Arizona Adrenaline

Arizona Adrenaline
Founded 2008
Folded 2011
League AIFA (2008)
IFL (2011)
Team history Arizona Adrenaline (2008, 2011)
Based in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Arena Tim's Toyota Center
Colors Black, blue, silver
              
Owner(s) Mitch Simpson
Kurt Dembuagh
President Dark Clark
Head coach Andrew Moore
Championships 0
Division titles 0
Dancers The Rush
Mascot Rocket the Roadrunner

The Arizona Adrenaline were a professional indoor American football team based in Prescott Valley, Arizona. They were members of the Mountain West division of the Intense Conference of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Adrenaline were founded in 2008 as an expansion member of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA). After two years of dormancy, the Adrenaline returned for 2011 in the IFL. The team played its home games at the Tim's Toyota Center.

History

Expansion (2008)

In October 2007, it was announced that the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) was expanding into Prescott Valley, Arizona.[1] After a two-week name the team contest, it was announced that the team's nickname would be the Adrenaline.[2] In December 2007, the Adrenaline announced that Andrew Moore was named the team's head coach.[3]

The Adrenaline opened their first ever season with a 66-21 victory over the New Mexico Wildcats.[4] The following week the Adrenaline received their first loss in franchise history with a 69-30 loss to the Wyoming Cavalry.[5] The Adrenaline were able to clinch a playoff berth in their first season, after a 52-27 victory of the Utah Saints.[6] The Adrenaline finished the regular season 11-3, tying for first place in the West Division of the Western Conference. They faced the Cavalry in the Divisional Playoff game, where they were defeated 51-26.[7]

After a successful first season, the team announced that it was suspending operations for the 2009 season due to lack of sponsorship funding.[8]

Rebirth and fall (2011)

In October 2010, the Adrenaline announced they would be returning in the spring of 2011 as a member of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[9]

In 2011, Nicole Joy became the first female to score a point in an IFL game.[10]

Notable players

Arizona Adrenaline roster
Quarterbacks
  • 19 Robert Jones

Running Backs

  • 24 Chris Chaney

Wide Receivers

  • 44 Karl Pope
Offensive Linemen
  • 79 Larry Brady
  • 66 Glendon Brown

Defensive Linemen

  • 60 Matt Mason
  • 58 Luther Robinson
  • 93 Earnest Rogers, Jr.
Linebackers
  • Currently vacant

Defensive Backs

  •  1 Chris Faulker
  • 21 Dan McEwen
  • 11 Tony Norman
  • 13 Ray Warren

Kickers

  •  3 Nicole Joy
Injured Reserve
  • Currently vacant

Inactive Roster

  • Currently vacant

Practice Squad

  • Currently vacant

Rookies in italics
Roster updated June 10, 2011
13 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS

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All-league selections

Notable Coaches

Head coaches

Note: Statistics are correct through end of the 2011 Indoor Football League season.

Name Term Regular Season Playoffs Awards
W L T Win% W L
Andrew Moore 2008, 2011 12 17 0 .414 0 1

Statistics and records

Season-by-season results

Note: The Finish, Wins, Losses, and Ties columns list regular season results and exclude any postseason play.

League Champions Conference Champions Division Champions Wild Card Berth League Leader
Season Team League Conference Division Regular season Postseason Results
Finish Wins Losses Ties
2008 2008 AIFA Western West 2nd 11 3 0 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Cavalry) 26-51
2011 2011 IFL Intense Mountain West 3rd 1 13 0
Totals 12 17 0 All-time regular season record (2008, 2011)
0 1 - All-time postseason record (2008, 2011)
12 18 0 All-time regular season and postseason record (2008, 2011)

References

  1. ↑ Jo. L. Keener (October 17, 2007). "Arena football league hits paydirt in PV". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "It's The Arizona Adrenaline". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. November 20, 2007. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Adrenaline have their man". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. December 4, 2007. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  4. ↑ "STRONG START". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. March 30, 2008. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Wyoming hands Adrenaline first loss". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. April 4, 2008. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Arizona struggles but clinches playoff berth". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. May 24, 2008. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Cavalry closes out Adrenaline season". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. July 4, 2008. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  8. ↑ Steve Stockmar (January 23, 2009). "Adrenaline cancel 2009 season". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  9. ↑ Doug Cook (October 5, 2010). "Adrenaline football is back". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Sports Desk Photo of the Week: Arizona Adrenaline". www.dcourier.com. The Daily Courier. May 8, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2014.

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