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PRE- MEDIA GUIDE 2013

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

STAFF DIRECTORY 3

ORGANIZATION Coaching Staff 5

PLAYERS Alphabetical Roster 13 Numerical Roster 14 Players (Numerical Order) 15

RECORD BOOK All-Time Roster (Numerical) 64 All-Time Roster (Alphabetical) 71 Franchise Timeline 76 All-Time VooDoo Scores 89 All-Time Honors & Awards 93 All-Time Series Records 94 VooDoo Team Records 98 2012 Game Summaries 121 Individual Records 128

2012 SEASON AFL Rules & Basic Training 148 AFL Information 156 NET 10 Wireless/CBS Network Schedule 158

NOTES 164

2013 VooDoo Regular Season Schedule BACK COVER

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The 2013 New Orleans VooDoo Media Guide is a production of Louisiana , LLC. (Dan Newman, Owner; Gary Gussman, General Man- ager; Jason Coffel, Vice President of Operations; Hayley Asaro, Director of Media Relations; Photography, Romaguera Photography) All information current as of March 20, 2013. ©2011 New Orleans VooDoo.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 2 STAFF DIRECTORY

EXECUTIVE OFFICE Dan Newman Managing Member Jason Coffel Vice President of Operations Hayley Asaro Director of Media Relations FOOTBALL OPERATIONS & COACHING STAFF Pat O’Hara Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Nick Ward Defensive Coordinator Doug Miller Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant DC/Line Coach Cherry Blackwell Director of Football Operations Matt Luwe Equipment Manager

MEDICAL STAFF Dr. Gregory W. Stewart, MD Team Doctor Patrick Maloney, MS, ATC, LAT Athletic Trainer Kellie Abendschoen, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer

SALES & MARKETING Casey Schrieber Director of Marketing Fred Jones Director of Group Sales Kasey Gore Ticket Sales Account Executive

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 3 Director of Operations

Jason Coffel DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Jason Coffel enters his third year with the New Orleans VooDoo and fourth year with the AFL. He comes to the VooDoo after spending the 2010 season as the Director of Operations for the Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings.

Prior to making the transition to football, Jason spent seven years in market- ing and promotions with some of the largest companies in the ATV Racing industry. Jason brings over ten years of experience in large-event marketing to the VooDoo and is looking forward to the 2011 season and being a part of one of the most storied AFL franchises in history.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 4 Director of Media Relations

Hayley Asaro DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS

Former COX 4’s Game of the Week Sideline Reporter Hayley Asaro is joining the VooDoo family for her first year as the Director of Media Relations.

The Metairie, LA native holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with a focus in Broadcast Journalism from Louisiana State University, and she is also a graduate of Mount Carmel Academy High School.

While at LSU, she was involved with Tiger TV, LSU’s local television station, and served as a production assistant for two years and a segment anchor for one semester.

In the summer of 2011, she served as an intern with COX 4 where she edited features that aired on COX 4, helped in the production of live TV shows and mastered the art of media management. After serving as an intern for about six months, Asaro learned that she would be a sideline reporter for the COX 4 High School Football Games of the Week.

She completed the 2012 season with a broad knowledge in the complicated process of reporting for live TV. She also hosts a show that airs on COX 4 called “Community LA.” Her COX 4 family wishes her all the best as she embarks on a new journey.

“I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with the New Orleans Voo- Doo,” said Asaro. “My family at COX 4 has helped to prepare me for my future career and without them, I would have never had the experience of live TV and the opportunities that have come my way. For that reason, I will forever remember those who have gotten me to where I am today and I will always appreciate everything everyone at COX 4 has done for me.”

Asaro is the youngest female, at 23 years old, appointed to the Director of Media Relations position in the .

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 5 COACHING STAFF

Pat O’HARA HEAD COACH/OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Pat O’Hara is in his second season as the head football coach of the New Orleans VooDoo, and in his first season with the VooDoo, O’Hara has guid- ed the franchise to the playoffs for only the second time in team history in 2012, and did so with 13 rookies on the active roster. As a head coach in the AFL, this postseason go- round is O’Hara’s third straight.

Not only did O’Hara resurrect the VooDoo franchise from a dismal 3-15 in 2011, but he dropped a bomb on the team record books, setting new single- season team records passing yards (5,190), passing (108), touchdowns (145), points (979), and (36).

O’Hara also has molded another young in Kurt Rocco, with Rocco becoming the VooDoo’s first passer to toss for over 5,000 yards and 100 touchdowns in a season. O’Hara also had three receivers record over 1,000 yards receiving, which the VooDoo had never had more than one receiver tally over a 1,000 prior to his tutelage.

O’Hara previously headed up the for two seasons prior to joining the VooDoo – both seeing the team go to AFL Playoffs. In fact, his 2010 squad was two points away from going to the ArenaBowl, losing to his quarterback protégé and the , 63-62.

O’Hara’s 2011 team posted an 11-7 regular season record, and set new team records in points per game (55.6), while scoring over 70 points twice that included a franchise record 85 in a win over Tulsa.

Orlando quarterback Nick Hill blossomed under O’Hara in 2011, completing 67 percent of his passes, while also setting new franchise records in total offense (5,149), passing yards (4,758), pass completions (387) and passing touchdowns (97). Hill’s total offense and passing yards numbers led the AFL.

Also, three of Hill’s top receivers finished the season with over 100 catches and 1,000 yards receiving each, which included who tied ’s single-season record of 33 receptions.

O’Hara brings with him to New Orleans a 19-15 regular season record and a 1-2 post-season mark in his two-year tenure with Orlando.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 6 COACHING STAFF (cont’d)

The AFL great’s quarterbacking career began between the walls in 1995 with the Predators, and before it ended, O’Hara would lead two different teams to five that included claiming the crown three times.

The majority of his playing career was with Orlando, spending six seasons with the club that saw the Predators claim ArenaBowl Championships in 1998 and 2000.

O’Hara then ventured off to the Toronto Phantoms in 2001, guiding the team to the second round of the playoffs in just his first season under center.

After two seasons north of the border, O’Hara returned to the Sunshine State to suit up with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2003. In that season, O’Hara came off the bench to lead the Storm to an ArenaBowl victory over the after starter went down with an injury in the second quarter of the championship game. The Storm won ArenaBowl XVII thanks to turnover-less relief by O’Hara, accounting for three total touchdowns that included 103 yards passing while completing 7-of-13 passes in the 43-29 win.

O’Hara remained with the Storm until the 2006 season, serving as a player- coach under future hall of fame head coach Tim Marcum before completely trading in the cleats for a clipboard in 2007 to become the team’s offensive coordinator.

The Storm went to the playoffs in 2007 behind O’Hara’s offensive genius that saw the development of Dietz, who went on to be named Co-AFL Rookie of the Year. Dietz completed a rookie record 65.3 percent (196-of-300) of his passes in his first season between the walls, while throwing for over 2,300 yards and 47 touchdowns in only nine games.

After the conclusion of the 2008 season, O’Hara was hired to be the head coach of the , but the AFL suspended operations before he could call a play. He was then hired to coach the Tri-Cities Fever of the ranks for the 2009 season, taking over a 0-5 team at the time. The Fever managed to win three of its final eight under O’Hara.

O’Hara also brings a wealth of high school coaching experience to the VooDoo as a volunteer assistant at Point Loma High School (San Diego, Calif.) in 1996, an assistant coach at New Smyrna High School (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) from 1998-2000, and as the offensive coordinator at Olympia High School (Orlando, Fla.) from 2001-03. It was at Olympia where O’Hara coached NFL Pro-Bowl Chris Johnson.

In the offseason, O’Hara also serves as a consultant on movies and has worked on The Longest Yard, Invincible, We Are Marshall, and The Game Plan, while appearing in The Waterboy and Any Given Sunday. O’Hara is a graduate of USC, playing football for the Trojans. He was slated to start his junior season in 1989, but 10 days before the first game of the year, he was hospitalized with torn ligaments in his right knee and a broken leg. New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 7 COACHING STAFF (cont’d)

The injuries hampered the rest of his career as a Trojan, and as a senior lost out to freshman quarterback Todd Marinovich. Still, he was drafted in the NFL by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1991, spending one season with the team until latching on with the San Diego Chargers in 1992. He went on to play with the Chargers until 1994 when he went to camp with the Washington Redskins.

After that season with the Redskins, his arena football career began.

Nick Ward DEF. COORDINATOR

Nick Ward enters his first season with the New Orleans VooDoo. He began his first season coach- ing in the AFL with the in 2011, serving as Defensive Backs Coach. In 2012, the Gladiators defense ranked first in the AFL giving up just 48 points per game. Ward also brings ten years of AFL playing experience to Coach O’Hara’s staff.

Ward was an assistant for the of arenafootball2 in 2009. He was in charge of the defensive backs for the Thunder during their final season in the af2.

His knowledge of arena football stems from an extensive playing career of ten seasons in the AFL from 2000-2010. Ward accumulated 190.5 tackles, two forced , eight interceptions and 25 passes defended in 77 career games. He played for six teams, including three seasons for the .

Ward competed at the highest collegiate level while attending the University of Miami (FL). He was a four-year on the football team (1995, 1997- 1999) and also participated on the Hurricanes’ track and field squad. Ward played alongside the likes of Ray Lewis, Reggie Wayne and during his tenure in Miami.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 8 COACHING STAFF (cont’d)

Doug MILLER ASST. HEAD COACHSPECIAL TEAMS/ ASST. DC/LINE COACH

Doug Miller is in his second season with the New Orleans VooDoo as the team’s Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Defensive Coordinator, and Line Coach and first season as Assitant Head Coach.

Miller came to the VooDoo after spending two seasons as the Orlando Preda- tors line coach on O’Hara’s staff. Miller also served as the assistant defensive line coach for the Florida Tuskers of the UFL in 2011, while also serving as the Head Coach for the Orlando Fantasy of the Lingerie Football League in 2010 and 2011.

Under the wing of O’Hara in Orlando, Miller helped lead the Predators to back-to-back playoff appearances as an assistant coach. Orlando also ranked No. 2 in Total Defense in 2012, largely due in part to Miller’s tutelage with the defensive line and linebackers.

Prior to hanging up the cleats, Miller enjoyed an outstanding 7-year playing career with the Predators. During his tenure with the Predators, Miller played all three offensive line positions, fullback, mac linebacker, and some defen- sive line. He was named to the All-Ironman Team twice during his career.

Miller finished his AFL career with 75.5 tackles (60 solo) and 9.5 sacks, while also catching seven passes for 25 yards and a touchdown from the tight end position. The Predators went to the playoffs every season with Miller on the team, and made an appearance in the ArenaBowl XX in 2006, losing, 69-61, to Chicago.

The Tampa, Fla. native was a four-year letter winner at Howard University, and a two-year starter on the defensive line. Miller’s best season with the Bison came his senior campaign, registering 25 tackles for a loss and 16.5 sacks en route to All-Conference honors.

After his distinguished playing career at Howard, Miller went on to play two seasons with the in the NFL, a season with Scottish Clay- mores of NFL Europe, and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL before settling in with the Predators.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 9 MEET THE VOODOO

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 10 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht./Wt. AFL Exp. College/Hometown

28 Reynaldi Audate WR 6-3 213 Merrimack

98 Nyere Aumaitre OL 6-5 310 University of Iowa

25 WR 5-11 180 Wesley

11 Derrick Boyd DB 6-0 210 Central Arkansas

24 DB 6-1 200 LSU

55 Lorenzo Breland OL 6-2 325 Jackson State

96 Xavier Brown DL 6-4 265 C.W. Post

46 James Bryant MLB 6-3 255 Miami

22 Gary Cismesia K 6-0 215 Florida State

13 Brian Coulter DL 6-3 260 Missouri

70 Natiel Curry OL 6-2 310 Bethune-Cookman

72 Adam Durham OL 6-4 300 Jacksonville State

17 Chris Duvalt WR 5-11 175 Illinois

12 Zack Eskridge QB 6-3 215 Midwestern State

99 DL 6-1 315 LSU

5 Bruce Figgins FB 6-3 280 Georgia

89 Derandus Frye DL 6-3 275 Arkansas Tech

3 Robert Henderson DL 6-3 280 Southern Miss

20 Brent Holmes DB 6-1 190 Charleston

9 Michael Janac DL 6-5 295 Marshall

8 Leslie Majors DB 5-10 180

77 Ernest McCoy OL 6-5 340 Texas Southern

2 Donovan Morgan WR 6-3 225 Louisiana-Lafayette

21 Eddie Moten DB 5-10 185 Texas A&M

7 Efe Osawemwenze DB 6-1 195 Southern University

15 Quorey Payne WR 5-10 180 Southern Illinois

1 Demarcus Robinson DB 6-2 195 Henderson State New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 11 14 Kurt Rocco QB 6-6 230 Mount Union

95 Prentice Purnell DL 6-3 300 West Georgia

6 Courtney Smith WR 6-5 230 South Alabama

40 Van Stumon FB 6-2 250 Arkansas

88 Darnell Williams WR 6-1 200 Louisiana College

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 12 NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Height Wt. College

1 Demarcus Robinson DB 6-2 195 Henderson State

2 Donovan Morgan WR 6-3 225 Louisiana-Lafayette

3 Robert Henderson DL 6-3 280 Southern Miss

5 Bruce Figgins FB 6-3 280 Georgia

6 Courtney Smith WR 6-5 230 South Alabama

7 Efe Osawemwenze DB 6-1 195 Southern University

8 Leslie Majors DB 5-10 180 Indiana

9 Michael Janac DL 6-5 295 Marshall

11 Derrick Boyd DB 6-0 210 Central Arkansas

12 Zack Eskridge QB 6-3 215 Midwestern State

13 Brian Coulter DL 6-3 260 Missouri

14 Kurt Rocco QB 6-6 230 Mount Union

15 Quorey Payne WR 5-10 180 Southern Illinois

17 Chris Duvalt WR 5-11 175 Illinois

20 Brent Holmes DB 6-1 190 Charleston

21 Eddie Moten DB 5-10 185 Texas A&M

22 Gary Cismesia K 6-0 215 Florida State

24 Delvin Breaux DB 6-1 200 LSU

25 Larry Beavers WR 5-11 180 Wesley

28 Reynaldi Audate WR 6-3 213 Merrimack

40 Van Stumon FB 6-2 250 Arkansas

46 James Bryant MLB 6-3 255 Miami

55 Lorenzo Breland OL 6-2 325 Jackson State

70 Natiel Curry OL 6-2 310 Bethune-Cookman

72 Adam Durham OL 6-4 300 Jacksonville State

77 Ernest McCoy OL 6-5 340 Texas Southern

88 Darnell Williams WR 6-1 200 Louisiana College New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 13 89 Derandus Frye DL 6-3 275 Arkansas Tech

95 Prentice Purnell DL 6-3 300 West Georgia

96 Xavier Brown DL 6-4 265 C.W. Post

98 Nyere Aumaitre OL 6-5 310 University of Iowa

99 Marlon Favorite DL 6-1 315 LSU

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 14 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

DeMarcus ROBINSON 1 Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Birthdate: 6/3/1986 College: Henderson State PRO Experience: 3 Years Acquired: 10/24/2011 DB

Hometown: Tyler, TX AFL Experience: 2 AF2 Experience: 1

2012 Season: Played 15 games recorded a total of 91.5 tackles 79 solo and 25 assists… Recorded the 3rd most interceptions with 6 and tied for 2nd most returns for touchdowns with 1… Started season on Injured Reserve.

2011 Season: Played with the Cleveland Gladiators (AFL) and helped lead the team to the playoffs… Tied for a team best five interceptions, while post- ing 75.5 total tackles.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 24, 2011… Enters third season in the AFL and second season with the New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Started professional playing career with the Quad City Steam- wheelers of AF2 in 2008… Was away from professional football from 2009 and 2010… Played with the Cleveland Gladiators (AFL) in 2011… Tied for the team lead in interceptions with five… Finished his inaugural season in the AFL with 75.5 total tackles and recovery… Ranked third on the team in total tackles.

College: Split time between Tyler Junior College and Henderson State… Was an All-American as a junior in 2007 for the Reddies… Led the team in tackles (82) and interceptions (9) as a junior… Started at safety both his junior and senior seasons.

High School: Prepped at Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler, Texas)… Let- tered in football and … Played safety… Had one season on the hardwood before completely committing to football.

Personal: DeMarcus Robinson was born on June 3, 1986… Son of John and

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 15 and Margaret Robinson… Has two children: De’adre Robinson and NaRayah Robinson.

DeMarcus ROBINSON

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds

2011 Cleveland 69 13 75.5 0.0 1.0 0 1 5 5 / 79 2012 New Orleans 79 25 91.5 0.0 3.0 3 1 17 6 / 34 TOTAL 148 38 167.0 0.0 4.0 3 2 22 11 / 113

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 16 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Donovan Morgan 2 Height: 6-3 Weight: 225 Birthdate: 7/29/1982 College: Louisiana-Lafayette PRO Experience: 5 Acquired: 11/21/2012 WR

Hometown: New Orleans, LA AFL Experience: 5 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Louisiana-Lafayette VooDoo Notes: Traded claim order position to the for Mor- gan on November 21, 2012. …Enters his sixth season with the AFL and first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: 2012: Collected 79 catches for 1,020 yards and 26 touchdowns in 11 games with the Philadelphia Soul... 2011: Selected Second-Team All-Are- na upon catching 121 balls for a single-season franchise record 1,959 yards and 37 touchdowns with the Philadelphia Soul... 2010: Selected First-Team All-Arena after hauling in a single-season franchise record 123 receptions for 1,707 yards and 52 touchdowns with the Tulsa Talons... 2008: Named AFL Rookie of the Year after recording 111 receptions for 1,281 yards and 24 touchdowns with the ...

College: Earned Junior College All-American honors in 2002 after recording 45 receptions for 987 yards and seven touchdowns for the Wildcats... Caught 26 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns at Louisiana-Lafayette in 2001 before transferring to Pearl River Community College.

Personal: Born July 29, 1982...Father to a beautiful daughter, Tryniti...Nick- name “Captain Morgan” “D Mo”

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 17 Donovan Morgan

Receiving Rec Yards Yds/Rec Long TD 2008 Chicago 111 1281 11.5 -- 24 2010 Tulsa 123 1707 13.9 45 52 2011 Philadelphia 121 1959 16.2 46 37 2012 Philadelphia 79 1020 12.9 45 26 TOTAL 434 5967 13.7 46 139

Rushing Att Yards Yds/Att Long TD 2008 Chicago 11 36 3.3 -- 1 2010 Tulsa 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2011 Philadelphia 6 6 1.0 5 1 2012 Philadelphia 10 84 8.4 12 1 TOTAL 27 126 4.7 12 3

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2008 Chicago 4 3 5.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 2010 Tulsa 3 1 3.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 2011 Phila. 4 0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 2012 Phila. 1 1 1.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 TOTAL 12 5 14.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 18 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Robert Henderson 3 Height: 6-3 Weight: 280 Birthdate: 11/9/1983 College: Southern Miss PRO Experience: 4 Acquired: 10/20/2011 DL

Hometown: Ponchatoula, La. Years Pro: 4 AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Southern Miss VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 20, 2011... Enters second season with the New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Was drafted by the in the sixth round (199 over- all) of 2008 NFL Draft… Played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions in 2009… Played for the Seattle Seahawks in 2010… Enters first season with the New Orleans VooDoo.

College: Attended Southern Mississippi… Played in 46 games with 33 starts… Recorded 173 tackles, 115 solo, 13.5 sacks, 29.5 stops for loss, forced 7 fumbles, and recovered one fumble for his career.

High School: Attended Ponchatoula High School (Ponchatoula, La.)… Three-year letterman… Recorded 120 tackles, 77 solo tackles, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries for his career.

Personal: Born on November 9, 1983… Son of Loretta Henderson.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 19 Robert Henderson

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2012 New Orleans 1 2 2.0 0.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 TOTAL 1 2 2.0 0.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 / 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 20 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Eddie Moten 4 Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Birthdate: College: Texas A&M PRO Experience: Acquired: 12/11/2012 DB

Hometown: Dallas, TX AFL Experience: 7 AF2 Experience: N/A

College: Texas A&M

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on December 11, 2012 …Enters eighth seaosn with the AFL and first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: 2012 recorded 13.5 tackles and three interceptions in six games with the Orlando Predators... 2011: Tallied 44 tackles and three interceptions in eight games with the San Jose Sabercats... 2010: Recorded 39.5 tackles and two interceptions with the Dallas Vigilantes... 2008: Named Second-Team All- Arena after collecting 93.5 tackles and six interceptions with the Philadelphia Soul... 2007: Garnered First-Team All-Arena honors as a defensive back after recording 90 tackles and nine interceptions with the Philadelphia Soul... 2006: Earned First-Team All-Arena recognition as a defensive specialist after record- ing career-highs with 104 tackles and 13 interceptions with the Philadelphia Soul... 2005: Recorded 71.5 tackles and three interceptions as a rookie with the Philadelphia Soul...

College: Recorded 61 tackles, nine interceptions and 17 pass breakups in two seasons at Texas A&M-Kingsville, earning Division II First-Team All-America honors in 2003…Lonestart Conference Defensive Back of the Year.

High School: First Team All-District…Sophomore of the Year…DB of the Year at Lancaster High School.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 21 Personal: Born August 30, 1981…Son of Eddie and Aba Moten…Father to EJ and Eli.

Eddie Moten

Defense

2005 Phil. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 71.5 0.0 1.0 0 0 18 4 / 58

2006 Phil. 104.0 0.0 0.0 1 1 18 13 / 168

2007 Phil. 89.0 0.0 0.0 1 0 24 9 / 204

2008 Phil. 93.5 0.0 0.0 1 1 21 6 / 98

2010 Dallas 39.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 10 2 / 16

2011 San Jose 44.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 6 3 / 43

2012 Orlando 13.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 3 3 / 64

TOTAL 455.0 0.0 1.0 3 2 100 40 / 651

Kick Return No Yards Yds/Ret Long TD 2005 Philadelphia 5 26 5.2 10 0 2006 Philadelphia 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2007 Philadelphia 4 49 12.3 19 0 2008 Philadelphia 9 115 12.8 -- 0 2010 Dallas 4 20 5.0 9 0 2011 San Jose 2 10 5.0 7 0 2012 Orlando 0 0 0.0 -- 0 TOTAL 24 220 9.2 19 0

FG Return No Yards Yds/Ret Long TD 2005 Philadelphia 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2006 Philadelphia 2 15 7.5 -- 0 2007 Philadelphia 5 60 12.0 -- 0 2008 Philadelphia 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2010 Dallas 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2011 San Jose 1 15 15.0 15 0 2012 Orlando 0 0 0.0 -- 0 TOTAL 8 90 11.3 15 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 22 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Bruce Figgins 5 Height: 6-3 Weight: 280 Birthdate: 12/7/1988 College: Georgia PRO Experience: Rookie Acquired: 1/30/2013 FB

Hometown: Columbus, Ga. AFL Experience: R AF2 Experience: N/A College: Georgia VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on January 30, 2013 …Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Enters hiss first season of professional football with the New Orleans VooDoo.

College: Appeared in 60 career games with the Bulldogs, including 12 starts... Recorded 16 receptions for 179 yards and four touchdowns for his career... Was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game following his senior campaign at Georgia.

High School: Attended Shaw High School (Ga.)...Atlanta Journal-Constitu- tion 2007 Super Southern 100 and Class AAA All-State...Georgia Sports Writ- ers Association Class AAA All State...Rivals.com No. 17 TE in the nation and No. 26 overall player in Georgia...Scout.com No. 22 tight end in the nation, No. 22 player in Georgia...SuperPrep All-Dixie Team... SuperPrep All-America and All-Middle Atlantic selection...Prep Star All-Region...selected to the 2006 GACA All-Star game...Columbus Ledger-Enquirer’s All-Bi-City team and Dandy Dozen selection...selected to Macon Telegraph’s Top 50...preseason AAA All-State by Georgia Football Magazine...had 13 catches for 199 yards and five TDs as a senior...11 catches for 183 yards and two TDs as a junior as his team claimed the 2005 region championship...helped lead his team to the GHSA AAA state championship and a 12-3 record in 2006...also won a region championship in 2003.

Personal: Born on December 7, 1988...Son of Kin and Bruce Figgins... Brother to Patience Figgins...Majored in Communication Studies

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 23 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Courtney SMITH 6 Height: 6-5 Weight: 230 Birthdate: 3/6/1987 College: South Alabama PRO Experience: 1 Year Acquired: 4/11/2012 DB

Hometown: New Orleans, La. AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A

2012 Season: Played in 6 games... Finished with 19 receptions for 206 yards and 4 touchdowns... Had 4 carries for 10 yards and 2 touchdowns... Played first AFL game at Cleveland (June 16).

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on April 11, 2012... Enters second season with the VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on July 26 2011, becoming the first Jaguar signed to an NFL roster… Was waived on August 30 following the preseason… Signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the League on September 29 and remained on the prac- tice squad for the remainder of the 2011 season.

College: Lettered for two seasons for South Alabama after transferring in 2008… Career total at USA were 59 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touch- downs, leading his team in every category… Became South Alabama’s first player to be selected for the Under Armour Senior Bowl following senior sea- son in 2010… As a junior in 2009 he started all seven contests, leading the team in receptions (20), receiving yards (473) and touchdown catches (five)... Was second on the team with 494 all-purpose yards after adding a 21-yard carry, tied for second with five touchdowns and tied for third with 30 points... Recorded eight gains of 20 or more yards, including five scoring plays of 60-plus yards... Led USA in receiving yards in six of seven outings, and in catches every game... Caught a season-high five balls for 104 yards in Jag- uar debut against Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy, including scoring the first points in school history on a 60-yard scoring pass with nine seconds remain- ing in the first quarter... Posted three receptions for a season-best 131 yards in win over Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy, catching touchdown passes of 64 and 60 yards on the Jags’ first two plays from scrimmage... Finished with 94 all-purpose yards in finale against Huntingdon (Ala.) College

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 24 with four catches for 73 yards and a 21-yard rush... Collected two receptions for 76 yards in Milford (N.Y.) Academy win, with 73-yard scoring pass midway through the opening quarter USA’s longest offensive play of the year... Had 63- yard touchdown catch just over a minute into eventual 56-point victory over Army Prep... Finished with two receptions in that game, as well as in matchups with Georgia Military J.C. and Louisburg (N.C.) J.C. as well… Transferred to South- eastern Louisiana and played in the Lions’ 2007 season opener, catching one pass for eight yards at New Mexico State… Started his collegiate career at UAB, where he played in 11 of 12 contests while earning a start in the final game of the year... Posted six catches for 33 yards ... Had two receptions for 14 yards — both season-high totals — at ninth-ranked Georgia in the third game of the year.

High School: Completed his prep career at Prattville High in Alabama after transferring due to Hurricane Katrina... In his only season at the school, helped lead the Lions to a 13-1 mark and a berth in the quarterfinals of the state 6A play- offs ... Prior to that, was an All-Region, All-District and All-Metro selection at John F. Kennedy HS in New Orleans... Helped the Cougars win a pair of district titles and reach the state playoffs on two occasions... That included guiding the school to a 9-3 finish his junior season... Also earned letters in basketball and track... Part of a team that won the AAU national flag football championship.

Personal: Full name is Courtney A. Smith... Born March 6, 1987, in New Orleans, LA... Son of Gregory Montgomery and Vendetta Smith… Majored in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Courtney SMITH

Offensive Recept Yds TD 2012 New Orleans 19 206 4 Career 19 206 4

Rushes Yds TD 2012 New Orleans 4 10 2 Career 4 10 2

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 25 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Efe Osawemwenze 7 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Birthdate: 5/20/1985 College: Southern University PRO Experience: DB Acquired: 11/26/2012

Hometown: Dallas, TX AFL Experience: 2 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Southern University VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on November 26, 2012…Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Recorded 18.5 tackles and one interception splitting time between the Dallas Vigilantes and Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings as a rookie...two-time Player of the Game in 2010

College: Earned Second-Team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference as a senior after totaling 44 tackles, eight passes defended and six interceptions for the Jaguars.

Personal: Born on May 20, 1985…son of Efe and Evelyn Osawemwenze.

Efe Osawemwenze

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2010 Dallas/Bossier 16 5 18.5 0.0 0.0 2 0 1 1 / 0 -Shreveport TOTAL 16 5 18.5 0.0 0.0 2 0 1 1 / 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 26 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Leslie Majors 8 Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Birthdate: 2/18/1986 College: Indiana PRO Experience: Acquired: 11/12/2012 DB

Hometown: Chicago, IL

AFL Experience: 2

AF2 Experience: N/A

College: Indiana

2012 season: Played in one game with the Chicago Rush collecting 3 tack- les.

