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| AFL: Gladitors tame Dragons in Cleveland Debut
CLEVELAND – In front of 17,931 screaming Clevelanders, the Gladiators opened their inaugural season in grand fashion, defeating the New York Dragons, 61-49 on Monday night. The Gladiators begin the 2008 regular season 1-0, while the Dragons slip to 0-1. Raymond Philyaw earned offensive player of the game honors for his five touchdown performance. Philyaw completed 18-of-23 attempts for 240 yards and the five passing touchdowns, including a 37-yard touchdown strike on the first play from scrimmage to Andy McCullough. The Gladiators led 7-0 after just 25 seconds into the game. Otis Amey was the beneficiary of two Philyaw touchdown passes while he also added one score on the ground. Amey led all Gladiators receivers with 101 yards and two scores. Gladiators tame Dragons in Cleveland debut - ArenaFootball.com — The Official Web site of the Arena Football League AFL |
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