The Iowa Barnstormers host the Orlando Predators tonight and the winner willadvance to Arena Bowl 13. The Barnstormers enter the semifinal round on aroll, having won six straight, including last week’s blow-out victory overMilwaukee in the opening round of the playoffs. Orlando finished the regular7-7 and snuck into the playoffs. Iowa quarterback Aaron Garcia says theregular season is no indication of the team they will face tonight.Garcia says being a victory away from the Arena Bowl means both teams willbe ready to play.Iowa lineman Gary Howe says the chance to bring the Arena Bowl back to DesMoines is motivation enough.Iowa coach John Gregory says the Barnstormers are confident, in part, becausethe defense has made so many strides this season.With a victory, the Predators would bid for their second-straight leaguechampionship in Arena Bowl 13.
