points in the second half against the Orlando Predators (6-5) to notch a 66-51 win and even the season series at a…
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