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Arena Cup Champions
Backup quarterback Tony Colston led the Vipers on a 4-play 39 yard drive in overtime and capped it off with a three yard rush on a two-point conversion to lead the Tennessee Valley Vipers to a 56-55 win over the home standing Spokane Shock in Arena Cup ...
Written by Chris Yow about 5 days ago 0 comments -
Shock provide huge test
The Spokane Shock have been the best team in the af2 all season long. And it is no doubt as to why. Spokane (17-1) has the league's second best offense and the seventh best defense. At just under 60 points per game, the Shock have routinely put up huge ...
Written by Chris Yow about 14 days ago 0 comments -
Vipers back where they began
The year 2000 saw many new and exciting things happen around the USA. One of those new, exciting things was the creation of the af2. In August of the year, the af2 held its inaugural championship game featuring the Quad City Steamwheelers and the Tennes...
Written by Chris Yow about 14 days ago 0 comments -
Vipers topple top seed Pioneers
Tennessee Valley Vipers fans had not seen the playoffs since 2004. Fans had not seen a playoff win since 2003. Now, in 2008, Vipers fans have seen both the playoffs and playoff wins. The biggest win of the playoffs and the season came with the defeat of...
Written by Chris Yow about 26 days ago 0 comments -
Number one awaits
The Tennessee Valley Vipers have had their hills and their valleys this season. Luckily for the Vipers (11-6) the biggest hill peaked at a seven game winning streak and helped the club to secure a playoff berth for the first time since 2004.Unfortunatel...
Written by Chris Yow about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Vipers win first playoff game since 2004
Tennessee Valley entered the 2008 playoffs after a three year hiatus. The visitors would be the arch nemesis, Florida Firecats. After three previous meetings between the two South Division rivals, the Vipers (11-6) led the season series 2-1, but trailed...
Written by Chris Yow about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Heavyweight tilt on tap for title
HBO and Showtime won't be there. The game won't be $49.99 on pay-per-view. Michael Buffer won't be saying, "Let's get ready to rumble!" prior to the national anthem. However, Saturday night's South Division title game between the Tennessee Valley Vipers...
Written by Chris Yow about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Vipers tame Firecats, title bout set
The Tennessee Valley Vipers know what it takes to beat their arch rivals Florida. A quick start and a complete finish. Saturday night the Vipers (10-5) got just that. The Florida Firecats (9-6) got in a 16-0 hole and could not climb out as Tennessee Val...
Written by Chris Yow about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Playoffs in eyes of Vipers
It's been four years since the Tennessee Valley Vipers have tasted playoff football. But the drought could be over with one win on Friday night. Tennessee Valley hosts the Stockton Lightning Friday night at the Von Braun Center, with a win the Vipers wo...
Written by Chris Yow about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Slow start, finish doom Vipers
It was not a pretty sight for the Tennessee Valley Vipers in the beginning and end last Saturday night against the number 3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. Pioneers (8-2) quarterback Ryan Vena had yet another spectacular outing while his counterpart, Vi...
Written by Chris Yow about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Records abound in Vipers Win
WR Maurice BrownTennessee Valley scored it's seventh consecutive victory with a 64-48 win over Lexington last Friday night. The Vipers (7-3) recorded seven sacks and three safeties in the win. The three safeties ties an af2 record. Lexington (6-5) never...
Written by Chris Yow about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Vipers Return Home to Face Horsemen
Friday night's match up with the Lexington Horsemen is an extremely important game for a host of reasons. Lexington (6-3) comes into the game in a three way tie for the Midwest Division lead and a four-way tie for the fourth spot in the playoffs, the on...
Written by Chris Yow about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Vipers Dismantle Dawgz
Tennessee Valley fans are ecstatic right now. And with good reason. Riding high on a six-game winning streak, the Vipers just scored more points on the road than in the history of the franchise. With the 77-37 win over the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, the ...
Written by Chris Yow about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Vipers set to take on OKC
While Tennessee Valley's bye week may not have come at an opportune time during a five game winning streak, the Vipers expect to pick up right where they left off after a dominating performance at home against the Florida Firecats two weeks ago.The bye ...
Written by Chris Yow about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Conference USA Preview: Dark Horses Abound
Written by Chris Yow about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Vipers Dominate Rival Florida
If the Tennessee Valley Vipers and Florida Firecats were not considered rivals before this game, the argument was laid to rest in the first quarter. Maurice Brown caught a six yard touchdown pass and was forced over the wall by two Firecats defenders an...
Written by Chris Yow about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Top Prospect, Ryan Perrilloux, Has Been Here Before
Former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrlloux is going to get a second chance. Should he? And where will it be asks Chris Yow.
Written by Chris Yow about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Defense key in Vipers division win
The Tennessee Valley Vipers defense was certainly keyed in for Saturday's contest with division rival South Georgia. It was good enough to bring the Vipers (4-3) back to Huntsville with a 65-51 victory over the Wildcats (4-3).The win leaves the Vipers a...
Written by Chris Yow about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Number One Seed Not All It's Cracked Up to Be
Chris Yow says, "Who cares what seed you get?" Just play ball.
Written by Chris Yow about 6 months ago 1 comments -
Alabama Football Woes: Nick Saban Brings Miami Mentality to Tuscaloosa
Chris Yow sizes up the Tide's legal troubles—and points a finger at the man in charge.
Written by Chris Yow about 6 months ago 46 comments -
Arena Football Preview
Chris Yow gives his take on Arena Football's 22nd season including the Arena Bowl Champions
Written by Chris Yow about 6 months ago 0 comments -
Top Five Sports Streaks
Ever wondered what the greatest streaks in sports history are? Chris Yow begins his weekly "Top Five" column with the answers.
Written by Chris Yow about 7 months ago 4 comments -
The Top Five Super Bowl Choke Jobs
Want to relive the biggest chokes in Super Bowl history? Chris Yow delivers a list of the top five.
Written by Chris Yow about 7 months ago 16 comments -
UAB Basketball: Mike Davis Putting Blazers Back on the Map
Remember the UAB basketball program? It's back, says Chris Yow.
Written by Chris Yow about 7 months ago 2 comments -
Scholarship Athletes Do Not Deserve Extras
Scholarship athletes whine because they can't have jobs or get extra money. Chris Yow says that until 4.0 students get perks, the jocks shouldn't either.
Written by Chris Yow about 7 months ago 3 comments
