Command Try For Three In A Row As They Take On Utah

This Saturday, June 2nd, the Kansas City Command will take on the Utah Blaze in an inter-division matchup. Kickoff from the Sprint Center is scheduled for 7:00 PM CDT.
The Command survived a back and forth battle against the Georgia Force Saturday night winning 39-27 in front of 5,079 at Sprint Center and giving the Command back-to-back victories. Command wide receiver, Jackie Chambers had 8 receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown; and the Command defense once again kept KC in the game holding Georgia at bay scoring a single field goal in the fourth quarter.
Utah will try to rebound after suffering a tough 64-61 loss at home to the San Antonio Talons last Saturday night. The Blaze is still listed at six in the Arena Football League Power Rankings.
It will be strength-against-strength this weekend when the Blaze offense meets the Command defense. Despite a less than stellar record, Kansas City boasts one of the toughest defensive units in the League. The Command owns the Arena Football League’s fourth-ranked scoring defense, surrendering 50.5 points per game. The unit has been especially effective against opponent’s passing attack, allowing just 245.4 aerial yards per contest to place third in the AFL.
The Blaze will head into battle with the League’s best passing offense. With QB Tommy Grady at the helm, Utah has posted 323.0 passing yards per game to rank first in the AFL. Grady continues to pace all Arena Football passers in total offensive yards (3,674) and touchdowns (92). The 6-7 signal caller has an array of weapons at his disposal led by WR Aaron Lesue, who ranks first in the AFL in touchdown catches (41) and second in receptions (104). If Utah can find a way to cut down on penalties and turnovers, the Blaze will once again have an opportunity to light up the scoreboard.
Utah has faced its fair share of difficulties on defense, but has begun to turn the corner under new Defensive Coordinator Rob Keefe. The unit posted two stops against San Antonio last week by forcing the Talons to turn the ball over on downs in the first quarter and recovering a fumble early in the fourth. The Blaze will look to stifle a struggling Kansas City offense that ranks last in the AFL in scoring (37.1 ppg) and total offense (245.5 ypg).
The game will be broadcast on SportsRadio 810 WHB AM, Ustream.tv/kansascitycommand and KSMO-TV 62.