2011 season: Tallied four tackles in four games as a rookie with the Orlando Predators…joined the (CFL) where he was a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on November 12, 2012…Enters third season with the AFL and first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: In 2012, played in one game with the Chicago Rush collecting 3 tackles…In 2011, Tallied four tackles in four games as a rookie with the Or- lando Predators…joined the Canadian Football League (CFL) where he was a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

College: Registered 62 tackles and two interceptions in 11 starts as a senior for the Hoosiers.

Personal: Born on February 18, 1986...Son of Miggie and Leslie Majors Sr... Father to Lerenz Majors

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 27 Leslie Majors

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2011 Orlando 3 2 4.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 2012 Chicago 3 0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 TOTAL 6 2 7.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0

Kick Return No Yards Yds/Ret Long TD 2011 Orlando 1 3 3.0 3 0 2012 Chicago 0 0 0.0 -- 0 TOTAL 1 3 3.0 3 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 28 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Michael JANAC 9 Height: 6-5 Weight: 295 Birthdate: 2/29/1988 College: Marshall PRO Experience: 1 Acquired: 10/21/2011 DL

Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A

2012 Season: Played in 16 games… Recorded a total of 17.5 tackles, 13 solo, 9 assists… Recorded the 2nd most sacks on the team with 3.5… The 3.5 sacks is the 2nd most for a rookie in VooDoo history.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 21, 2011... Enters second season with the new Orleans VooDoo.

College: Attended Marshall University… Was a three time All-Conference USA selection… Played in 50 games for the Thundering Herd, finishing his career with 162 total tackles (54 solo), 24 tackles for a loss, and 7 sacks.

High School: A standout two-sport athlete at Pearl Cohn High School (Nash- ville, Tenn.)… Played football and basketball.

Personal: Born February 29, 1988… Son of Marie Ann Janac.

Michael JANAC

Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2012 New Orleans 17.5 9 3.5 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 Career 17.5 9 3.5 2 1 2 1 0 0 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 29 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeDerrick OsawemwenzeBoyd 117 Height: 6-16-0 Weight: 195210 Birthdate: 5/12/1988 College: SouthernCentral Arkansas University PRO Experience: 1 DB Acquired: 11/29/2012

Hometown: West Point, MS AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Central Arkansas VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on November 29, 2012 …Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Recorded 35 tackles and two interceptions in seven games as a rookie with the Cleveland Gladiators in 2012.

College: Played two season at Central Arkansas, apperaing in 14 games for the Bears...Recorded three career interceptions in 14 games.. Earned All_southland Conference Second Team Defense honors in 2009.

Personal: Born May 12, 1988…Son of Rochelle Carter and Eddie Boyd... Enagaged to Rachel Lovelace...Father to Skylen Boyd.

Derrick Boyd Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2012 Cleveland 31 8 35.0 0.0 0.5 0 0 6 2 / 0 TOTAL 31 8 35.0 0.0 0.5 0 0 6 2 / 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 30 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeZack OsawemwenzeEskridge 127 Height: 6-16-3 Weight: 195215 Birthdate: 1/19/1988 College: SouthernMidwestern University State PRO Experience: 1 DBQB Acquired: 1/14/2013

Hometown: Rowless, TX AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Mid- Western State VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on January 14, 2013…Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Signed by the NFL’s as an undrafted free agent…Later released from the Cowboys training camp… Was a part of the now defunct where he accumulates 668 passing yards, 57 passes and ten touchdown passes.

College: Finished off his collegiate career at Midwestern State as MSU’s leader with 6,953 passing yards, 64 TD passes, 570 completions, a 65.7 com- pletion percentage and a 152.9 pass efficiency rating …Earned D2Football. com honorable mentions All-American status and was the Daktronics Super Region 4 Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Mustangs to an NCAA II postseason appearance and to their first Lone Star Conference champion- ship in 2009.

High School: Attended Rockwall High School where he earned first-team all-district honors as a quarterback and punter in his senior season of 2005… Three-year letterwinner and was named team captain in 2005 for coach Scott Smith at Rockwall (Texas) High School…Completed 59.7-percent (141-of- 236) of pass attempts for 2,045 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior… Earned three letters as a forward in basketball while playing for MSU alum Lynn Nabi…A pitcher and outfielder on the diamond at RHS

Personal: Born on January 19, 1988…Son of Butch and Nancy Eskridge of Rowlett, TX… Grandfather, Jack Eskridge, became the Dallas Cowboys’ first equipment manager (1960-72) after enjoying a professional basketball and baseball career. He helped design the famous star logo of the Dallas Cow- boys and served as an assistant basketball coach from 1954-60 under the

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 31 legendary Phog Allen at the University of Kansas.

Zack Eskridge Passing Comp Att Pct Yds Long QBR TD Int 2012 Kansas City 57 100 57.0 668 47 89.9 10 3 TOTAL 57 100 57.0 668 47 89.9 10 3

Rushing Att Yards Yds/Att Long TD 2012 Kansas City 12 31 2.6 9 5 TOTAL 12 31 2.6 9 5

Receiving Rec Yards Yds/Rec Long TD 2012 Kansas City 2 16 8.0 11 0 TOTAL 2 16 8.0 11 0

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2012 Kansas City 0 1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 TOTAL 0 1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 32 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Kurt ROCCO 14 Height: 6-5 Weight: 230 Birthdate: 10/8/1987 College: Mount Union PRO Experience: 2 Acquired: 10/5/2011 QB

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio AFL Experience: 2 AF2 Experience: N/A

2012 Season: Started all 18 games for the VooDoo… Had a record-breaking season, recording 5,317 passing yards and 107 passing touchdowns the most in franchise history… Led the VooDoo to an 8-10 season and into the playoffs… Passed for 5,317 yards, completed 391-of-647 pass attempts… Had 107 passing touchdowns and only 17 interceptions… Most single-game passing yards came against the with 402 yards… Tossed nine passing touchdowns in three games: against the , the Or- lando Predators, and the Tampa Bay Storm.

2011 season: Started the season as a backup for the Cleveland Gladiators… Made his way into the starting role in the team’s second game due to injury… Led the Cleveland Gladiators to a 10-8 record and into the playoffs...Was 9-8 as a starter… Passed for 3,834 yards, completed 319-of-495 pass attempts… Had 72 passing touchdowns and 14 interceptions… Most pass completions came against the Power with 28… Single-game passing yards came against the Arizona Rattlers with 328… Tossed eight passing touch- downs in two games against the and the Chicago Rush.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 5, 2011… Enters first season with the New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Played for the Cleveland Gladiators… Led team to the playoffs… Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 5, 2011.

College: Attended Mount Union… Came off the bench as a junior to play in 13 games in 2008… Started in 2009… For his career, threw 42 touchdowns, had 3,929 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.9.

High School: Attended Roger Bacon High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)… Two- year letterman… Named All-State Honorable mention as a senior.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 33 Personal: Born October 8, 1987… Son of Stephanie and Richard Rocco.

Kurt ROCCO

Offensive Comp Att % Yds TD INT QB Rat. 2011 Cleveland 319 495 64.4 3834 72 14 112.64 2012 New Orleans 391 647 60.4 5329 107 17 115.40 Career 710 1142 62.2 9163 179 31 115.20

Rushes Yds TD 2011 Cleveland 49 132 13 2012 New Orleans 33 57 7 Career 82 189 20 Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2011 Cleveland 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 New Orleans 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 3.5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 34 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Quorey PAYNE 15 Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Birthdate: 10/12/1982 College: Cincinnati PRO Experience: 6 Acquired: 2/17/2012 WR

Hometown: Clewiston, Fla. AFL Experience: 3 AF2 Experience: 3

2012 Season: Played in 15 games… Had 93 receptions for 1,264 yards and 23 touchdowns… Averaged 13.6 yards per game… Receiving yards was 3rd most on team… Best game came against the Orlando Predators (June 23) with 7 receptions for 99 yards and 4 touchdowns… Hauled in 10 passes in two games: against the Philadelphia Soul and the Spokane Shock… Also recorded 3 tackles.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on February 17, 2012... Enters first season with the New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Enters sixth season between the walls and third on the AFL level... Most recently played with the Cleveland Gladiators in 2011, register- ing four receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown... Also returned 37 kickoffs for 747 yards and a touchdown... Appeared in seven games in 2010 with the Spokane Shock as both and kick returner... Led the Shock with 31 returns for 624 yards and two return touchdowns... Hauled in 20 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns... On AF2 level in 2009, led the Youngs- town Thunder with 31 total touchdowns... In three years in the af2, accumu- lated 4,571 all-purpose yards and 57 touchdowns.

College: Attended Southern Illinois University and recorded 42 receptions for 721 yards with seven touchdowns... Excelled on special teams, averaging 21 yards per kick return and seven yards per return.

High School: All-state and all-region his senior year at Clewiston High School (Clewiston, Fla.)...Caught 18 passes for 400 yards leading the team to a 13-2 record...State champion in the 110 hurdles his junior and senior years...Also lettered in basketball.

Personal: Born on October 12, 1982… Son of Lillie Payne.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 35 Quorey PAYNE

Offensive Recept Yds TD 2010 Spokane 20 207 2 2011 Cleveland 4 54 2 2012 New Orleans 93 1277 23 Career 117 1538 27

Rushes Yds TD 2010 Spokane 4 8 1 2011 Cleveland 1 1 0 2012 New Orleans 7 16 0 Career 12 25 1

Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2010 Spokane 6 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Cleveland 2 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2012 New Orleans 3 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Career 12 2 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Returns Returns Yds TD 2010 Spokane 31 624 2 2011 Cleveland 37 747 1 2012 New Orleans 31 582 0 Career 99 1953 3

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 36 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Chris DUVALT 17 Height: 5-11 Weight: 175 Birthdate: 12/12/1987 College: Illinois PRO Experience: 3 Years Acquired: 9/30/11 WR

Hometown: Lakeland, Fla. AFL Experience: 2 AF2 Experience: N/A 2012 Season: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on September 30, 2011... Placed on other league exempt, signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL)... Was released from the Tiger-Cats on June 20, 2012... Activated from other league exempt by VooDoo on June 25... Played 2 games… Recorded 14 receptions, with 4 receiving touch- downs… Rushed 4 times, with 1 touchdown.

2011 Season: Made his AFL debut with the Orlando Predators under then Head Coach Pat O’Hara... Saw playing time in two games, spending most of the season on the inactive list.

VooDoo Notes: Was assigned to the VooDoo on September 30, 2011. Once cut by the Tiger-Cats... Activated by the VooDoo from other league exempt on June 25, 2012... Enters first season with the VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Went undrafted in 2010, but was signed by the Seattle Sea- hawks... Waived by the Seahawks in 2011…Went on to play for the Orlando Predators in 2011... Had a brief stint in the CFL with the Tiger-Cats in 2012 in training camp... Released by Tiger-Cats prior to 2012 season... Activated by New Orleans VooDoo.

College: Played for the Illinois Fighting Illini from 2006-2009…His best season came in 2009 when, as a senior, caught 23 passes for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns…Started 11 games that year after starting 4 during his junior year (2008)…Before switching to receiver at Illinois he was a for the Illini.

High School: Was named Class 5A first-team All-State by the Florida Sports Writers Association for Lake Gibson High School (Lakeland, Fla.)…Rated a four-star recruit by Rivals.com…Ranked the 25th best cornerback in the na- tion coming out of high school by Rivals.com…Selected for the Florida North- South All-Star Game…Chose Illinois over West Virginia and South Carolina.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 37 Personal: Born on December 12, 1987…Son of Shonnie and Kieth Boyd…Full name is Darian Christopher Duvalt... Nickname “Duvy” Pronounced “Doo-vee”

Chris DUVALT

Offensive Recept Yds TD 2011 Orlando 1 19 0 2012 New Orleans 14 157 4 Career 15 176 4

Rushes Yds TD 2011 Orlando 1 1 0 2012 New Orleans 4 2 1 Career 5 3 1 Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2011 Orlando 3 0 0.0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2012 New Orleans 2 0 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Career 5 0 0.0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0

Returns Yds TD 2011 Orlando 14 212 0 2012 New Orleans 1 36 0 Career 15 248 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 38 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

ChrisBrent DUVALTHOLMES 1720 Height: 5-116-1 Weight: 175190 Birthdate: 12/12/198711/15/1983 College: IllinoisCharelston PRO Experience: 31 Years Acquired: 9/30/1112/11/2012 WRDB

Hometown: San Antonio, TX AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Charelston VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on December 11, 2012…Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Collected eight tackles in three games as a rookie with the ..

College: Played college ball at the University of Charleston. Personal: Born November 15, 1983

Brent Holmes

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2012 San Antonio 7 2 8.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 / 0 TOTAL 7 2 8.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 / 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 39 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Gary CISMESIA 22 Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Birthdate: 9/10/1985 College: Florida State PRO Experience: 4 Acquired: 6/26/2012 FB

Hometown: Parrish, Fla. AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A

2012 Season: Played for the Omaha Beef of the (IFL)…Named to the All-IFL Special Teams Second Team…Made 41 of 45 PAT attempts (91.1%)… Joined the VooDoo in Week 17 against the Jackson- ville Sharks… Fourth kicker of the season and only kicker for the VooDoo to be perfect on PATs in a game… Made 21 consecutive PATs kicks in a span of three games… Was 2 of 3 on field goals and 29 of 31 on PATs for VooDoo.

2011 Season: Played for the Tri-Cities Fever of the IFL, where he made 90 of 95 PAT attempts (94.7%)…in the 2011 Conference Championship Game he hit 4 field goals and was 7-7 on PAT attempts.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the VooDoo on June 26, 2012... Enters second season with the VooDoo

Pro Notes: Went undrafted in 2008…Attended minicamp with the New York Jets in 2009…Signed with the Tri-Cities Fever prior to the 2011 season… Played for the Omaha Beef in 2012... Also spent time with the Kansas City Command in 2012.

College: Attended Florida State University where he was the starting place- kicker from 2004-2007... Best year was his superb senior season in which he was 29-34 on field goal attempts (85.3%)…Successfully made a 60-yard attempt, which was his career high…That 60-yard kick set the ACC record for longest field goal...Was a finalist in both 2006 and 2007, the award given annually to ’s best kicker.

High School: Graduated from Lakewood Ranch High School (Bradenton, Fla.) in 2004…Earned All-State First-Team honors as a junior…Named All- American First Team by kicking.com…Was ranked the 15th best kicker in the nation coming out of high school by Rivals.com.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 40 Personal: Born September 20, 1985…Majored in criminology…last name is pronounced SIS-maysh-uh.

Gary CISMESIA

FGM FGA Lng XPM XPA 2012 New Orleans 2 3 42 29 31 2012 Kansas City 0 6 N/A 15 19 Career 2 9 44 50

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 41 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeDelvin OsawemwenzeBreaux 247 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195200 Birthdate: 10/25/1989 College: SouthernLSU University PRO Experience: R DB Acquired: 11/5/2012

Hometown: New Orleans AFL Experience: R AF2 Experience: N/A College: Louisiana State University VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on November 5, 2012 …Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

College: Signed to play college football at LSU, but suffered a near career- ending neck injury, fracturing three vertebrae during a prep game, before being able to join the Tigers.

Personal: Born October 25, 1989...Son of Lionel and Juanita Breaux.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 42 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeLarry OsawemwenzeBeavers 257 Height: 6-15-11 Weight: 195180 Birthdate: 10/7/1985 College: SouthernWesley University PRO Experience: 1 WRDB Acquired: 1/1/2013

College: Wesley AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A 2011 season: Caught 12 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown as a rookie with the ...

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on January 1, 2013… Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: 2010: Signed by the as a free agent and re- turned a 97-yard kickoff for a touchdown against the New England Patriots… 2009: un-drafted free agent signed by the College: Finished his college career with 2,366 receiving yards, the second- highest career total in Wesley College history... Holds the NCAA record for kick return touchdowns with 10…All- American return Specialist

High School: All-District Quarterback and All-State Quarterback at Annapolis High School

Personal: Born October 7, 1985…son of Carylon Doves and Larry Beavers, Sr... Father to Laden Beavers (2) and Ayden Beavers (1).

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 43 Larry Beavers

Receiving Rec Yards Yds/Rec Long TD 2011 Iowa 12 165 13.8 30 1 TOTAL 12 165 13.8 30 1

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2011 Iowa 4 2 5.0 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 / 0 TOTAL 4 2 5.0 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 / 0

Kick Return No Yards Yds/Ret Long TD 2011 Iowa 31 500 16.1 31 0 TOTAL 31 500 16.1 31 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 44 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeReynaldi OsawemwenzeAudate 287 Height: 6-16-3 Weight: 195213 Birthdate: 5/5/1986 College: SouthernMerrimack University PRO Experience: R WRDB Acquired: 2/27/2013

College: Merrimack Hometown: Everett, MA AFL Experience: R AF2 Experience: N/A VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on February 27, 2013...Enters first season with the VooDoo.

Pro Notes: In 2012, assigned to the Arizaon Rattlers but was placed on the physically unable to perform list... 2011: Assigned to the Tulsa Talons, but injured his knee during training camp..

College: Played three years at Division II Merrimack (Mass.) College, totaling 544 receiving yards.

Personal: Born on May 5, 1986...Son of Henriette Audate and Reynold Audate.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 45 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeVan OsawemwenzeStumon 407 Height: 6-16-2 Weight: 195250 Birthdate: 11/15/1987 College: ArkansasSouthern University PRO Experience: R DBFB Acquired: 12/11/2012

College: Arkansas Hometown: North Little Rock, AR Years Pro: Attended camp and pre- season with the St. Louis Rams in 2011. AFL Experience: R AF2 Experience: N/A VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on December 11, 2012…Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Attended camp with the Arizona Rattlers last year. College: Played four seasons with the Razorbacks…Received Offenses Coaches Award and a leadership award during his senior year.

High School: Primarily a defensive end and running back in high school, the AP named him to the 2005 Arkansas Super Team and he was the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s state defensive player of the year… He was ranked as the No. 4 prospect in Arkansas by Rivals and as the No. 9 linebacker in the nation by the same outlet… He was also a member of the Rivals250 team… Scout ranked him as the No. 8 prospect in Arkansas... Both Hawgs Illustrated and HawgSports.com rated him as the No. 3 prospect in Arkansas.

Personal: Born on November 15, 1987…son of Melvin and Carla Robinson... brother to Melira and Mya.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 46 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeJames OsawemwenzeBryant 467 Height: 6-16-3 Weight: 195255 Birthdate: 12-18-1985 College: MiamiSouthern University PRO Experience: 2 MLBDB Acquired: 12/11/2012

Hometown: Reading, PA AFL Experience: 2 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Miami VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on December 11, 2012…Enters his second season in the AFL and first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Bryant played as a rookie with the Orlando Predators in 2010. With the Predators, he recorded 6.5 tackles and one sack. Bryant also re- turned a kick ten yards for a touchdown.

College: Attended the University of Miami…in 2005, he was the team’s NO. 2 fullback and top special teams player where he rushed for eight yards, caught two passes for 44 yards and returned 2 kickoffs for 34 yards…switched to linebacker in 2006.

High School: Attended Reading High School (Pa.)…As a senior in 2003, made 182 tackles, had eight sacks, four interceptions, four fumble recover- ies and returned two fumbles for touchdowns...Rushed for 950 yards and 13 touchdowns as a tailback on offense...First-Team USA Today All-American and U.S. Army All-American...SuperPrep All-American...The No. 50 player on the SuperPrep National Elite 50...The nation’s No. 9 linebacker by Super- Prep...Rated the No. 3 prospect in by SuperPrep...Rated the nation’s No. 59 prospect and No. 6 linebacker by Rivals.com...Rated the No. 14 player on the Rivals.com Midwest Major 50, the No. 8 player on the Rivals.com Atlantic East Amazing 80, and the No. 5 player on the Rivals.com Pennsylvania Top 50...Rated the nation’s No. 24 prospect and No. 2 outside linebacker on Tom Lemming’s Prep Football Report National Top 100...First- Team All-State selection as a senior and second-Team All-State selection as a junior...Also a starter on the basketball team...Was the MVP at linebacker at the 2003 Nike Camp at Penn State...Won the same award at the 2002 Nike Camp in Miami...As a senior, named first-team All-State linebacker by Associ-

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 47 -ated Press and Pennsylvania Football News...Named to the Patriot-News Platinum 33 team...First-team selection to the All-South Team by Fox Sports Net’s Countdown to Signing Day show.

Personal: Born on December 18, 1985.

James Bryant Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2010 Orlando 6 1 6.5 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 TOTAL 6 1 6.5 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 / 0

Kick Return No Yards Yds/Ret Long TD 2010 Orlando 1 10 10.0 10 1 TOTAL 1 10 10.0 10 1

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 48 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Lorenzo BRELAND 55 Height: 6-2 Weight: 325 Birthdate: 12/12/1984 College: Jackson State PRO Experience: 3 Acquired: 10/22/2011 OL

Hometown: Picayune, MS AFL Experience: 2 AF2 Experience: 1

2012 Season: Played in all 18 games, starting all at center… Finished with 1 solo tackle and 1 assisted tackle on defense.

2011 Season: Played with the Tulsa Talons in 2011… Helped anchor the of- fensive line for the Talons.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 22, 2011.

Pro Notes: Started career in AF2 with in 2009… Stepped up to the AFL with the Vipers in 2010… Took his talents to the Tulsa Talons in 2010 in 2011.

College Notes: Started 28 games on the offensive line in three years with Jackson State… Started every game as a junior and senior.

High School: Played for Picayune High School… Named to the All-State team in 2003.

Personal: Born on December 12, 1984.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 49 Lorenzo BRELAND

Offensive Rush Yds TD 2011 Tulsa 1 0 0 Career 1 0 0

Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2010 Alabama 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Tulsa 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 New Orleans 1.5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 4.5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 50 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeNatiel OsawemwenzeCurry 707 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195200 Birthdate: 9/15/1988 College: Bethune-CookmanSouthern University PRO Experience: R DBOL Acquired: 12/11/2012

College: Bethune-Cookman AFL Experience: R AF2 Experience: N/A VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on December 11, 2012…Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Enters his first season of professional football with the New Orleans VooDoo.

College: Earned Third-Team All-American honors in 2010 and Preseason First-Team All-American honors in 2011 with the Wildcats…Two-time Associ- ated Press All-American…Phil Steele All- American…SBN Black College All- American

Personal: Born September 15, 1988…son of Nathaniel and Bettie Curry... Grandson to his # 1 fan Charlie Davis.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 51 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeAdam OsawemwenzeDurham 727 Height: 6-16-4 Weight: 195300 Birthdate: 5/13/1984 College: JacksonvilleSouthern University State PRO Experience: 1 DBOL Acquired: 2/29/2012

Hometown: Millbrook, AL AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A College: Jacksonville State University VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on February 29, 2012… Enters second season with the New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Played with the Lafayette Wildcatters of the SIFL in 2010… Named “All-league” with the Acadiana Wildcatters in 2009.

College: Named All-Conference during freshman and sophomore year at Navarro Junior College…Played for Jacksonville State from 2005-2007 on the offensive line.

High School: Attended Stanhope Elmore High School (Millbrook, Ala.)… Named “All-Metro player” during junior and senior year…. Was recognized as “Who’s Who Among Athletes” as a senior.

Personal: Born on May 13, 1984… Son to Darryl and Kay Durham…. Mar- ried to Jennifer Durham… The couple has a son named Troy Hill Durham and are expecting a second child in September.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 52 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeErnest OsawemwenzeMcCoy 777 Height: 6-16-5 Weight: 195340 Birthdate: 1/8/1988 College: TexasSouthern Southern University PRO Experience: R DBOL Acquired: 12/11/2012

College: Texas Southern Hometown: Belle Glade, FL AFL Experience: R AF2 Experience: N/A VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on December 11, 2012 …Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Was assigned to the Kansas City Command in 2012. College: Played in four games over two years at LSU before transferring to Texas Southern for his final two seasons of eligibility.

Personal: Born on January 8, 1988.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 53 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeDarnell OsawemwenzeWilliams 887 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195200 Birthdate: 2/2/1989 College: SouthernLouisiana University College PRO Experience: R WRDB Acquired: 1/18/2013

College: Louisiana College Hometown: Gulfport, MS AFL Experience: R AF2 Experience: N/A VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on January 18, 2013…Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: Signed as a free agent with the in 2012. College: Earned First-Team All-Conference honors in both of his seasons at Louisiana College... Racked up 3,270 career all-purpose yards with 28 touchdowns.

High School: Received All-District and All-Conference Honors. Personal: Born February 2, 1989…Son of Bridget Spivey…Father to Darnell Williams, Jr.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 54 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Derandus FRYE 89 Height: 6-3 Weight: 275 Birthdate: 1/29/1989 College: Arkansas Tech PRO Experience: 1 Acquired: 10/22/2011 MLB/DL

Hometown: Terrytown, La. AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A

2012 Season: Played in 17 games, starting 11 games at Mac Linebacker… Recorded a total of 18.5 tackles, 15 solo tackles and 7 assists… Recorded a safety to help seal a win at Orlando (June 23).

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 22, 2011.

Pro Notes: Enters first season of professional football with the New Orleans VooDoo.

College: Attended Arkansas Tech after first going to Southwest Mississippi Junior College... Named to the All-Gulf South Conference team as a senior in 2010.

High school: Attended West Jefferson High School (Gretna, La.)… Was a multiple sport athlete… Had three letters in football and one in track.

Personal: Born on January 29, 1989.

Derandus FRYE

Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2012 New Orleans 18.5 7 0.5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 Career 18.5 7 0.5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 55 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfePrentice OsawemwenzePurnell 957 Height: 6-36-1 Weight: 195300 Birthdate: 6/2/1982 College: SouthernWest Georgia University PRO Experience: 5 DBDL Acquired: 11/26/2012

College: West Georgia Hometown: Cochran, GA AFL Experience: 5 AF2 Experience: N/A VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on November 26, 2012…Enters his sixth season with the AFL and first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: In 2012, tallied 10 tackles and two sacks with the Cleveland Gladiators... In 2011, notched 14 tackles and five fumble recoveries with the Cleveland Gladiators... In 2010, played in one game with the Alabama Vipers, recording one assisted tackle... In 2008, saw action in 12 games with the , accumulating 17.5 tackles and 1.5 sacks... In 2007, appeared in two games as a rookie with the Georgia Force, totaling 4.5 tack- les...

College: Named All-Gulf South Conference in 2004...Two-yera letterman at the University of West Georgia (03-04)

High School: Prepped at Blakely Country High School (Ga.) Personal: Born on June 2, 1982...Son of Sandra Pitts

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 56 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

Xavier BROWN 96 Height: 6-4 Weight: 265 Birthdate: 2/19/1988 College: C.W. Post PRO Experience: 1 Acquired: 5/28/2012 DL

Hometown: Bay Shore, New York

AFL Experience: 1

AF2 Experience: N/A

2012 Season: Assigned to the Chicago Rush in February... Traded to the New Orleans VooDoo on May 28 in exchange to DB Leslie Majors... At the time of trade, Bown had 9.5 tackles, 6.0 sacks for 32 yards, which led the Rush... Also had one pass break up, a forced fumble and safety... With the VooDoo, played in 7 games and recorded 13 solo tackles and assists with a total of 14.5 tackles… Recorded a total of 10 sacks this year… Ranks second among all rookies and fourth overall in the AFL.

VooDoo Notes: Traded to the VooDoo from the Chicago Rush in exchange for DB Leslie Majors on May 28, 2012.

Pro Notes: Enters first season of playing professional football.

College: In 2009, played in 10 games and made nine starts... Finished the season with 8.5 sacks for 58 yards... In 2010, Consensus Draft Preseason All-American.

High School: Attended Brentwood High School (Brentwood, New York)… Named Second Team All-State and All-Conference as a senior.... Also played and lettered in basketball.

Personal: Xavier Brown was born on February 19, 1988... Son of Xavier and Anna Brown.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 57 Xavier BROWN

Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2012 Chicago 9.5 3 6.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2012 New Orleans 14.5 3 4.0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 Career 24 6 10.0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 58 PLAYERS (NUMERICAL ORDER)

EfeNyere OsawemwenzeAumaitre 987 Height: 6-56-1 Weight: 195310 Birthdate: 7/25/1985 College: SouthernUniversity University of Iowa PRO Experience: 2 DBOL Acquired: 11/27/2012

Hometown: Camden, NJ AFL Experience: 2 AF2 Experience: N/A College: University of Iowa

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on November 27, 2012…Enters first season with New Orleans VooDoo.

Pro Notes: 2011: Played for the Philadelphia Soul where he started 14 games... 2012: Remained with the Soul for the 2012 season before being released…then signed with the Cleveland Gladiators for the remainder of the season....While with the Gladiators he accumulated three receptions for 30 yards and completed 1 touchdown.

