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XXVII may not have been the back-and-forth instant classic many fans
had anticipated; however, numerous records were broken and plenty of
history was made during the AFL’s latest championship game.
AN ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE
The 18,410 fans in attendance at ArenaBowl XXVII represents the highest-attended game in Cleveland Gladiators franchise history, the second-highest-attended game in Arizona Rattlers franchise history and the fifth-highest-attended ArenaBowl in AFL history. ArenaBowl XXVII was the highest-attended AFL championship game since ArenaBowl XVII in 2003. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 62)
The 18,410 fans in attendance at ArenaBowl XXVII represents the highest-attended game in Cleveland Gladiators franchise history, the second-highest-attended game in Arizona Rattlers franchise history and the fifth-highest-attended ArenaBowl in AFL history. ArenaBowl XXVII was the highest-attended AFL championship game since ArenaBowl XVII in 2003. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 62)
ARENA FOOTBALL’S GREATEST FRANCHISE?
The Arizona Rattlers tied the Tampa Bay Storm franchise for the most ArenaBowl appearances in AFL history with nine and the most ArenaBowl victories in AFL history with five. (ArenaBowl XXVII Game Capsule)
The Arizona Rattlers tied the Tampa Bay Storm franchise for the most ArenaBowl appearances in AFL history with nine and the most ArenaBowl victories in AFL history with five. (ArenaBowl XXVII Game Capsule)
THREEPEAT
The Arizona Rattlers became the second team in AFL history – and first since the Detroit Drive in 1990 – to win three straight ArenaBowls. (ArenaBowl XXVII Game Capsule)
The Arizona Rattlers became the second team in AFL history – and first since the Detroit Drive in 1990 – to win three straight ArenaBowls. (ArenaBowl XXVII Game Capsule)
THE DROUGHT CONTINUES
Since joining the League as the New Jersey Red Dogs in 1997, the Cleveland Gladiators have now gone 17 seasons without an ArenaBowl championships, the longest championship drought in AFL history. (2014 AFL Record and Fact Book, Page 203)
Since joining the League as the New Jersey Red Dogs in 1997, the Cleveland Gladiators have now gone 17 seasons without an ArenaBowl championships, the longest championship drought in AFL history. (2014 AFL Record and Fact Book, Page 203)
RECORD-BREAKING BLOWOUT
Arizona’s 40-point margin of victory in ArenaBowl XXVII represents the greatest margin of victory in ArenaBowl history. The Rattlers also set a new ArenaBowl record for largest lead in an ArenaBowl game after going up by 47 points in the fourth quarter. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 81)
Arizona’s 40-point margin of victory in ArenaBowl XXVII represents the greatest margin of victory in ArenaBowl history. The Rattlers also set a new ArenaBowl record for largest lead in an ArenaBowl game after going up by 47 points in the fourth quarter. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 81)
SCORING AT WILL
Arizona’s 72 points in ArenaBowl XXVII represent the second-highest point total in ArenaBowl history. The Jacksonville Sharks hold the ArenaBowl record with 73 points against the Rattlers in ArenaBowl XXIV in 2011. The Rattlers also set an ArenaBowl record with 44 first half points and 30 points in the second quarter. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 81)
Arizona’s 72 points in ArenaBowl XXVII represent the second-highest point total in ArenaBowl history. The Jacksonville Sharks hold the ArenaBowl record with 73 points against the Rattlers in ArenaBowl XXIV in 2011. The Rattlers also set an ArenaBowl record with 44 first half points and 30 points in the second quarter. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 81)
TROUBLE FINDING THE END ZONE
Cleveland’s 32 points in ArenaBowl XXVII represent the lowest point total since ArenaBowl XVII in 2003 when the Arizona Rattlers scored 29. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 62)
Cleveland’s 32 points in ArenaBowl XXVII represent the lowest point total since ArenaBowl XVII in 2003 when the Arizona Rattlers scored 29. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 62)
NOWHERE TO RUN
ArenaBowl XXVII is the first AFL championship game not to feature at least one rushing touchdown. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
ArenaBowl XXVII is the first AFL championship game not to feature at least one rushing touchdown. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
SPREADING THE BALL AROUND
ArenaBowl XXVII is the first AFL championship in which four different quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
