The Latest Running news and Notes in Hampton Roads from Sportswrap Running Reporter, Jon “Flex” Leiding

Talking Turkey and Other Great Races!

We can’t quite embrace December without looking back on Thanksgiving. Everywhere you looked, people were on the go. Starting in Williamsburg, the Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5K was fast and furious for overall Winner, Joshua Schlickenmeyer, who blazed the 3.1 miles in 16:09. Nicole Carson led the Ladies with a 20:10.

On the Southside, The 6th Annual Turkey Run & SEAL Team Memorial Challenge offered a 10K and 5K. Good friend of the Blog, Ryan Carroll, clocked a 15:55 to claim the Winning spot, while Women’s Top Finisher, Cheryl McGarrigle raced down a speedy 21:30.

It’s not a typo- Ryan ALSO won the 10K in 33:04. \That’s Twice as Nice! For Ladies, Ashley Lynn Hay-Bryant was First to the Tape in 43:27 and Second in the 5K. Cheryl McGarrigle was Top Three for the 10K and great Inspirational Running Friend, Thomas Hicksgarnered a Top Three Finish as well. These people really raised the holiday bar!

At Mount Trashmore, The Tidewater Striders had their 10K Turkey Trot and One Mile Race. Fresh off a Top Ten Finish and the Top Navy Finisher at The Marine Corps Marathon, good friend of the blog, Justin Turner cooked up the streets with an amazing 31:41. On this day, you needed to be quick and under 33 minutes if you were gonna hit the podium. Matt Chrabot was second in 32:38, while Caleb Doanfinished out the Top Three with a scorching 32:34.

Do we love the Ladies? We had to respect the women as the Top Three Ladies ALL broke 38 minutes with the incredible Renee High leading the way in 36:21, with Natalie Hall second in 36:46 and Stephanie Manny kicking in the third place finish in 37:56.

Even Race Walking legend, 61 year old, Tom Gerhardt was strong with his 1:01:37. I am thankful to know SO many talented and inspiring people, I never seem to have enough words to say how lucky I am to say that I know you.

Speaking of Legends, the One Mile race was pretty speedy as well with Eric Graves posting a 4:50. 14 year old, Julia Hamrick, of Virginia Beach was the Fastest female with a 6:10 effort. Throw in the fact that five other male youngsters were UNDER six minutes, this always seems to bring out the best youth Runners. They say “Children are our future”….

Looks Pretty Bright From Here!

I just wrote about how well young Runners are in this area, then I came across this: The first ever MileStat.com All-Freshmen XC Team has been released. The All-Freshmen Team includes 21 boys and 21 girls from the class of 2016. Cox’s Jonathan Lomogda had one of more impressive freshmen cross country seasons in recent memory as his 15:58 5K performance this past season and was highly recognized. His dad, John Lomogda is an incredible Triathlete and I bet he must be very proud. Huge Congrats, Jonathan! Most of us can only dream of your speed!

What’s On the Menu?

This weekend, get your red and green out for the Jingle Bell Run 5K at ODU. Head to York County and check out the Run with the Son for Haiti 5K. Sunday, head to Williamsburg for the Busch Gardens Christmastown Dash 8K. Top winners receive Busch Gardens Fun Passes, and all runners receive discounts for Christmas Town and one single-day ticket to Busch Gardens for the 2013 season. Naughty or Nice, seems like you’ll get a cool gift!

That’s the Latest in the “757″ for this week. Good luck with “whatever” you’re training for. I once read “It’s not what you’re running from. But what you’re running to that counts”. Enjoy the journey. Maybe, Ill see you soon…”On The Run!”

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After months of negotiations it appears the details have been worked out to build an arena in Virginia Beach, and bring a major league sports team with it.

But the deal is far from being done.

A plan to build a $350 million arena on the Virginia Beach oceanfront, with an NBA team as its anchor tenant, moved forward during Tuesday night’s Virginia Beach City Council meeting.

Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms announced that he has been advised by Peter Luukko, the President and CEO of Comcast-Spectacor that a proposal is ready for the city to build the arena in the Virginia Beach resort area.

Today, the city staff under the direction of the Mayor sent to state officials a request for $150 million dollars to help with construction costs and moving expenses for the unnamed team.

