...home games with Raleigh Rebels and Richmond Bandits. "(Last week) was a game we felt we should've won," lineman John Cratic said. "But on the positive side, we showed what we can do. We just have to hold on to that, finish out the season...

...Augusta Spartans became Augusta Colts on Friday, signifying the beginning of a new indoor football franchise in Augusta. John Cratic, Chip Dykes and Anthony Young met with Augusta Colts director of football operations and head coach Bubba Diggs at...

...into the second half of the American Indoor Football League season. "There's always a sense of urgency," lineman John Cratic said. "We know we need to start winning now. "We just want to win and put all the negativity behind us. That's...

...dancers, pumped up by the spirited crowd. Marvin Stone, the first player introduced, turned a somersault, and "Big" John Cratic strutted out with a railroad tie on his shoulder. "It's been crazy. This is awesome. The response is unbelievable...

...is tied for fourth with Daytona Beach. The Vipers beat Augusta 73-60 in Augusta on April 15. But, as lineman John Cratic points out, these Spartans are a different team, thanks to the addition of quarterback Mike Rathe. The former South...

...in the final quarter. Johnson intercepted a Jerome Weaks pass and returned it six yards for a touchdown. Lineman John Cratic forced a Weaks fumble, which Augusta recovered. Glen Gauntt hit Undre Williams on a 1-yard touchdown pass to seal...

...Arena. Augusta's offense will feature returning receivers Anthony Young and Marvin Stone on the outside. Lineman John Cratic and defensive backs Rod Price and Chip Dykes are several of the promising defensive returners. There are a number of...

...Stallions have 18 new players on the roster, along with three returners, which include offensive/defensive linemen John Cratic, Blaine Mensch and Derrick Reeves. Six-foot-2, 210-pound offensive specialist Tom Starck, who has been recovering...

...to be ready to step it up for everyone this second time around." Augusta will be without veteran defensive lineman John Cratic, who left late in last week's win with a leg injury. Other than that, Diggs said, he has been pleased with the...

...Augusta has a new coach along with 18 new players. Only offensivedefensive linemen Derrick Reeves, Blaine Mensch and John Cratic have returned. Former South Carolina quarterback Mike Hold is looking for his first career win as the Stallions head...