High School: Attended Wilson High School in NJ…First team all-conference and All-South Jersey as a senior… earned All- Conference and All-State honors as a junior…helped lead Wilson HS to the 2001 New Jersey State Championship

Personal: Born July 25, 1985…son of Andrea Aumaitre. Nicknames “Nye” and “Bossman”

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 59 Nyere Aumaitre

Receiving Rec Yards Yds/Rec Long TD 2011 Philadelphia 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2012 Cleveland 3 30 10.0 17 1 TOTAL 3 30 10.0 17 1

Defense Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int/Yds 2011 Philadelphia 1 0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 2012 Cleveland 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0 TOTAL 1 0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 / 0

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Marlon Favorite 99 Height: 6-1 Weight: 315 Birthdate: 6/22/1986 College: LSU PRO Experience: 3 Acquired: 10/12/2011 DL

Hometown: Harvey, La. AFL Experience: 1 AF2 Experience: N/A

2012 Season: Played in all 18 games, starting all at nose guard… Recorded 13 solo tackles and 9 assists with a total of 17.5 tackles… Had a game-high 2 sacks and 2 tackles for loss against the Orlando Predators (June 23)… Rewarded National Guard Community MVP in Week 12… Recorded first sack of the season against the (June 30).

2011 Season: Spent time with the St. Louis Rams in training camp and played in preseason… Was released after the last preseason game.

VooDoo Notes: Assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on October 12, 2011.

Pro Notes: Was an undrafted free agent signed by the Carolina Panthers in 2009… Has played for a total of eight NFL teams… Was a part of the New Orleans Saints in 2009 and was a member of the Super Bowl Championship team… Most recent team in the NFL was the Saint Louis Rams in the 2011 preseason.

College: Attended LSU and was a four-year letterman in football… Played in 40 games with 17 starts… Finished with 78 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks… Career game came as a sophomore versus Tulane where he recorded 5 tackles, 1.5 for loss, and a sack.

High School: Split time between Archbishop Shaw (Gretna, La.) and West Jefferson High School (Gretna, La.)… Was rated as a Top 5 prospect and number 1 defensive tackle in the nation by various recruiting agencies upon his graduation… Was an All-American selection and All-State in 2003.

Personal: Born June 22, 1986… Son of Melkile and Mary Favorite... Hus- band to Tanisha Favorite...Father to Kentrell and Marlon Jr...Nickname “Big Fav”

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 61 Marlon FAVORITE

Defensive Tack Ast Sacks PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TDs 2012 New Orleans 17.5 9 3.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Career 17.5 9 3.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 62 ALL-TIME ROSTER (NUMERICAL) NAME POS. COLLEGE YEAR

JERSEY NUMBER 1 Ira Gooch OS Central Michigan 2004 James Jordan WR/LB Louisiana Tech 2005 Tyronne Jones WR Grambling 2007 Demarcus Robinson DB Henderson State 2012 Sale’ Key WR Idaho State 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 1 Roland Cola DB Houston 2011 Ira Gooch OS Central Michigan 2004 James Jordan WR/LB Louisiana Tech 2005 Tyronne Jones WR Grambling 2007 Sale’ Key WR Idaho State 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 2 Chris Duvalt WR Illinois 2012 Carlese Franklin WR McNeese State 2011-12 Luke Leverson WR/DB Minnesota 2004 Tony Locke WR Ohio State 2007 Phil Marfuggi K Clemson 2012 Alexandre Romero K Nicholls State 2008 Jacques Rumph WR Carson-Newman 2007 Mitch Tanney QB Monmouth College 2008 Ray Williams WR/DB Purdue 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 3 Rahim Alem DL LSU 2012 Robert Henderson DL Southern Miss 2012 Chris Maraviglia K Houston 2011 Matt Jackson DB Florida 2011 Chris Pointer DS Kentucky State 2004-05 DB Villanova 2007 Jonathan Simmons DL Wingate 2012 Wendall Williams WR Rhode Island 2007-08

JERSEY NUMBER 4 DB Louisiana-Lafayette 2011 Hutch Gonzales WR Southeastern, La. 2011 Kerry Hayes WR/DB Western Carolina 2004 Carl Bond WR/DB Connecticut 2005 James Jordan WR Louisiana Tech 2007-08 Brian Zbydniewski QB Belhaven 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 5 Gladel Brutus DB Benedict College 2012 James Jordan WR/LB Louisiana Tech 2011 Marcus Brown DB McNee State 2011 B.J. Barre WR/DB Ohio State 2008 Troy Mason WR UNLV 2007 Thal Woods DB Colorado State 2007

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 63 ALL-TIME ROSTER (NUMERICAL, cont’d)

JERSEY NUMBER 6 Jasper O’Quinn DB Mississippi State 2011-12 Darrick Brown DB McNee State 2011 Darrin Chiaverini WR Colorado 2008 Tyronne Jones WR Grambling State 2008 Tremaine Neal WR/LB Valdosta State 2004-05, 2007 Courtney Smith WR South Alabama 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 7 Jeremy Pittman DL Central Arkansas 2011 Aaron Bailey OS Louisville 2004-05 WR South Carolina 2012 Joshua Shene K Ole Miss 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 8 Berger, Jason OL/DL New Mexico State 2004 P.J. Berry WR Virginia State 2011 Jamaal Fudge DB Clemson 2012 Andy Kelly QB Tennessee 2005, 2007 DeAndrew Rubin WR South Florida 2008 Tory Woodbury WR/LB Winston-Salem St. 2004

JERSEY NUMBER 9 Eric Scott DL Southern Miss 2011 Kirston Pittman DL LSU 2011 QB Ohio State 2007-08 Mchael Janac DL Marshall 2012 Brian Schmitz K North Carolina 2004-05

JERSEY NUMBER 10 Kwame Jordan DL Louisiana Tech 2011 Scott Buisson QB Arkansas, Monticello D. Bryant QB Duke 2011 Javarus Dudley Fordham University 2008 Jeremy Foreman DB Tulane 2007 Stan Hill QB Marshall 2008 Jacques Rumph WR/DB Carson-Newman 2004-05

JERSEY NUMBER 11 Chris Wilson WR Southeastern 2011 L.J. Castile WR Delta State 2011 Calvin Spears WR/DB Grambling 2004-05, 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 12 Chris Wallace QB Toledo 2011 WR/KR LSU 2011-12 Derek Cassidy QB Rhode Island 2011 QB Purdue 2005 Kenny Henderson WR Tuskegee 2007 QB UTEP 2004

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 64 ALL-TIME ROSTER (NUMERICAL, cont’d) JERSEY NUMBER 13 Brian Coulter DL Missouri 2012 Brian Johnston MLB Gardner-Webb 2012 Zach Hilton OS North Carolina 2008 Scott Mitchell WR Kentucky 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 15 Cliff Green DS Tennessee State 2005 Quorey Payne WR Southern Illinois 2012 Jonathan Ruffin K Cincinnati 2007-2011

JERSEY NUMBER 16 Lucas Taylor WR Tennessee 2011 Kris Peters WR Alcorn State 2011 John Fitzgerald QB Tulsa 2004 Eric Houle K Saginaw Valley State 2007 Michale Spicer LB Western Carolina 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 17 Alvin Jackson LB Albany State 2011-12 Jermaine Alfred QB Baylor 2004 Jeremiah Pope WR CW Post-Long Island 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 18 QB Memphis 2007-2011

JERSEY NUMBER 19 Daryon Brutley DB Northern Iowa 2011 Lamont Moore WR/DB Baylor 2004-05

JERSEY NUMBER 20 DB Middle Tennessee State 2012 Anthony Floyd DB Louisville 2007-08

JERSEY NUMBER 21 Jorrick Calvin DB Troy University 2012 John Green DB Southern Miss. 2011 Mario Evans FB/LB Western Michigan 2004 Demetrius Derico DB Alabama State 2007 Alvin Porter DS Oklahoma State 2005 Lin-J Shell DB Jacksonville 2008 DB Louisiana Tech 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 22 Justin Adams FB Tulane 2012 Gary Cismesia K Florida State 2012 Brian Reynolds DB Southeastern, La. 2011 Keon Raymond DB Middle Tennessee St. 2008 Denario Smalls WR/DB East Tennessee St. 2004 Alex Wallace DB San Jose State 2007 Talib Wise DB Nevada 2007

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 65 ALL-TIME ROSTER (NUMERICAL, cont’d) JERSEY NUMBER 23 Kelvin Hunter DB Arizona 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 24 Jerron Wishom DB Louisiana Tech 2011-12 Jasper Faulk DB Southern Miss 2008 William “Roc” Haith DB Liberty 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 25 Matt Denny K Carthage College 2012 Norman LeJeune DB Louisiana State 2008 Monty Montgomery DS Houston 2004-05

JERSEY NUMBER 27 Michael Blair FB/LB Ball State 2004

JERSEY NUMBER 28 Josh Bush WR/KR Western Michigan 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 31 Chris Brown DB UAB 2007-08

JERSEY NUMBER 32 Jason Schule FB Louisiana-Monroe 2011

JERSEY NUMBER 33 Henry Bryant DL Kansas State 2007-08 FB/LB Delaware State 2005

JERSEY NUMBER 34 Dan Curran FB/LB New Hampshire 2004, 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 35 Umar Muhammad FB/LB North Texas 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 36 Todd France K Toledo 2008 Dawan Moss FB/LB Michigan State 2005

JERSEY NUMBER 40 Joe Alajajian FB Florida International 2012 Sunungura Rusungunuko FB/LB Ball State 2005

JERSEY NUMBER 42 James Lynch FB Maryland 2007-08

JERSEY NUMBER 44 James Harris LB Albany State 2011 Sacha Lancaster OL/DL Arkansas 2004

JERSEY NUMBER 45

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 66 ALL-TIME ROSTER (NUMERICAL) Chris Morant FB/LB James Madison 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 45 Andre Mathis MLB Tennessee 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 47 Tommy Taggart OL/DL/FB Oklahoma 2011 Lance Ancar FB North Alabama 2011

JERSEY NUMBER 49 Ricky Hill FB/LB Marshall 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 50 Wilky Bazile DL Syracuse 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 52 Tyrell McCrea LB Angelo State 2011 Joe Holmes OL Southern Methodist 2011 Anthony Foli OL San Diego State 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 53 Joe Thomas OL Pittsburgh 2011 Rob Hunt OL North Dakota State 2008 Louis Williams OL/DL Louisiana State 2005

JERSEY NUMBER 54 Callahan Bright DL/FB Shaw University 2011 Kevin McAlmont OL Western Carolina 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 55 Lorenzo Breland OL Jackson State 2012 Nick Royal OL Pittsburgh State 2011 Jamelle Cage DL Louisiana Tech 2011 Chris Berg OL Portland State 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 56 Henry Taylor OL/DL South Carolina 2004, 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 60 Adam Metts OL North Carolina 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 63 Chad Setterstrom OL Northern Iowa 2007-08

JERSEY NUMBER 64 Jason Berger OL/DL New Mexico State 2004

JERSEY NUMBER 65 Tango McCauley OL Alabama State 2007 Greg Walker OL Clemson

JERSEY NUMBER 67

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 67 ALL-TIME ROSTER (NUMERICAL) Andrew Nierman OL/FB Tulane 2011

JERSEY NUMBER 68 Jimond Pugh OL Memphis 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 69 Antonio Narcisse OL Portland State 2007 Brian Rimpf OL East Carolina 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 70 Kelvin Chaisson OL Oklahoma 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 71 Rico O’Choa OL -Kearney 2011 Daverin Geralds OL Mississippi 2011-12

JERSEY NUMBER 72 Konrad Dean OL Akron 2008 Adam Durham OL Jacksonville State 2012 Hans Olsen OL/DL Brigham Young 2005

JERSEY NUMBER 73 Bruce McClure OL/DL Oklahoma 2004

JERSEY NUMBER 74 Brad Paul OL Memphis 2012 Mark Fisher OL Middle Tennessee State 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 75 Matt Miller OL Louisiana College 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 76 Carnell Stewart OL/DL LSU 2011 Jamelle Cage DL Louisiana Tech 2011 Craig Heimburger OL/DL Missouri 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 77 Afif, Patrick OL Washington State 2012 Abdul-Salam Noah OL/DL San Jose State 2004-05

JERSEY NUMBER 79 Issiah Ross OL Nevada-Reno 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 80 Darnell McDonald WR Kansas State 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 81 WR Rocky Mountain College 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 82 Thabiti Davis WR/LB Wake Forest 2005

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 68 ALL-TIME ROSTER (NUMERICAL) JERSEY NUMBER 87 Derrick Lewis WR San Diego State 2008, 2011

JERSEY NUMBER 88 Greg Ellingson WR Florida International 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 89 Derandus Frye MLB/DL Arkansas Tech 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 91 Justin Brown DL E.Central Oklahoma 2005

JERSEY NUMBER 92 Dan Rumishek OL/DL Michigan 2005 Montey Stevenson OL/DL North Texas 2008 Delanio Taylor OL Tenn.-Chattanooga

JERSEY NUMBER 93 Mike Landry OL/DL Southern 2005, 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 94 Damien Bauman DL Nebraska 2008 John Hilliard OL/DL Mississippi State 2005 Gaylon Hyder OL/DL Texas Christian 2004 Chad Pegues OL/DL Illinois State 2007

JERSEY NUMBER 95 Vaalyn Jackson DL McNee State 2011 Aaron Hamilton OL/DL Tarleton State 2004-05 Lolomana Mikaele DL Arizona 2012

JERSEY NUMBER 96 Xavier Brown DL C.W. Post 2012 Tim Martin OL/DL Tulsa 2004-05

JERSEY NUMBER 97 Lauvale Sape DL Utah 2008

JERSEY NUMBER 98 Moqut Ruffins OL/DL Louisiana Tech 2011 Sean Powell OL/DL New Mexico St. 2004

JERSEY NUMBER 99 Marlon Favorite DL LSU 2012 John Scott DL Jacksonville State 2011 Terrance Ford DL Southern Mississippi 2007 Brook Miller OL/DL San Diego State 2005 Mike Sutton DL Louisiana State 2008

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 69 ALL-TIME ROSTER (ALPHABETICAL)

A Adams, Justin FB Tulane 2012 Afif, Patrick OL Washington State 2012 Alajajian, Joe FB Florida International 2012 Alem, Rahim DL LSU 2012 Ancar, Lance FB North Alabama 2011 Alfred, Jermaine QB Baylor 2004

B Bailey, Aaron OS Louisville 2004-05 Barre, B.J. WR/DB Ohio State 2008 Bauman, Damien DL Nebraska 2008 Bazile, Wilky DL Syracuse 2007 Bellisari, Steve QB Ohio State 2007-08 Berg, Chris OL Portland State 2007 Berger, Jason OL/DL New Mexico State 2004 Berry, P.J. WR Virginia State 2011 Blair, Michael FB/LB Ball State 2004 Bond, Carl WR/DB Connecticut 2005 Bratton, Jason FB/LB Grambling 2004-05 Bright, Callahan DL/FB Shaw University 2011 Brown, Chris DB UAB 2007-08 Brown, Darrick DB McNee State 2011 Brown, Justin DL East Central Oklahoma 2008 Brown, Marcus DB McNee State 2011 Brown, Xavier DL C.W. Post 2012 Browning, Chris FB/LB Western Illinois 2004-05 Brutley, Daryon DB Northern Iowa 2011 Brutus, Gladel DB Benedict College 2012 Bryant, D QB Duke 2011 Bryant, Henry DL Kansas State 2007-08 Buisson, Scott QB Arkansas, Monticello

C Calvin, Jorrick DB Troy University 2012 Cage, Jamelle DL Louisiana Tech 2011 Cassidy, Derek QB Rhode Island 2011 Castile, L.J. WR Delta State 2011 Chaisson, Kelvin OL Oklahoma 2008 Chiaverini, Darrin WR Colorado 2008 Cismesia, Gary K Florida State 2012 Cohen, B.J. OL/DL Marshall 2004-05 Cola, Roland DB Houston 2011 Coleman, Calvin DS Montana 2004-05 Collins, Anthony WR/LB Morgan State 2004 Coulter, Brian DL Missouri 2012 Cooper, D.J. OL/DL Arkansas 2004 Curran, Dan FB/LB New Hampshire 2004, 2007 Curry, Clarence DB Villanova 2007

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 70 ALL-TIME ROSTER (ALPHABETICAL, cont) D Davis, Thabiti WR/LB Wake Forest 2005 Dean, Konrad OL Akron 2008 Derico, Demetrius DB Alabama State 2007 Dicken, Billy QB Purdue 2005 Dudley, Javarus WR 2008 Durham, Adam OL Jacksonville State 2012 Duvalt, Chris WR Illinois 2012

E Ellingson, Greg WR Florida International 2012 Evans, Mario FB/LB Western Michigan 2004

F Faulk, Jasper DB Southern Miss 2008 Favorite, Marlon DL LSU 2012 Fisher, Mark OL Middle Tennessee State 2012 Fitzgerald, John QB Tulsa 2004 Floyd, Anthony DB Louisville 2007-08 Foli, Anthony OL San Diego State 2007 Ford, Terrance DL Southern Mississippi 2007 Foreman, Jeremy DB Tulane 2007 France, Todd K Toledo 2008 Franklin, Carlese WR McNee State 2011-12 Frye, Derandus DL Arkansas Tech 2012 Fudge, Jamaal DB Clemson 2012

G Geralds, Daverin OL Mississippi 2011-12 Gonzales, Hutch WR Southeastern, La. 2011 Gooch, Ira OS Central Michigan 2004 Green, Cliff DS Tennessee State 2005 Green, John DB Southern Miss. 2011 Green, Skyler WR/KR LSU 2011-12

H Hall, Ricky FB/DL Marshall 2008 Harris, James LB Albany State 2011 Haith, William “Roc” DB Liberty 2007 Hamilton, Aaron OL/DL Tarleton State 2004-05 Hayes, Kerry WR/DB Western Carolina 2004 Heimburger, Craig OL/DL Missouri 2007 Henderson, Kenny WR Tuskegee 2007 Henderson, Robert DL Southern Miss 2012 Hill, Stan QB Marshall 2008 Hilliard, John OL/DL Mississippi State 2005 Hilton, Zach OS North Carolina 2008 Holmes, Joe OL Southern Methodist 2011 Horn, Chris WR Rocky Mountain College 2008 Houle, Eric K Saginaw Valley State 2007 Hunt, Rob OL North Dakota State 2008

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 71 ALL-TIME ROSTER (ALPHABETICAL, cont) Hunter, Kelvin DB Arizona 2007 Hyder, Gaylon OL/DL Texas Christian 2004

J Jackson, Alvin Ray LB Albany State 2011-12 Jackson, Matt DB Florida 2011 Jackson, Vaalyn DL McNeese State 2011 Janac, Michael DL Marshall 2012 Johnston, Brian MLB Gardner-Webb 2012 Jones, Tyronne WR Grambling 2007-08 Jordan, James WR/LB Louisiana Tech 2005, 2008, 2011 Jordan, Kwame DL Louisiana Tech 2011

K Kellem, Jeremy DB Middle Tennessee State 2012 Kelly, Andy QB Tennessee 2005 Key, Sale’ WR Idaho State 2008

L Lancaster, Sacha OL/DL Arkansas 2004 Landry, Mike OL/DL Southern 2005, 2007-08 LeJeune, Norman DB LSU 2008 Leverson, Luke WR/DB Minnesota 2004 Lewis, Derrick WR San Diego State 2008, 2011 Locke, Tony WR Ohio State 2007 Lynch, James FB Maryland 2007-08

M Maraviglia, Chris K Houston 2011 Marfuggi, Phil K Clemson 2012 Martin, Tim OL/DL Tulsa 2004-05 Mason, Damon DB Louisiana-Lafayette 2011 Mason, Troy WR UNLV 2007 McAlmont, Kevin OL Western Carolina 2008 McCauley, Tango OL Alabama State 2007 McCrea, Tyrell LB Angelo State 2011 McClure, Bruce OL/DL Oklahoma 2004-05 McDonald, Darnell WR Kansas State 2007 Metts, Adam OL/DL North Carolina 2004, 2008 Mikaele, Lolomana DL Arizona 2012 Miller, Brook OL/DL San Diego State 2005 Miller, Matt OL Louisiana College 2007 Mitchell, Scott WR Kentucky 2007 Montgomery, Monty DS Houston 2004-05 Moore, Lamont WR/LB Baylor 2004-05 Morant, Chris FB/LB James Madison 2007 Moss, Dawan FB/LB Michigan State 2005 Muhammad, Umar FB/LB North Texas 2008

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 72 ALL-TIME ROSTER (ALPHABETICAL, cont) N Narcisse, Antonio OL Portland State 2007 Nierman, Andrew OL/FB Tulane 2011 Neal, Tremaine WR/LB Valdosta State 2004-05, 2007 Noah, Abdul-Salam OL/DL San Jose State 2004-05

O O’Choa, Rico OL Nebraska-Kearney 2011 O’quinn, Jasper DB Mississippi State 2011-12 Olsen, Hans OL/DL Brigham Young 2005

P Paul, Brad OL Memphis 2012 Payne, Quorey WR Southern Illinois 2012 Pegues, Chad OL/DL Illinois State 2007 Peters, Kris WR Alcorn State 2011 Pittman, Jeremy DL Central Arkansas 2011 Pittman, Kirston DL LSU 2011 Pointer, Chris DS Kentucky State 2004-05 Pope, Jeremiah WR CW Post-Long Island 2008 Porter. Alvin DS Oklahoma State 2005 Powell, Sean OL/DL New Mexico State 2004 Pugh, Jimond OL Memphis 2007

R Rayborn, John QB UTEP 2004 Raymond, Keon DB Middle Tennessee State 2008 Reynolds, Brian DB Southeastern, La. 2011 Rimpf, Brian OL East Carolina 2008 Robinson, Demarcus DB Henderson State 2012 Rocco, Kurt QB Mount Union 2012 Romero, Alexandre K Nicholls State 2008 Ross, Issiah OL Nevada-Reno 2008 Royal, Nick OL Pittsburgh State 2011 Rubin, DeAndrew WR South Florida 2008 Ruffin, Jonathan K Cincinnati 2007-08, 2011 Ruffins, Moqut OL/DL Louisiana Tech 2011 Rumishek, Dan OL/DL Michigan State 2005 Rumph, Jacques WR/DB Carson Newman 2004-05, 2007 Rusungunuko, Sunungura FB/LB Ball State 2005

S Sape, Lauvale DL Utah 2008 Schule, Jason FB Louisiana-Monroe 2011 Schmitz, Brian K North Carolina 2004-05 Scott, Eric DL Southern Miss 2011 Scott, John DL Jacksonville State 2011 Setterstrom, Chad OL Northern Iowa 2007-08 Shell, Lin-J DB Jacksonville 2008 Shene, Joshua K Ole Miss 2012 Simmons, Jonathan DL Wingate 2012

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 73 ALL-TIME ROSTER (ALPHABETICAL, cont) Smalls, Denario DS East Tennessee St. 2004-05 Spears, Calvin WR/DB Grambling 2004-05, 2008 Spicer, Michele DL Western Carolina 2008 Stewart, Carnell OL/DL LSU 2011 Stevenson, Montey OL/DL North Texas 2008 Sutton, Mike DL Louisiana State 2008

T Taggart, Tommy OL/DL/FB Oklahoma 2011 Tanney, Mitch QB Monmouth College 2008 Taylor, Delanio OL Tenn.-Chattanooga 2008 Taylor, Henry OL/DL South Carolina 2004 Taylor, Lucas WR Tennessee 2011 Thomas, Joe OL Pittsburgh 2011 Thompson, Leroy FB/LB Delaware State 2005

V Victorian, Josh DB Louisiana Tech 2012

W Walker, Greg OL Clemson 2008 Wallace, Chris QB Toledo 2011 Wallace, Alex DB San Jose State 2007 Wilson, Chris WR Southeastern 2011 Williams, Louis OL/DL Louisiana State 2005 Williams, Ray WR/DB Purdue 2008 Williams, Wendall WR Rhode Island 2007-08 Wimprine, Danny QB Memphis 2007-08, 2011 Wise, Talib DB Nevada 2007 Wishom, Jerron DB Louisiana Tech 2011-12 Woodbury, Tory QB Winston-Salem State 2004 Woods, Thal DB Colorado State 2007

Z Zbydniewski, Brian QB Belhaven 2012

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 74 VOODOO FRANCHISE TIMELINE 1998 AFL FRANCHISE PURCHASED – On June 3, 1998, the Arena Football League Board of Directors approves the application of New Orleans Saints owner to place a team in New Orleans, marking the first AFL team with NFL ownership.

2002 AFL FRANCHISE AWARDED TO TOM BENSON– On March 7, 2002, the Arena Football League officially awarded Tom Benson an expansion AFL Franchise. ONLINE POLL GARNERS NAME OF VOODOO FOR AFL TEAM – Fol- lowing an online poll in the spring of 2002, fans voted for New Orleans’ new expansion team to be named the VooDoo.

2003 ANNOUNCEMENT MADE TO START OF NEW ORLEANS VOODOO– On May 13, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo will start play in the New Orleans Arena in February, 2004. HEAD COACH NAMED – was introduced as the VooDoo inaugural head coach on June 17. Neu served as head coach of the in 2002, guiding the Cobras to their first playoff win in club history. VOODOO HOLD OPEN TRYOUTS – On August 2, over 170 hopefuls displayed their athletic abilities for the New Orleans VooDoo coaching staff and several members of the New Orleans Saints personnel department. This first tryout was held at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. The team would later hold two more open tryout sessions in November and December which attracted more than 300 additional hopefuls. COACHING STAFF ANNOUNCED– Mike Neu announced the hiring of Line Coach, Junior Ili and Defensive Coordinator, Kevin Porter for the team’s first coaching staff on September 4. Neu would later round out his coaching staff by adding Special Teams Coordinator/Offensive Assistant Tres Sullivan, Full- backs/Linebackers Coach Franklin Thomas and Strength and Conditioning Coach Adam Bailey. VOODOO STOCKED– With each current AFL team protecting 16 players, the VooDoo were given an opportunity to select from the remaining play- ers during the AFL expansion draft on October 8, The and Philadelphia Soul also participated. New Orleans selected D.J. Cooper and Abdul-Salam Noah. VOODOO MAKES FIRST SPLASH IN FREE AGENCY WITH EIGHT SIGN- INGS – On October 15, the VooDoo created the foundation of their inaugural 2004 squad in the first day of the free agent signing period for the AFL, signing John Fitzgerald, Tim Martin, Bruce McClure, Adam Metts, Dan Curran, Luke Leverson, Aaron Bailey and B.J. Cohen. NEW ORLEANS VOODOO DOLLS – During a two-week process in early December, New Orleans held tryouts for their dance team, the New Orleans VooDoo Dolls. 20 women were chosen to be part of the inaugural squad.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 75 2004 INAUGURAL TRAINING CAMP– On January 11, the VooDoo opened their inaugural training camp at the New Orleans Saints practice facility. 35 players kicked off the three-week preseason in anticipation of making New Orleans’ 24-man regular season roster. FIRST REGULAR SEASON GAME – The VooDoo opened their inaugural season with a 42-34 victory over the Philadelphia Soul in Philadelphia, Pa., on February 8. FIRST HOME GAME – On February 14, the VooDoo played their first home game against the . As 14,236 fans watched, the VooDoo pulled out a last second 41-40 victory at the New Orleans Arena. ATTENDANCE – Through eight regular season game games, the VooDoo attracted an average of 15,240 fans per game to the New Orleans Arena. New Orleans’ average crowd ranked third in the AFL, led attendance figures for teams in the Southern Division and was above the league’s average of 12,019. The VooDoo enjoyed their first sellout when they hosted 16,245 to defeat the Carolina Cobras and then attracted a standing room only crowd of 17,030 for the season finale vs. Austin. TOPS AT HOME – Another contributing factor to the VooDoo’s 11-5 record was their 7-1 mark at the New Orleans Arena. New Orleans, the and the San Jose SaberCats were tied for the best home record in the Arena Football League. INAUGURAL SEASON – Sparked by an 11-5 start, the VooDoo became the first team in Arena Football League history to win 11 games in their first season, surpassing the 10-4 record by the 1997 . FIRST PLAYOFF GAME – After finishing the season with an 11-5 record, the VooDoo qualified for postseason action with the fourth seed. New Orleans hosted the Colorado Crush on June 6 at New Orleans Arena in the club’s first playoff game. New Orleans fell narrowly to the Crush 47-44 in front of 14,369 fans. POSTSEASON HONORS – Following their successful inaugural season, several mem- bers, players and coaches of the VooDoo organization were honored for excellence on the field. Coach Mike Neu was named the league’s Coach of the Year, FB/LB Dan Curran was a first-team All-Arena selection and named to the All-Ironman team, OL/DL Tim Martin was voted second-team All-Arena and DS Monty Montgomery was named to the AFL’s All-Rookie team. ANDY KELLY SIGNED – On October 5, The VooDoo signed quarterback Andy Kelly, the Arena Football League’s all-time leading passer to a contract. Kelly handled snaps for the VooDoo in their second season.

