The 2008

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season was the 22nd season of the

and final season before the 2009 season cancellation and subsequent bankruptcy of the original AFL corporate entity. The regular season began play on February 29, 2008 and concluded on June 22. The playoffs began the following week, and

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was held in

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on July 27 between the National Conference champion

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and the American Conference champion

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. This game was won by the Soul, 59–56. Prior to the season, it was announced that the Austin Wranglers would move to the af2, and the

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folded, thus leaving the league with 17 teams. The

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relocated to

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Standings

* ''Clinched playoff berth'' * ''Clinched division'' * ''Clinched division and have conference's best record'' ''Source: ArenaFan.com''2008 Arena Football League Standings
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Standings

Playoffs

Regular season statistics

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

All-Arena team

References

External links