The Spokane Shock have agreed to a two-year deal with Head Coach Andy Olson that will extend his contract through the 2014 AFL season.>>
The Spokane Shock have agreed to a two-year deal with Head Coach Andy Olson that will extend his contract through the 2014 AFL season.>>
by Spokane Shock
The Spokane Shock have agreed to terms with Shock Defensive Coordinator Travis Crusenberry and Defensive Back's Coach Stanley Franks to return to Head Coach Andy Olson's Staff for the 2013 season.
Travis Crusenberry was a member of the ArenaCup Championship Coaching Staff in 2006 under Chris Siegfried. The following season, Crusenberry left the af2 to join the AFL's Kansas City Brigade as Offensive Line Coach and Director of Player Personnel for two seasons. As the Director of Player Personnel, he helped to create a roster that gave the Brigade its first playoff berth in franchise history and its best record (10-6). 2010 marked Crusenberry's return to the AFL and to Spokane. Under Head Coach Rob Keefe, he captured his first ArenaBowl Championship and molded one of the top offensive lines in the AFL. In 2011, he served as the Offensive and Defensive Line Coach before assuming the Defensive Coordinator role for the 2012 season. By re-joining the Coaching Staff for the 2013 season, Crusenburry will enter his fourth season with the Shock.
"Travis Crusenberry brings a wealth of experience to our Coaching Staff as a former player, Director of Player Personnel, and Assistant Coach with line, defense, and special team backgrounds. His ability and understanding of on-field play as well as his experience in scouting and recruiting athletes to Spokane is a tremendous asset to our Organization and we are excited that he will be returning in 2013," said Shock General Manager Ryan Rigmaiden.
Former Shock defensive back Stanley Franks was added to Head Coach Olson's staff in Fall 2011. In 2010 with the CFL's BC Lions, Franks recorded 70 tackles with three interceptions. His second season with the Lions was cut short after he suffered a season-ending leg injury. Franks burst onto the Arena Football in 2009 and was a key role in Spokane's ArenaCup Championship season. That season he led the team in tackles (97.5) adding eight interceptions with 17 pass break-ups. At the University of Idaho in 2006, Franks led the nation in interceptions per game with an average of 0.75 and had nine interceptions in 12 games earning first-team all-WAC recognition. While in Junior College, he earned all-American and all-state recognition with 62 receptions for 778 yards and eight touchdowns.
"Stanley Franks is a true players Coach. His ability to relate to our players from his own experience in NCAA D-1A, CFL, and Arena Football is a great addition to our Staff. We're looking forward to the opportunity of having Stanley back with us in 2013 and are eager to see him to contribute as a Defensive and Special Teams Coach with us next season," said Head Coach Andy Olson.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:37:04 GMT
Spokane Shock offensive lineman Chris Pino stopped by the SWX studio this evening. Tune into SWX Tonight at 10:30 p.m. (Comcast channel 115) to hear the full interview.>>
Spokane Shock offensive lineman Chris Pino stopped by the SWX studio this evening. Tune into SWX Tonight at 10:30 p.m. (Comcast channel 115) to hear the full interview.>>
Monday, June 10 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-06-11 02:26:05 GMT
The 2012 South Division Champion Jacksonville Sharks announced Monday that the team has been assigned quarterbacks Kyle Rowley.>>
The 2012 South Division Champion Jacksonville Sharks announced Monday that the team has been assigned quarterbacks Kyle Rowley and Lee Chapple. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.>>
Sunday, June 2 2013 2:21 AM EDT2013-06-02 06:21:18 GMT
The Shock shut down Sabercats starter Russ Michna in the first half and backup play caller Mitch Mustain in the second en route to a 75-45 throttling at the Spokane Arena on Saturday night.>>
The Shock shut down Sabercats starter Russ Michna in the first half and backup play caller Mitch Mustain in the second en route to a 75-45 throttling at the Spokane Arena on Saturday night.>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:22 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:22:20 GMT
Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.>>
Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.>>
Sunday, June 16 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:45:32 GMT
The Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.>>
Bartolo Colon worked seven strong innings to win his sixth straight decision, Josh Reddick homered and matched a career high with four hits, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.>>
Sunday, June 16 2013 2:13 AM EDT2013-06-16 06:13:28 GMT
The Indians fall to the Everett AquaSox for the second consecutive night by a score of 6-4.>>
sellout, standing-room-only crowd of 6,991 fans poured into Avista Stadium for the Spokane Indians second game of the season, as the boys of summer fell to the Everett AquaSox for the second consecutive night by a score of 6-4.>>
Saturday, June 15 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-06-16 02:18:41 GMT
Recently signed catcher Henry Blanco hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning to give starter Felix Hernandez more than enough run support in a 4-0 Mariners win over the Athletics.>>
Recently signed catcher Henry Blanco hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning to give starter Felix Hernandez more than enough run support in a 4-0 Mariners win over the Athletics.>>
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