2005 ATTENDANCE– In 2005, the VooDoo’s home attendance was ranked third in the Arena Football League at 15,388 and above the league average of 12,829, spurred by five sellout crowds. ANDY KELLY – QB Andy Kelly, the Arena Football League’s all-time passing leader improved the VooDoo’s passing offense from 17th in the league in 2004 to third in the league in 2005. Kelly was at or near the top of the league leaders in most categories, completing 466-of-700 passes for 4,657 yards with 96 touchdown passes. Kelly led the AFL in attempts, completions and TD passes, was ranked second in passing yardage and fifth in completion percentage (66.9). He surpassed his own AFL single-season record for attempts and completions. SECOND STRAIGHT WINNING RECORD – The VooDoo finished the 2005 season with their second straight winning record at 9-7, although they narrowly missed a play- off berth. OPERATIONS SUSPENDED FOR 2006 SEASON – The VooDoo were forced to sus- pend operations for the 2006 season due to Hurricane Katrina, which caused logistical issues for the team.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 76 2006 FIVE PLAYERS RE-SIGNED – As the VooDoo worked to return to the field in 2007, the team re-signed five players on October 3 whose rights were held by the Kansas City Brigade in 2006 due to the VooDoo’s suspension of operations. Among the returnees were FB Dan Curran and QB Andy Kelly. HENRY TAYLOR SIGNED – As the VooDoo continued their efforts to build a champion- ship caliber club, the team signed DL Henry Taylor on October 5, who led the Arena Football League with 8.5 sack and was a First-Team All-Arena Selection for the Orlando Predators in 2006. EXPANSION DRAFT – With each current AFL team protecting 16 players, the VooDoo were given an opportunity to select from the remaining players during the AFL expan- sion draft on October 6. The VooDoo picked a total of 14 players. NEW ORLEANS TO HOST ARENABOWL XXI – It was announced on December 4 that New Orleans will be the host city for the league’s championship game on July 29, 2007. This will mark the city’s first team sports championship since Hurricane Katrina.

2007 SEASON TICKET SALES – In their first season back after suspending operations in 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina, VooDoo fans continued to show support for the team. The VooDoo set an AFL record with over 13,000 season tickets sold for the 2007 season. RETURN TO PLAY – In their first game back in play on March 3, the VooDoo played in Salt Lake City against the Utah Blaze and lost in a 63-61 thriller on a last second field goal. VOODOO RETURN TO GRAVEYARD – Andy Kelly threw four touchdown passes to help the VooDoo win their first home game since Hurricane Katrina, a 52-45 victory over the Columbus Destroyers on March 9. AERIAL ATTACK – A thrilling 80-79 loss to the on June 9, provided fans with a record-setting attack by the game’s . The thriller, which ended on a failed two-point conversion attempt by New Orleans was the first inAFL history in which both quarterbacks accounted for 11 touchdowns apiece. In the losing effort, QB Steve Bellisari threw nine touchdown passes and rushed for two more, while Dallas QB Clint Dolezel threw for 11. ATTENDANCE – The people of New Orleans embraced Arena Football. The VooDoo led the AFL in average attendance, packing an average of 16,645 fans per game into the New Orleans Arena and selling out every contest. JAMES LYNCH – FB James Lynch was named to the AFL’s 2007 All-Rookie team. Lynch appeared in 13 games with 12 starts and rushed 26 times for 47 yards with five touchdowns. He led all AFL rookie fullbacks with five scores. ARENABOWL – New Orleans Arena hosted ArenaBowl XXI, a contest that saw the San Jose SaberCats win their third ArenaBowl title, 55-33, over the Columbus Destroy- ers. ArenaBowl XXI weekend was regarded as one of the most successful events in AFL history, selling out at a neutral site for the first time in the event’s history. Based on the success of the event, the league announced on December 16 that ArenaBowl XXII will return to the Crescent City in 2008. KEY FREE AGENTS RE-SIGNED – The VooDoo moved quickly in the offseason to re- sign several players from the 2007 squad who are expected to be important contribu- tors to the 2008 squad, including QB Steve Bellisari, DB Chris Brown, FB James Lynch, K Jonathan Ruffin, OL Chad Setterstrom, OL Greg Walker, WR Wendall Williams and QB Danny Wimprine. DERRICK LEWIS – In their first move in free agency, the VooDoo upgraded their wide receiver corps, with the addition of WR Derrick Lewis. Lewis, a New Orleans native who

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 77 played for the Saints from 2002-03, made a successful move to the indoor game with Austin where he recorded 252 receptions for 3,314 yards and 64 touchdown catches from 2006-07. LIN-J SHELL – The VooDoo upgraded their secondary, by signing former Orlando Predators DB Lin-J Shell. The fourth-year AFL veteran is coming off a season where he made 110.5 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 18 passes defensed, injecting a playmaking presence into the defensive backfield.

2008 DERRICK LEWIS INJURED – New Orleans native Derrick Lewis suffered a season- ending injury in training camp prior to the club’s first regular season game. RED HOT VOODOO – The 2008 squad opened the campaign with a tough 59-42 loss at Los Angeles, but followed up with a club-tying five straight victories to sit at 5-1 after week six of the regular season. In fact, the VooDoo went on to win seven of their next eight games with the lone setback coming at Dallas (L, 55-44) to sit atop the division with a 7-2 record one game past the midway point. CALMING THE STORM – One of the highlight games in the VooDoo’s impressive run was a 76-55 victory over division rival Tampa Bay, scoring 76 points – the most by New Orleans in the series – to defeat the Storm, 76-55. Quarterback Danny Wimprine had a career game, notching a personal best in passing touchdowns with seven. The game also featured a 34-point second quarter by the VooDoo – also a team best for the second quarter. WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS – Despite an impressive record at the midway mark, the VooDoo went 1-6 the final seven games. The club’s only win amidst the shuffle was an 83-61 outburst at home over Columbus. The 83 points was the most scored in single game by the VooDoo franchise, and it was ironically followed by the lowest point total (29 points vs. Georgia) the previous week. In the win against Columbus, wide receiver James Jordan put forth a career effort with eight receptions for 121 yards and three scores. Joining him with three scores was wide receiver Javarus Dudley. GOIN’ OUT WITH A SHOOT OUT – The New Orleans VooDoo entered their final game of the regular season with a chance to go to the playoffs with a win over Grand Rapids, and the largest crowd of the season – 17,006 – showed up to witness the highest scor- ing affair (156 points) in team history. However, the VooDoo were on the wrong side of an 86-70 decision to end the 2008 season with an 8-8 record. TIEBREAKER SCENARIO – With the loss, the VooDoo went into a tiebreaker with New York, whom also finished with an 8-8 record. Unfortunately, the VooDoo lost the tiebreaker in the two team’s head-to-head matchup going to New York, 58-51, thus nudging New Orleans out of a playoff berth. WIMPRINE SHINES – Danny Wimprine made the most of his 2008 season, and finished among the league’s top 12 in five major passing statistical categories that included completions (335), yards (4,081) and touchdowns (85). ATTENDANCE STILL SOARING – The VooDoo found themselves in the top 10 in av- erage attendance with an average of 14,321 per home game, ranking sixth in the AFL. POSTSEASON ACCOLADES – The New Orleans VooDoo had several players rec- ognized in the AFL’s postseason honors roll call, awarding Norman LeJeune All-Arena Second Team at jack linebacker. LeJeune was also named to the All-Rookie Team. Quarterback Danny Wimprine and FB/LB Henry Bryant were named to the Al Lucas Hero Team. ARENA BOWL XXII – The New Orleans Arena played host to Arena Bowl XXII that pitted the San Jose SaberCats versus the Philadelphia Soul. The Soul won the game, 59-56, surviving a 22-point fourth quarter effort by the SaberCats. SHUT DOWN SHOP – On October 13, 2008, New Orleans VooDoo Owner Tom Ben- son announced that the VooDoo would cease operations.

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2010 RESURRECTION – On September 14, 2010, Dan Newman purchased the rights to the New Orleans VooDoo, thus, resurrecting a once beloved team by the people of New Orleans. LEADER CHOSEN – Only seven days after the VooDoo announced that they will play the 2011 season in New Orleans, Newman wasted no time in naming former AFL star head football coach on September 21. Stingley became only the sec- ond head coach in the franchise’s history.

2011 LOCALS KNOW BEST – The VooDoo solidified a roster of 35 players as the team geared up for training camp that began on February 18 with entrance physicals. Of the 35 guys reporting, 20 of them were from the state of Louisiana. Only three players: WR Derrick Lewis, K Jonathon Ruffin and QB Danny Wimprine were on the training camp roster from the 2008 team. BROWN BROTHERS – The New Orleans VooDoo inked two brothers: Darrick and Marcus Brown, making them the team’s first brother duo in the secondary. The Brown brothers joined former high school and college teammate Carlese Franklin on the team, with all three prepping at Kentwood High School (Kentwood, La.), then all attending McNeese State (Lake Charles, La.) and now all reuniting with the VooDoo. ASSITANTS NAMED – On February 8, the VooDoo named AFL Hall of Fame quarter- back the team’s offensive coordinator. On February 15, the team named Cory Fleming Director of Football Operations, and on February 16 Mark Tucker was introduced as the offensive line/defensive line and fullbacks coach. FREE FOOTBALL – The VooDoo did something unprecedented in professional sports: have a totally free admissions exhibition contest on Feb. 25 versus the Dallas Vigilan- tes. STUMBLING OUT THE GATES – The VooDoo struggled from the start of their 2011 campaign by coming up short in six of the team’s first seven games of the season. The lone victory came against then unbeaten Cleveland, 34-33, on the road. This marked the second meeting in a row where the VooDoo ended a Gladiators undefeated run. WIMPRINE 101st CAREER TD – In a win over the Cleveland Gladiators, Danny Wim- prine connected with Chris Wilson for his 101st career touchdown pass in the AFL to give the VooDoo the lead for good with just under five minutes remaining in the game. BENNETT OUT – After just four games into the regular season, Ben Bennett and the New Orleans VooDoo parted ways. The team was 0-4 in its first four games, failing to score over 56 points in those games. PHILYAW NAMED O.C. – Shortly thereafter the firing of Ben Bennett, AFL quarter- backing great Ray Philyaw was named the team’s new offensive coordinator. Philyaw finished in that role with the team in 2012. INTRODUCING SKYLER GREEN – In a loss to the eventual ArenaBowl XXIV Cham- pion Jacksonville Sharks, Skyler Green made his debut in the AFL with the VooDoo. In his first game, he totaled 221 all-purpose yards and 5 touchdowns. One of Green’s scores was a 57-yard kickoff return. STRUGGLES LEAD TO FIRING – After posting a 2-12 record, VooDoo owner Dan Newman fired head coach Derek Stingley on June 26. The decision came after a 75-54 loss to the Spokane Shock, marking the team’s eighth straight loss at home and ninth consecutive since 2008. TRADING IN A SUIT FOR A HEADSET – On June 27, Jon Norris resigned from his position as General Manager to become interim head coach for the final four games of the season, during which he led the team to its first ever victory inTampa Bay.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 79 VOODOO HEX– The VooDoo were unable to earn a win in The Graveyard, finishing 0-9 at home for the season. The team finished the 2011 season with a league low 3-15 record. “SUPERMAN” PJ BERRY – PJ Berry made history in 2011 when he set a new AFL record for all-purpose yards (3,708) in a single regular season as a member of the Voo- Doo. Berry was recognized as JLS Ironman of the Year and as a First-Team All-Arena selection, recognizing his work on both the offensive side of the ball and his record- setting achievements on special teams. O’HARA ERA BEGINS – On August 8, 2011, owner Dan Newman named former AFL superstar Pat O’Hara as the new VooDoo head coach, only a week after he parted ways with the Orlando Predators. O’Hara became the third head coach in franchise history. TOMBSTONE VOTED #1 – On September 1, the New Orleans VooDoo Graveyard Tombstone, the team’s official game day program, was voted the best publication in the AFL by the league office. NEW STAFF – On September 22, the VooDoo named AFL veteran and special teams guru Gary Gussman Director of Football Operations. On October 6, Coach O’Hara added Maurice Blanding to his staff as Defensive Coordinator, and on October 12 Doug Miller was announced as Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Defensive Coordinator, and Line Coach. ARENABOWL XXV – The AFL announced on September 29 that ArenaBowl will return to New Orleans for 2012 to celebrate the league’s Silver Anniversary. The city has pre- viously hosted ArenaBowl XXI in 2007 and ArenaBowl XXII in 2008, the last two neutral site championship games which hold attendance records with over 17,000 attending each game. KEY RETURNING PLAYERS – The VooDoo front office did not hesitate to resign several of the 2011 season’s major contributors who look to continue in the capacity in 2012, including WR/KR Skyler Green, DB Jerron Wishom, WR Carlese Franklin, JLB Alvin Ray Jackson, DB Jasper O’Quinn, and WR L.J. Castile. STARS ALINE – The VooDoo will look to significantly improve in 2012 with impact free agent signings in first year AFL player and former LSU star Marlon Favorite, eighth- year AFL veteran WR/KR Josh Bush, and experienced AFL QBs Kurt Rocco and Brian Zbydniewski.

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Growing Pains The New Orleans VooDoo currently holds 14 rookies on the 2012 roster. All of the newly accounted for players are looking forward to making their debut this upcoming year. Of the rookies, three: Brian Coulter, Robert Henderson, and Andre Mathis are on the injured reserve.

Three-Year Trio This year the VooDoo has three players entering their third year in the AFL: QB Brian Zbydniewski, WR Quorey Payne, and OL Lorenzo Breland. All of the players have been with the team since training camp. Their experience will definitely put an edge on the team’s performance on the football field.

Louisiana Heritage Ten men: Rahim Alem, Brian Coulter, Marlon Favorite, Derandus Frye, Daverin Geralds, Skyler Green, Robert Henderson, Courtney Smith, Josh Victorian, and Jerron Wishom are on the 2012 roster and hail from Louisiana. These Louisiana natives are thrilled to be close to their home state.

O’quinn Out Defensive back Jasper O’quinn is out for the season with a knee injury. The Meadville, Mississippi native has two years AFL experience under his belt and hopes to return to the football field and become 100% healthy again.

Leg-n’ It Out, Anyone? The VooDoo have meshed well in all phases of the game thus far this season with the exception of the kicking game, and now turn to Gary Cismesia to handle kicking duties. Cismesia is in his rookie season in the AFL, having started the 2012 season with the Kansas City Command. He is the VooDoo’s fourth kicker this season.

Ending The Curse The VooDoo ended The Graveyard Curse on April 6 against the Tampa Bay Storm, winning 66-47. The win ended a 12-game home losing streak, dating back to 2008. The last win for the VooDoo in The Graveyard before their win on Friday April 6, 2012 was on May 30, 2008 against the Columbus Destroyers, 83-61. The 83 points scored still stands as the most by the VooDoo.

Where Have the 60’s Gone Scoring 60-plus for the VooDoo last season was a rare feat, in fact, the team only reached the barrier once in a 64-33 victory at Tampa Bay. However, the VooDoo scored 62 in its opening game of the 2012 season. The VooDoo topped that mark with 66 points in a win against Tampa Bay on April 6. The 66 points were also the most points scored by the VooDoo at home since the team’s 2008 finale against Grand Rapids on June 21 (L 70-86), until the 68 scored against Orlando (5.18.12).

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 81 Lonely Nights VooDoo FB Joe Alajajian and WR Greg Ellingson played at Florida International, united together with the Panthers for three seasons. Both players were banded again with the VooDoo, sharing an apartment together, but with Ellingson gone to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Alajajian has had some lonely nights at Magnolia Ridge.

Cleveland Connection Quarterback Kurt Rocco and WR Quorey Payne - former teammates with the Cleveland Gladiators - were in sync with each other in the VooDoo’s home opener. Payne finished with 130 of Rocco’s 314 yards and 3 of his 6 passing TD’s. Unfo- tunately, Payne was inactive the following two games due to an injury suffered on attempting to make the game’s winning touchdown grab, diving head and shoulder first into the wall.

New Season, New Uniforms To start the 2012 season off with a bang, the New Orleans VooDoo unveiled their new uniforms for the fans to see in The Graveyard. The VooDoo will now sport an all-black at home with a dark red trim and stay with the traditional white top and purple pants for away games.

Candy Shop is OPEN The VooDoo welcomed defensive back Jamaal Fudge before the team’s game versus the San Antonio Talons (6.9.12), and placed DB Jorrick Calvin on reassign- ment to make the move possible. Fudge has three-plus seasons of NFL experi- ence, and started 2012 in the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fudge made an impact against the Jacksonville Sharks (6.30.12) by returning an onside kick for a touchdown.

Rocco’s Modern Life Kurt Rocco has improved the VooDoo this season at quarterback - the most important position on the field. Rocco has tossed for 300-plus in eight ooDooV games this season, and threw for a career-high 402 against Spokane. Last sea- son in Cleveland, Rocco only had three 300-yard passing games as a rookie, and already has notched 9 through 18 games in the 2012 season.

Down and Out Defensive end Robert Henderson suffered a season-ending injury (shoulder) in the New Orleans VooDoo’s season opener against the Philadelphia Soul - his first game in the in the AFL. Also, defensive end Brian Coulter (knee) went down for the season against Tampa Bay, suffering an injury to the team’s first defensive series. Henderson and Coulter hope for a healthy recovery and to return to 100% next season.

Don’t Mess with Big Joe Fullback Joe Alajajian tied the VooDoo single-game record for most rushing touchdowns with three against Philadelphia Soul (3.18.12). It was the first time a VooDoo player rushed for three touchdowns in a game since Dan Curran accom- plished the feat in 2004.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 82 First Time For Everything The VooDoo’s game versus the Mustangs was the first time in the franchise’s history that the team had two receivers record 100-plus yards receiving. Greg Ellingson had 142 yards and Josh Bush finished with 109 to do the honors for the VooDoo. The team accomplished the feat again against Tampa Bay with Quorey Payne and L.J. Castile doing the deed with 101 and 100, respectively.

Happy Trails, Greg Ellingson Greg Ellingson made his mark with the VooDoo, having his best outing in the team’s game against the Utah Blaze with 11 receptions for 167 yards and 4 touchdowns. Ellingson also added 3 kickoff returns for 17 yards. Ellingson recently signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and finished his season with the VooDoo with 33 recep- tions for 475 yards and 8 touchdowns, he also finished with 9 kickoff returns for 50 yards and 4.5 total tackles on special teams.

Killin’em Kellem Rookie DB Jeremy Kellem has made a name for himself so far with the VooDoo, leading the team with 95.5 tackles that ranks 10th in the AFL. Kellem recorded his first career interception against Milwaukee and a fumble recovery in the team’s opener against Philadelphia, while also having an interception against Utah, Tampa Bay, and San Antonio making five-straight games with a takeaway. He also inter- cepted at Spokane, Orlando’s and Jacksonville’s Benard Morris twice.

Brutal Brutus Gladel Brutus’ first interception in the AFL went 54 yards for 6 points, coming against Utah in the final minute to seal the VooDoo victory. Brutus finished the game with 3.5 total tackles (3 solo) an interception and a pass break up - by far his best day in the AFL.

Welcome Back D-Rob Demarcus Robinson was activated off Injured Reserve before the Tampa Bay game (4.6.12), and the healthy Robinson burst on the scene with an interception on his first defensive series for the VooDoo. He finished the game with 4.0 tackles (3 solo), 4 pass break ups, and an interception.

Turnover Margin What a difference a year (and a coach) makes, huh? In 2011, the VooDoo were last in the League in turnover margin (-20); however, this season the team is No. 2 in the AFL in the category, sporting a +14 mark.

Rahim Alem Sent to IR New Orleans VooDoo added former LSU defensive end Rahim Alem prior to playing Tampa Bay (4.6.12). Alem has played the last four games, but was placed on the IR (neck) prior to the VooDoo’s game versus the Orlando Predators (5.18.12). After evaluation, Alem will not return this season, and a decision will be made on his football future.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 83 Kick The Tires, Light The Fires With both the VooDoo’s open dates burned, the team will be full-steam ahead for the remaining 2012 season - 12 straight weeks of football in the regular season.

Building a Castile VooDoo wide receiver L.J. Castile strung together the best two games of his profes- sional career against Tampa and San Antonio, including a career best 12 receptions for 131 yards and 4 touchdowns in a loss to the Talons. Over those two games before sitting out against Pittsburgh, Castile had 20 receptions for 231 yards and 6 touchdowns. On the season, Castile has 104 receptions for 1,196 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Here Comes The Payne Quorey Payne did the most with his fourth kickoff return of the season against the Pittsburgh Power, taking it 56 yards before being tackled at the 1-yard line. The VooDoo converted the return into points two plays later. Payne has been utilized in the return game to spell Josh Bush when he is asked to play defense due to injury or fatigue.

Afif In The Mix The VooDoo traded for reinforcements on the offensive line during the bye week, landing AFL veteran Patrick Afif. Afif stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs in at 325 pounds, and will help protect Kurt Rocco. Afif played to Coach Pat O’Hara in Or- lando in 2010.

Back on the Right Track Prior to the VooDoo’s game at Spokane, the team’s offense was on a steady de- cline, posting 279 at San Antonio, 247 versus Pittsburgh, and a season-low 172 total yards at Jacksonville. Also against Jacksonville, the team put the ball on the ground six times, and even though the team only lost one, it was a big one that resulted in a game-changing touchdown for the Sharks. However, the team had a change of fortunes at Spokane with an outburst of 411 yards on offense.

Sack Lunch, Baby After six games of being sack-less, defensive tackle Marlon Favorite got his first sack of his AFL career at Jacksonville (5.4.12). Truth be told, he should have had another one, but Omar Jacobs completed a desperation heave while he was being taken down by Favorite. He had his first multi-sack game at Orlando (6.22.12), finishing with 2.0.

400-yard Passer Despite the team’s loss at Spokane, quarterback Kurt Rocco tossed for a single- game franchise record 402 yards. Needless to say, it was also a personal-high for Rocco, while tossing 8-plus touchdowns for the third time this season.

Alajajian’s Rushing TD Record Watch Joe Alajajian has 10 rushing touchdowns this season, which puts him in second for most in a single season in VooDoo history. Dan Curran stands atop the list with 21 accomplished in 2004.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 84 Multiple 100-yard receivers The VooDoo franchise entered this season having never recorded two or more receivers with 100 yards or more in a game. However, under the guidance of Pat O’Hara, the 2012 squad has done it four times. In fact, L.J. Castile was 5 yards away against Spokane from having three receivers with 100 yards.

Accounting For Alvin Ray Alvin Ray Jackson broke his own VooDoo single season mark of 8 interceptions, set in 2011, after recording two interceptions at Georgia (6.2.12) and broke his own re- cord against San Antonio (6.9.12) with one interception. With two against Cleveland (6.16.12) and one at Orlando (6.22.12) and Tampa Bay (7.14.12), Jackson now has 14 on the season, standing tied at No. 1 overall in the AFL.

Kellem Leaving Mark On VooDoo Jeremy Kellem set a new VooDoo rookie record with 9 interceptions. Kellem accom- plished the task against the Jacksonville Sharks (6.30.12) by intercepting Benard Morris twice. Kellem’s 9 interceptions currently leads all AFL rookies.

Jackson Builds Upon Record Alvin Ray Jackson currently has the most interceptions in VooDoo history for a career with 22. Jackson led all jack linebackers in the AFL last season with 8, and currently leads all this season with 14.

Another Record for Alvin Ray Alvin Ray Jackson surpassed Chris Pointer (2004-05) to become the team’s all-time leading tackler. Jackson accomplished the task against Jacksonville (6.30.12) with his fifth tackle in the game; he finished the game with 7.0 - all solo.

‘X’ Going to Give it to You New Orleans VooDoo traded DB Leslie Majors to the Chicago Rush for DL Xavier Brown on May 28 - the AFL trade deadline. Brown joined the VooDoo with 6 sacks - one more than the entire VooDoo team combined at the time of his arrival.

Ageless Wonder New Orleans VooDoo wide receiver Josh Bush is having a career year with 105 receptions for 1,676 yards and 35 touchdowns - all career highs. He needs jsut 18 yards receiving to set a new VooDoo single-season record for most receiving yards in a single season. The 8-year AFL veteran is the oldest member on the VooDoo squad (31) and is having the best season of his career.

Almost Perfect... Although Kurt Rocco finished 21-of-24 passing at Georgia (6.02.12) and was three incompletions away from perfection, he was 18-of-19 through 3 quarters. Rocco was also not pressured in the loss or sacked, making him the true pocket passer that he is.

Worthy Canidates When the AFL selects its Rookie of the Year, VooDoo defensive back Jeremy Kellem and defensive lineman Xavier Brown will surely be in the talks. Kellem is 9th in the League in tackles (93.0) while Brown is fourth in sacks (10.0).

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 85 Can You Go Home Again? Kurt Rocco returned to Cleveland (6.16.12) where his wild and crazy ride in the AFL began. His homecoming got off to a rocky start, but Rocco guided the team to a comeback victory, winning 54-42 on the heels of a 26 point fourth quarter. The Gladiators were held scoreless in the fourth quarter.

What Can Brown Do For You? Xavier Brown recorded his first sack as a member of the VooDoo against Cleveland (6.16.12), and it could not have come at a more opportune time. With the team trailing 42-40 midway through the 4th quarter, Brown sacked Cleveland QB John Dutton for a 7-yard loss, and the ball was recovered in the end zone by Michael Janac for the go-ahead touchdown.

When It Mattered Most... In back-to-back games, VooDoo defensive lineman Xavier Brown came through with the big sack when the team needed it most. Following the game at Cleve- land (6.16.12), Brown came up big against Orlando (6.22.12), sacking Chris Leak with 10 seconds remaining forcing a fumble in the end zone, ultimately leading to a safety. Brown now stands with 10.0 sacks on the season, ranking fourth in the AFL this season and most among rookies.

Big Hands = Big Catches Courtney Smith has slowly but surely learned the arena game, and got his chance to show his stuff against Cleveland (6.16.12) when L.J. Castile was ejected late in the second quarter. Smith did not have an impact on the first half, but made his presence known in the second, recording all 7 receptions, 94 yards and lone touchdown in the final half. He followed that performance with 7 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown, and 2 carries for 8 yards and 2 touchdowns at Orlando (6.23.12). Smith, a New Orleans native, is playing in his hometown for the first time since post-Katrina, having been a student at John F. Kennedy High School in 2005.

1,000 yards For the first time in VooDoo history, the team sports three receivers with over 1,000 yards for the season. L.J. Castile and Josh Bush have been in the club for a while, and welcomed Quorey Payne as the third member after defeating the Orlando Predators (6.22.12) in Week 16.

Rocco’s Records In the team’s loss to San Jose (7.07.12), Kurt Rocco set a new VooDoo record for passing yards in a season with 4,697; he now stands with 5,063. Rocco continued his assault on the record books the following week at Tampa Bay (7.14.12), throwing 9 touchdown passes to break the single-season touchdown mark and now stands with 101 on the season. He is the franchise’s only passer to throw over 5,000 yards and 100 touchdowns in a season.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 86 He’s Not Human; He’s a Piece of Iron... In the VooDoo’s loss at Tampa Bay (7.14.12), wide receiver Josh Bush was indestructible, going on to destroy the Storm secondary. In the process, Bush set new VooDoo single-game records for most receiving yards in a game (256), most all-purpose yards in a game (349) and tied for most receiving touchdowns in a game (5). Bush is 18 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns away from setting new VooDoo regular season marks in each. His 1,676 yards receiving currently ranks eighth in the AFL heading into Week 20.

Who is this guy? Chris Duvalt made his VooDoo debut against the Tampa Bay Storm (7.14.12), and did not disappoint with 4 receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, 3 carries for 3 yards and a touchdown, and a huge forced fumble and fumble recovery on special teams. He followed that performance with a 116-yard, 3 touchdown performace against Georgia (7.21.12). Duvalt was one of Pat O’Hara’s first signees, but was on Other League Exempt, playing in the CFL. Recently cut from the CFL, Duvalt joined the VooDoo.

