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Canton
Olive: Legends have 'Rat problem
Friday, April 27, 2007
By Jim Thomas
Repository Sports Writer
CANTON When last seen, the RiverRats were seen scurrying back to Pittsburgh, their tails tucked between their legs after losing to the Canton Legends, 45-11, in February.
But these 'Rats have regrouped and mutated into a team. After opening its inaugural American Indoor Football Association season with three straight losses, Pittsburgh (4-5) hosts the rematch with the Legends (6-3) at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ice Garden Arena in Belle Vernon, Pa.
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Olive: Legends have 'Rat problem
Friday, April 27, 2007
By Jim Thomas
Repository Sports Writer
CANTON When last seen, the RiverRats were seen scurrying back to Pittsburgh, their tails tucked between their legs after losing to the Canton Legends, 45-11, in February.
But these 'Rats have regrouped and mutated into a team. After opening its inaugural American Indoor Football Association season with three straight losses, Pittsburgh (4-5) hosts the rematch with the Legends (6-3) at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ice Garden Arena in Belle Vernon, Pa.
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Fans see Legends wait, wait ... win
Monday, May 7, 2007
By Jim Thomas
Repository Sports Writer
CANTON The Canton Legends won Sunday's American Indoor Football Association game at Memorial Civic Center against the Danville Demolition, 72-14.
But the real winners were the Legends organization and the fans who stuck around for a game that started 31/2 hours late.
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Fans see Legends wait, wait ... win
Monday, May 7, 2007
By Jim Thomas
Repository Sports Writer
CANTON The Canton Legends won Sunday's American Indoor Football Association game at Memorial Civic Center against the Danville Demolition, 72-14.
But the real winners were the Legends organization and the fans who stuck around for a game that started 31/2 hours late.
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AIFA PLAYOFFS: Huntington getting another Legends shot
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
By Jim Thomas
Repository Sports Writer
CANTON Legends Head Coach Bobby Olive said anyone who missed last week's game at the Memorial Civic Center against Huntington blew it.
"That was the best (indoor) game ever," Olive said of Canton's 52-50, last-play win over the Heroes that earned a home-field playoff opener.
The good news is fans who missed the first one can get a do-over. The same teams meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in a North Division semifinal at the Civic Center.
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AIFA PLAYOFFS: Huntington getting another Legends shot
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
By Jim Thomas
Repository Sports Writer
CANTON Legends Head Coach Bobby Olive said anyone who missed last week's game at the Memorial Civic Center against Huntington blew it.
"That was the best (indoor) game ever," Olive said of Canton's 52-50, last-play win over the Heroes that earned a home-field playoff opener.
The good news is fans who missed the first one can get a do-over. The same teams meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in a North Division semifinal at the Civic Center.
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Legends aren't worrying about eBay, just want to get a win
Saturday, April 12, 2008
BY Jim Thomas
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
First-year head coach Ed Korns said an 0-3 start hasn't put the hurt on the Canton Legends' spirits.
"We know we can play," Korns said from Blacksburg, Va., on Friday while attending Virginia Tech's spring practice. "We've been in every game. We've had our opportunities. We just haven't taken advantage."
That's for sure. Canton lost its opener when it lost a fumble at the Erie RiverRats' 1-yard line in the final two minutes. The Carolina Speed put the brakes on Canton's final play at the Speed's 1 as time expired in Week 2. They were flat in Week 3, losing, 55-39, at Florence.
Now the Legends face the red-hot expansion Augusta Colts tonight. Hosting the Colts, winners of three straight, is tough enough. But the team also knows it was put up for sale on eBay this week.
"It really hasn't affected us," Korns said . "I told the guys we have to get into the win column. That's how we're judged, on winning games."
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Legends aren't worrying about eBay, just want to get a win
Saturday, April 12, 2008
BY Jim Thomas
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
First-year head coach Ed Korns said an 0-3 start hasn't put the hurt on the Canton Legends' spirits.
"We know we can play," Korns said from Blacksburg, Va., on Friday while attending Virginia Tech's spring practice. "We've been in every game. We've had our opportunities. We just haven't taken advantage."