As I reported earlier this month, George Maloof Jr., one of the owners of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings met in Richmond with Gov. Bob McDonnell and other state officials to talk about moving his team to Virginia Beach if an arena was built there. No one involved in the negotiations, including the Kings have ever confirmed the Kings are the “major league sports team” being referred to.

Before and since that meeting, Mr. Luukko, has been negotiating a deal with Beach officials and presumably the Kings to bring the three groups together.

The city would own the building, Comcast-Spectacor in partnership with concert industry giant Live Nation would manage and book the arena, provide lease payments and all operating costs. In partnership with world-wide concert promoter Live Nation, the operators would count on the major league sports team as it’s principal tenant. But the majority of the dates would be filled by major concerts, large religious functions and other sporting events. These events range from ACC and NCAA basketball tournaments, Olympic trials, NCAA swimming championships, and pay per view wrestling and MMA shows. Comcast-Spectacor would kick in $35 million to make the deal work.

The Kings would be the main tenant.

But the deal hinges on the Virginia General Assembly agreeing to borrow $150 million, with that money expected to be paid back over time via state tax revenue that would be generated by the arena.

$70 million of the requested state funds would go towards arena capital costs, and $80 million will go to the team for moving expenses. That would include an estimated $30 million dollar relocation fee the Kings would have to pay the other NBA owners, and for potential loss of income the Kings would face by having to play two years at the Old Dominion Constant Center while the arena is being built.

Already one consultant report, given to state officials, concludes an arena with an NBA team in Virginia Beach could generate as much as $182 million in visitor spending each year, with the state alone taking in almost $11 million a year in tax dollars.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has long supported efforts to bring a professional sports franchise to Hampton Roads. But will he have enough sway to convince state leaders that the state tax revenue the arena will bring in will pay off the loan? In addition to the money, McDonnell believes the national exposure of a “major league team” will be good for the state.

The city would be responsible for borrowing $195 dollars. The council it would seem, has to be convinced money generated by the arena on the local level will be enough to pay back that loan without the city having to use current or future tax dollars. In addition city hotels, restaurants and shops both in the resort area and nearby would look forward to increased business especially during the non-tourist season from September through April.

Mr. Luukko is expected to come before the Virginia Beach Council next week to make Comcast-Spectacor’s formal proposal. Mayor Sessoms told Jason Marks of WAVY-TV Tuesday night he and Mr. Luukko believed the chances of this all coming together was about 50-50.

The Latest Running News and Notes in Hampton Roads from Sportswrap running Reporter, Jon “Flex” Leiding

Long Distance Fun!

Chesapeake has a great course at Bells Mill and the 5k Run/Walk For The Music was fast for Overall Winner,Kyle Oaks who rocked the Finish Line with a 16:59. Call me envious! The Womens Champ was Becky Bean with a swift 24:23. That’s good work on a Cross Country course.

Last week I mention the USATF One Hour Race/Walk Championships at Tallwood HS where you were given One Hour to see how far you’d go. A Big Congrats to Irene Fletemeyer, the 17 year old Ladies Champ, going 9,060 Meters, while seasoned Masters Race Walker, Tom Gerhardt led the guys with 9,649 Meters. That’s just short of Six miles. Well Done!

Up the road, the Suntrust Richmond Marathon Weekend was very popular with Runners from the “757″, including Drew Midland, the fastest from this area in 2:43:24. That’s much faster than when I ran with him “hooked up” last March! Viriginia Beach’s Gina McGee was the standout for Hampton Roads females in 3:07:02. great to see our “friends on the run” do so well!

in the Half, Williamsburg’s Bryce Livingston led all runners from the are with a 1:10:05 for the 13.1 mile course. Half was just enough for Virginia Beach’s Nadia Verbanac, who paced the Ladies of Hampton Roads with a 1:30:58.

Sunday Was A Fun Day!

Hurricane Sandy did it’s best to the Outer Banks but, couldn’t stop Runners in Hampton Roads from doing the OBX Half and Full Marathons. Virginia Beach’s Michael Wolfe stood out with a strong 2:54:32 for 26.2 miles. The Half was Fast and Furious for Williamsburg Masters Standout, John Piggott, who always has a high gear with a 1:16:11, while Norfolk’s Julie Ball was the Fastest Female from Hampton Roads, finishing second in her Age Group with a 1:39:36. Nice Work!