ArenaBowl XXVII is the first AFL championship in which four different quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
FOUR SCORE
Four different Arizona Rattlers receiver hauled in at least two touchdown receptions, marking the first time in AFL history that one team had four different receivers catch at least two scoring strikes in a single ArenaBowl. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
Four different Arizona Rattlers receiver hauled in at least two touchdown receptions, marking the first time in AFL history that one team had four different receivers catch at least two scoring strikes in a single ArenaBowl. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
RIGHT GUY FOR THE JOB
Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy joined Darren Arbet (3) and Tim Marcum (7) as the only coaches to win at least three ArenaBowls. Guy also became the first coach in AFL history to appear in four straight ArenaBowls and win three in a row. (ArenaBowl XXVII Game Capsule)
Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy joined Darren Arbet (3) and Tim Marcum (7) as the only coaches to win at least three ArenaBowls. Guy also became the first coach in AFL history to appear in four straight ArenaBowls and win three in a row. (ArenaBowl XXVII Game Capsule)
THE LATIN LASER
Arizona Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila now holds the career ArenaBowl records for completions (87), passing yards (1,156) and touchdowns (31). (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 78)
Arizona Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila now holds the career ArenaBowl records for completions (87), passing yards (1,156) and touchdowns (31). (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 78)
NOT SO STONE COLD
Cleveland Gladiators quarterback Shane Austin threw four interceptions in ArenaBowl XXVII, the third-highest total in ArenaBowl history. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 78)
Cleveland Gladiators quarterback Shane Austin threw four interceptions in ArenaBowl XXVII, the third-highest total in ArenaBowl history. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 78)
GOING THE DISTANCE
Davila and wide receiver Rod Windsor connected on a 41-yard touchdown pass to open ArenaBowl XXVII, the longest opening touchdown in ArenaBowl history. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
Davila and wide receiver Rod Windsor connected on a 41-yard touchdown pass to open ArenaBowl XXVII, the longest opening touchdown in ArenaBowl history. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
CJ ADDS TWO MORE
Arizona Rattlers wide receiver Chris Jackson caught two touchdown passes in ArenaBowl XXVII to move into second place in AFL history with nine career ArenaBowl receptions. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 79)
Arizona Rattlers wide receiver Chris Jackson caught two touchdown passes in ArenaBowl XXVII to move into second place in AFL history with nine career ArenaBowl receptions. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 79)
DUKES A HAZARD
Arizona Rattlers defensive end and Riddell Defensive Player of the Game, Cliff Dukes, became the sixth player in AFL history to record a safety in an ArenaBowl. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
Arizona Rattlers defensive end and Riddell Defensive Player of the Game, Cliff Dukes, became the sixth player in AFL history to record a safety in an ArenaBowl. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
TWO PAIRS OF PICKS
Kerry Reed and Jeremy Kellem of the Arizona Rattlers each recorded two interceptions in ArenaBowl XXVII, representing the second time in ArenaBowl history that two teammates had two picks apiece. Jo Jo Heath and Cornelius Ross each had two interceptions as members of the Pittsburgh Gladiators in ArenaBowl III. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
Kerry Reed and Jeremy Kellem of the Arizona Rattlers each recorded two interceptions in ArenaBowl XXVII, representing the second time in ArenaBowl history that two teammates had two picks apiece. Jo Jo Heath and Cornelius Ross each had two interceptions as members of the Pittsburgh Gladiators in ArenaBowl III. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Pages 63-77)
RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE
Arizona Rattlers kicker Craig Ratanamorn tied the ArenaBowl record for extra point conversions with 10 in ArenaBowl XXVII. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 78)
Arizona Rattlers kicker Craig Ratanamorn tied the ArenaBowl record for extra point conversions with 10 in ArenaBowl XXVII. (2014 AFL Postseason Media Guide, Page 78)
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