2005 Arena Season Week 2 Review, Week 3 Preview


© John L. Hoh, Jr.

Week 2 Review
(Home teams in caps.)

Game of the Week:

LOS ANGELES 46, Georgia 41

A close battle between two teams that might be surprising this year. This was the closest game of the weekend. LA rebounded from a week one loss t Vegas while Georgia sought to build on its Force-ful upset of the VooDoo. Both teams came out of the game at 1-1, but don't take either team lightly.

Scores:

LOS ANGELES 46, Georgia 41
Orlando 51, ARIZONA 40
New Orleans 59, NASHVILLE 34
COLORADO 72, Grand Rapids 56
SAN JOSE 66, Las Vegas 31
TAMPA BAY 62, Austin 45
CHICAGO 51, Philadelphia 41
NEW YORK 55, Dallas 45

Recaps:

Orlando at Arizona

Orlando went forth into the desert and beat the Rattlers, who played with a second-string QB.

New Orleans at Nashville

New Orleans rebounds with a convincing win over the Kats.

Grand Rapids at Colorado

Grand Rapids opens the season with two lopsided losses. Colorado rebounds from a tough loss at Orlando to get into the win column and head into a Mile High showdown with Chicago.

Las Vegas at San Jose

San Jose puts the Gladiators in their place in this Western Division showdown.

Austin at Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay has no trouble in going to 2-0 and setting up the first War on I-4 showdown in Orlando as a battle of unbeatens.

Philadelphia at Chicago

Philadelphia couldn't keep pace as the Rush led from the start. The day wouldn't improve as the NFL Eagles lost later in the day in some game played in Jacksonville.

Dallas at New York

Dallas comes back to earth with a loss at Long Island as the Dragons open their season.

Week 3 Preview

Game of the Week:

Tampa Bay at Orlando

The War on I-4 continues for the 39th time. The home team usually has the edge-barely. This game gives the winner a leg up in both the division and conference races. This time both teams are unbeaten.

Other Games:

Columbus at Dallas

Dallas should rebound from loss at New York and win against Columbus.

Los Angeles at Austin

Austin should prove to be a gracious host to the Avengers. The Avengers could lead the Western Division at the end of the weekend.

New York at Las Vegas

At one time this was a Big Apple area rivalry. Then the Gladiators left New Jersey for the Vegas glitter. In a game featuring two cities that never sleep, Las Vegas will blink first as New York goes to 2-0.

Arizona at Georgia

This could be a competitive game. If Bonner were playing, I'd tilt the edge to the Rattlers. With Bonner hurt, Georgia has a chance to pull off a big win.

 

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