Shock face No. 2 Rattlers

Game day for the Shock in Phoenix where they’ll face the second-ranked Arizona Rattlers. Most consider Arizona one of the favorites to win the ArenaBowl. The Rattlers were loaded a year ago and may be even better this season, but they are missing two key linebackers — ex-Shockie Kevin McCullough (dislocated elbow) and Cliff Dukes.

Here’s my game preview and the Arizona Republic’s preview .