Controversy!

Norfolk hosted the First Freedom Marathon and Half Marathon raced away with close to 2,000 of you on Sunday. Unfortunately, the timing service used for the event had issues and results, as of Friday, are still not available. The weekend events, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, have posted the 5K results from Saturday but, the missing information has people taking to Facebook and Twitter to express concern and some even outrage. Race Director, Manny Cordero has issued an apology and the timing company, Colonial Sports who had posted they would have results Thursday, have now gone online and expect a late Friday night posting of the results. All winners trophies are now to be mailed once the results are in, with a video back up system being used to follow up the “Jaguar” chip timing system that had issues. As expected, most just want there recorded times.

The race is a Boston Qualifier, meaning that your recorded time, if fast enough would get you into the Boston Marathon. Hopefully, this gets resolved soon. With many hoping to get a certified time sadly,the waiting game continues…

Keep it Positive- Whats Up This Weekend?

SO GLAD YOU ASKED! The Virginia Beach Runway 5k is Saturday morning at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. Add the Jingle Bell 5K, at Newport News Park, then throw in the GonnawannaRunagin 5K at Regent University, mixed in with the Carter Gunn Stress Buster 8K at First Landing State Park, sprinkle in the Pray to Finish 5K, and you have the ingredients to a great weekend.

Good Luck, whatever you’re training for. With Thanksgiving races next Thursday, who knows- I might just catch you…”On The Run! On the Run with Sportswrap Running Reporter, Jon “Flex” Leiding on WAVY.com.

On Tuesday, the Virginia Beach City Council will be presented with the final consultant’s report regarding the feasibility of building a $350 million arena.

The clock is ticking, so where are we now?

Governor Bob McDonnell, Beach Mayor Will Sessoms and officials from Comcast-Spectacor met in Richmond last week along with Sacramento Kings owner George Maloof in regards to the Kings moving their team to Virginia Beach.

Most of my sources tell me today they don’t believe the arena can survive without the assurance that the Kings will sign a long term deal.

But it won’t be cheap. The Kings will have plenty of expenses, at least a $30 million dollar relocation fee to be paid to their fellow NBA owners, as well as $10 to $15 million in moving expenses. As much as the owners would like Virginia Beach to help them with their $67 million arena debt in Sacramento that will never happen.

The Kings would have to play their games at the Ted Constant Center at Old Dominion for two seasons while the arena is being built.

Thus the team would want to be compensated for lost revenue–the total cost, including relocation fees, moving expenses and lost revenue for two years would be somewhere around $100 million.

It may sound like a lot but that is not an outrageous assumption, and it can be paid over time.

Already one consultant report, given to state officials, concludes an arena with an NBA team could generate as much as $182 million in visitor spending each year, with the state alone taking in almost $11 million in tax dollars.

Throw in the publicity of having a major league sports team in Virginia and the governor, mayor, and local business folks think it’s a good idea.

If the numbers add up.

A big chunk of the money would have to come from the state, as much as $105 million dollars, which would be paid to George and Joe Maloof the owners of the team for relocation fees and lost revenue, with any money left over to be used to help the city with construction costs.

The state would also help with financing bonds needed to build the arena.

Comcast-Spectacor and Live Nation, who are putting the deal together, will also probably be asked to kick in as much as $35 million dollars in cash to help make this happen.

Another option is, if the Kings don’t get what they want, would it be viable to build a less expensive arena–that would host concerts, big college basketball tournaments, like the ACC, ultimate fighting, big religious conferences, and then someday go after another NBA team, or maybe an NHL team that could move right in. Thus no lost revenue to be paid out since the arena will already have been built. That would be a $100 million savings alone.

That would probably rule out any money from the state right now, which might be enough to kill the deal, unless the NBA would guarantee Virginia Beach an expansion franchise, which seems out of the question.

Again the City Council will receive their own consultants report on Tuesday, but will the Kings buy in?

Can the arena happen without the Kings?

A complicated situation that could come to a conclusion one way or another by the end of the year.

The Latest Running News and Notes from Sportswrap Running Reporter, Jon “Flex” Leiding

Results All Over!