Kicking it Smooth! VooDoo kicker Gary Cismesia connected on 21 consecutive PATs - a streak go- ing back to the the team’s Week 17 game against Jacksonville - before having it broken on against Georgia. He has been perefect his last two games...and now that we have made note of that, Cismesia will be jinxed this game against Georgia! Well, we hope not; however, its like a perfect game in baseball - you don’t talk about it while it is happening for fear of the streak ending.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 87 ALL-TIME VOODOO SCORES

ALL-TIME SCORES All-Time Record: 44-57 All-Time Home Record: 26-25 All-Time Away Record: 18-32 All-Time Playoff Record: 0-2 (last vs. COL, 06/06/04, L 44-47) All-Time Overtime Record: 2-2 All-Time Overtime Home Record: 1-0 (last vs. TBS, 02/25/05 W 48-42) All-Time Overtime Away Record: 1-2 (last vs. TBS, 07/14/12 L 77-78)

2012 Head Coach: Pat O’Hara Overall Record: 8-10 Home: 4-5 Away: 4-5 (4-5/0-1) PF: 979 PA: 995 Postseason: @ Philadelphia, July 28

Date Opponent Results Mar. 18 Philadelphia Soul 62-63 L Mar. 23 Milwaukee Mustangs 42-65 L Mar. 31 @ Utah Blaze 72-57 W Apr. 6 Tampa Bay Storm 66-47 W Apr. 13 @ San Antonio Talons 48-62 L Apr. 20 Pittsburgh Power 51-48 W May 4 @ Jacksonville Sharks 37-41 L May 11 @ Spokane Shock 62-68 L May 18 Orlando Predators 68-61 W May 26 Arizona Rattlers 45-69 L Jun. 2 @ Georgia Force 57-35 W Jun. 9 San Antonio Talons 46-53 L Jun. 16 @ Cleveland Gladiators 54-42 W Jun. 22 @ Orlando Predators 48-41 W Jun. 30 Jacksonville Sharks 65-55 W Jul. 7 @ San Jose SaberCats 31-55 L Jul. 14 @ Tampa Bay Storm 77-78 L Jul. 21 Georgia Force 48-55 L

2011 Head Coach: Derek Stingley Overall Record: 2-12 Home: 0-8 Away: 2-4 Interim Head Coach: Jon Norris Overall Record: 1-3 Home: 0-4 Away: 1-3 PF: 826 PA: 1017 Postseason: N/A

Date Opponent Results Mar. 11 Tampa Bay Storm 40-46 L Mar. 18 Orlando Predators 34-47 L Mar. 26 @ Jacksonville Sharks 33-64 L

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 88 Apr. 2 Georgia Force 35-61 L Apr. 16 @ Cleveland Gladiators 34-33 W Apr. 21 Pittsburgh Power 49-56 L Apr. 30 @ Chicago Rush 28-50 L May 7 @ Kansas City Command 59-52 W May 13 Tulsa Talons 35-48 L May 20 Arizona Rattlers 51-63 L May 27 @ Philadelphia Soul 49-70 L Jun. 3 Jacksonville Sharks 55-62 L Jun. 17 @ Georgia Force 47-59 L Jun. 25 Spokane Shock 54-75 L Jul. 1 @ Tampa Bay 64-33 W Jul. 8 Milwaukee Mustangs 55-76 L Jul. 16 @ Utah Blaze 58-62 L Jul. 23 @ Orlando 44-62 L

2008 Head Coach: Mike Neu Overall Record: 8-8 Home: 6-2 Away: 2-6 PF: 893 PA: 749 Postseason: N/A

Date Opponent Results Feb. 29 @ Los Angeles Avengers 42-59 L Mar. 9 Orlando Predators 54-53 W Mar. 16 Tampa Bay Storm 76-55 W Mar. 21 Cleveland Gladiators 63-24 W Mar. 30 @ Colorado Crush 54-51 W Apr. 5 San Jose SaberCats 72-43 W Apr. 12 @ Dallas Desperados 44-55 L Apr. 18 @ Arizona Rattlers 60-36 W Apr. 25 Utah Blaze 70-56 W May. 3 @ Georgia Force 39-66 L May. 9 @ Tampa Bay Storm 37-41 L May. 26 Georgia Force 29-40 L May. 30 Columbus Destroyers 83-61 W Jun. 7 @ 51-58 L Jun. 13 @ Orlando Predators 49-51 L Jun. 21 70-86 L

2007 Head Coach: Mike Neu Overall Record: 5-11 Home: 4-4 Away: 1-7 PF: 837 PA: 989 Postseason: N/A

Date Opponent Results Mar. 3 @ Utah Blaze 61-63 L Mar. 9 Columbus Destroyers 52-45 W Mar. 18 @ Las Vegas Gladiators 59-31 W Mar. 24 Los Angeles Avengers 36-48 L

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 89 Mar. 31 Orlando Predators 48-45 W Apr. 7 @ Tampa Bay Storm 43-66 L Apr. 13 San Jose SaberCats 67-54 W Apr. 21 @ Austin Wranglers 38-45 L Apr. 27 Georgia Force 57-72 L May 4–7 Bye week May 11 @ Orlando Predators 33-42 L May 21 @ Philadelphia Soul 34-78 L May 28 New York Dragons 63-69 L Jun. 2 Tampa Bay Storm 55-61 L Jun. 9 @ Dallas Desperados 79-80 L Jun. 17 Austin Wranglers 66-61 W Jun. 24 @ Georgia Force 42-68 L

2006 Head Coach: N/A Overall Record: N/A Home: N/A Away: N/A PF: N/A PA: N/A Postseason: N/A

Date Opponent Results Did Not Play (Hurricane Katrina)

2005 Head Coach: Mike Neu Overall Record: 9-7 Home: 5-3 Away: 4-4 PF: 835 PA: 787 Postseason: N/A

Date Opponent Results Jan. 30 @ Georgia Force 44-46 L Feb. 4 @ Nashville Kats 59-34 W Feb. 13 San Jose SaberCats 62-61 W Feb. 20 Philadelphia Soul 61-47 W Feb. 25 Tampa Bay Storm 48-42 (OT) W Mar. 5 @ Dallas Desperados 53-51 W Mar. 13 Orlando Predators 52-63 L Mar. 20 @ Chicago Rush 46-40 (OT) W Mar. 26 Georgia Force 40-43 L Apr. 1 @ Austin Wranglers 55-56 L Apr. 16 Columbus Destroyers 64-28 W Apr. 23 @ Grand Rapids Rampage 49-47 W Apr. 30 @ Tampa Bay Storm 36-47 L May 8 Colorado Crush 57-63 L May 14 Austin Wranglers 69-68 W May 22 @ Orlando Predators 40-51 L

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 90 2004 Head Coach: Mike Neu Overall Record: 11-5 Home: 7-1 Away: 4-4 PF: 723 PA: 721 Postseason: 0-1

Date Opponent Results Feb. 8 @ Philadelphia Soul 42-34 W Feb. 14 Indiana Firebirds 41-40 W Feb. 22 @ Georgia Force 55-52 W Feb. 29 @ Las Vegas Gladiators 30-50 L Mar. 7 Tampa Bay Storm 55-43 W Mar. 12 45-31 W Mar. 18 @ Arizona Rattlers 49-45 W Mar. 27 Carolina Cobras 48-31 W Apr. 9 @ Orlando Predators 24-57 L Apr. 18 Columbus Destroyers 64-46 W Apr. 25 @ Austin Wranglers 63-59 W May 1 @ San Jose SaberCats 34-68 L May 9 Orlando 40-45 L May 15 Georgia 44-40 W May 23 @ Tampa Bay 51-59 L May 30 Austin 38-21 W

Playoffs

Date Opponent Results Jun. 6 Colorado Crush 44-47 L

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 91 ALL-TIME HONORS & AWARDS

AFL EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR 2004 – Rita Benson LeBlanc

AFL COACH OF THE YEAR 2004 – Mike Neu

AFL PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR 2011 – Brandon Rizzuto

AFL JLS IRONMAN OF THE YEAR 2011 – P.J. Berry

AFL ALL-ARENA TEAM 2004 – FB/LB Dan Curran (First Team), OL/DL Tim Martin (Second Team) 2005 – OL/DL B.J. Cohen (First Team)

AFL ALL-IRONMAN TEAM 2004 – FB/LB Dan Curran 2005 – OL/DL B.J. Cohen 2011 -- WR/KR P.J. Berry

AFL ALL-ROOKIE TEAM 2004 – DS Monty Montgomery 2005 – OL/DL Mike Landry, DS Alvin Porter 2007 – FB James Lynch

AFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH 2004 – DS Monty Montgomery (April)

AFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH 2005 – QB Andy Kelly (February)

AFL U.S. ARMY IRONMAN OF THE MONTH 2004 – FB/LB Dan Curran (February)

AFL “ADT” DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 2004 – WR/LB Lamont Moore (March 7) 2004 – DS Monty Montgomery (April 18) 2005 – OL/DL B.J. Cohen (Week 12)

AFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 2005 – QB Andy Kelly (Week 2) 2005 – QB Andy Kelly (Week 3) 2005 – QB Andy Kelly (Week 17)

NBC ALL-BENTLEY TEAM 2004 – OL/DL B.J. Cohen, FB/DL Dan Curran

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 92 ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS

All-Time Series Results Game-By-Game VooDoo Versus Opponent Records:

Opponent Ovr. Home Away Last Location Result Arizona Rattlers 2-2 0-2 2-0 05/26/12 New Orleans, La. L, 45-69 Austin Wranglers 4-2 3-0 1-2 06/17/07 Austin, Texas W, 66-61 Carolina Cobras 2-0 1-0 1-0 03/27/04 New Orleans, La. W, 48-31 Chicago Rush 0-1 N/A 0-1 4/30/11 Chicago, Il. L, 28-50 Cleveland Gladiators 3-0 1-0 2-0 06/16/12 Cleveland, Oh. W, 54-42 Colorado Crush 1-2 0-2* 1-0 03/21/08 Denver, Colo. W, 54-51 Columbus Destroyers 4-0 4-0 N/A 05/30/08 New Orleans, La. W, 83-61 Dallas Desperados 1-2 N/A 1-2 04/12/08 Dallas, Texas L, 44-55 Detroit Fury 1-0 1-0 N/A 03/12/04 New Orleans, La. W, 45-31 Georgia Force 3-9 1-5 2-4 07/21/12 New Orleans,La. L, 48-55 Grand Rapids Rampage 1-1 0-1 1-0 06/21/08 New Orleans, La. L, 70-86 Indiana Firebirds 1-0 1-0 N/A 02/14/04 New Orleans, La. W, 41-40 Jacksonville Sharks 1-3 1-1 0-2 06/30/12 New Orleans, La. W, 65-55 Kansas City Command 1-0 N/A 1-0 05/07/11 Kansas City, Mo. W, 59-62 Las Angeles Avengers 0-2 0-1 0-1 02/19/08 Los Angeles, Calif. L, 42-59 Las Vegas Gladiators 1-1 N/A 1-1 04/18/07 Las Vegas, Nev. W, 59-31 Milwaukee Mustangs 0-2 0-2 N/A 03/18/12 New Orleans, La. L, 42-65 Nashville Kats 1-0 N/A 1-0 02/04/05 Nashville, Tenn. W, 59-34 New York Dragons 0-2 0-1 0-1 06/07/08 New York, N.Y. L, 51-58 Orlando Predators 5-7 4-2 1-5 06/22/12 Orlando, Fla. W, 48-41 Pittsburgh Power 1-1 1-1 N/A 4/20/12 New Orleans, La. W, 51-48 Philadelphia Soul 2-4 1-0 1-4 03/18/12 Philadelphia, Penn. L, 62-63 San Antonio Talons 0-2 0-1 0-1 06/09/12 New Orleans, La. L, 46-53 San Jose SaberCats 3-2 3-0 0-2 07/07/12 San Jose, Ca. L, 31-55 Spokane Shock 0-2 0-1 0-1 05/11/12 Spokane, Wa. L, 62-68 Tampa Bay Storm 5-7 6-2 1-5 07/14/12 Tampa Bay, Fla. L, 77-78 Tulsa Talons 0-1 0-1 N/A 05/13/11 New Orleans, La. L, 35-48 Utah Blaze 2-2 1-0 1-2 03/31/12 Salt Lake City, Ut. W, 72-57

Arizona Rattlers (2-2) 5/26/12 New Orleans, La. 45-69 L 5/20/11 New Orleans, La. 53-61 L 04/18/08 Phoenix, Ariz. 60-36 W 03/18/04 Phoenix, Ariz. 49-45 W

Austin Wranglers (4-2) 06/17/07 New Orleans, La. 66-61 W 04/21/07 Austin, Texas 38-45 L 05/14/05 New Orleans, La. 69-68 W 04/01/05 Austin, Texas 55-56 L 05/30/04 New Orleans, La. 38-21 W 04/25/04 Austin, Texas 63-59 W

Carolina Cobras (1-0) 03/27/04 New Orleans, La. 48-31 W

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 93 Chicago Rush (0-1) 4/30/11 Chicago, Il. 28-50 L

Cleveland Gladiators (3-0) 06/16/12 Cleveland, Oh. 54-42 W 4/16/11 Cleveland, Oh. 34-33 W 03/21/08 New Orleans, La. 63-24 W

Colorado Crush (1-2) 03/21/08 Denver, Colo. 54-51 W 05/08/05 New Orleans, La. 57-63 L 06/06/04 New Orleans La. 44-47 L* * - playoff game

Columbus Destroyers (4-0) 05/30/08 New Orleans, La. 83-61 W 03/09/07 New Orleans, La. 52-45 W 04/16/05 New Orleans, La. 64-28 W 04/18/04 New Orleans, La. 64-46 W

Dallas Desperados (1-2) 04/12/08 Dallas, Texas 44-55 L 06/09/07 Dallas, Texas 79-80 L 03/25/06 Dallas, Texas 53-51 W

Detroit Fury (1-0) 03/12/04 New Orleans, La. 45-31 W

Georgia Force (3-9) 7/21/12 New Orleans, La. 48-55 L 6/02/12 Atlanta, Ga. 57-35 W 6/17/11 Atlanta, Ga. 47-59 L 4/02/11 New Orleans, La. 35-61 L 05/26/08 New Orleans, La. 29-40 L 05/03/08 Atlanta, Ga. 39-66 L 06/24/07 Atlanta, Ga. 42-68 L 04/27/07 New Orleans, La. 57-72 L 04/26/05 New Orleans, La. 40-43 L 01/30/05 Atlanta, Ga. 44-46 L 05/15/04 New Orleans, La. 44-40 W 02/22/04 at Atlanta, Ga. 55-52 W

Grand Rapids Rampage (1-1) 06/21/08 New Orleans, La. 70-86 L 04/23/04 Grand Rapids, Mich. 49-47 W

Indiana Firebrids (1-0) 02/14/04 New Orleans, La. 41-40 W

Jacksonville Sharks (1-3) 6/30/12 New Orleans, La. 65-55 W 5/04/12 Jacksonville, Fl. 37-41 L 6/03/11 New Orleans, La. 55-62 L

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 94 3/26/11 Jacksonville, Fl. 33-64 L

Kansas City Command (1-0) 5/07/11 Kansas City, Mo. 59-52 W

Los Angeles Avengers (0-2) 02/29/08 Los Angeles, Calif. 42-59 L 03/24/07 New Orleans, La. 36-48 L

Las Vegas Gladiators (1-1) 04/18/07 Las Vegas, Nev. 59-31 W 02/29/04 Las Vegas, Nev. 30-50 L

Milwaukee Mustangs (0-2) 3/23/12 New Orleans, La. 42-65 L 7/08/11 New Orleans, La. 55-76 L

Nashville Kats (1-0) 02/04/05 Nashville, Tenn. 59-34 W

New York Dragons (0-2) 06/07/08 New York, N.Y. 51-58 L 05/28/07 New Orleans, La. 63-69 L

Orlando Predators (5-7) 6/22/12 Orlando, Fla. 48-41 W 5/18/12 New Orleans, La. 68-61 W 7/23/11 Orlando, Fla. 44-62 L 3/18/11 New Orleans, La. 34-47 L 06/13/08 Orlando, Fla. 49-51 L 03/09/08 New Orleans, La. 54-53 W 05/11/07 Orlando, Fla. 33-42 L 03/31/07 New Orleans, La. 48-45 W 05/22/05 Orlando, Fla. 40-51 L 03/13/05 New Orleans, La. 52-63 L 05/15/04 New Orleans, La. 44-40 W 04/09/04 Orlando, Fla. 24-57 L

Philadelphia Soul (2-3) 07/28/12 Philadelphia, Pa. 53-66 L 03/18/12 New Orleans, La. 62-63 L 5/27/11 Philadelphia, Pa. 49-70 L 05/21/07 Philadelphia, Pa. 34-78 L 02/20/05 New Orleans, La. 61-47 W 02/08/04 Philadelphia, Pa. 42-34 W

Pittsburgh Power (0-1) 4/21/11 New Orleans, La. 49-56 L

San Antonio Talons (0-2) 06/09/12 New Orleans, La. 46-53 L 04/13/12 San Antonio, Tx. 48-62 L

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 95 San Jose SaberCats (3-1) 04/05/08 New Orleans, La. 72-43 W 04/13/07 New Orleans, La. 48-45 W 02/13/05 New Orleans, La. 62-61 W 05/01/04 San Jose, Calif. 34-68 L

Spokane Shock (0-2) 5/11/12 Spokane, Wash. 62-68 L OT 6/25/11 New Orleans, La. 54-75 L

Tampa Bay Storm (5-7) 7/14/12 Tampa Bay, Fl. 77-78 L OT 4/06/12 New Orleans, La. 66-47 W 7/01/11 Tampa Bay, Fl. 64-33 W 3/11/11 New Orleans, La. 40-46 L 05/09/08 Tampa Bay, Fla. 37-41 L 03/16/08 New Orleans, La. 76-55 W 06/02/07 New Orleans, La. 55-61 L 03/07/07 Tampa Bay, Fla. 43-66 L 04/30/05 Tampa Bay, Fla. 36-47 L 02/25/05 New Orleans, La. 48-42 W OT 05/23/04 Tampa Bay, Fla. 51-59 L 03/07/04 New Orleans, La. 55-43 W

Tulsa Talons (0-1) 5/13/11 New Orleans, La. 35-48 L

Utah Blaze (2-2) 3/31/12 Salt Lake City, Utah 72-57 W 7/26/11 Salt Lake City, Utah 58-62 L 04/25/08 New Orleans, La. 70-56 W 03/03/07 Salt Lake City, Utah 61-63 L

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 96 VOODOO TEAM RECORDS

Games Won Most Consecutive Games Won (regular & postseason) 5, 2005 & 2008 Most Consecutive Games Won (regular season) 5, 2005 & 2008 Most Consecutive Home Games Won 5, 2004 &2008 Most Consecutive Road Games Won 3, 2005 3, 2012

Games Lost Most Consecutive Games Lost (regular & postseason) 7, 4/21/07-6/9/07 Most Consecutive Games Lost (regular season) 7, 4/21-07-6/9/07 Most Consecutive Home Games Lost 12, 2008, 2011, 2012 (1 in 2008, 9 in 2011, 2 in 2012) Most Consecutive Road Games lost (regular & postseason) 6, 2007

Scoring Most Points, Season 979, 2012 Most Points, Season, Opponent 1017, 2011 Most Points, Game 83, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 79, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 77, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 76, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/16/08 72, @ Utah, 3/31/12 72, vs. San Jose, 4/05/08 70, vs. Utah, 4/25/08 70, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 Most Points, Game, Opponent 86, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 80, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 78, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 76 vs. Milwaukee, 7/8/11 78, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 Most Points, Game, Both Teams 159, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 156, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 155, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 144, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 137, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 132, vs. New York, 5/28/07

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 97 Most Points, First Quarter 27, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 21, Five times, last @ Georgia, 6/2/12

Most Points, First Quarter, Opponent 27, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 23, @ Chicago, 4/30/11 21, Nine times, last vs. Milwaukee 7/8/11

Most Points, Second Quarter 34, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/16/08 34, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 33, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 29, vs. Austin, 6/24/07 28, Three times, last @ Orlando, 7/23/11

Most Points, Second Quarter, Opponent 34, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 33, @ Georgia, 6/24/07 28, Three times, last @ Orlando, 7/23/11

Most Points, First Half 48, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/16/08 42, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 42, vs. Austin, 6/17/07 41, vs. San Jose, 4/5/08 38, Two times last @ Utah, 7/16/11

Most Points, First Half, Opponent 48, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 48, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 47, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 42, Three times, last vs. Milwaukee, 7/8/11

Most Points, Third Quarter 28, vs. Columbus, 05/30/08 28, vs. Utah, 04/25/08 21, Three times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 20, Twice, last vs. Orlando 5/18/12

Most Points, Third Quarter, Opponent 28, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12 23, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 21, Six times, last @ Spokane 5/11/12

Most Points, Fourth Quarter 33 vs. Spokane, 6/25/11 28, Three times, last vs. Pittsburgh, 4/21/11 27, Two times, last vs. Tampa Bay, 6/17/07

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 98 Most Points, Fourth Quarter, Opponent 30, vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12 28, Four times, last vs Pittsburgh, 4/21/11 27, vs. Tampa Bay, 4/16/08 26, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 22, Three times, last @ San Antonio 4/13/12

Fewest Points, Game 24, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 28, @ Chicago, 4/30/11 29, vs. Georgia, 05/26/08 30, @ Las Vegas, 2/29/04 31, @ San Jose, 7/7/12

Fewest Points, Game, Opponent 21, vs. Austin, 5/30/04 24, vs. Cleveland, 4/21/08 28, vs. Columbus, 4/16/05 29, vs. Georgia, 5/26/08 31, Three times, last @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

Fewest Points, Game, Both Teams 59, vs. Austin, 5/30/04 69, vs. Georgia, 5/26/08 75, @ Orlando, 5/11/07 76, Two times, last vs. Detroit, 3/12/04

Fewest Points, First Quarter 0, 5 Times, last vs. Tulsa, 5/13/11

Fewest Points, First Quarter, Opponent 0, Six times, last vs Pittsburgh, 4/21/11

Fewest Points, Second Quarter 0, Four times, last vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07

Fewest Points, Second Quarter, Opponent 0, Three times, last @ Jacksonville, 5/14/12

Fewest Points, First Half 3, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 7, @ Orlando, 5/22/05 10, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

Fewest Points, First Half, Opponent 0, vs. Austin, 5/30/04 10, vs. Carolina, 3/27/04 14, Nine times, last @ Georgia, 6/2/12

Fewest Points, Third Quarter 0, Six times, last @ Chicago, 4/30/11 3, @ Los Angeles, 2/29/08 6, 3 Times, last vs. Jacksonville, 6/3/11

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 99 Fewest Points, Third Quarter, Opponent 0, Eight times, last vs. Georgia 7/21/12 6, Three times, last vs. Jacksonville, 6/3/11

Fewest Points, Fourth Quarter 0, vs. Georgia, 5/26/08 0, @ San Jose, 5/1/04 0, @ Austin, 4/21/07 0, @ Jacksonville, 5/4/12 3, @ Utah, 7/16/11 6, Four times, last @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11

Fewest Points, Fourth Quarter, Opponent 0, Four times, last @ Cleveland, 6/16/12 3, @ Chicago, 3/26/05 3, vs. Carolina, 3/27/04

Largest Margin of Victory 36, vs. Columbus, 4/16/05 31, @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11 29, vs. San Jose, 4/05/08 28, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

Largest Margin of Defeat 44, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 34, @ San Jose, 5/1/04 33, @ Orlando, 4/9/04

TOUCHDOWNS

Season 140, 2012 125, 2008 119, 2011

Season, Opponent 146, 2011 130, 2007 124, 2012

Game 11, vs. Cleveland, 5/30/08 11, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 11, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 10, Six times, last vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 9, Eleven times, last vs. Jacksonville 6/30/12

Game, Opponent 14, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 11, Five times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 100 Game, Both Teams 24, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 22, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 22, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

PATs

Most Attempted, Season 120, 2008 112, 2005, 2007

Most Attempted, Season, Opponent 143, 2011 127, 2012 113, 2008

Most Attempted, Game 11, @ Utah, 3/31/12 11, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 10, Three times, last vs. Orlando, 5/18/12

Most Attempted, Game, Opponent 11, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 11, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 11, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 10, Four times, last vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Most Made, Season 104, 2008 100, 2005 100, 2012

Most Made, Season, Opponent 118, 2011 117, 2012 106, 2007

Most Made, Game 11, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 10, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 9, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 9, vs. New York, 5/28/07 9, vs. Austin, 5/14/05

Most Made, Opponent, Game 11, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 10, vs. Philadelphia, 5/21/07 9, Seven times, last vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Most Consecutive Made 30, 2007

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 101 FIELD GOALS

Most Attempted, Season 24, 2008 23, 2007 22, 2005 Most Attempted, Season, Opponent 30, 2005 26, 2004

Most Attempted, Game 4, Two times, last @ Utah, 7/16/11 3, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 3, @ Austin, 4/21/07 3, vs. Tampa Bay, 4/6/12

Most Attempted, Opponent, Game 5, @ Orlando, 5/22/05 4, Four times, last @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

Most Made, Season 12, 2007 11, 2005 & 2008

Most Made, Season, Opponent 17, 2005 12, 2004, 2007

Most Made, Game 2, Eight times, last vs. San Antonio 6/9/12

Most Made, Opponent, Game 4, @ Tampa Bay, 4/30/05 3, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 3, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 2, Six times, last vs. Tulsa, 5/13/11

Most Consecutive Made 6, 2007

FIRST DOWNS Season 375, 2007 358, 2011 357, 2005

Season, Opponent 374, 2011 373, 2012 341, 2008

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 102 Most First Downs, Game 28, vs. New York, 5/28/07 29, vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07 28, @ Georgia, 6/24/07

Most First Downs, Game, Opponent 30, @ Austin, 4/1/05 28, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 27, Three times, last vs. Orlando, 7/23/11

Fewest First Downs, Game 10, @ Jacksonville, 5/4/12 12, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 13, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04

Fewest First Downs, Game, Opponent 12, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 13, @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11 14, Four times, last @ Grand Rapids, 4/23/05

Most First Downs, Passing, Season 283, 2007 279, 2005

Most First Downs, Passing, Season, Opponent 279, 2005 269, 2008

Most First Downs, Passing, Game 23, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 22, vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07 22, vs. Austin, 5/14/05

Most First Downs, Passing, Game, Opponent 25, vs. San Jose, 4/23/07 24, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 22, vs. San Jose, 2/13/05

Fewest First Downs, Passing, Game 8, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 8, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04 9, Three times, last @ Jacksonville, 5/4/12

Fewest First Downs, Passing, Game, Opponent 7, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 7, @ Grand Rapids, 4/23/05 7, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04

Most First Downs, Rushing, Season 50, 2004 47, 2011

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 103 Most First Downs, Rushing, Season, Opponent 61, 2011 53, 2005

Most First Downs, Rushing, Game 7, vs. Philadelphia, 3/13/12 6, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 5, Three times last @ Georgia, 6/17/11

Most First Downs, Rushing, Game, Opponent 7 vs. Tulsa, 5/13/11 6, Four times, last vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 5, Twelve times, last @ Orlando, 6/22/12

Fewest First Downs, Rushing 0, Ten times, last vs. Georgia, 7/21/12

Fewest First Downs, Rushing, Opponent 0, Nine times, last vs. Orlando 5/18/12

Most First Downs, Penalty, Season 67, 2011 64, 2007

Most First Downs, Penalty, Season, Opponent 57, 2011, 2012 52, 2004

Most First Downs, Penalty, Game 9, Two times, last @ Orlando, 7/23/11 8, vs. New York, 5/28/07 7, @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11 7, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Most First Downs, Penalty, Game, Opponent 7, Three times, last vs. Spokane, 6/25/11 6, Six times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Fewest First Downs, Penalty, Game 0, Three times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 1, Ten times, last vs. Georgia, 7/21/12

Fewest First Downs, Penalty, Game, Opponent 0, Eleven times, last vs. San Antonio 6/9/12

NET YARDS GAINED RUSHING AND PASSING

Season 5,243, 2012 4,880, 2007 4,788, 2011

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 104 Season, Opponent 5,208, 2012 4,994, 2011 4,875, 2008

Most Yards Gained, Game 415, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 411, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 370, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Most Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 440, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 406, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 377, @ Dallas, 6/9/07

Most Yards Gained, Game, Both Teams 792, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 776, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 705, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 701, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Fewest Yards Gained, Game 147, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 172, @ Jacksonville, 5/4/12 181, @ Orlando, 5/22/05 191, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 195, @ Orlando, 7/23/11

Fewest Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 119, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 167, @ Nashville, 2/4/05 168, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/11/11 171, @ Georgia, 6/17/11 180, vs. Indiana, 2/14/04

Fewest Yards Gained Game, Both Teams 394, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 392, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/11/11 408, vs. Indiana, 2/14/04 424, @ Cleveland, 4/16/11 429, @ Cleveland, 4/16/11

Passing

ATTEMPTS

Season 703, 2007 700, 2005

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 105 Season, Opponent 662, 2012 644, 2008 578, 2011

Most Attempts, Game 55, @ Chicago, 4/30/11 53, vs. Orlando, 3/13/05 53, @ Austin, 4/21/07 51, Two times, last vs. Georgia, 4/27/07

Most Attempts, Game, Opponent 54, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 51, vs. Georgia, 6/2/12 51, vs. Tampa Bay, 2/25/05 47, vs. Tampa Bay, 4/6/12

Most Attempts, Game, Both Teams 101, vs. Tampa Bay, 2/25/05 89, @ Austin, 4/1/05 88, vs. Los Angeles, 3/26/07

Fewest Attempts, Game 22, Three times, last vs. Columbus, 4/18/04

Fewest Attempts, Game, Opponent 18, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 21, Three times, last vs. Orlando, 3/13/05

