Stat Pack Attack: The Drought is Over!

It happened. It finally happened. The Albany Empire lost a game. While that was shocking, the biggest storyline may have happened on Friday when the Columbus Destroyers won their first game of the season, a 54-50 win over the Atlantic City Blackjacks. Fun fact, the game winning touchdown was scored by Kenny Cook who graduated…

AFL Week Seven Preview and Picks!

by: David Taylor Stuck in the Middle With You is the theme song for the majority of the AFL as week 7 approaches. As five teams battle for four playoff spots, getting the fourth win of the year and an advantage in the end of year tiebreakers will be critical. Here is a look at…

Always Bet on Black: Blackjacks defeat Brigade, 35-34

by David Taylor Atlantic City- When all the chips were down, Atlantic City had one last chance to seal the victory. Leading 35-34, the Blackjacks needed Baltimore to miss the game-winning field goal. Veteran defender Antron Dillon broke through the line and blocked the kick, sending the crowd at Whelan Boardwalk Hall into a frenzy….

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…