Pittsburgh Power (0-1) Vs. San Jose SaberCats (2-0) Preview

"Game Preview: Power vs. SaberCats
Pittsburgh Hosts San Jose for Week 3 of AFL Play

THE GAME:
Pittsburgh Power (0-1) vs. San Jose SaberCats (2-0)
Saturday, March 29 – 5:00 pm ET
CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA
TV: thisTV Pittsburgh, ESPN3
Radio: TribLIVE Radio
All-Time Series: SaberCats lead 2-1

The Pittsburgh Power host the San Jose SaberCats this Saturday, March 29. Kickoff at CONSOL Energy Center is scheduled for 5:00 pm ET. The game will be televised locally on thisTV Pittsburgh with Craig Wolfley and Ken Laird calling the action, as well as, nationally on ESPN3. The game will also be broadcast on TribLIVE Radio with Ike Taylor, John Harris, and Dan Dudley commentating.

LAST WEEK:
The Power come into Week 3 of AFL action after having their first of two bye weeks of the season.
The SaberCats enter the matchup after scorching the Philadelphia Soul last week on their home field, 70-33. In the game, San Jose scored on every offensive possession they had with rookie quarterback Nathan Stanley at the helm. Wide receiver Reggie Gray hauled in five catches for 77 yards and three touchdowns. Rod Harper also chipped in with six receptions for 77 yards and two scores.

POWER TO WATCH | OFFENSE:
At the helm of Pittsburgh’s offense is veteran quarterback Tommy Grady. In Grady’s Power debut during Week 1 of play, he connected 28-of-44 passes for 271 yards and five touchdowns. It was his first throw that got his name in Pittsburgh’s franchise record book, tying the longest pass completion 47-yards.
Leading the Power’s receiving corps is Prechae Rodriguez who caught nine of Grady’s 28 completions in the team’s season opener against the Cleveland Gladiators. He also recorded 105 yards with three touchdown grabs.

SABERCATS TO WATCH | OFFENSE:
After injury struck the SaberCats six-year veteran quarterback Russ Michna in Week 1 of play, rookie Nathan Stanley took over leading San Jose’s offense. Stanley, recording his first career start last week, has completed 26-of-42 throws for 338 yards and nine touchdowns in two games this season. Stanley also has recorded one rushing touchdown.
Leading the team’s receiving yards is Rod Harper. In two games, Harper has caught 16 passes for 182 yards and 4 touchdowns. Also contributing to the offense is Reggie Gray who has made 11 catches for 179 yards and a team high seven touchdowns.

POWER TO WATCH | DEFENSE:
Veteran defensive back Virgil Gray leads the Power’s defensive efforts with 10.5 tackles, one interception, and three pass breakups. Defensive back Brandon Freeman has also contributed with 6.5 tackles and one pass breakup.

SABERCATS TO WATCH | DEFENSE:
Leading the SaberCat’s defensive charge is DB Ken Fontenette with 12.5 tackles and three pass breakups. Following close behind Fontenette, Huey Whittaker who has accumulated 11 tackles and one pass breakup. The team’s two interceptions on the season come from defensive backs Clevan Thomas and David Hyland.





About the Pittsburgh Power
The Pittsburgh Power is a professional arena football team in the Arena Football League based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2010, the team is owned by entrepreneur Matt Shaner, NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann, and Trib Total Media. The team plays all their home games at CONSOL Energy Center, which also is the home to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Tickets and Sponsorships are available for the 2014 season. For more information visit our website at www.pittsburghpowerfootball.com or call 412-697-7846. You can also follow the Power on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and YouTube.

About the AFL
Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased a fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. CBS Sports Network will broadcast an AFL National Game of the Week on Saturday nights for the entire season. The AFL schedule then culminates with the ArenaBowl Championship game pitting the American Conference Champions versus the National Conference Champions for the James F. Foster Trophy.

Posted: March 27th, 2014 under news.
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Coming off of a bye, the Power host the SaberCats at CONSOL Energy Center. Interesting to see the game on ESPN3. Anyone watch the first game, or attend, versus Cleveland?