Fewest Attempts, Game, Both Teams 52, @ Georgia, 2/22/04 52, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 52, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04

COMPLETIONS

Season 470, 2005 457, 2007

Season, Opponent 434, 2008 401, 2012

Most Completions, Game 42, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 35, @ Orlando, 5/11/07 34, Two times, last vs. Austin, 5/14/05

Most Completions, Game, Opponent 35, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 35, @ Austin, 4/1/05 33, @ Dallas, 6/9/07

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 106 Most Completions, Game, Both Teams 66, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 63, Three times, last @ Austin, 4/1/05

Fewest Completions, Game 13, Three times, last @ Orlando, 7/23/11 14, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04

Fewest Completions, Game, Opponent 10, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 11, vs. Orlando, 3/13/05 14, vs. Orlando, 5/9/05 Fewest Completions, Game, Both Teams 30, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 33, @ Georgia, 2/22/04 35, Three Times, last @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE

Season 65.8, 2005 (470-of-714) 65.0, 2007 (457-of-703)

Season, Opponent 68.7, 2011 (397-of-578) 68.4, 2007 (386-of-564) 67.4, 2008 (434-of-644)

Game 87.9, @ Nashville, 2/4/05 (29-33) 82.4, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 (42-51) 75.0, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07 (30-40)

Game, Opponent 84.0, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07 (21-25) 82.6, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 (19-23) 80.5, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 (33-41)

YARDS GAINED

Season 5,190, 2012 4,867, 2007 4,630, 2005

Season, Opponent 4,888, 2012 4,718, 2008 4,602, 2011

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 107 Most Yards Gained, Game 415, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 402, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 363, vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07 363, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07

Most Yards Gained, Opponent 441, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 375, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 373, @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11 358, Twice, last @ Tampa Bay 7/14/12

Most Yards, Gained, Both Teams 790, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 717, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 700, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 682, @ Austin, 4/1/05

Fewest Yards Gained, Game 137, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 142, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 160, @ Las Vegas, 2/29/04 169, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 171, @ Arizona, 3/18/04 170, @ Jacksonville, 5/4/12

Fewest Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 96, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 151, @ Nashville, 2/4/05 154, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04

Fewest Yards, Gained, Game, Both Teams 342, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 350, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/11/11 373, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 384, @ Las Vegas, 2/29/04

TOUCHDOWNS

Season 108, 2012 97, 2005 90, 2008

Season, Opponent 100, 2012 98, 2007 91, 2011

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 108 Game 11, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 10, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 9, Five times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 8, Four times, last @ Spokane, 5/11/12

Game, Opponent 11, Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 11, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 9, Four times, last vs. Arizona, 5/26/12 8, Five times, last vs. Orlando, 5/18/12

Game, Both Teams 24, vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 20, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 16, Four times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

HAD INTERCEPTED

Season 33, 2011 21, 2007 19, 2012

Season, Opponent 36, 2012 25, 2008 18, 2011

Game 5, vs. Georgia, 4/2/11 4, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07 4, @ San Jose, 5/1/04 4, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04

Game, Opponent 5, @ Utah, 3/31/12 4, Three times, last @ Georgia, 6/2/12 3, Four times, last vs. San Jose, 4/13/07

Game, Both Teams 5, vs. Orlando, 3/31/07 5, @ San Jose, 5/1/04 5, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04

2-POINT CONVERSIONS

Season 10, 2004

Season, Opponent 15, 2004

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 109 Game 2, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 2, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04

Game, Opponent 3, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04 2, Five times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Game, Both Teams 4, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04 3, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 3, vs. Austin, 5/30/04

Rushing

RUSHING YARDS

Season 504, 2011 245, 2012 212, 2008

Season, Opponent 395, 2012 392, 2011 232, 2008

Most Rushing Attempts, Game 14, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 13, Four times, last @ Orlando, 7/23/11

Most Rushing Attempts, Game, Opponent 19, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 18, vs. Tulsa, 5/13/11 16, @ Chicago, 3/20/05 15, Three times, last vs. Georgia, 7/21/12

Most Rushing Attempts, Game, Both Teams 28, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 26, vs. Orlando, 3/18/11 24, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 23, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04

Fewest Rushing Attempts, Game 0, @ Grand Rapids, 4/23/05 1, @ Austin, 4/1/05 1, vs. San Jose, 2/13/05

Fewest Rushing Attempts, Game, Opponent 0, @ Georgia, 6/17/11 1, Four times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 110 Fewest Rushing Attempts, Game, Both Teams 4, vs. San Jose, 2/13/05 5, vs. Carolina, 3/27/04 5, @ Dallas, 6/9/07

YARDS GAINED

Season 526, 2011 455, 2004

Season, Opponent 426, 2004

Most Yards Gained, Game 58, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 53, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 51, @ Kansas City, 5/7/11 48, @ Philadelphia, 2/8/04 49, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 Most Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 63, vs. Tulsa, 5/13/11 62, vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 59, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 57, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 55, vs. Orlando, 3/18/11

Most Yards Gained, Both Teams 104, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 97, @ Philadelphia, 2/8/04 92, vs. Orlando, 3/18/11 86, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/21/11

Fewest Yards Gained, Game -2, @ Orlando, 5/22/05 -2, @ Austin, 4/1/05 -1, vs. New York, 5/28/07

Fewest Yards Gained, Game, Opponent -1, vs. Columbus, 3/9/07 -1, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 0, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

TOUCHDOWNS

Season 30, 2004

Season, Opponent 41, 2011 36, 2004

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 111 Game 4, Two times, last @ Orlando, 7/23/11 3, Twelve times, last @ Orlando, 6/22/12

Game, Opponent 5, Three times, last vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 4, Seven times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Game, Both Teams 7, Three times, last vs. Milwaukee, 7/8/11 6, Four times, last @ Orlando, 7/23/11

Kickoff Returns

RETURNS

Season 122, 2011 115, 2012 93, 2007

Season, Opponent 107, 2012 102, 2008 98, 2011

Most Returns, Game 11, vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12 10, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 9, Six times, last vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Most Returns, Game, Opponent 11, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 10, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 10, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Fewest Returns, Game 2, Six times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11

Fewest Returns, Game, Opponent 1, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 2, Two times, last @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11 3, Six times, last vs. Austin, 6/17/07

YARDS GAINED

Season 2,287, 2011 1,762, 2012 1,636, 2007

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 112 Season, Opponent 2,179, 2012 1,866, 2011 1,705, 2008

Most Yards Gained, Game 201, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 198, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 185, vs. Arizona, 5/20/11 179, vs. Austin, 5/14/05

Most Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 265, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 242, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12 209, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 202, @ Nashville, 2/4/05

Fewest Yards Gained, Game 20, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 26, vs. Columbus, 4/16/05 28, @ Cleveland, 6/16/12

Fewest Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 19, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 25, @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11 27, vs. Orlando, 3/13/05 31, Two times, last vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07

TOUCHDOWNS

Season 6, 2011 4, 2007 & 2008 2, 2004 & 2005

Season, Opponent 8, 2011 4, 2005

Game 1, Fourteen times, last vs. Jacksonville, 6/30/12

Game, Opponent 2, @ Spokane, 5/11/12

Missed Field Goal Returns

RETURNS

Season 8, 2007 5, 2004

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 113 Season, Opponent 6, 2005 4, 2007

Game 3, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07 2, Six times, last vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12

Game, Opponent 2, Two times, last vs. Tampa Bay, 3/11/11 1, 16 times, last @ Orlando, 6/22/12

YARDS GAINED

Season 121, 2007 102, 2012

Season, Opponent 76, 2005

Game 71, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07 55, vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 21, @ Utah, 3/3/07

Game, Opponent 21, vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07 19, vs. Tulsa, 5/13/11 18, @ Tampa Bay, 4/30/05 17, vs. Columbus, 3/9/07

Combined Kick Returns

RETURNS

Season 125, 2011 121, 2012 101, 2007

Season, Opponent 109, 2008, 2012 101, 2011 96, 2005

Most Returns, Game 11, Three times, last vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12 10, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12

Most Returns, Game, Opponent 11, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 10, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 114 10, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Fewest Returns, Game 2, Five times, last @ Tampa Bay, 7/11/11

Fewest Returns, Game, Opponent 2, Three times, last @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11 3, Four times, last vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

YARDS GAINED

Season 2,068, 2011 1,864, 2012 1,769, 2007

Season, Opponent 2,205, 2012 1,930, 2011 1,791, 2008

Most Yards Gained, Game 201, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 198, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 188, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 174, @ Orlando, 4/9/04

Most Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 265, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 242, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12 217, @ Nashville, 2/4/05 209, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Fewest Yards Gained, Game 20, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 31, Two times, last @ Cleveland, 4/16/11 32, @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11 39, @ Philadelphia, 2/8/04

Fewest Yards Gained, Game, Opponent 21, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 25, @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11 27, vs. Orlando, 3/13/05 32, @ Austin, 4/21/07

FUMBLES

Most Fumbles, Season 36, 2012 33, 2011 28, 2007 Most Fumbles, Season, Opponent 24, 2011 23, 2012

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 115 22, 2004

Most Fumbles, Game 5, vs. Milwaukee, 7/8/11 4, Three times, last vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 3, Seven times, last @ San Jose, 7/7/12

Most Fumbles, Game, Opponent 4, Three times, last @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 3, Fourteen times, last @ Cleveland, 6/16/12

Most Fumbles Lost, Season 19, 2011 18, 2012 15, 2007

Most Fumbles Lost, Season, Opponent 15, 2012 14, 2011 14, 2004 Most Fumbles Lost, Game 4, vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 3, Two times, last vs. Milwaukee, 7/8/11 2, Twelve times, last @ Chicago, 4/30/11

Most Fumbles Lost, Game, Opponent 3, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 3, @ Orlando, 5/11/07 3, @ Cleveland, 6/16/12

Interceptions

Season 36, 2012 18, 2011 14, 2008

Season, Opponent 33, 2011 25, 2008 19, 2012

Game 5, @ Utah, 3/31/12 4, @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11 4, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12

Game, Opponent 5, vs. Georgia, 4/2/11 4, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 4, @ San Jose, 5/1/04 4, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07

YARDS GAINED

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 116 Season 356, 2012 336, 2008 233, 2011

Season, Opponent 396, 2011 351, 2012 124, 2005

Game 81, @ Utah, 3/31/12 65, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 64, vs. Orlando, 3/31/07 60, @ Kansas City, 5/7/11

Game, Opponent 81, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 59, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07 58, vs. Georgia, 4/2/11 51, vs. Milwaukee, 7/8/11 50, @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11

TOUCHDOWNS

Season 6, 2011 5, 2012 4, 2004

Season, Opponent 7, 2008 5, 2012 4, 2011

Game 3, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 2, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 1, Twelve times, last vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Game, Opponent 2, vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12

Sacks

Season 18, 2005 16, 2011 17, 2008, 2012

Season, Opponent 41, 2011 30, 2012

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 117 25, 2007

Game 6, @ Orlando, 6/22/12 3, Eight times, last vs. Jacksonville, 6/30/12

Game, Opponent 6, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/11/11 5, vs. Georgia, 4/2/11 4, Six times, last @ Utah, 3/31/12

Penalties

Season 163, 2011, 2012 130, 2004

Season, Opponent 171, 2011 151, 2004

Most Penalties, Game 17, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 16, @ Georgia, 2/22/04 15, Two times, last @ Utah, 7/16/11 14, vs. Arizona, 5/20/11

Most Penalties, Game, Opponent 16, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 15, @ Georgia, 6/24/07 15, vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12 15, vs. San Antonio, 6/9/12

Most Penalties, Game, Both Teams 26, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 25, Five times, last vs. San Antonio, 6/9/12

Fewest Penalties, Game, 2, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 3, @ Orlando, 5/22/05 3, @ Las Vegas, 2/29/04

Fewest Penalties, Game, Opponent 2, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 3, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 4, Five times, last @ Georgia, 6/17/11

Fewest Penalties, Game, Both Teams 9, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 8, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 11, Five times, last vs. Jacksonville, 6/3/11

PENALTY YARDS

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 118 Season 1056, 2012 986, 2011 784, 2004

Season, Opponent 1107, 2011 936, 2012 917, 2008

Most Penalty Yards, Game 129, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 126, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 105, vs. Spokane, 6/25/11 101, vs. Arizona, 5/20/11 100, @ Georgia, 2/22/04 96, @ Utah, 7/16/11 96, vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12

Most Penalty Yards, Game, Opponent 126, vs. Orlando, 3/18/11 105, @ Arizona, 3/18/04 104, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 102, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Most Penalty Yards, Game, Both Teams 230, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 181, @ Tampa Bay, 7/1/11 179, vs. Arizona, 5/20/11 173, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 172, vs. Orlando, 3/18/11

Fewest Penalty Yards, Game 11, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 12, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04 16, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 18, @ Orlando, 7/23/11 20, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 22, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/21/11

Fewest Penalty Yards, Game, Opponent 23, vs. Jacksonville, 6/3/11 25, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 27, @ San Jose, 7/7/12 29, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 31, @ Austin, 4/25/04

Fewest Penalty Yards, Game, Both Teams 45, @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 52, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 59, @ Austin, 4/25/04 66, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 119 2012 GAME SUMMARIES VooDoo Fall in Season Finale, Postseason Hopes Rest in Tampa Bay at Spokane Game Georgia Force versus New Orleans VooDoo New Orleans, La. July 21, 2012 By: Clyde Verdin

With a spot in the playoffs at stake, the New Orleans VooDoo had the visiting Georgia Force down big early, but found themselves trailing for most of the second half after miscues, eventually falling to the Force 55-48 Saturday night ending the VooDoo season.

However, the VooDoo (8-10) could still earn a playoff berth and the No. 4 overall seed in the playoffs with a Tampa Bay loss to Spokane. When the VooDoo game ended, Tampa Bay and Spokane were in the 1st quarter.

Josh Bush set two new records on the night for the VooDoo, setting a new mark for receiving yards (1,799) in a season, and becoming the first New Orleans player to take a missed field goal back for a touchdown with a 55-yarder in the second quarter. Bush also tied the single-season mark for touchdown receptions with 37.

Storm Outlast VooDoo in Overtime New Orleans VooDoo at Tampa Bay Storm Tampa, Fla. July 14, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

Despite having a 17-point advantage in the 4th quarter, the New Orleans VooDoo (8-9, 5-2) could not hold on as the Tampa Bay Storm (8-9, 4-4) won 78-77 in overtime at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Saturday night.

The VooDoo received a career effort from wide receiver Josh Bush with 256 yards receiving – a new team record for receiving yards in a game – and 5 touchdowns on 9 receptions, while also contributing 90 yards on kickoff returns for 349 all-purpose yards – a new VooDoo single-game record for all- purpose yards.

The 5 receiving touchdowns also tied a VooDoo single-game record, origi- nally set by Wendall Williams in 2007.

VooDoo quarterback Kurt Rocco also added a new page to the VooDoo record book, tossing 9 touchdowns in the game to set a new team record for passing touchdowns in a single season. Rocco surpassed Andy Kelly’s 2005 mark of 96, becoming the first VooDoo quarterback to throw over 100 touch- downs in a single-season.

SaberCats Strong First Half Sinks VooDoo; Rocco Sets VooDoo Single- Season

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 120 Passing Record New Orleans VooDoo at San Jose SaberCats San Jose, Calif. July 7, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo fell to the Milwaukee Mustangs 76-55 in the Grave- yard on Friday. This season was hexed for the VooDoo as they finished 0-9 at home in front of a season’s best of 9,359 fans in attendance.

The VooDoo gave its best efforts to record its first win at home since 2008, but it could not overcome the deficit and were faced with its 10th consecutive loss at home.

VooDoo atop South Division after Win over Jacksonville Jacksonville Sharks versus New Orleans VooDoo New Orleans, La. June 30, 2012 By: Jake Weinstock

The New Orleans VooDoo (8-7) overcame some early mistakes to defeat the Jacksonville Sharks (7-8) Saturday night in The Graveyard, 65-55. With the win, the VooDoo now, for the first time since returning to the AFL, has sole possession of first place in the South Division.

The VooDoo’s opening drive would turn out to be a perfect microcosm of the game. On first down, Rocco threw incomplete for Josh Bush. On sec- ond down, Rocco bounced a pass to Quorey Payne. On third down, Rocco missed Courtney Smith. Faced with a 4th and 10 on their own 5 yard-line, Rocco delivered a perfect deep ball that hit Payne in-stride, allowing the receiver to easily score and propel New Orleans to a 6-0 lead.

Late Score, Opportunistic Defense Fuel 48-41 VooDoo win At Predators New Orleans VooDoo at Orlando Predators Orlando, Fla. June 22, 2012 By: Emmanuel Pepis

With the division lead in their sights, New Orleans emerged victorious over the Orlando Predators, 48-41, on Friday night at the Amway Center.

The VooDoo’s third consecutive road win pulled them back to .500 at 7-7, while the Predators dropped to 2-12.

It was also the VooDoo’s first ever victory at Orlando in their seventh attempt. Former Orlando head coach Pat O’Hara was on their sidelines pulling the strings for the VooDoo to help accomplish the feat.

New Orleans grabbed the lead for good with 21 seconds left in the fourth quarter on Courtney Smith’s second touchdown rush of the night.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 121 VooDoo Gain Ground In American Conference Playoff Picture With Win In Cleveland New Orleans VooDoo at Cleveland Gladiators Cleveland, Ohio June 16, 2011 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo (6-7) pulled the improbable against the Cleveland Gladiators (6-7) by coming back from a 14-point second half deficit to get a 54-42 victory Saturday night at The “Q”.

The VooDoo trailed 28-20 at halftime, and would succumb to a 14-point deficit with 3:48 left in the third quarter, but the defense came up big in the fourth quarter, as it has all season with a sack and forced fumble by defensive end Xavier Brown that was recovered by Michael Janac in the end zone to give the VooDoo the 47-42 lead with 5:05 left in game.

The turnover was one of five forced by the defense on the night, with three coming in the fourth quarter. Two of the turnovers in the game came by way of Alvin Ray Jackson interceptions giving him 11 on the season to lead the AFL.

VooDoo Unable to Claw Back Against Talons San Antonio Talons versus New Orleans VooDoo New Orleans, La. June 9, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo (5-7) fell 1-yard short in the closing seconds of tying the game, as the San Antonio Talons (9-3) recorded their sixth consecu- tive victory on Saturday night in The Graveyard, winning 53-46.

VooDoo quarterback Kurt Rocco attempted to tie the game as time expired, finding wide receiver Quorey Payne open in the middle of the field for a 7-yard gain; however, Payne was tackled up against the wall by Talons Ken Fontenette with no time left on the clock.

Rocco finished 27-of-42 passing for 362 yards, 6 touchdowns and one inter- ception. Rocco’s two favorite targets were L.J. Castile and Josh Bush, finish- ing with 159 and 122, respectively. For Bush, it marked the fourth consecu- tive game with 100-plus yards receiving and 3-plus touchdown receptions.

Kurt Rocco Leads VooDoo in Win over Georgia Force New Orleans VooDoo at Georgia Force Gwinnett, Ga. June 2, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo never trailed on Saturday night at The Arena at Gwinnett Center, defeating the Georgia Force, 57-35, to keep pace in the South Division.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 122 The VooDoo (5-6) led 21-7 after the first quarter en route to a 34-14 halftime lead. The Force (6-5) made an attempt at a comeback in the fourth quar- ter, but the close the home team could come was 54-35 with 6:58 left in the contest.

VooDoo quarterback Kurt Rocco was impressive finishing 21-of-24 passing for 293 yards and 7 touchdowns. Rocco, who also rushed for a touchdown, was 18-of-19 passing through three quarters.

Curse Continues in the Graveyard, VooDoo Fall to Rattlers New Orleans VooDoo versus Arizona Rattlers New Orleans, La. May 26, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo (4-6) were rattled by the top ranked Arizona Rat- tlers (8-3), falling 69-45 Saturday night in The Graveyard.

The Rattlers were the first to score with a pass from to Kerry Reed, but VooDoo quarterback Kurt Rocco followed with a 20-yard-pass to wide receiver Josh Bush making the score 7-6 at the end of the first quarter.

Rocco finished 19-of-40 for 283 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, with his counterpart Nick Davila checking out early in the fourth quarter with 303 yards passing, 9 touchdowns while completing 20-of-26 pass attempts.

VooDoo overcome 20-point deficit, win third straight at home New Orleans VooDoo versus Orlando Predators New Orleans, La. May 18, 2012 By: Jake Weinstock

The New Orleans VooDoo (4-5) overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Predators (1-8), 68-61, on Friday night in The Graveyard.

The VooDoo led 27-14 after the first quarter, but the Predators scored 33 unanswered points to take a 47-27 lead late in the second. The 33-0 run was aided by two successful onside kick attempts by Orlando, a sack-safety of Kurt Rocco, and an interception thrown by Rocco.

Just before halftime, Rocco hit receiver L.J. Castile for a 26-yard touchdown as time expired. VooDoo kicker Matt Denny converted the PAT and the Voo- Doo closed the deficit to 13, making the score 47-34 heading into the break.

VooDoo Fall In Overtime To Spokane New Orleans VooDoo at Spokane Shock Spokane, Wash. May 11, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The Spokane Shock (4-4) were the first to score in overtime defeating the New Orleans VooDoo (3-5), 68-62, on Friday night in the .

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 123 The VooDoo won the coin toss in overtime, but on the second play in the ex- tra period, quarterback Kurt Rocco threw an interception to Shock defensive back Terrance Sanders that he returned to the 1 yard line. One play later, Shock quarterback Kyle Rowley sealed the win with a carry up the middle for the game-winning touchdown.

Rocco finished the game with a career-high 402 passing yards and tied a career best 8 touchdown passes. Rowley tapped out with 271 yards and 4 touchdowns through the air and one on the ground.

VooDoo Squander 23-Point Lead in Loss At Sharks New Orleans VooDoo at Jacksonville Sharks Jacksonville, Fla. May 4, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The Jacksonville Sharks overcame what was once a 23-point deficit with big special teams and defensive plays, while holding off a final stab from the New Orleans VooDoo for a 41-37 win in front of an attendance of 9,064.

New Orleans quarterback, Kurt Rocco was sacked on 4th and 8 with 8:14 left spurring the Sharks’ to their first lead since the late stages of the first quarter after Jamarko Simmons plunged in from 1 yard out with 4:23 left to put the Sharks on top 41-37.

With one final chance, the Voodoo drove down to the Jacksonville 15-yard line where they faced a 4th and 6. Rocco tried to float a pass to L.J. Castille, but it fell incomplete. The Sharks took over on downs, and were able to run the clock out from there to preserve the win and move to 3-4 on the season.

VooDoo Upends Pittsburgh Power in Second Half New Orleans VooDoo versus Pittsburgh Power New Orleans, La. April 20, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo (3-3) were able to breathe a sigh a relief after the Pittsburgh Power (2-4) missed a potential game-tying field goal at the end of the regulation, to give the VooDoo a 51-48 victory in The Graveyard on Friday night.

“It was an ugly win; however, a win is a win and to be a good team you have to win ugly games,” said VooDoo Head Coach Pat O’Hara. “We are making progress, but we have to keep improving. Offensively we struggled; we will look at the tape and get better.

The win in The Graveyard marks the first time since 2008 that the team has strung together back-to-back wins at home, and in the process placed the VooDoo in a tie for first place in the American South Division entering the bye week. This will be the team’s second and final bye week.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 124 VooDoo Fall To San Antonio Talons on Friday Night New Orleans VooDoo at San Antonio Talons San Antonio, Texas April 13, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo once again fell victim to an Aaron Garcia led team, this time falling to the San Antonio Talons 62-48 on Friday night in the Alamo- dome.

Garcia, who swept the VooDoo last season while quarterbacking the Jack- sonville Sharks, tossed for 287 yards and 9 touchdowns while also complet- ing 26-of-32 passes on Friday night. He also had 2 interceptions.

VooDoo quarterback Kurt Rocco was under the 300-yard mark passing for the first time this season, finishing with 278 yards and 5 touchdowns. He completed 21-of-41 passes and only tossed one interception. Rocco’s lead- ing target was L.J. Castile who had a stellar game with 12 receptions for 131 yards and four touchdowns – all new personal bests.

Good Friday Turned Great With VooDoo Ending The Graveyard Curse New Orleans VooDoo versus Tampa Bay Storm New Orleans, La. April 6, 2012 By: Austin Swanson

With 8,677 faithful fans in attendance, the New Orleans VooDoo (2-2) broke The Graveyard curse of a 12-game home losing streak with a 66-47 win over the Tampa Bay Storm (2-2)on the Net 10 NFL Network’s “Game of the Week” on Friday night.

It was also the VooDoo’s first home game win since the 2008 season.

Despite a slow start early in the first quarter, the VooDoo took a 19-point lead at half time over the Tampa Bay Storm. New Orleans was given the chance to score first after an interception by Demarcus Robinson, but the Storm forced a New Orleans fumble on the drive.

VooDoo Earn First Win With Total Team Effort New Orleans VooDoo at Utah Blaze Salt Lake City, Utah March 31, 2012 By: Brandon Rizzuto

The New Orleans VooDoo (1-2) defeated the Utah Blaze (2-2) on Saturday night 72-57 in the EnergySolutions Arena, behind a record-setting night for quarterback Kurt Rocco and jack linebacker Alvin Ray Jackson. It marks the first win for the VooDoo this season, and first in the Pat O’Hara era.

“We fought through a lot of adversity in the win and I can’t tell you how proud I am of these guys,” said O’Hara after the game. “It was a battle; true ironman football with guys playing both ways because of injury. I am so proud of them for stepping up.”

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 125 The 72 points for the VooDoo was the most points scored by the team since the 2008 season, coupled with a turnover-less performance by the offense. The defense also combined to register 7 total turnovers (5 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles) that led to 26 points.

Home Woes Continue For VooDoo, Fall To Mustangs On Friday Night New Orleans VooDoo versus Milwaukee Mustangs New Orleans, La. March 23, 2012 By: Emily Seelig

The New Orleans VooDoo fell 65-42 to the Milwaukee Mustangs in The Graveyard on Friday night, extending the team’s home losing streak to 12 games in light of 15 penalties and three turnovers.

The 15 penalties racked up a total of 96 yards – the opposite of last week- end’s game when the VooDoo were only penalized twice.

The VooDoo (0-2) were the first ones to come up with points in the first quar- ter when wide receiver Josh Bush caught a 14-yard pass from quarterback Kurt Rocco. Rocco checked out of the first half with 3 passing touchdowns, finishing the game 27-of-40 for 343 yards with 5 touchdowns and two inter- ceptions. Bush went on to finish the game with 194 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.

VooDoo Fall In Nail-Biter To Soul, 63-62 New Orleans VooDoo versus Philadelphia Soul New Orleans, La. March 18, 2012 By: Emily Seelig

The New Orleans VooDoo took the Philadelphia Soul down to the wire, hav- ing a chance to win on a last second field goal, but it was blocked as the Soul defeated the VooDoo 63-62 in The Graveyard on Sunday afternoon.

The team had a total of 53 plays for 363 yards and zero turnovers, which made head coach Pat O’Hara proud.

“I’m very pleased with how our players fought today. They played hard and I’m happy with their effort. It was a tough loss, but they will learn from their mistakes and effort. We know that we will have to work with special teams,” said O’Hara in post-game interviews.

