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Shock: Olson out as coach, Shackleford in

Spokane Shock head coach Adam Shackleford calls the plays against Boise, May 10, 2008 in the Spokane Arena. DAN PELLE The Spokesman-Review (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)
Spokane Shock head coach Adam Shackleford calls the plays against Boise, May 10, 2008 in the Spokane Arena. DAN PELLE The Spokesman-Review (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)

(UPDATED TUESDAY EVENING)

The headlines keep coming regarding the Spokane Shock.

They are expected to leave the Arena Football League in the near future and join the Indoor Football League. Tuesday brought the news that Andy Olson has coached his last game and Adam Shackleford is returning for a second stint as head coach.

Shackleford confirmed he's leaving the IFL Tri-Cities Fever, where he's been head coach the last six seasons, to become the Shock coach.

More here.

 

 

 

Jim Meehan
Jim Meehan joined The Spokesman-Review in 1990. Jim is currently a reporter for the Sports Desk and covers Gonzaga University basketball, Spokane Empire football, college volleyball and golf.

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