http://www.journalgazette.net Headlines from the Journal Gazette. Copyright 2010, www.journalgazette.net Newspapers http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100621/BLOGS15/100629922 I chatted with FireHawks CEO Mike Loomis Monday about the season and about the franchise's future. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:56:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100629922 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100620/BLOGS15/100619574 Willie Davis had mostly praise for his team following the FireHawks' 25-24 loss at Wisconsin in the CIFL playoffs. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:00:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100619574 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100619/BLOGS15/100619582 Alf Fertil could play in his final indoor football game tonight. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:11:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100619582 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100619/BLOGS15/100619580 In its first playoff game, the FireHawks lead Wisconsin 18-12 at halftime in Madison, Wis. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:17:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100619580 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100619/BLOGS15/100619583 The FireHawks have a chance to do what only one other indoor football franchise in this city has done tonight: Advance to a league championship game. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:49:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100619583 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100617/BLOGS15/100619663 In an effort to help raise money to pay for Bill Fahlsing's medical bills, Jimmy John's on Jefferson is sponsoring "Lunch for Bill" on June 23. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:42:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100619663 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100604/BLOGS15/100609775 Despite the game being meaningless for the most part, FireHawks coach Willie Davis said his team is traveling to Chicago on Saturday. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:19:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100609775 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100514/BLOGS15/100519704 Marion's new ownership can't secure worker's compensation and liability insurance in time to play against Fort Wayne on Saturday. Fri, 14 May 2010 21:46:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100519704 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100512/BLOGS15/100519831 Despite rumors surfacing on the CIFL's forum, FireHawks CEO Mike Loomis said Wednesday there hasn't been a change in the franchise's ownership. Wed, 12 May 2010 23:58:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100519831 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100509/BLOGS15/100509560 The FireHawks’ Tramaine Billie is best at stopping opponents from getting into the end zone, but he turned that concept around in a 26-8 win over Miami Valley on Sunday at Memorial Coliseum. Sun, 09 May 2010 17:52:00 EST Extra Points Greg Jones 2010100509560 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100506/BLOGS15/100509717 Coliseum general manager Randy Brown provided the attendance figures and net payments to the FireHawks for the first four home games. Thu, 06 May 2010 12:00:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100509717 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100505/BLOGS15/100509772 CEO Mike Loomis said the FireHawks will play in the CIFL for the next two seasons. Wed, 05 May 2010 15:26:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100509772 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100501/BLOGS15/100509966 Before the season, FireHawks coach Willie Davis said, "My season does not depend on a kicker to win games. Sat, 01 May 2010 23:43:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100509966 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100426/BLOGS15/100429600 Allen Craine III came from Atlanta to Fort Wayne, assuming he would continue playing running back. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:03:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100429600 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100424/BLOGS15/100429680 Willie Davis can't figure it out. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:26:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100429680 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100424/BLOGS15/100429685 The FireHawks had three first-half turnovers and also turned the ball over on downs in (another) shaky first-half performance. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:08:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100429685 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100424/BLOGS15/100429689 Looks like Willie Davis did pull the trigger on a couple of the new linemen he brought into FireHawks' practice this week. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:39:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100429689 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100423/BLOGS15/100429793 In a unique twist for Fort Wayne indoor football, FireHawks players were paid too much after Week 1. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:00:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100429793 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100423/BLOGS15/100429728 Defensive coordinator Lamar Martin talked about his unit after Wednesday's practice. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:13:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100429728 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100422/BLOGS15/100429802 John Christner isn't associated with the FireHawks, CEO Mike Loomis said after Wednesday's practice. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:57:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100429802 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100417/BLOGS15/100419617 The FireHawks lacked intensity and, well, fire in its 49-0 loss Friday to Wisconsin. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419617 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100416/BLOGS15/100419632 Well, that was something. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:47:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419632 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100416/BLOGS15/100419634 Fort Wayne managed only 48 yards and had four turnovers in the first half and trail Wisconsin 30-0 at the break. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:55:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419634 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100416/BLOGS15/100419643 There appear to be a couple changes to the active roster this week. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:19:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419643 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100414/BLOGS15/100419785 Brandon Williams' ejection for fighting last week has landed him a two-game suspension by the CIFL, co-founder Jeff Spitaleri said Wednesday. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:35:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419785 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100411/BLOGS15/100419947 Brandon Williams had a breakout game -- playing fullback, defensive end and even kicking off -- for the FireHawks on Saturday. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:53:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419947 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100410/BLOGS15/100419975 Kota-Carone Colors looked great in his first start for the FireHawks, and the defense forced three turnovers in a 44-28 victory over Miami Valley. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:38:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419975 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100410/BLOGS15/100419978 Kota-Carone Colors was efficient in his first start at quarterback, throwing four touchdown passes, to help the FireHawks take a 26-14 lead into halftime over Miami Valley. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:22:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419978 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100410/BLOGS15/100419982 Coach Willie Davis will do more than just change quarterbacks in the FireHawks' second game tonight. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:33:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100419982 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100402/BLOGS15/100409877 Willie Davis didn't expect his starting quarterback to get hurt. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:27:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100409877 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100402/BLOGS15/100409879 Justin Wynn threw four interceptions -- on only six attempts -- in place of FireHawks starting quarterback Adam Gibson, and Cincinnati leads 42-13 at halftime. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:03:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100409879 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100402/BLOGS15/100409886 About 30 minutes before kickoff of the FireHawks' first game -- well, 30 minutes before the scheduled kickoff time -- and there are the usual indoor football first-game glitches here. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:42:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100409886 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100401/BLOGS15/100339930 Linebacker Tramaine Billie is one of the new faces of Fort Wayne indoor football. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:00:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100339930 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100331/BLOGS15/100339871 A non-profit organization, the Blue Star Mothers Of America, will be collecting items at the FireHawks' season opener to send to U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:22:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100339871 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100331/BLOGS15/100339931 Here's the short conversation I had with GM John Christner on Tuesday. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:00:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100339931 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100330/BLOGS15/100339932 The FireHawks held a "Hey, remember us? We're starting the season Friday" news conference Tuesday. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:24:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100339932 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100127/BLOGS15/100129588 The FireHawks will hold another tryout in Fort Wayne, the team’s third, on Sunday, Feb. 28. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:32:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100129588 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100109/BLOGS15/100109533 The FireHawks will hold their second tryout at the ASH Centre on Jan. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:29:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2010100109533 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091212/BLOGS15/912129943 The first tryout for the FireHawks consisted of 27 players, including five former Freedom guys, Saturday at the ASH Centre. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:56:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2009912129943 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091209/BLOGS15/912099936 The Fort Wayne Firehawks hired Lamar Martin as the defensive coordinator, according to a press release. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:59:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2009912099936 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091206/BLOGS15/912069972 The Continental Indoor Football League will have some tweaks for its 2010 season. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:40:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2009912069972 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091119/BLOGS15/911199955 Calling him the right man at the right time for this job, Firehawks general manager and co-owner John Christner announced in a press release that Willie Davis will be the team's first head coach. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:43:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2009911199955 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091106/BLOGS15/911069946 Mike Loomis and John Christner are ready to move forward with a new indoor football team in Fort Wayne. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:01:00 EST Extra Points Stacy Clardie 2009911069946