Keefe lands with Utah

I’m guessing ticket sales are about to go up for the Spokane-Utah game on June 16. Here’s why:

Former Spokane head coach Rob Keefe is the new defensive coordinator for the Utah Blaze, one of the Shock’s West Division rivals.

Keefe, 31, was fired as Orlando ’s offensive coordinator after four games this season. Keefe, along with current Blaze offensive coordinator Matt Sauk, helped Spokane win an ArenaBowl title in 2010 but Keefe was fired after a 9-10 campaign in 2011.

Utah (6-4) is coming off an 86-70 loss to Arizona . Secondary coach Mike Brown was fired to make room for Keefe. Spokane (5-4) entertains Utah on June 16.

Utah has several ex-Shock players, including Shaun Kauleinamoku, Antwan Marsh, Caesar Rayford, Antonio Narcisse, William Mulder and Al Phillips.