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SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze announce the re-signing of quarterback JOE GERMAINE (6-3, 220, Ohio State) to a two-year contract through 2008. As per team policy, terms were not disclosed.
"Joe is not an ‘up-and-coming' quarterback - he has arrived," said Blaze head coach/general manager DANNY WHITE. "He has all the tools necessary to succeed in this league and we are excited to have him around to keep us in ArenaBowl contention year-in and year-out for years to come."
Germaine, who is in his third AFL season, connected on 184-of-273 passes for 2,330 yards, 41 touchdowns and five interceptions in nine games. The former Buckeye led the Blaze to a 3-4 start before missing action due to a broken middle finger on his throwing hand in Week 7 against Nashville. Germaine currently ranks No. 3 in the AFL's "Arena Passer" Rating system.
"ARENA PASSER" RATING TOP FIVE*
QUARTERBACK ATT COMP COMP % YARDS TDs INT TD % ARENA RATING
Matt Nagy, GEO 491 348N 70.9% 3,996 81 8 91.0% 84.3%
Matt D'Orazio, CHI 415 287 69.2% 3,357 57 5 91.9% 84.3%
Joe Germaine, UTA 273 184 67.4% 2,330 41 5 89.1% 81.9%
Clint Dolezel, DAL 543 354 65.2% 4,417 99 11 90.0% 81.7%
Mark Grieb, SJS 564 370 65.6% 4,539 75 10 88.2% 80.7%
*200 attempt minimum
The Blaze continue their charge toward the postseason when they host the Kansas City Brigade at the Delta Center today, May 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the game are going fast and are available at www.utahblaze.com, the Delta Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (801) 325-SEAT or at all Ticketmaster outlets.
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