That's for sure. Canton lost its opener when it lost a fumble at the Erie RiverRats' 1-yard line in the final two minutes. The Carolina Speed put the brakes on Canton's final play at the Speed's 1 as time expired in Week 2. They were flat in Week 3, losing, 55-39, at Florence.
Now the Legends face the red-hot expansion Augusta Colts tonight. Hosting the Colts, winners of three straight, is tough enough. But the team also knows it was put up for sale on eBay this week.
"It really hasn't affected us," Korns said . "I told the guys we have to get into the win column. That's how we're judged, on winning games."
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Canton Legends owner Joe Hoffman examining other avenues to sell team
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
BY Jim Thomas
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
CANTON Joe Hoffman likely won't get a buyer from eBay, but the Canton Legends owner sounds as if he hopes to find one soon.
The team's posting on eBay ? with a minimum bid of $300,000 ? expires at 4:31 p.m. today. Whether it sells now or later, however, it appears that Hoffman will not be steering the ship for long.
And where that ship docks would be up to new ownership.
"It's unfortunate that I myself could not get us to the next level," Hoffman said by phone Monday evening. "Myself and my family have put a lot of effort and resources into the team. Hopefully, (a move) is not how it will end."
Hoffman said he wants the fourth-year American Indoor Football Association team to remain in town. In an e-mail sent earlier Monday, he said the future of the franchise could be determined as soon as this morning.
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Canton Legends owner Joe Hoffman examining other avenues to sell team
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
BY Jim Thomas
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
CANTON Joe Hoffman likely won't get a buyer from eBay, but the Canton Legends owner sounds as if he hopes to find one soon.
The team's posting on eBay ? with a minimum bid of $300,000 ? expires at 4:31 p.m. today. Whether it sells now or later, however, it appears that Hoffman will not be steering the ship for long.
And where that ship docks would be up to new ownership.
"It's unfortunate that I myself could not get us to the next level," Hoffman said by phone Monday evening. "Myself and my family have put a lot of effort and resources into the team. Hopefully, (a move) is not how it will end."
Hoffman said he wants the fourth-year American Indoor Football Association team to remain in town. In an e-mail sent earlier Monday, he said the future of the franchise could be determined as soon as this morning.
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Olive plans to put the 'oh' in Legends' offense
Friday, May 2, 2008
BY Jim Thomas
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
CANTON The mad scientist is back.
"I've got to get to my laboratory and start putting together a lineup," Bobby Olive said Thursday, two days after returning as head coach of the Canton Legends.
Canton's coach in 2006 and 2007, Olive's first game back is Saturday as the Legends travel to Erie (5-2) in an American Indoor Football Association North matchup. He takes over a Legends squad that is 0-6 and has scored just 13 points combined in their last two games.
Former first-year coach Ed Korns will remain as defensive coordinator, the position he held previously under Olive. Korns has returned to that role, Olive said, "because he didn't have any choice. We wouldn't be friends anymore if he didn't come back. I need him there (at defensive coordinator)."
Olive's magic in Canton has been on the offensive end. He enticed indoor football veteran Kevin Mason to quarterback the Legends midway through the 2006 season when the team was .500. Together, they routinely lit up scoreboards for 50 or 60 points on their way to the AIFL title.
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Olive plans to put the 'oh' in Legends' offense
Friday, May 2, 2008
BY Jim Thomas
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
CANTON The mad scientist is back.
"I've got to get to my laboratory and start putting together a lineup," Bobby Olive said Thursday, two days after returning as head coach of the Canton Legends.
Canton's coach in 2006 and 2007, Olive's first game back is Saturday as the Legends travel to Erie (5-2) in an American Indoor Football Association North matchup. He takes over a Legends squad that is 0-6 and has scored just 13 points combined in their last two games.
Former first-year coach Ed Korns will remain as defensive coordinator, the position he held previously under Olive. Korns has returned to that role, Olive said, "because he didn't have any choice. We wouldn't be friends anymore if he didn't come back. I need him there (at defensive coordinator)."
Olive's magic in Canton has been on the offensive end. He enticed indoor football veteran Kevin Mason to quarterback the Legends midway through the 2006 season when the team was .500. Together, they routinely lit up scoreboards for 50 or 60 points on their way to the AIFL title.
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