Blaze Recievers Set New Afl Record

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SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Blaze is the first team in the history of the AFL to have three receivers attain 1,500-plus receiving yards, 100-plus receptions and 20-plus touchdown receptions in the regular season.

The trio of Blaze receivers known by the team as the
“Big Three” include WR HUEY WHITTAKER (6-5, 228- South Florida), WR AARON BOONE (6-3, 208, Kentucky) and WR JJ MCKELVEY (6-3, 227, Clemson).

Whittaker led the receiving group after hauling in 126 receptions for 1,541 yards and 32 touchdowns. Whittaker also tied an AFL record for most receptions in a single-game with 20 against New Orleans on April 25th. McKelvey brought in 121 receptions for 1,529 yards and a team-high 38 touchdowns in 2008. Boone tallied 135 catches for 1,527 yards and 23 touchdowns on the season. The Blaze (6-10), winners of six of their last seven games, earned their first-ever home playoff game with a 62-45 win over the Arizona Rattlers in the final game of the regular season last week. Utah will host the Colorado Crush (6-10) Saturday at 2 p.m. (MT) at EnergySolutions Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN.

ABOUT THE UTAH BLAZE
The Utah Blaze were recipients of the Best Support Staff Award for the 2006 and 2007 seasons as recognized by the Arena Football League. Tickets are available by logging onto www.utahblaze.com or by calling (801) 257-3111. The Blaze will take on the Colorado Crush this Saturday, June 28th. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. (MT). In order for season-ticket holders to reserve their seats for the playoff game, they must purchase their tickets no later than Wednesday by calling the Blaze ticket office at (801) 257-3111.The Blaze are owned and operated by the Ken Garff Automotive Group – www.kengarff.com.