The Pittsburgh Power (0-2) were hoping Friday night’s game against the Jacksonville Sharks (2-0) would be an opportunity to show what they had learned after dropping the season opener to Utah 64-33. It seems all they’ve learned is that this offensive line is not adequate enough as the same problems from week 1 showed up again in a 61-35 loss to the Sharks. After getting sacked four times by a strong Utah front, Power starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson once again found himself under heavy ... Read More
Week 2 Preview – Jacksonville Sharks Vs. Pittsburgh Power
The Pittsburgh Power (0-1) will look to rebound from a crushing 64-33 loss to the Utah Blaze this Friday as they host the Jacksonville Sharks (1-0) at Consol Energy Center. Jacksonville’s offense is led by former Power quarterback Bernard Morris. The 4th year quarterback has the ability to make plays through the air and with his legs. Last week against the Tampa Bay Storm, Morris was 24 for 31 for 269 yards, seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 20 yards and an ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Burned In Season Opener 64-33
It’s a new season for the Pittsburgh Power, but so far the storyline from last year remains the same. Once again Pittsburgh (0-1) found itself on the wrong side of the turnover margin and fell 64-33 at home to the Utah Blaze (1-0) in front of 8,390 fans at Consol Energy Center. Power rookie quarterback Jordan Jefferson was under siege from the Utah Blaze defensive line all night long. He was sacked four times, intercepted twice, and lost a fumble. A second fumble was ruled a safety by ... Read More
Superman returns to Pittsburgh Power
The man known as “Superman” is back to protect the citizens of the Steel City. P.J. Berry will return for his second season with the Pittsburgh Power. Berry is a dynamic and versatile playmaker who was a huge part of both the offense and special teams last year. Berry was named the first team All-Arena kick returner in 2011 and 2012, earned a spot on the All-Ironman team both years, and was the 2011 JLS Ironman of the Year. In a three year career, Berry has amassed 384 receptions for 4,227 ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power sign former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson
The Pittsburgh Power announced today they have been assigned quarterback Jordan Jefferson. Jefferson started 32 of the 39 games he appeared in for the LSU Tigers. For his career he completed 398 of 678 passes (58.7%), accumulating 4733 yards passing. He had 34 passing TD's, 12 rushing TD's, against 20 interceptions. He also rushed for over 1000 yards in his collegiate career. Jefferson went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft but earned a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after minicamp only ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power add All-Arena jack linebacker Alvin Ray Jackson.
Arena football may be known for all the offense scored in it, but having some dominant defensive talent can go a long way towards separating a team from pretender and contender status. The Power have been very focused on the defensive side of the ball but until today, they were still looking for a strong presence in the middle of their defense. The Pittsburgh Power announced today that they have been assigned 1st team All-Arena jack linebacker Alvin Ray Jackson. Jackson was a monster in the ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power add a few pieces to 2013 roster.
The Power have been somewhat quiet when it comes to AFL free agency, but they have added a few solid pieces to the core of the 2013 roster. Five year AFL veteran Neil Purvis will return for his third season with the Power. The 6’2” Defensive lineman from Virginia State should provide a solid pass rush up front. He has registered 4 sacks in his first two seasons with the Power but has also fought through various injuries. If he can stay healthy those numbers should improve. The bigger ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power bring two key players back for 2013
The Pittsburgh Power have used the exclusive free agency period to sign two players to the 2013 roster from last year’s squad. Wide receiver Mike “The Joystick” Washington will return for his third season in the AFL, all for the Pittsburgh Power. The local Aliquippa native has been very consistent for the Power during his career, notching 114 receptions for 1,367 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2011 and 115 receptions for 1,484 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2012. He earned AFL Playmaker of the Week ... Read More
Crucial Off-season About To Begin For The Pittsburgh Power
Arena football is still a few months away from starting back up at the Consol Energy Center, but the Pittsburgh Power are about to enter the crucial period where they start building the team that will be competing for the Foster Cup in 2013. They have several ways to find talent to don the black and gold this year. Starting Monday, the Power will have the ability to exclusively sign players from their 2012 roster for this year and perhaps beyond. As part of the new collective bargaining ... Read More