WOW! The Marine Corps Marathon in Washington was a great run for over 23,000 finishers, their largest group ever to cross the line, including Hampton Roads’ Justin Turner, who blazed the 26.2 miles in a 5:46 pace for a Top Ten time of 2:31:08 and was the fastest Enlisted Navy Runner across the line. Crazy Congratulations! The Fastest Female from the “757″ was Virginia Beach’s Kristen Paladino with a sizzling 3:14:20. A big “OOO-Rah” to all who “Stormed the District!” With the Military presence and support, this is a “Must Do” event!

At the Oceanfront, over 7,000 of you geared up for the Wicked 10k and Portsmouth’s Ryan Carroll ran 32:51 on a windy day. He continues his amazing works… Not forgetting the Ladies, Emily Dinning , also from Portsmouth, rocked 6.2 miles in 38:11. There were many costumes, including a payphone! Love the creativity!

Whats on this weekend

Some Great Runs are all over Hampton Roads this weekend. The legendary Yorktown Battlefield 10 Miler & 5K, plus in Newport News, it’s the Virginia Running Festival Half Marathon and 5K
. I hear the first 100 finishers at The Christopher Newport event win FREE Chick-fil-A for a YEAR! Good Luck!

On The Horizon, Marathons are calling: November 10th, it’s the Richmond Marathon, then Sunday the 11th, the Outer Banks has their fun Marathon and Half Marathon, while Norfolk offers the Freedom Marathon and Half Marathon , appropriately on Veterans Day, with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior project. Decisions, Decisions…

Above the Feedback

Rarely, does weather have the effect that the hurricane had last weekend. Our thoughts and efforts go out to all those still trying to get back on their feet. This weekend, my neighbors are even having a clothing drive to help our friends in need.

Seven days after the fact, the New York City Marathon is scheduled to go on this Sunday, despite the fact that thousands of New Yorkers and New Jersey residents are without power, clothing, food, or a home after Hurricane sandy blasted the northeast. Opinions vary, with some feeling as if every time thy passed a policeman or emergency worker, that they were taking attention away from others who need help. Others offer up that by running Sunday, the charities that they represent will be satisfied. Miraculously, the course was not seriously affected.

Thursday, New York City Marathon race director Mary Wittenberg announced there would be no changes to the traditional five-borough course on Sunday, that a plan for transporting the majority of the marathoners to the Staten Island start would be revealed on Friday, and that a Race to Recovery Fund, intended to aid those adversely affected by Hurricane Sandy, has been established with $2.6 million donated even before the announcement was over.

So the question: If you earned an opportunity to race this year’s New York City Marathon, as some from Hampton Roads are, how do you feel? Is it unfair to run the race when an area is in such disarray? I guess only you can decide. If you have a problem with them running the race, then would you have a bigger problem with the Pro Football game later that day across the river in New Jersey as Pittsburgh faces the New York Giants, knowing that area has limited to no power in certain spots, with houses ruined, burned down, or destroyed? Wherever your thinking, the “show must go on”…

Thanks for all the kind words. Drop me a line…anytime. Maybe, I’ll catch you soon…”On The Run!”

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Moving football games to Saturday this season caused problems this weekend for Norfolk High School.

But they are going to make them up tomorrow, two four o’clock games, Granby will take on Booker T Washington at Powhatan Stadium at ODU while Lake Taylor will host Churchland at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex.

Then there will be two games played at 6:30, Norcom and Maury will meet in the night cap at Powhatan, while Wilson and Norview will follow that Churchland Lake Taylor game at the Sportsplex.

Here is the schedule for Tuesday , October 30,2012. (This is subject to change)

@ Powhatan Stadium

4:00 pm : Granby vs BTW

6:30 pm: ICN vs Maury HS

@ Va. Beach Sports Plex

4:00 pm: Churchland vs Lake Taylor HS

6:30 pm: Wilson vs Norview

We are halfway into high school football season and that means WAVY TV 10 is hitting the skies and the ground for Friday Night Flights.

Once again, I got to kick off the season on September 7, days after the school year started.  I was constantly posting pictures and updates on Facebook and Twitter.  It was fun to check the messages of folks following me.

This year,  it was “Surprising Suffolk” night for me.

