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Shock Talk: HC Andy Olson On Season Opener

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Andy Olson is gearing up for his third year in charge of the Spokane Shock. Andy Olson is gearing up for his third year in charge of the Spokane Shock.
The Spokane Shock will kickoff the 2014 Arena Football League season vs. the Iowa Barnstormers live on KHQ on Saturday, Mar. 15, at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. On Wednesday, Mar. 12, Shock head coach Andy Olson joined SWX's Sam Adams in studio for Shock Talk.

Olson is entering into his third season as Spokane's head coach. Last season the Shock posted one of the most prolific offenses in AFL history by averaging 66.6 points per game. Under Olson and his staff Erik Meyer took home the AFL MVP, Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Arena honors, Adron Tennell also received First-Team All-Arena and was the Cutters Wide Receiver of the Year in 2013. 

Don't miss this SWX exclusive as Olson tells Shock fans about the state of the team as the season draws near.

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