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
Pittsburgh Power Season/Week 1 preview
We are just about ready to kick off the 2013 season for the Pittsburgh Power. A few players return again for the Power, but overall there are a lot of new faces suiting up for the team this year. Considering the final results from last season, that’s probably a good thing. Let’s take a look at the team a bit more in depth. There wasn’t much to write home about last year as the Power struggled to a 5-13 season. The only truly memorable game was an AFL record 31-point comeback victory over the ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power assigned wide receiver Lonnell DeWalt
The Pittsburgh Power have been assigned wide receiver Lonnell DeWalt. DeWalt is a huge red zone target, standing 6-foot, 6-inches, and has a knack for showing up on the scoresheet. He caught a touchdown in all but one game in 2011, totaling 45 receptions for 489 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also shifted to the defensive side of the ball midway through the season and added four interceptions and two forced fumbles. DeWalt fit the role of a true Ironman, something that has become a rarity in ... 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 Announce 2013 Promotional Schedule
The Pittsburgh Power announced today their most ambitious promotional schedule in team history. Starting with the home opener Saturday, March 23 against the Utah Blaze, Power fans will receive premium giveaway items at each CONSOL Energy Center game along with unlimited $1 Smith’s hot dogs and $1 7UP fountain drinks. Pittsburgh Power fleece blankets will be given to the first 5,000 fans on March 23 and will kick off the 9-game giveaway extravaganza, courtesy of Trib Total Media. Other Power ... 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
What’s In A Name?
It’s always fun to play the “What if” game in sports. What if Neil O’Donnell hadn’t thrown two crucial interceptions in Super Bowl XXX? What if Jerry Meals had called Julio Lugo out instead of safe? What if the Penguins hadn’t drafted Mario Lemieux? What if the Pirates had drafted Matt Wieters instead of Daniel Moskos? Here’s one for the arena football fans in town. What if the Pittsburgh Power had named themselves the Pittsburgh River Wizards instead? You might think it’s a silly name I ... 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