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• Keefe returns to Spokane, healed from split

  June 14, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 In the last 10 months, Rob Keefe has been fired twice, moved across the country twice and visited with countless coaches and executives in the business world. He’s seen, heard …

• Utah Blaze hire Keefe as defensive coordinator

  May 25, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 AFL: Former Spokane head coach Rob Keefe (pictured above) is the new defensive coordinator for the Utah Blaze, one of the Shock’s West Division rivals. Keefe, 31, was fired as …

• New Orlando coach Keefe looks back fondly on Spokane

  February 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 It’s official – Rob Keefe has moved on from Spokane. The former Spokane Shock player and coach was announced last week as the new offensive coordinator for the Arena Football …

• Shock will hire Olson as head coach

  August 28, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 The Spokane Shock will promote offensive coordinator Andy Olson to head coach, The Spokesman-Review has learned. Olson was offered the position late Friday and he immediately accepted, sources said. A …

• Blanchette: Shock continued puzzling trend by firing Keefe

  August 21, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 Here’s a sports marketing tip for one of the local clubs: It is not a good thing when the palace intrigue permeating your operation becomes a more compelling amusement than … 2

• Shock shocker

  August 19, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Rob Keefe, who helped the Spokane Shock win arena football titles as a player, assistant coach and head coach, is out as the team’s head coach. The Shock announced Thursday … 1

• Keefe out as Spokane Shock coach

  August 18, 2011 in Sports Rob Keefe, who helped the Spokane Shock win arena football titles as a player, assistant coach and head coach, is out as the team’s head coach. 7

• Shock can make playoffs by winning out

  July 13, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Four teams, two games remaining, one playoff spot, all sorts of possibilities. Spokane can eliminate the guesswork and numerous what-if scenarios by winning its last two Arena Football League games, … 1

• Another battle at QB for Spokane Shock

  June 28, 2011 in Sports A week ago, the Spokane Shock had three players competing for the starting quarterback job and lost a standout receiver to the UFL. Same thing this week.

• Rowley may supply magic vs. VooDoo

  June 25, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 When Kyle Rowley sprained the AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder six weeks ago, some thought it could be a season-ending injury. Best-case scenarios had him returning late in …

• Rowley, Shock eager to take on VooDoo

  June 24, 2011 in Sports When Kyle Rowley sprained the AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder six weeks ago, some thought it could be a season-ending injury. Best-case scenarios had him returning late in …

• Spokane Shock play host to No. 3 Chicago

  June 18, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 Spokane Shock head coach Rob Keefe has seen enough quality play to be encouraged, but he needs to see more consistency to be completely sold on his 5-7 Arena Football … 1

• New Shock quarterback Hansen learns as he goes

  May 25, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Spokane hopes the old football adage about teams making their biggest improvement from Week 1 to Week 2 applies to the quarterback position. Casey Hansen, out of football for more …

• Shock search for quarterback to fill injuries

  May 18, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 The Spokane Shock were 30 minutes into practice Tuesday when quarterback Bill Stull approached head coach Rob Keefe with a smile on his face. Stull, still on crutches after injuring …

• Spokane Shock coach Keefe seeks big fixes

  May 14, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 Concentration, discipline, focus. Playing not to lose instead of playing to win. Relying on the franchise’s successful tradition to win games. Expecting somebody else to make the key play. Spokane …

• Shock’s Keefe looking clutch play

  May 13, 2011 in Sports Spokane Shock head coach Rob Keefe was asked several times by media members earlier this week to diagnose the problems with his 3-5 Arena Football League team. His responses indicate …

• Shock bench Rowley in favor of Stull

  May 10, 2011 in Sports Head coach Rob Keefe has benched veteran quarterback Kyle Rowley and named Arena Football League rookie Bill Stull the starter against Dallas on Saturday.

• Keefe continues to pull out all stops for Shock

  May 5, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Rob Keefe has demonstrated in 26 games as Spokane’s head coach that he’s willing to take a chance with several bold decisions regarding roster moves, assistants and game strategy. Keefe …

• Keefe’s gamble pays off for Shock

  May 4, 2011 in Sports Rob Keefe has demonstrated in 26 games as Spokane’s head coach that he’s willing to take a chance with several bold decisions regarding roster moves, assistants and game strategy.

• Shock take on No. 1 Arizona

  April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C3 The Spokane Shock and Arizona Rattlers only have a three-game history, but they’ve been packed with close outcomes, memorable finishes, controversial calls and a postgame rant by the Arizona coach …

• Fan favorite McCullough returns to Spokane with unbeaten Arizona

  April 28, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 If there was a Mount Rushmore for Spokane Shock players based on performance and fan popularity, the four faces might be Raul Vijil, Rob Keefe, Kyle Rowley and Kevin McCullough. …

• Live chat with Spokane Shock Head Coach Rob Keefe

  April 7, 2011 in Sports Rob Keefe has had a huge impact on the Spokane Shock arena football team, as both a player and coach. With a bye this week, Keefe has agreed to take … 1

• Spokane Shock should look familiar on offense

  March 10, 2011 in Sports on Page B4 The Spokane Shock are close to finalizing their opening-day roster and it should look pretty familiar on offense, quite a bit different on defense. Spokane, which visits San Jose on …

• Shock bring back all-time receiving leader Vijil

  February 23, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Raul Vijil, the Spokane Shock’s all-time leader in receiving yards, receptions and touchdowns, has been added to the Arena Football League team’s roster, the Shock announced Tuesday. Vijil suffered a …

• Spokane Shock: Geathers joins CFL’s Lions

  September 1, 2010 in Sports on Page B6 The Spokane Shock announced Tuesday that defensive lineman Jeremy Geathers has signed with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League. In only nine regular-season Arena Football League games, …

• AFL expands schedule

  August 31, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 The Arena Football League will play an 18-game regular season in 2011. The change from a 16-game slate was approved at the league’s board of directors meetings last week in …

• Shock’s ArenaBowl focus on Tampa Bay rush

  August 20, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Beyond the point-fests and general madness that is the arena game, there is one truism at every level of football that figures to have the biggest impact on the Spokane …

• John Blanchette: Shock execs have never stood still

  August 20, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Football is the birthplace of the five-year plan, the preferred buying-time strategy for any coach tasked with a program start-up or rebuild. Wonder if the Spokane Shock’s five-year plan actually …

• Storm’s coach stands out in AFL history books

  August 19, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 By 1987, Tim Marcum had already coached football at the high school, junior college, NCAA Division I-A and USFL levels. Might as well try a newfangled game called the Arena …

• Spokane Shock prepare for weathering the Storm in ArenaBowl

  August 18, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 The text messaging started shortly after Tampa Bay held off Orlando to win the American Conference championship Saturday night. Spokane’s Huey Whittaker spent roughly 1 1/2 years with Tampa Bay. …

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