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 REAL
TALK January 12, 2009
How
is the team looking so far?
We have a strong core of returning
veterans. With the addition of T.A. McLendon and Derek Watson, our
offensive game has been upgraded. The rookie players have to adjust
to the quickness and blocking assignments of arena football along
with the two players in high motion.
Defensively, Troy Pelshak, former NFL
and Super Bowl Champion for St. Louis Rams, is going to play
defensive end. Johnson C. Smith alum Donald Haynesworth has joined
the d-line. He is a cousin of Albert, a starter for the Tennessee
Titans.
What is the difference in arena
and indoor football?
No difference, really. The American Indoor
Football League calls itself ‘indoor’. The Arena Football League,
which folded for the 2009 season, calls itself ‘arena’. There may
be slight changes from league to league. Our league has the ‘Uno’
for one point. The ball is placed on the goal line for kickoffs.
If the kicker puts it through the goal posts, the kickoff team gets
one point added to their score.
How
many games do you play, where and give me your prediction for 2009?
We play 14 games total with 7
home games at Bojangles Coliseum. The original Charlotte Coliseum is
a perfect venue for our games, fan and family friendly. We hope to
bring a championship trophy to Charlotte. My goal is to go
undefeated. Our team is that good.
How
has the level of interest been in Charlotte so far?
Since the Panthers defeat on
Saturday, we have the phone ringing all the time. Fans are looking
for a football outlet. Our season ticket prices are at $ 60.00 and $
160 for the VIP seats.
What is the difference?
Premium seats are general admission
and most people know that those are excellent seats in Bojangles.
VIP seats allow a fan to seat in a box or stand down behind the
dasher boards. Basically, if it was a hockey game, a VIP ticket
puts you at the glass.
Dasher board tickets are for the fan
who fully understands arena football. Fast, furious, hard hits and
lots of scoring is why they want to be at the VIP level.
Is there a chance to
meet the players?
After each game, we allow the fans on
the field for twenty minutes. Our players will sign autographs,
programs, t-shirts, footballs and take photos with fans.
Why
only twenty minutes?
These are professional
football players. After going full tilt for over an hour, they need
to hit the showers. Believe me, the players will spend a lot of time
with the fans after each home game.
What
do you need after all is said and done?
The corporate leaders in
Charlotte have to continue to support our team. We provide great
family entertainment. Our football is fun for any age, affordable
to any income bracket. Any team, Panthers or Checkers or Bobcats or
Speed, need the support of their partners. W appreciate all they
have done for us.
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