I flew in Chopper 1o to Lakeland and King’s Fork High Schools in Suffolk.  The weather was warm and the skies were clear… and that brought lots of folks out!

So many people came out at once, Lakeland’s box office ran out of change right before the game started!

Lakeland has a great support system backed by “The Blue Crew”, a student led group that tailgates before each game.

Lakeland took on Hickory of  Chesapeake.

The game started with twin sisters riding horseback to lead the football team onto the field. Lot’s of school spirit there and a win for the Lakeland Cavaliers,  27-0!

On to King’s Fork High School where they took on Indian River High School. My mom teaches in Suffolk so I actually met a lot of her former students during both stops.

The band kept the crowd rockin’ and the cheerleaders helped me toss out footballs to fans in the stands.

Back to the KFHS band, they’ve really come a long way in just a few years. Band Director, Jason Taylor,  told me the band nearly tripled in size since his arrival four years ago. Taylor won’t admit his leadership is the reason why- but Drum Major, Jarleel Baker,  told me Mr. Taylor certainly does motivate them to do their best and provides awesome support.

As a former bandie, I know how important it is to have a good leader and peers to make the production the very best. I think The Bulldogs are doing a fine job at that!

Time is moving quickly… just a few more weeks of high school football season. Don’t forget to tune in each Friday night for Friday Night Flights at 11:15pm on WAVY-TV 10.  Follow our progress on our Facebook page and send us your high school football game pictures to reportit@wavy.com

Check out each week of Friday Night Flights- including the bands of the week, here.

The Latest Running News, Notes, and Info in Hampton Roads from Sportswrap Running Reporter, Jon “Flex” Leiding

You Want Results ?  We Got Your Results Right Here!

This past weekend was loaded with races, starting with the From Here to Eternity 5k through a Norfolk cemetery, Kyle Oakes, from Chesapeake, was the Overall Winner in 16:50.  Virginia Beach’s Asia Sorenson  led the Ladies in  21:09.   For the Race at the Cape,  Catherine Williams was the Women’s Champion in  19:31, while good friend,  Jason Hann  of Virginia Beach took the Overall title in 18:56.

Over at the MOCA, the Women on The Run was a parade of Blue as the Tidewater Strider Youth program, New Energy, dominated the 5k and mile races.  While Allyson Garner was the First Female in the 5K at 22:15, 11 year old Ben Werve won the 5k race in 19:31 and the mile in a swift 5:35.  Way to Go Ben!

 

Up in Williamsburg for the Crapolfest 5K Run,  Todd Kessler,  of  Newport News won in 16:55, followed closely by the incredible Grand Master, 57 year young, Stephen Chantry in 17:07.  Good friend of the Blog, Karen Terry, set the course record for the Ladies in 17:22.  Newport News’ Mercedes Castillo-D’Amico continues to blow away her age group records, besting the 55-59 age group record by nearly two minutes, with an inspiring  19:21.  Call me jealous.

 

 

 

 

All Eyes are On D.C.!

 

Forget the Presidential debate this week or even the Redskins with RG3 going to play the Steelers, the Nation’s Capitol hosts the 37th Annual Marine Corps Marathon.  having run this the last two years, I can honestly say that this is a “Must Do” on your Marathon list.  The historical sights of Washington are all around the course and the Marine support at each stop is amazing.  For first timers, make sure you linger at the finish and get your picture taken at the monument.  It is SOLD OUT  and many of our”757″  Running Friends will “storm the district” this Sunday.  While I won’t be there in attendance, my thoughts and best wishes to you all!

 

Here in Hampton Roads, J&A Racing has the “spooky” run of the week with the Wicked 10K, starting at 8am Saturday.  Awards will be given for the regular accomplishments, but this also features a costume contest.  There are some really creative people in Hampton Roads and this year.   I anticipate seeing some good costumes.

Mettle Events FINALLY has the the tallest bridge ready and now you can run it this Saturday, maybe even do a double after the “Wicked” with the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge 5K run.  I know Ann Hupp always puts on a challenging race.  This run starts at 10am.  How tall, you ask?  169 feet tall!  The bridge itself is over a mile long.  on a side note, there will be “No Toll” as you are running the bridge.

Up in Mathews County, the Bobby Stewart 8K & 5K  will be racing away at 9:30am Saturday.  A big “shout out”  to my old friend, Curtis “Fleet” Walker, holding it down in Mathews.  Good Luck to all!