Kurt Rocco completed 25 out of 39 passes with a total of 314 yards. He also had 6 touchdowns, feeling more comfortable with each offensive series.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 126 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

SCORING Points

Career 438 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 250 P.J. Berry, 2011 246, Josh Bush, 2012 238 Brian Schmitz, 2004-05 234 Tyronne Jones, 2007-08

Season 250 P.J. Berry, 2011 246, Josh Bush, 2012 234 Aaron Bailey, 2005 210 Tyronne Jones, 2007-08 204 Aaron Bailey, 2004

Season, Rookie 120 Kenny Henderson, 2007 90 Skyler Green, 2011 56, Greg Ellingson, 2012 50 Ira Gooch, 2004

Game 30 Eight times, last Josh Bush, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Game, Opponent 36 , vs. New York, 5/28/07 30 Six times, last , vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Most Consecutive Games Scoring 16 L.J. Castile, 2011-12 12 Tyronne Jones, 2007 12 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 11 Josh Bush, 2012- 10 P.J. Berry, 2011

Touchdowns

Career 73 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 41 P.J. Berry, 2011 41 Josh Bush, 2012 39 Tyronne Jones, 2007-08 29 L.J. Castile, 2011-

Season 41 P.J. Berry, 2011 41 Josh Bush, 2012 39 Aaron Bailey, 2005

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 127 35 Tyronne Jones, 2007 34 Aaron Bailey, 2004

Season, Rookie 20 Kenny Henderson, 2007 15 Skyler Green, 2011 9 Greg Ellingson, 2012 8 Ira Gooch, 2004

Game 5 Eight times, last Josh Bush @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Game, Opponent 6 Kevin Swayne, vs. New York, 5/28/05 5 Six times, last Maurice Purify, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

PATs Most Attempted, Career 217 Jonathan Ruffin, 2011 204 Brian Schmitz, 2004-05 71 Eric Houle, 2007

Most Attempted, Season 112 Brian Schmitz, 2005 102 Jonathan Ruffin, 2011 92 Brian Schmitz, 2004

Most Attempted, Game 11 Joshua Shene, @ Utah, 3/31/12 11, Gary Cismesia, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 11 Jonathan Ruffin, vs. Columbus Destroyers, 5/30/08

Most Attempted, Game, Opponent 11 Todd France, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 11 Xavier Beitia, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 10 Three times, last Chris Gould, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Most Made, Career 192 Jonathan Ruffin, 2011 178 Brian Schmitz, 2004-05 58 Eric Houle, 2007

Most Made, Season 100 Brian Schmitz, 2005 88 Jonathan Ruffin, 2011 78 Brian Schmitz, 2004

Most Made, Game 11 Gary Cismesia, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 11 Jonathan Ruffin, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 10 Jonathan Ruffin, @ Dallas, 6/9/07

Most Made, Opponent Game

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 128 10 Todd France, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 9 Seven times, last Chris Gould, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Most Consecutive Made 26 Jonathan Ruffin, 2007 25 Brian Schmitz, 2004 24 Jonathan Ruffin, 2011 21 Gary Cismesia, 2012 21 Brian Scmitz, 2005

Field Goals Most Attempted, Career 43 Brian Schmitz, 2004-05 33 Jonathan Ruffin, 2011 20 Eric Houle, 2007

Most Attempted, Season 22 Brian Schmitz, 2005 21 Brian Schmitz, 2004 20 Eric Houle, 2007

Most Attempted, Game 4 Jonathan Ruffin @ Utah, 7/16/11 4 Eric Houle, @ Orlando, 5/11/07 3 Brian Schmitz, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 3 Eric Houle, @ Austin, 4/21/07

Most Attempted, Game, Opponent 5 , @ Orlando, 5/22/05 4 Four times, last by Steve Azar, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

Most Made, Career 20 Brian Schmitz, 2004-05 15 Jonathan Ruffin, 2011 10 Eric Houle, 2007

Most Made, Season 11 Brian Schmitz, 2005 10 Eric Houle, 2007 9 Brian Schmitz, 2004

Most Made, Game 2 Eight times, last by Phil Marfuggi, 6/9/12

Most Made, Opponent, Game 4 Matt George, @ Tampa Bay, 4/30/05 3 Jay Taylor, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 2 Five times, last by , vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07

Most Consecutive Made 6 Eric Houle, 2007 3 four times, last Jonathan Ruffin, 2011

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 129 Longest Field Goal 46 Jonathan Ruffin, vs. Philadelphia, 5/27/11 45 Jonathan Ruffin, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 42 Gary Cismesia, @ San Jose, 7/7/12 42 Eric Houle, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07

Longest Field Goal, Opponent 54 Peter Martinez, @ Grand Rapids, 4/23/05 49 Todd Sievers, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 47 Rob Bironas, vs. Carolina, 3/27/04

Highest Field Goal Percentage, Season 50.0 Eric Houle, 2007 50.0 Brian Schmitz, 2005 44.0 Jonathon Ruffin, 2008

PASSING Rating Highest, Season 115.3 Kurt Rocco, 2012 113.9 Danny Wimprine, 2008 112.4 Andy Kelly, 2005

Attempts Career 1,096 Andy Kelly, 2005, 2007 940 Danny Wimprine, 2011 647 Kurt Rocco, 2012

Season 700 Andy Kelly, 2005 552 Danny Wimprine, 2008 489 John Fitzgerald, 2004

Game 53 Andy Kelly, vs. Orlando, 3/13/05 52 Andy Kelly, @ Austin, 4/21/07 51 Two times, last Andy Kelly, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07

Game, Opponent 54 , vs. Tampa Bay, 2/25/05 54 Mark Grieb, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 50 R.J. Archer, @ Georgia, 6/2/12

Completion Percentage Season 66.7 Andy Kelly, 2007 66.6 Andy Kelly, 2005 62.9 Steve Bellisari, 2007

Game 87.9 Andy Kelly, @ Nashville, 2/4/05 87.5 Kurt Rocco, @ Georgia, 6/2/12

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 130 82.4 Andy Kelly, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07

Yards Gained Career 7,237 Andy Kelly, 2005, 2007 6,557 Danny Wimprine, 2011 5,317 Kurt Rocco, 2012

Season 5,317 Kurt Rocco, 2012 4,657 Andy Kelly, 2005 4,081 Danny Wimprine, 2008

Game 417 Steve Bellisari, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 402 Kurt Rocoo, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 389 Andy Kelly, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07

Game, Opponent 445 Mark Grieb, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07 386 Clint Dolzel, @ Dallas 6/9/07 358 Aaron Garcia, vs. New York, 5/28/07

Longest Pass Completion 48 John Fitzgerald (to Rumph), vs. Austin, 5/30/04 47t Danny Wimprine (to Dudley) vs. San Jose, 4/5/08 47t Kurt Rocco (to Bush) @ Tampa Bay, 7/7/12 45t Kurt Rocco (to Payne) vs. Jacksonville, 6/30/12 45 Steve Bellisari (to Williams), vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07 45t Andy Kelly (to Bailey), @ Austin, 4/1/05 45 Danny Wimprine (to Wilson) @ Cleveland, 4/16/11 45 Chris Wallace (to Jordan) @ Kansas City, 5/7/11

Longest Pass Completion, Opponent 48 Aaron Garcia (to Wilson) @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11 46 Stephen Wasil (to Rodriguez) @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 45 Adrian McPherson (to Amey), @ Austin, 4/21/07 45t Tony Grazian (to Scott), vs. Philadelphia, 2/20/05 45 Leon Murray (to Burks), @ Georgia, 2/22/04 45 Leon Murray (to Burks), vs. Georgia, 5/15/04

Touchdowns Career 143 Andy Kelly, 2005, 2007 131 Danny Wimprine, 2011 107 Kurt Rocco, 2012- 61 John Fitzgerald, 2004

Season 107 Kurt Rocco, 2012 96 Andy Kelly, 2005 85 Danny Wimprine, 2008 61 John Fitzgerald, 2004

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 131 Game 10 Four times, last Danny Wimprine, @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11 9 Kurt Rocco vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 9 Kurt Rocco @ Utah, 3/31/12 9 Danny WImprine, vs. Utah, 4/25/08 9 Steve Bellisari, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 9 Andy Kelly, vs. Austin, 5/14/05

Game, Opponent 11 Clint Dolzel, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 9 , vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 9 Aaron Garcia, @ San Antonio, 4/13/12 9 Nick Davila, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Had Intercepted Career 28 Danny Wimprine, 2011 24 Andy Kelly, 2005, 2007 17 Kurt Rocco, 2012- 15 John Fitzgerald, 2004 15 Steve Bellisari, 2007-08

Season 17 Kurt Rocco, 2012 17 Danny Wimprine, 2011 15 John Fitzgerald, 2004 12 Andy Kelly, 2005 12 Steve Bellisari, 2007

Game 4 Danny Wimrpine vs. Georgia, 4/2/11 4 Steve Bellisari, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07 4 John Fitzgerald, @ San Jose, 5/1/04 3 Five times, last Danny Wimprine, @ Orlando, 7/23/11

Game, Opponent 4 , vs. Utah, 3/31/12 4 Chris Leak, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 3 Seven times, last R.J. Archer, @ Georgia, 6/2/12

Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted 148 Andy Kelly, 3/31/07-5/11/07 (5 game span) 135 Andy Kelly, 3/13/05-4/1/05 (4 game span) 112 Andy Kelly, 3/3/07-3/24/07 (4 game span)

Most Attempts, No Interceptions, Game 52 Andy Kelly, @ Austin, 4/21/07 51 Andy Kelly, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 50 Andy Kelly, vs. Georgia, 3/26/05

Most Attempts, No Interceptions, Opponent, Game 54 Shane Stafford, vs. Tampa Bay, 2/25/05 44 Sherdrick Bonner, @ Arizona, 3/18/04

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 132 44 , vs. Carolina, 3/27/04

Times Sacked Career 40 Danny Wimprine, 2011 30 Kurt Rocco, 2012- 24 Andy Kelly, 2005, 2007 10 John Fitzgerald, 2004

Season 30 Kurt Rocco, 2012 28 Danny Wimprine, 2011 16 Andy Kelly, 2007 10 John Fitzgerald, 2004

Game 6 Danny Wimprine vs. Tampa Bay, 3/11/11 4 Andy Kelly, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 3 Four times, last Kurt Rocco vs. San Antonio, 6/9/12

Game, Opponent 6 Chris Leak, @ Orlando, 6/22/12

PASS RECEIVING Receptions Career 235 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 155 P.J. Berry, 2011 115 Josh Bush, 2012 115 James Jordan, 2008 113 Thabiti Davis, 2005

Season 155 P.J. Berry, 2011 144 Aaron Bailey, 2005 115 James Jordan, 2008 115 Josh Bush, 2012 113 Thabiti Davis, 2005 104 L.J. Castile, 2012

Season, Rookie 75 Kenny Henderson, 2007 50 Skyler Green, 2011 33 Greg Ellingson 31 Calvin Spears, 2004

Game 19 Kenny Henderson, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 (Tied AFL single game record) 17 Wendall Williams, @ Georgia, 6/24/07 15 Wendall Williams, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 15 Thabiti Davis, vs. Colorado, 5/8/05

Game, Rookie

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 133 19 Kenny Henderson, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 (Tied AFL single game record) 11 Skyler Green vs. Georgia, 6/17/11 10 Three times, last Greg Ellingson vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12

Game, Opponent 15 Otis Amey, vs. Austin, 6/17/07 14 Two times, last Bobby Sippio @ Orlando, 7/23/11 13 Four times, last T.T. Toliver, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12

Most Consecutive Games, Pass Receptions 31 Aaron Bailey, 2004-2005 18 Josh Bush, 2012 18 L.J. Castile, 2011-2012 18 Lamont Moore, 2004-05

YARDAGE Career 3,708 P.J. Berry, 2011 3,058 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 1799 Josh Bush, 2012 1,305 James Jordan, 2008 1,264 Quorey Payne, 2012

Season 3,708 P.J. Berry, 2011 1,799 Josh Bush, 2012 1,694 Aaron Bailey, 2005 1,364 Aaron Bailey, 2004 1,305 James Jordan, 2008 1,264 Quorey Payne, 2012

Season, Rookie 895 Kenny Henderson, 2007 622 Skyler Green, 2011 475 Greg Ellingson, 2012 419 Ira Gooch, 2004

Game 256 Josh Bush, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 190 Kenny Henderson, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 176 Wendall Williams, @ Georgia, 6/24/07 166 Aaron Bailey, vs. San Jose, 2/13/05

Game, Rookie 190 Kenny Henderson, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 167 Greg Ellingson, vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12 150 Skyler Green vs. Georgia, 6/17/11 143 Kenny Henderson, @ Dallas, 6/9/07

Game, Opponent 210 T.T. Toliver, vs. Orlando, 5/18/12 184 Derrick Lewis, vs. Austin, 6/17/07 173 Jeron Harvey @ Jacksonville, 3/26/11

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 134 170 Jimmy Fryzel, @ Orlando, 5/22/05 170 Prechae Rodriguez, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Longest Pass Reception 48 Jacques Rumph, vs. Austin, 5/30/04 47t Josh Bush @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 47t Javarus Dudley vs. San Jose, 4/5/08 45 Jeremiah Pope vs. Grand Rapids, 6/21/08 45 Wendall Williams, vs. Tampa Bay, 6/2/07 45t Aaron Bailey, @ Austin, 4/1/05 45t Quorey Payne, vs. Jacksonville, 6/30/12 45t Lamont Moore, @ Grand Rapids, 4/21/05

Longest Pass Reception, Opponent 46 Prechae Rodriguez, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 45 Otis Amey, @ Austin, 4/21/07 45t Sean Scott, vs. Philadelphia, 2/20/05 45 , @ Georgia, 2/22/04 45 Dialleo Burks, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04

TOUCHDOWNS Career 69 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 41 P.J. Berry, 2011 37 Josh Bush, 2012 34 Tyronne Jones, 2007 33 James Jordan, 2008 29 L.J. Castile, 2012 23 Quorey Payne, 2012

Season 37 Aaron Bailey, 2005 37 Josh Bush, 2012 34 Tyronne Jones, 2007 33 James Jordan, 2008 32 Aaron Bailey, 2004

Season, Rookie 18 Kenny Henderson, 2007 15 Skyler Green, 2011 8 Greg Ellingson, 2012 7 Ira Gooch, 2004 5 Calvin Spears, 2004

Game 5 Five times, last Josh Bush @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Game, Rookie 5 Skyler Green, @ Jacksonville, 6/3/11 5 Wendall Williams, @ Dallas, 6/9/07 4 Kenny Henderson, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 4 Kenny Henderson, @ Utah, 3/3/07 4 Greg Ellingson, @ Utah, 3/31/12

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 135 Game, Opponent 6 Kevin Swayne, vs. New York, 5/28/07 5 Four times, Maurice Purify, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12 5 James Roe, vs. San Jose, 2/13/05 4 10 times, last Bobby Sippio, @ Orlando, 7/23/11

RUSHING Attempts Career 112 Dan Curran, 2004, 2007 84 James Lynch, 2007-08 44 Tommy Taggart, 2011 37 Leroy Thompson, 2005 36 Joe Alajajian, 2012

Season 85 Dan Curran, 2004 56 James Lynch, 2008 44 Tommy Taggart, 2011 37 Leroy Thompson, 2005 36 Joe Alajajian, 2012

Season, Rookie 26 James Lynch, 2007 5 Kenny Henderson, 2005 3 Ira Gooch, 2004 3 Chris Browning, 2004

Game 11 James Lynch, vs. Cleveland, 3/21/08 10 Dan Curran, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04 8 Three times, last Henry Bryant, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07

Game, Opponent 14 Matt Bassuener, vs Tulsa, 5/13/11 13 Torrance Marshall, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07 10 Marlon Moye-Moore, vs. Orlando, 4/9/04 10 Stephen Wasil, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Yards Gained Career 396 Dan Curran, 2004, 2007 193 Tom Taggart, 2011 177 James Lynch, 2007-08 137 Danny Wimprine, 2011 98 Josh Bush, 2012

Season 336 Dan Curran, 2004 193 Tom Taggart, 2011 130 James Lynch, 2008 98 Josh Bush, 2012 86 Leroy Thompson, 2005

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 136 77 Danny Wimprine, 2011

Season, Rookie 47 James Lynch, 2007 21 Ira Gooch, 2004 17 Chris Browning, 2004

Game 45 Dan Curran, @ Philadelphia, 2/8/04 40 Tommy Taggart @ Orlando, 7/23/11 37 Dan Curran, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04 33 Dan Curran, vs. Carolina, 3/27/04 25 James Lynch, vs. Cleveland, 3/21/08

Game, Rookie 17 James Lynch, @ Orlando, 5/11/07 13 Ira Gooch, @ Tampa Bay, 5/23/04 13 Chris Browning, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04

Game, Opponent 50 Joe Hamilton, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 39 Marlon Moye-Moore, @ Orlando, 4/9/04 37 Three times, last Torrance Marshall, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07

Longest Run 29 Dan Curran, vs. Carolina, 3/27/04 22 Tom Taggart @ Jacksonville, 6/3/11 20 Dan Curran, @ Las Vegas, 2/29/04 20 Steve Beillisari, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07

Longest Run, Opponent 42 Joe Hamilton, vs. Orlando, 5/9/04 25 Leon Murray, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04 25 Adrian McPherson, @ Austin, 4/21/07

Touchdowns Career 24 Dan Curran, 2004, 2007 10 Danny Wimprine, 2011 10 Joe Alajajian, 2012 9 Tommy Taggart, 2011 8 James Lynch, 2008 8 Leroy Thompson, 2005 7 Steve Bellisari, 2007

Season 21 Dan Curran, 2004 10 Joe Alajajian, 2012 8 James Lynch, 2008 8 Leroy Thompson, 2005 7 Danny Wimprine, 2008 7 Steve Bellisari, 2007

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 137 Season, Rookie 2 Kenny Henderson, 2007 1 Chris Browning, 2004 1 Ira Gooch, 2004

Game 3 Dan Curran, vs. Georgia, 5/15/04 3 Joe Alajajian, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Game, Opponent 3 Stephen Wasil, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 3 , vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 3 John Fitzgerald, vs. Austin, 5/14/05 3 Torrance Marshall, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07

KICKOFF RETURNS Returns Career 101 P.J. Berry, 2011 69 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 48 Josh Bush, 2012 44 Jacques Rumph, 2004-07 39 Wendall Williams, 2008

Season 101 P.J. Berry, 2011 49 Aaron Bailey, 2004 48 Josh Bush, 2012 39 Wendall Williams, 2008 38 Jacques Rumph, 2005

Season, Rookie 28 Kenny Henderson, 2007 12 Skyler Green, 2011 10 Greg Ellingson, 2012 5 Ira Gooch, 2004

Game 9 Two times, last P.J. Berry @ Orlando, 7/23/11 8 Josh Bush, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Game, Opponent 10 Jeff Hughley, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 10 Michael Lindsey, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 9 P.J. Berry, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12

Yards Gained Career 2,043 P.J. Berry, 2011 1,268 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 891 Josh Bush, 2012 865 Jacques Rumph, 2004-05, 2007 701 Wendall Williams, 2008

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 138 Season 2,043 P.J. Berry, 2011 956 Aaron Bailey, 2004 891 Josh Bush, 2012 731 Jacques Rumph, 2005 701 Wendall Williams, 2008

Season, Rookie 536 Kenny Henderson, 2007 205 Skyler Green, 2011 67 Ira Gooch, 2004 50 Greg Ellingson, 2012

Game 217 Jeremiah Pope, @ New York, 6/7/08 201 P.J. Berry @ Orlando, 7/23/11 198 P.J. Berry @ Philadelphia 5/27/11 185 P.J. Berry vs. Arizona 5/20/11 164 Josh Bush vs. Philadelphia 3/18/12

Game, Opponent 265 Jeff Hughley, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 242 P.J. Berry, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12 209 Michael Lindsey, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 165 Chris Bocage, vs. Utah, 3/31/12

Longest Kickoff Return 58 P.J. Berry vs Pittsburgh, 4/21/11 57 (2X’s) P.J. Berry, last vs Arizona, 5/20/11 56t Wendall Williams, @ Dallas, 4/12/08 56t Jeremiah Pope, @ New York, 6/7/08 56t Tyronne Jones, @ Utah, 3/3/07 56t Jacques Rumph, @ Austin, 4/21/07 56t Tony Locke, vs. New York, 5/28/07 56 Quorey Payne, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12

Longest Kickoff Return, Opponent 58 Henry Douglas, @ Chicago, 3/26/05 57 (2X’s), Last Terran Sanders vs Spokane, 6/25/11 57t P.J. Berry, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12 56 Four times, last , @ Georgia, 6/24/07

Average Yardage Season 21.3 Jeremiah Pope, 2008 20.5 P.J. Berry, 2011 19.5 Aaron Bailey, 2004 19.2 Jacques Rumph, 2005 19.1 Kenny Henderson, 2007

Game (min. 3 returns) 33.3 Jacques Rumph, @ Orlando, 3/22/05 31.5 Tony Locke, vs. New York, 5/28/07

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 139 27.8 Quroey Payne vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12 27.1 Jeremiah Pope, @ New York, 6/7/08

Game, Opponent (min. 3 returns) 39.0 Josh Bush, @ Grand Rapids, 4/21/05 30.6 Terrance Sanders, @ Spokane, 5/11/12 29.3 Michael Brown, @ Orlando, 5/22/05

Touchdowns Career 5 P.J. Berry, 2011 3 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 2 Jeremiah Pope, 2008 2 Wendall Williams, 2008 2 Jacques Rumph, 2004-05, 2007

Season 5 P.J. Berry 2 Jeremiah Pope, 2008 2 Wendall Williams, 2008 2 Aaron Bailey, 2004

Game 1 18 times, last Jamaal Fudge, vs. Jacksonville, 6/30/12

Game, Opponent 2 Terrance Sanders, @ Spokane, 5/11/12

MISSED FIELD GOAL RETURNS Returns Season 6 Tyronne Jones, 2007 4 Josh Bush, 2012 3 P.J. Berry, 2011 3 Aaron Bailey, 2005

Season, Rookie 2 Calvin Spears, 2004

Game 3 Tyronne Jones, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07 2 P.J. Berry vs. Jacksonville, 6/3/11 2 Aaron Bailey, @ Orlando, 5/22/05 1 13 times, last Jeremiah Pope, @ Orlando, 6/13/08

Game, Opponent 1 14 times, last Ryan Bowers, @ Orlando, 5/11/07

Yards Gained Season 121 Tyronne Jones, 2007 89 Josh Bush, 2012

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 140 32 Aaron Bailey, 2005 25 P.J. Berry, 2011 26 Jeremiah Pope, 2008 21 Wendall Williams, 2008

Season, Rookie 7 Calvin Spears, 2004 6 Monty Montgomery, 2004

Game 71 Tyronne Jones, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07 55t Josh Bush, vs. Georgia, 7/21/12 26 Jeremiah Pope, @ Orlando, 6/13/08 21 Wendall Williams, @ Dallas, 4/12/08 21 Tyronne Jones, @ Utah, 3/3/07 20 P.J. Berry vs. Jacksonville, 6.3.11 19 Two times, last Aaron Bailey, @ Orlando, 5/22/05

Game, Opponent 25 Henry Douglas, @ Chicago, 3/20/05 15 Fred Coleman, @ Nashville, 2/4/05 17 Bobby Sippio, @ Dallas, 3/5/05

Longest MFG Return 33 Tyronne Jones, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07 26 Jeremiah Pope, @ Orlando, 6/13/08 21 Wendall Williams, @ Dallas, 4/12/08 21 Tyronne Jones, @ Utah, 3/3/07 20 Tyronne Jones, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

Longest MFG Return, Opponent 34 Chris Bocage @ Utah, 7/16/11 25 Henry Douglas, 3/20/05 17 B.J. Barre, vs. Columbus, 3/9/07 16 Two times, last Kevin Prentiss, @ Las Vegas, 3/18/07

COMBINED KICK RETURNS Returns Career 101 P.J. Berry, 2011 73 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 52 Josh Bush, 2012 49 Wendall Williams, 2007-08 44 Jacques Rumph, 2004-05, 2007

Season 101 PJ. Berry, 2011 52 Josh Bush, 2012 50 Aaron Bailey, 2004 44 Wendall Willaims 2008 43 Tyronne Jones, 2007

Season, Rookie

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 141 28 Kenny Henderson, 2007 12 Skyler Green, 2011 10 Greg Ellingson, 2012

Game 9 Two times, last P.J. Berry vs. Orlando, 7/23/11 8 (all KO) Jeremiah Pope, @ New York, 6/7/08 8 (all KO) Josh Bush, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12

Game, Opponent 10 Jeff Hughley, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 10 Michael Lindsey, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 9 P.J. Berry, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12

Yards Gained Career 2,043 P.J. Berry, 2011 1,319 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 980 Josh Bush, 2012 907 Wendall Williams, 2007-08 865 Jacques Rumph, 2004-05, 2007 726 Tyronne Jones, 2007

Season 2,043 P.J. Berry, 2011 980 Josh Bush, 2012 975 Aaron Bailey, 2004 876 Wendall Williams, 2008 731 Jacques Rumph, 2005 726 Tyronne Jones, 2007

Season, Rookie 536 Kenny Henderson, 2007 223 Skyler Green, 2011 67 Ira Gooch, 2004 50 Greg Ellingson, 2012

Game 217 (all KO) Jeremiah Pope, @ New York, 6/7/08 201 P.J. Berry @ Orlando, 7/23/11 198 P.J. Berry @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 195 (all KO) Wendall Williams, @ Los Angeles, 2/29/08 185 P.J. Berry vs. Arizona, 5/20/11

Game, Opponent 265 Jeff Hughley, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 242 P.J. Berry, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12 209 Michael Lindsey, @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12

Touchdowns Career 5 P.J. Berry, 2011 4 Wendall Williams, 2007-08

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 142 3 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 2 Jeremiah Pope, 2008 2 Jacques Rumph, 2004-05, 2007

Season 5 P.J. Berry, 2011 4 Wendall Williams, 2008 2 Aaron Bailey, 2004

Game 1 19 times, last Josh Bush, vs. Georgia, 7/21/12

Game, Opponent 2 Terrance Sanders, @ Spokane, 5/11/12

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (rushing, receiving, kick returns, interception returns)

Most Games, 200 or More Yards, Career 11 P.J. Berry, 2011 4 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 4 Tyronne Jones, 2007 4 Kenny Henderson, 2007 3 Josh Bush, 2012

Most Games, 200 or More Yards, Season 11 P.J. Berry, 2011 4 Tyronne Jones, 2007 4 Kenny Henderson, 2007 3 Jeremiah Pope, 2008 3 Aaron Bailey, 2004 3 Josh Bush, 2012

Yards Gained Career 4,376 Aaron Bailey, 2004-05 (2-ru, 3058-rec, 1264-ko, 51-mfg) 3,708 P.J. Berry, 2011 (1593-rec, 2043-ko, 25-mfg) 2,877 Josh Bush, 2012- (98-ru, 1799-rec, 891-ko, 89-mfg) 2,003 Wendall Williams, 2007-08 (3-ru, 1,023-rec., 903-ko, 74-mfg)

Season 3,708 P.J. Berry, 2011 (1593-rec, 2043-ko, 25-mfg) 2877 Josh Bush, 2012 (98-ru, 1799-rec, 891-ko, 89-mfg) 2,337Aaron Bailey, 2004 (1-ru, 1364-rec, 953-ko, 19-mfg) 2,039Aaron Bailey, 2005 (1-ru, 1694-rec., 312-ko, 32-mfg 1,852 Quorey Payne, 2012 (16-ru, 1264-rec, 570-ko, 2-mfg)

Season, Rookie 1,438 Kenny Henderson, 2007 (7-ru, 895-rec, 536-ko) 827 Skyler Green, 2011 (622-rec, 205-ko) 747 Wendall Williams, 2007 (648-rec, (-2)-ru, 101-ko) 535 Greg Ellingson, 2012 (10-ru, 475-rec, 50-ko)

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 143 Game 349 Josh Bush @ Tampa Bay, 7/14/12 (3-ru, 256-rec, 90-ko) 339 P.J. Berry vs. Arizona, 5/20/11 (185-ko, 154-rec) 312 Kenny Henderson, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 (190-rec., 122-ko) 292 P.J. Berry @ Orlando, 7/23/11 (201-ko, 79-rec) 275 Josh Bush vs. Philadelphia 3/18/12 (16-ru, 95-rec, 164-ko) 270 P.J. Berry @ Philadelphia, 5/27/11 (198-ko, 70-rec)

Game, Opponent 357 Jeff Hughley, vs. Philadelphia, 3/18/12 (92-rec, 265-ko) 302 Sedrick Robinson, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04 (164-rec, 138-ko) 284 P.J. Berry, vs. Pittsburgh, 4/20/12 (44-rec, -2-ru, 242-ko)

INTERCEPTIONS Career 22 Alvin-Ray Jackson, 2011-2012 9 Jeremy Kellem, 2012 8 Calvin Spears, 2008 6 Norman LeJeune, 2008 6 Monty Montgomery, 2004-05 6 Demarcus Robinson, 2012

Season 14 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2012 9 Jeremy Kellem, 2012 8 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011 8 Calvin Spears, 2008 6 Demarcus Robinson, 2012 6 Norman LeJeune, 2008

Season, Rookie 9 Jeremy Kellem, 2012 8 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011 6 Norman LeJeune, 2008 5 Monty Montgomery, 2004

Game 3 Calvin Spears, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 3 Alvin Ray Jackson, @ Utah, 3/31/12

Game, Opponent 2 Thirteen times, last , @ San Jose, 7/7/12

Yards Gained, Season 116 Jorrick Calvin, 2012 95 Alvin Jackson, 2011 86 Norman LeJeune, 2008 86 Jeremy Kellem, 2012 70 Calvin Coleman, 2004 65 Gladel Brutus, 2012

Season, Rookie 116 Jorrick Calvin, 2012

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 144 95 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011 86 Norman LeJeune, 2008 86 Jeremy Kellem, 2012

Game 54 Gladel Brutus, @ Utah, 3/31/12 49 Calvin Spears, vs. Columbus, 5/30/08 48 Kelvin Hunter, vs. Orlando, 3/31/07 47 Jorrick Calvin, @ San Antonio 4/13/12 39 Jeremy Kellem, vs. Tampa Bay, 4/6/12 39 Jorrick Calvin, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Game, Opponent 69 Eddie Moten, @ Philadelphia, 5/21/07 49, Andre Jones, @ San Jose, 7/7/12 45 Jeroid Johnson, @ Tampa Bay, 4/7/07

Touchdowns Season 3 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011 3 Norman LeJeune, 2008 2 Lamont Moore, 2004 2 Jorrick Calvin, 2012

Season, Rookie 3 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011 3 Norman LeJeune, 2008 2 Jorrick Calvin, 2012

Game 2 Lamont Moore, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/7/04 1 Fourteen players, last Jorrick Calvin, vs. Arizona, 5/26/12

Game, Opponent 2 Terrance Sanders, @ Spokane, 5/11/12

TACKLES Career 164.0 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011-12 145.0 Chris Pointer, 2004-05 118.5 Lin-J Shell, 2008

Season 118.5 Lin-J Shell, 2008 95.5 Jeremy Kellem, 2012 94.0 Calvin Spears, 2008 91.5 Demarcus Robinson, 2012 89.0 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011 85.0 Monty Montgomery, 2004 84.5 Keon Raymond, 2008 81.0 Chris Pointer, 2005

Season, Rookie

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 145 95.5 Jeremy Kellem, 2012 89.0 Alvin Ray Jackson, 2011 85.0 Monty Montgomery, 2004 60.0 Norman LeJeune, 2008 56.0 Alvin Porter, 2005

Game 16 Lin-J Shell, @ New York, 6/7/08 14 Chris Pointer, vs. Tampa Bay, 2/25/05 13.5 Chris Brown, vs. San Jose, 4/5/08 12.5 Monty Montgomery, vs. Columbus, 4/18/04 12 William “Roc” Haith, vs. San Jose, 4/13/07

Game, Opponent 14.5 Jonathan Ordway, @ Tampa Bay, 4/30/05 13 Reggie Doster, vs. Georgia, 4/27/07 12.5 Tramain Jones, vs. Tampa Bay, 2/25/05

SACKS Career 13.5 B.J Cohen, 2004-05 8 Henry Taylor, 2007 7 Aaron Hamilton, 2004-05 6.5 Henry Bryant, 2008

Season 9.5 B.J. Cohen, 2005 8 Henry Taylor, 2007 6.5 Henry Bryant, 2008 5 Aaron Hamilton, 2004

Season, Rookie 4.0 Xavier Brown, 2012 3.5 Michael Janac, 2012 3.0 Marlon Favorite, 2012 2.5 Mike Landry, 2005

Game 3 Michael Spicer, vs. Tampa Bay, 3/16/08 3 B.J. Cohen, vs. Columbus, 4/16/05 2 Eight Times, last Jamelle Cage vs Orlando, 7/23/11

Game, Opponent 4.0 Cliff Dukes vs Tampa Bay, 3/11/11 3.0 Greg White, @ Orlando, 5/11/07 2.5 Luis Vasquez, vs. Milwaukee, 3/23/12 2.5 Mike Lewis, @ Utah, 3/31/12

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 146 AFL RULES & BASIC TRAINING

RULES OF THE GAME

FIELD • An indoor padded surface 85 feet wide and 50 yards long with eight-yard end zones. • Goal posts are nine feet wide with a crossbar height of 15 feet (NFL goal posts are 18-1/2 feet wide with the crossbar at 10 feet). • The goal-side rebound nets are 30 feet wide by 32 feet high. The bottoms of the nets are eight feet above the ground. • Sideline barriers are 48 inches high and made of high-density foam rubber.

