![]() ![]() ![]() He then attempted a comeback as a player, but subsequently returned to coaching following the death of his head coach replacement, Fran Papasedero, in a car accident. Orlando won the ArenaBowl in 19 under Gruden's coaching. Jay was the first quarterback in the AFL Hall of Fame. Jay Gruden was formerly an outstanding Arena Football quarterback, leading the Tampa Bay Storm to four ArenaBowl championships, and then served one year as offensive coordinator for the Nashville Kats prior to becoming head coach of the Predators. He was with the team through the 1999 season.įor much of their existence in the original AFL their head coach was Jay Gruden, younger brother of prominent National Football League coach Jon Gruden. One noted administrator for the Predators was Hall of Fame lineman Jack Youngblood who came to the Predators in 1995 as vice-president and then later, president of the organization. Annually among the league-leaders in attendance, they qualified for the playoffs in 17 consecutive seasons, the longest streak in the original AFL. Ford, make sure you check him out on twitter he’s a real cool follow, actually one of the first guys to checkout Front Office News on the net.The Orlando Predators franchise was awarded by the AFL to Davey Johnson, Tracy Allen and Mike McBath on February 28, 1991, and began play that same year, the only year so far that they missed the playoffs. Don’t really do much but I like watching Spongebob lol. JT: What is something most people wouldn’t think you’d enjoy off the field? I think the bull rush is a key part to anyone’s pass rush and without that there really isn’t much u could do because just about everything comes off of a good bull rush. LF: This off season I will work on my size and my bull rush. JT: What part of your game will you be working on most during the offseason? LF: The best lineman I’ve played against in college or pro is probably Anthony Davis who plays for the 49ers right now. JT: Who is the best lineman you’ve played against in College or Pro? I was known for my spin move this season and even though my spin move is nothing like Dwight’s I think it’s good enough to get me a few sacks here and there. JT: What player do you compare yourself to? I earned a lot of respect from coaches and players and they really welcomed me in as one of their own. LF: The best thing about my rookie season is the chemistry I built with the guys in a short period of time. JT: What was the best thing about your rookie season? So were taught to get our hands up a lot to bat down balls. It’s rare to see a 5 step drop in arena ball as it is in college ball. In the AFL it’s usually 2 seconds and the ball is gone. ![]() LF: The difference between getting to the QB in AFL oppose to college is in the AFL you got less time to get to QB. JT : What’s the difference trying to get the QB in the AFL oppose to College ball? ![]() He was signed late in the season after tearing up the PIFL.įord played for West Virgina while in college and now has been lucky enough to have fun in Florida.Ĭheck out the Q & A session with Mr. Ford is coming off of his rookie season in the AFL. Last week I got to catch up with Predators defensive lineman Larry Ford. ![]()
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