Keeping in the Seasonal Spirit, The Port Norfolk Civic League is excited to present the first annual Port Norfolk BOO-yah! 5K and Little Monsters Fun Run on Sunday, October 28,The race benefits the Port Norfolk Parks Fund and The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.  Should be a fun time!

 

Feedback Time!

Thanks, as always for the input, the ideas, and very cool comments you share.  We will be looking for you this weekend.  if you see me, say “Hi!”  I might just catch you soon… “On The Run!”

 

On The Run with Sportswrap Running reporter, Jon “Flex” Leiding exclusively on WAVY.com.

 

 

 

 

The Latest Running News and Notes in Hampton Roads from Sportswrap Running reporter, Jon “Flex” Leiding


Time to Get Moving!

Some really strong efforts this past week from Runners in Hampton Roads. The Grunt Run Chesapeake was a challenging run and Chadwick Shray took the Overall Title with 34:05, followed by Ladies Champ,Michelle Stauffer of Norfolk with a 35:12.

In Norfolk, ODU had its Homecoming weekend and while the home team didn’t do so well at the football game, the ODU Homecoming 5k was great for Norfolk’sEddie Hillwho took home first place with a 17:40. Kimberly Burgess was the Fastest Female in 22:54.

Out at the Beach, the All Access 5k was racing around the Farm Bureau Live as Ryan Carroll torched the 3.1 mile course with an impressive 15:23. He seems to be getting faster! Chesapeake’s Hollie Turner led the Ladies in 19:19. There was also the special “Moes Challenge” where Runners ran a segment of the course, stopped to eat a burrito, then ran the rest of the way. Masters Standout, Steve Speirs showed the strong stomach and the speed with a 20:11. The Ladies Winner was Taytem Riley, of Williamsburg, in 22:41. For their efforts, they got Free Burritos for a Year! Tasty!

Whats Going on This Weekend???

So glad you asked! In sports, some weekend matchups are really good; ones you are anticipating. For Runners in the “757″, this is a BIG weekend FULL of races. Take a deep breath, as we start in Williamsburg with the 4th Annual Crapolfest 5K. This is a HUGE points race for my Colonial Road Runner friends and it’s for a good cause. Staying near the campus, William & Mary has the Color Run at The College 5K. Still streaking on Saturday, is the 5th Annual Bobby Stewart 8K & 5K in Mathews, put on with The Peninsula Track Club. Just a few miles from there, it’s the Noland Trail 10K & Mariners’ Museum 5K. “YES!” This is all Saturday!

Come to the Southside and start in Norfolk with the Tread at the Ted 5K. Just in time to get you in the “Spirit” of the season, check out From Here to Eternity: A Spirited 5K Run/Walk for Norfolk at the Elmwood Cemeteries on Princess Anne Road. Virginia Beach has it’s share of races too, with the Move Your Mutt 5K plus, the Race at the Cape 5k for Cape Henry Collegiate School.

The Oceanfront will come alive on Sunday with the 9th Annual De-Feet Domestic Violence 5K, starting from 17th Street, while everyone is welcome at the Woman on the Run 5K and 1 miler at the Museum of Contemporary Art, or as people in the business say, the “MOCA”.

Going Long!

Many of you are planning for the Fall Long Race. The Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC is a couple weeks away, along with the popular Wicked 10K at the Oceanfront. I’ve been seeing many of you and following your workouts. Hopefully, good times will follow you all wherever you race!

Good Luck this weekend! Maybe I’ll catch you… “On The Run!”

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As Michael Florio reported on NBC Sports, if the UFL isn’t already dead, it soon will be.

News today that former Virginia Destroyers coach Marty Schottenheimer has sued the league for over 2-million dollars in unpaid compensation.

Marty now joins another former UFL coach Dennis Green who is also suing the league for unpaid wages.

Marty was all smiles when he took the job last year, and why not, league founder Bill Hambrect personally guaranteed him a 2 point 3 million dollar salary.

When he didn’t get paid, Marty threw in the towel; his brother Kurt replaced him as head coach without any explanation.

The Destroyers are still scheduled to play Sacramento tomorrow night (Fri) at the Sportsplex.