EQUIPMENT • The official football is the same size and weight as the ball. Each ball is manufactured by Spalding, a division of Russell Corporation.

PLAYERS AND FORMATIONS • Eight players on the field; 21-man active roster; three-man inactive roster. • Players may play both offense and defense. • Substitution: Coaches are permitted to substitute players at will. • Four (4) offensive players must line up on the line of scrimmage. • Three (3) defensive players must be down linemen (in a three- or four-point stance). One linebacker may blitz on either side of the center. Alignment is two-or-more yards off the line of scrimmage. No stunting or twisting. • Offensive motion: One receiver may go in forward motion before the snap.

TIMING • Four 15-minute quarters with a 15-minute halftime. • The clock stops for out-of-bounds plays or incomplete passes only in the last minute of each half and when the referee deems it necessary for penal- ties, injuries or timeouts. • Each team is allowed three (3) timeouts per half.

MOVEMENT OF THE BALL AND SCORING • Four (4) downs are allowed to advance the ball 10 yards for a first down, or to score. • Six (6) points for a touchdown. • One (1) point for a conversion by place kick after a touchdown, two (2) points for a conversion by drop kick and two (2) points for a successful run or pass after a touchdown. • Three (3) points for a field goal by placement or four (4) points for a field goal by drop kick. • Two (2) points for a safety.

KICKING • Kickoffs are from the goal line. Kickers may use a one-inch tee. • Punting is illegal. On fourth down, a team may go for a first down, touch- down or field goal.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 147 • The receiving team may field any kickoff or missed field goal that rebounds off the net. • Any untouched kickoff, which is out of bounds, will be placed at the 20-yard line or the place where it went out-of-bounds, whichever is more advantageous to the receiving team.

PASSING • Receivers must have one foot inbounds for a catch. A forward pass that re- bounds off the rebound net or sideline barrier is a live ball and is in play until it touches the playing surface.

OVERTIME RULES • Overtime periods are 15 minutes for both the regular season and the play- offs. • Each team gets one possession to score. If, after each team has had one possession, one team is ahead, that team wins. If the teams are tied after each has had a possession, the next team to score wins.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

BALL IN THE STANDS – When a ball is thrown or bounces into the seats sur- rounding the playing field, the “lucky” fan that catches the ball keeps it.

DROP KICK – A drop-kicked FG is worth 4 points. A drop-kicked extra point is worth 2 points. Spokane Shock kicker Taylor Rowan was the last man to con- nect on a two-point dropkick (7/22/2011 vs. Jacksonville).

IRONMAN – Signifies participants playing both offense and defense.

FANS – More than 26 million fans have experienced an AFL game in the League’s 24-year history. Last year, in 2011, the AFL drew 1,338,544 fans in the regular season.

“MAC” AND “JACK” LINEBACKERS – “Mac” may rush the QB straight on without stunting, twisting or drop-back coverage. “Jack” must stay within an imaginary box behind the line of scrimmage. Either LB may cover the fullback or tight end.

OFFENSIVE MOTION – Unlike stadium-played football, one offensive back may go into forward motion prior to the snap of the ball.

OVERTIME – Arena Football has a unique overtime rule. If a contest is tied after regulation, teams will play a 15-minute overtime. Each team will have one opportunity to score. If, after each team has had one chance to score, the game is tied, the first team to score is crowned the winner.

REBOUND NETS – Goal-side rebound nets extend outward from each upright. The nets are 30-feet wide, 32-feet high and extend to 40 feet above the playing surface. The bottom bars of the frames are positioned eight feet above the surface. The “scoring area” is nine-feet wide and 15-feet high. Nets are stretched taut so that a missed kick attempt will rebound off the net and back into the field of play. Once the ball caroms off the net, it’s live.

SIDELINE BARRIERS – Similar to the sideboards that surround a hockey

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 148 rink, the sideline barrier encircles the playing surface. The barrier is made of a high-density foam pad, measuring four inches thick.

STUNTING OR TWISTING – When a defensive lineman is rushing the pas- ser, there’s no “stunting” or “twisting”. In other words, linemen are required to power past offensive linemen.

TIGHT END – One offensive lineman must declare himself a tight end prior to the snap by simply raising his arm and “declaring” himself a tight end. The Mac (rush-eligible) linebacker must line-up on the opposite side of the center from the tight end.

TWO-WAY PLAYERS – One of the most “throwback” features of the Arena Football League is the fact that the game features eight-on-eight football, where at times, some players will play both offense and defense.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

ROSTER LIMITS From the first day the League allows the signing of free-agent players until the first league-sanctioned cut-down date, teams are prohibited from having more than 35 players on their roster. Players listed on the active list or free- agent signees are considered eligible to be counted for the 35-man roster. Teams will be required to reduce their active lists to 24 players by 5 p.m. CST on the last day of camp. The 21-man active list and three practice players will remain in effect for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, including ArenaBowl XXV.

Each team may maintain a maximum 21-player roster and 3-player prac- tice squad during the regular season. Every club may dress a maximum of 21 players for each game. Teams may have a gameday inactive list with a maximum of three players. In a documented emergency, a team may add an emergency kicker to their roster, no later than one hour before kickoff.

TRADES The trading period began on the Monday following ArenaBowl XXV—and will end at 5 p.m. CST on Monday, May 28, 2012. Upon reporting to his new team, each traded player must pass the physical given by his new team. Fail- ure to pass the physical and/or failure to report will nullify the trade.

RESERVE LISTS The reserve list of each team consists of the following categories; retired, re- fused to report, left squad, injured reserve, injured exempt, team suspended, league suspended, other league exempt and physically unable to perform.

INJURED RESERVE A player who is placed on injured reserve list must remain on injured reserve for a minimum of four weeks. Training camp weeks will not count against that total. Teams activating players from their injured reserve list must do so no less than 24 hours prior to that team’s game.

KEY 2012 CALENDAR DATES March 1 Players may report for physicals only March 2 1st day of camp. No pads (35 man due)

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 149 March 4 1st day of full pads Rostered players move into regular season housing March 9 28 man roster due at 5 p.m. CT March 16 Training camp end (24 man roster due at 6 p.m. EST) March 23 Regular Season begins June 10 Trade deadline July 1 Future considerations must be completed July 21 End of season reassignment begins July 27 Regular season ends August 2 PLAYOFFS – First Round August 10 PLAYOFFS – Conference Championships August 17 ArenaBowl XXVI

PLAYOFF QUALIFICATION, SELECTION OF TEAMS

Eight teams qualify for the playoffs, four from each conference-- American and National. The four qualifying teams in each conference consist of the two division champions and two Wild Cards, determined by best overall record. Seeding in each conference is based on overall record, with the top two seeds in each conference reserved for the division champions, regardless of record. In the First Round, July 27-28, the first two seeds in each conference are the two division winners. The next two teams are seeded by next best two overall records. Teams ranked 1 and 2 earn home playoff games with 1 hosting 4 and 2 hosting 3. In the Conference Championship Round, August 3-4 the winner of the 1-4 game plays the winner of the 2-3 game. The home team is decided by the team with the higher seed. The winners of the Second Round will face off in ArenaBowl XXV on August 10th at the home venue of the higher seeded team.

Tiebreaking Procedures If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division are tied with identical won-lost percentages, the following steps will be taken to determine rank.

Division Champions

If two teams are tied for Division Champions… 1. Record in head-to-head games 2. Record within the Division 3. Record against common opponents 4. Point spread in head-to-head games 5. Point spread in games against common opponents 6. Coin toss

Two Clubs 1. Head-to-head best won-lost percentage in games among clubs. 2. If teams split head-to-head games, the next tiebreaker will be the point differential in those two games. 3. Best won-lost percentage in common games, if applicable 4. Strength of schedule strength up. 5. Best net total touchdowns in all games

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 150 6. Coin toss

Three or More Clubs • If two clubs remain tied after a third club is eliminated during any step, tiebreaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format • If one team wins multiple-team tiebreaker to advance to playoff round, remaining teams revert to step 1 of the two-club format • All teams must have played head-to-head for step 1 to be utilized in a multiple-team tie. 1. Head-to-head best won-lost percentage in games among clubs. 2. Best won-lost percentage in common games, if applicable 3. Strength of schedule strength up. 4. Best net total touchdowns in all games. 5. Coin toss

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE OFFICIALS COORDINATOR OF OFFICIALS Carl T. Paganelli

ASSISTANT COORDINATORS OF OFFICIALS David Chesney Buddy Ward

2013 AFL OFFICIALS

Mike Aaronian Mark Bailey Grantis Bell Mark Bennett Reginald Berry Marc Bovas Chad Bowers Scott Brown Brad Brunet Neil Brunner Scott Campbell Tony Cannella Jeff Carr James Cole Robert Colosimo Jim Corpora Steve Coullias David Cutaia RG Detillier Matt Dornan John Drayton Thomas Eaton Paul Engleberts Jason Fagon Ed Feaster Glen Fucik Al Granado

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 151 Craig Griffith Shawn Hochuli Jeff Johnson Riley Johnson Jake Kemp Matt Kukar Ken Leffle John Love Tom McCabe Tim McGowan Tony Meyer Harold Mitchell Judson Mitchell Kevin Mitchell Mike Moore MIchael Packard Joe Pester Scott Petersen Rick Podraza Ken Ray Clay Reynard Matt Richards Mearl Robinson Brad Rogers Kelly Saalfeld Gerald Savoie Larry Smith Reggie Smith Chris Snead Roger Stewart Terri Valenti Lo Van Pham Scott Vaughn Wade Wagner Andy Warner Homer Williams Thomas Work

AFL MEDIA CONTACTS AFL COMMUNICATIONS 640 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL Suite 557 TEL: (312) 465-2200 – FAX: (312) 496-3055 www.arenafootball.com

Anthony Herron – V.P. of Broadcast, Communications & Branding: (312) 465- 2212, [email protected]

Mallory Treleaven – Manager of Team and Media Services: (312) 465-2206, [email protected]

BJ Pickard – Director of Communications: (312) 465-2204, bjpickard@arena- football.com

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 152 AFL TEAM PR CONTACTS

ARIZONA RATTLERS Nykki Schele (360) 704-6418 [email protected]

CHICAGO RUSH Mike McLaughlin (855) 787-4946 [email protected]

CLEVELAND GLADIATORS Sarah Jamieson (216) 420-2672 [email protected]

IOWA BARNSTORMERS Greg Boyd (515) 633-2255 [email protected]

JACKSONVILLE SHARKS Zander Kean (508) 523-0694 [email protected]

NEW ORLEANS VOODOO Hayley Asaro (504) 875-3900 [email protected]

ORLANDO PREDATORS Johanna Kimberley (407) 704-6815 [email protected]

PHILADELPHIA SOUL Tom Goodhines (215) 636-0700 [email protected]

PITTSBURGH POWER Rob Goodman (412) 697-0997 x210 [email protected]

SAN ANTONIO TALONS Tacee Walters (210) 227-8326 [email protected]

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 153 SAN JOSE SABERCATS Jordan Stepp (408) 673-3400 x31206 [email protected]

SPOKANE SHOCK Ryan Eucker (509) 242-7462 [email protected]

TAMPA BAY STORM Jim Robinson (813) 276-7300 [email protected]

UTAH BLAZE Mike Dijulio (425) 894-8625 [email protected]

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 154 AFL INFORMATION

COMMISSIONER JERRY B. KURZ

Jerry B. Kurz returns for his 27th season of Arena Football and third season as the AFL’s Commis- sioner. Out-tenured only by the creator of Arena Football, Jim Foster, Kurz has dedicated his life to furthering the sport with a strong business ethic and core values meant to bring the highest quality product to the ever-growing fan base of arena football fans.

In his time as the president of the af2, the league saw extensive growth in small-to-mid sized mar- kets, building an extremely dedicated fan base across the country. That foundation helped to fuel the return of the Arena Football League in 2010 after a year on hiatus due to financial instability. Kurz and a group of enthu- siastic investors arranged the acquisition of the AFL’s assets in bankruptcy court in late 2009 and revived the league in early 2010, fulfilling the promise that Arena Football would be played in 2010.

Kurz has also served as the AFL’s Vice President of International Develop- ment, where he was in charge of the League’s international exposure. During his tenure, he was responsible for administering the H3 Visa program, allow- ing international players to play for AFL teams stateside. He also arranged and executed all internationally played games for the Arena Football League.

Arena Football isn’t Kurz’s only claim to fame. He is also a founding member of Gridiron Enterprises, Inc., a sports consulting firm based out of Chicago. Gridiron Enterprises, consisting of Kurz, Foster and attorney William Niro, is the original founder of the AFL. Kurz has been a player, a coach, a general manager and an owner during his lifelong involvement with the game of foot- ball. He is also a member of four football Halls of Fame, including member- ship in the first class of the Arena Football Hall of Fame as well as member- ship in the arenafootball2 Hall of Fame.

Kurz attended the University of Oklahoma as an undergraduate and later earned his Juris Doctor Degree at Northern Illinois. Kurz is a licensed attor- ney in Illinois and operated a law firm with his wife, Kathryn Hall, for 20 years. Jerry and his wife, Kathryn, have one son named Matthew who is currently a football coach at Lake Forest College.

MISSION STATEMENT “To serve our community with pride and passion as a quality example of individual and team excellence on the field, in the office, at the arena and within the community by consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations by demonstrating the highest character, appreciation and respect for our

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 155 game, customers, teammates and partners as a cost-effective and visionary organization providing a total entertainment experience.”

FANS’ BILL OF RIGHTS In furtherance of our Mission Statement, we, the players, coaches, officials, staff and owners of the AFL are thankful to the Fans that we serve, appreciate their support and dedicate ourselves collectively to protecting their rights as the greatest sports and entertainment Fans in the world.

We believe that every Fan is entitled to a wholesome environment for guests and family members, free of violence, profane gestures and language or rude and invasive behavior that could in any way interfere with a first-class enter- tainment experience.

We believe that every Fan demands that we maintain absolute respect for the game of Arena Football and maintain the integrity of the finest of fair competi- tion at all times.

We believe that every Fan deserves our very best effort on a consistent basis, on every play on the field, every action in the stands, every call to our office, and every involvement in our community.

We believe that every Fan is entitled to a total entertainment experience at an affordable cost for all members of the family from the time they arrive at the arena to the time they depart.

We believe that every Fan should receive the very best in competitive foot- ball, entertainment, merchandise, food and beverage for their purchasing power.

We believe that every Fan is entitled to interact with and have access to players and coaches for autographs and conversation in recognition of their support at every game.

We believe that Fans are entitled to fast, accurate, and complete information about our players, coaches, league, games, and performance.

We believe that Fans expect the Arena Football League to be comprised of gentlemen and ladies who are examples and role models for youth, free of physical violence, drugs, alcohol, and gambling abuse.

We believe that Fans expect us to honor our country and to be involved in our communities to make contributions for a better, safer, and more positive place to live.

We believe that Fans should know that we are committed to serve and not to be served, to give and not to just take, and to inspire and encourage people to higher levels of personal and professional achievement, growth, maturity, and respect for each other.

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 156 “CBS Sports Network NET 10 Wireless Arena Football Saturday”

2013 Broadcast Schedule

WEEK DATE VISITING TEAM HOME TEAM 1 March 23 Philedelphia Arizona 2 March 30 Iowa New Orleans 3 April 6 San Jose Arizona 4 April 13 Philadelphia Iowa 5 April 6 Tampa Bay New Orleans 6 April 20 Chicago Utah 7 April 27 Tampa Bay Spokane 8 May 4 Philadelphia Chicago 9 May 11 Jacksonville San Antonio 10 May 18 Orlando Philadelphia 11 May 25 Chicago New Orleans 12 June 1 San Jose Spokane 13 June 8 Orlando Tampa Bay 14 June 15 Jacksonville Utah 15 June 22 Arizona San Jose 16 June 29 Orlando Jacksonville 17 July 6 Arizaona Orlando 18 July 13 San Jose Pittsburgh 19 July 20 Orlando Cleveland 20 July 27 Philadelphia San Antonio

*Schedule subject to change

PLAYOFFS ON CBS Sports Network First Round August 2-3 ______at ______

Conference Championship Round August 9-10 ______at ______

ArenaBowl XXVI on CBS August 17 ______vs ______

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 157 AFL, CBS SPORTS NETWORK SIGN TWO-YEAR TELEVISION AGREE- MENT

CBS Sports Network and the Arena Football League announced a two-year agreement today that makes the Network the national television partner of the AFL. CBS Sports Network will feature 19 regular-season games throughout the 2013 season, as well as two playoff games. The CBS Television Network will air ArenaBowl XXVI on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

As part of the deal, CBS Sports Network will televise the League’s Saturday night game of the week in prime time. The national package kicks off March 23, 2013. The announcement of the complete CBS Sports Network AFL tel- evision schedule will be released at a later date.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have the CBS Sports brand associated with the AFL and to have the growing CBS Sports Network as the new television home of our League,” Arena Football League Commissioner said. “One of the many noteworthy aspects of this partnership is that we will have an increased ability to showcase our West Coast teams. In addition, closing the season with ArenaBowl XXVI on CBS is something that our millions of fans can look forward to with great anticipation.”

“We’re excited to partner with the AFL and bring this fast-paced, high-energy style of football to viewers,” said Dan Weinberg, Senior Vice President, Pro- gramming, CBS Sports Network. “The AFL has an established fan base and adds to our already robust lineup of football programming.”

CBS Sports Network is available across the country to more than 99 million households through local cable, video and telco providers, and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 613 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, and to access the CBS Sports Network channel finder, go to www.cbss- portsnetwork.com.

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New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 159 AFL LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

03/23/13 Utah at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa 6:00 p.m. ET Jacksonville at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Iowa at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 8:00 p.m. ET San Jose at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 8:30 p.m. ET

03/24/13 Spokane at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 1:00 p.m. ET Orlando at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 4:00 p.m. ET

03/23/13 Philadelphia at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 8:00 p.m. ET

Week 2 03/29/13 Jacksonville at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET Arizona at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 9:30 p.m. ET Orlando at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET

03/30/13 Cleveland at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET

03/31/13 Spokane at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 4:00 p.m. ET

03/30/13 Iowa at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 7:00 p.m. ET

Week 3 04/05/13 Spokane at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET Chicago at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 8:30 p.m. ET

04/06/13 Jacksonville at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET Philadelphia at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 10:00 p.m. ET

04/06/13 San Jose at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 8:30 p.m. ET

Week 4 04/12/13 New Orleans at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 8:00 p.m. ET San Antonio at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 8:00 p.m. ET Arizona at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET 04/13/13 Philadelphia at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 7:00 p.m. ET 04/14/13 Pittsburgh at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 4:00 p.m. ET

Week 5 04/19/13 Iowa at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 8:00 p.m. ET Pittsburgh at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 8:30 p.m. ET Spokane at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 160 Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

04/20/13 Cleveland at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa. 7:05 p.m. ET San Antonio at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 9:00 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Chicago at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 10:00 p.m. ET

Week 6 04/26/13 Chicago at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET

04/27/13 Utah at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET Jacksonville at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa. 7:05 p.m. ET San Jose at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 8:00 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET

04/28/13 San Antonio at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 2:00 p.m. ET Orlando at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 6:00 p.m. ET

Week 7 05/03/13 Iowa at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 8:30 p.m. ET

05/04/13 Arizona at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. ET Orlando at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET New Orleans at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Spokane at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 9:00 p.m. ET Cleveland at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET Philadelphia at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 9:00 p.m. ET

Week 8 05/11/13 Chicago at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa 7:05 p.m. ET New Orleans at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET Utah at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 9:00 p.m. ET Orlando at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET Jacksonville at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 9:30 p.m. ET

Week 9 05/17/13 New Orleans at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET

05/18/13 San Antonio at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET San Jose at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET Iowa at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 9:00 p.m. ET Orlando at Philedelphia Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET

05/19/13 Arizona at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 4:00 p.m. ET

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 161 Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

Week 10 05/24/13 Spokane at San Antonio Spokane, Wash. 8:30 p.m. ET

05/25/13 Cleveland at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET Jacksonville at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Philadelphia at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Iowa at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 9:00 p.m. ET Utah at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET Chicago at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 9:00 p.m. ET

Week 11 06/01/13 Pittsburgh at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. ET Arizona at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa 7:05 p.m. ET Chicago at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Cleveland at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 8:00 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET San Jose at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET

06/03/13 Utah at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 8:30 p.m. ET

Week 12 06/07/13 Iowa at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:30 p.m. ET Utah at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 8:30 p.m. ET

06/08/13 New Orleans at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa 7:05 p.m. ET Arizona at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 8:30 p.m. ET Jacksonville at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET Pittsburgh at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET Orlando at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET

Week 13 06/14/13 San Antonio at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 8:30 p.m. ET

06/15/13 Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET Cleveland at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 8:00 p.m. ET San Jose at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET Spokane at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 9:00 p.m. ET Jacksonville at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 9:00 p.m. ET

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Week 14 06/21/13 Utah at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET

06/22/13 Cleveland at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. ET Iowa at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa 7:05 p.m. ET Chicago at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Pittsburgh at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET San Antonio at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 8 :00 p.m. ET

06/22/13 Arizona at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET

Week 15 06/29/13 New Orleans at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET Philadelphia at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET San Antonio at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET San Jose at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 9:00 p.m. ET

06/29/13 Orlando at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. ET

Week 16 07/06/13 Pittsburgh at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET Spokane at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET New Orleans at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 9:00 p.m. ET San Antonio at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET 07/06/13 Chicago at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa. 7:05 p.m. ET

07/06/13 Arizona at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET

Week 17 07/12/13 Utah at Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa. 7:35 p.m. ET

07/13/13 Spokane at Jacksonville Spokane, Wash. 7:00 p.m. ET Iowa at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Cleveland at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 8:00 p.m. ET Tampa Bay at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 8:30 p.m. ET New Orleans at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 9:00 p.m. ET

07/13/13 San Jose at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7:00 p.m. ET

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 163 Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

Week 18 07/19/13 San Antonio at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET

07/20/13 Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET Jacksonville at New Orleans New Orleans, La. 8:00 p.m. ET Utah at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET Chicago at Arizona Phoenix, Ariz. 9:00 p.m. ET Philadelphia at San Jose San Jose, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ET Orlando at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET

Week 19 07/26/13 Pittsburgh at Spokane Spokane, Wash. 10:00 p.m. ET

07/27/13 Tampa Bay at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. ET New Orleans at Orlando Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ET San Jose at Chicago Rosemont, Ill. 8:00 p.m. ET Arizona at Iowa Des Moines, Iowa 8:05 p.m. ET Cleveland at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 9:00 p.m. ET Philadelphia at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 9:00 p.m. ET

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 164 COX 4 TELEVISION BROADCAST SCHEDULE Contact: Eric Coleman Email: [email protected]

Date Time Team 03/24/13 3:00 PM Orlando Predators 04/19/13 7:30 PM Pittsburgh Power 04/27/13 7:00 PM San Jose SaberCats 06/01/13 7:00 PM Cleveland Gladiators 06/15/13 7:00 PM Tampa Bay Storm 06/22/13 7:00 PM San Antonio Talons 07/20/13 7:00 PM Jacksonville Sharks

WRNO 99.5 “RUSH RADIO” Talent: Ken Trahan and Danny Wimprine

Date Time Team 03/24/13 3:00 PM Orlando Predators 03/30/13 6:00 PM Iowa Barnstormers 04/12/13 8:00 PM @ Jacksonville Sharks 04/19/13 7:30 PM Pittsburgh Power 04/27/13 7:00 PM San Jose SaberCats 05/04/13 7:00 PM @Tampa Bay Storm 05/11/13 7:00 PM @Iowa Barnstormers 05/17/13 8:00 PM @ Spokane Shock 05/25/13 8:00 PM Chicago Rush 06/01/13 7:00 PM Cleveland Gladiators 06/08/13 7:00 PM @ Philadelphia Soul 06/15/13 7:00 PM Tampa Bay Storm 06/22/13 7:00 PM San Antonio Talons 06/29/13 7:00 PM @ Pittsburgh Power 07/06/13 9:00 PM @ Utah Blaze 07/13/13 9:00 PM @ Arizona Rattlers 07/20/13 7:00 PM Jacksonville Sharks 07/27/13 7:30 PM @ Orlando Predators

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 165 NOTES: ______

New Orleans VooDoo Pre-Season Media Guide 2013 166 2013 NEW ORLEANS VOODOO Regular Season Schedule all times Central

Date Time Team 03/24/13 3:00 PM Orlando Predators 03/30/13 6:00 PM Iowa Barnstormers 04/12/13 8:00 PM @ Jacksonville Sharks 04/19/13 7:30 PM Pittsburgh Power 04/27/13 7:00 PM San Jose SaberCats 05/04/13 7:00 PM @Tampa Bay Storm 05/11/13 7:00 PM @Iowa Barnstormers 05/17/13 8:00 PM @ Spokane Shock 05/25/13 8:00 PM Chicago Rush 06/01/13 7:00 PM Cleveland Gladiators 06/08/13 7:00 PM @ Philadelphia Soul 06/15/13 7:00 PM Tampa Bay Storm 06/22/13 7:00 PM San Antonio Talons 06/29/13 7:00 PM @ Pittsburgh Power 07/06/13 9:00 PM @ Utah Blaze 07/13/13 9:00 PM @ Arizona Rattlers 07/20/13 7:00 PM Jacksonville Sharks 07/27/13 7:30 PM @ Orlando Predators

MEDIA CONTACT: Hayley Asaro 504.875.3900 [email protected]

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