Posted on Sat, May. 03, 2008

Desperados at Columbus Destroyers

By Angel H. Verdejo

Star-Telegram Staff Writer

6 tonight, Nationwide Arena

Records: Desperados 7-1, Destroyers 2-6

Radio: KTCK/1310 AM

Notable: Dallas lost its first game last week, ending a seven-game winning streak to start the season and 15-game winning streak in the regular season.... Columbus comes off its bye week having lost back-to-back games.... The Destroyers upset the 15-1 Desperados in the National Conference divisional round last season.... Dallas leads the all-time series 8-1 and has never lost in Columbus (4-0).... Quarterback Clint Dolezel is 9-1 all-time as a starter against Columbus, throwing 57 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.... Dallas won the first meeting this season 46-36, with backup quarterback Chris Sanders throwing for five touchdowns.... The Desperados are a league-best 21-7 on the road since 2005.