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{{Short description|U.S.-based indoor football league}}
{{Infobox sports league
{{Infobox sports league
| current_season = 2008 Intense Football League season
| current_season =
| logo = Intense Football League (logo).jpg
| logo = IFLlogo.jpg
| pixels = 150px
| pixels = 150px
| caption = Intense Football League logo
| caption = Intense Football League logo
| sport = [[Indoor football]]
| sport = [[Indoor American football|Indoor football]]
| founded = 2003
| founded = 2003
| folded = 2008
| folded = 2008
| teams = 9
| teams = 9
| country = {{USA}}
| country = USA
| states = {{TX}}<br>{{LA}}
| states = [[Texas]]<br>[[Louisiana]]
| champion = [[Louisiana Swashbucklers]]
| champion = [[Louisiana Swashbucklers]]
| Commissioner = [[Chad Dittman]]
| Commissioner = [[Chad Dittman]]
|
| website = [http://www.intensefootballleague.net www.intensefootballleague.net]
}}
}}

The '''Intense Football League''' was a professional [[indoor football]] league that initially began operations in [[2004]]. Its focus was in [[Texas]], but was notable for being the first professional football league to place a franchise in [[Alaska]].
The '''Intense Football League''' ('''IFL''') was a professional [[indoor American football|indoor football]] [[Minor league football (gridiron)|minor league]] that began operations in 2004. Its focus was in [[Texas]], but it was notable for being the first professional football league to place a franchise in [[Alaska]].


==History==
==History==
During its first season, the [[El Paso Rumble]] folded and the league oversaw operations of the team until the end of the season. In 2005, the [[Amarillo Dusters]] left for the [[af2]], while the other teams joined the [[National Indoor Football League]] and the league suspended operations. In [[2006]], the Intense Football League restarted. Three of the original teams (Odessa, San Angelo and Corpus Christi) returned to the IFL, joined by new teams from [[CenTex Barracudas|Belton]], [[Louisiana Swashbucklers|Lake Charles]], and [[Laredo Lobos|Laredo]].
During its first season, the El Paso Rumble folded and the league oversaw operations of the team until the end of the season. In 2005, the [[Amarillo Dusters]] left for the [[AF2]], while the other teams joined the [[National Indoor Football League]] and the league suspended operations. In 2006, the Intense Football League restarted. Three of the original teams (Odessa, San Angelo and Corpus Christi) returned to the IFL, joined by new teams from [[CenTex Barracudas|Belton]], [[Louisiana Swashbucklers|Lake Charles]], and [[Laredo Lobos|Laredo]].


Following the 2006 season, the [[Laredo Lobos]] left for [[af2]], but the league expanded with three new teams for 2007 in the [[Frisco Thunder]], [[Katy Ruff Riders]], and [[Alaska Wild]] (notable for being the first ever professional football team in the state of [[Alaska]]). For 2008 another Alaskan team was added with the [[Fairbanks Grizzlies]]. The league planned to add a team in [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]] for 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3389402 |title=Katy and Frisco to Join IFL in 2007, More to Come |date=2006-10-25 |publisher=Our Sports Central }}</ref>
Following the 2006 season, the [[Laredo Lobos]] left for AF2, but the league expanded with three new teams for 2007 in the [[Frisco Thunder]], [[Katy Ruff Riders]], and [[Alaska Wild]] (notable for being the first ever professional football team in the state of [[Alaska]]). For 2008 another Alaskan team was added with the [[Fairbanks Grizzlies]]. The league planned to add a team in [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]] for 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3389402 |title=Katy and Frisco to Join IFL in 2007, More to Come |author=News Release|date=October 25, 2006 |publisher=Our Sports Central }}</ref>


On July 22, 2008, it was announced that the IFL would be merging with [[United Indoor Football]] for the upcoming 2009 season, following the [[National Indoor Bowl Championship]] between both leagues' champions on August 2. On August 1 it was announced the new league would be called [[Indoor Football League]]. <ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3686820 National Championship Game Leads to Merger Between UIF and IFL - Oursportscentral.com]</ref>
On July 22, 2008, it was announced that the IFL would be merging with [[United Indoor Football]] for the upcoming 2009 season, following the [[National Indoor Bowl Championship]] between both leagues' champions on August 2. On August 1 it was announced the new league would be called [[Indoor Football League]].<ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3686820 National Championship Game Leads to Merger Between UIF and IFL - Oursportscentral.com, July 22, 2008]</ref>

== Seasons ==

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* [[2004 Intense Football League season|2004]]
* [[2006 Intense Football League season|2006]]
* [[2007 Intense Football League season|2007]]
* [[2008 Intense Football League season|2008]]


==All-time IFL teams==
==All-time IFL teams==
*[[Alaska Wild]] (2007-2008)
* [[Alaska Wild]] (2007–2008)
*[[Amarillo Dusters]] (2004)
* [[Amarillo Dusters]] (2004)
*[[CenTex Barracudas]] (2006-2008)
* [[CenTex Barracudas]] (2006–2008)
*[[Corpus Christi Hammerheads]] (2004, 2006-2008)
* [[Corpus Christi Hammerheads]] (2004, 2006–2008)
*[[El Paso Rumble]] (2004)
* El Paso Rumble (2004)
*[[Fairbanks Grizzlies]] (2008)
* [[Fairbanks Grizzlies]] (2008)
*[[Frisco Thunder]] (2007-2008)
* [[Frisco Thunder]] (2007–2008)
*[[Katy Ruff Riders]] (2007-2008)
* [[Katy Ruff Riders]] (2007–2008)
*[[Laredo Lobos]] (2006)
* [[Laredo Lobos]] (2006)
*[[Louisiana Swashbucklers]] (2006-2008)
* [[Louisiana Swashbucklers]] (2006–2008)
*[[Lubbock Gunslingers|Lubbock Lone Stars]] (2004)
* [[Lubbock Lone Stars]] (2004)
*[[Odessa Roughnecks]] (2004, 2006-2008)
* [[Odessa Roughnecks]] (2004, 2006–2008)
*[[San Angelo Stampede Express]] (2004, 2006-2008)
* [[San Angelo Stampede Express]] (2004, 2006–2008)


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Intense Bowl]]
* [[Intense Bowl]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://intensefootballleague.net/ Official Site]
* {{Official website|http://intensefootballleague.net/}}
* [http://www.thestatguys.com/IFL/2006/CONFSTAT.HTM IFL's 2006 Stats]
* [http://www.thestatguys.com/IFL/2007/CONFSTAT.HTM IFL's 2007 Stats]
* [http://www.thestatguys.com/IFL/CONFSTAT.HTM IFL's 2008 Stats]


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Latest revision as of 23:40, 26 May 2024

Intense Football League
Intense Football League logo
SportIndoor football
Founded2003
Ceased2008
CommissionerChad Dittman
No. of teams9
CountryUSA
Last
champion(s)		Louisiana Swashbucklers

The Intense Football League (IFL) was a professional indoor football minor league that began operations in 2004. Its focus was in Texas, but it was notable for being the first professional football league to place a franchise in Alaska.

History

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During its first season, the El Paso Rumble folded and the league oversaw operations of the team until the end of the season. In 2005, the Amarillo Dusters left for the AF2, while the other teams joined the National Indoor Football League and the league suspended operations. In 2006, the Intense Football League restarted. Three of the original teams (Odessa, San Angelo and Corpus Christi) returned to the IFL, joined by new teams from Belton, Lake Charles, and Laredo.

Following the 2006 season, the Laredo Lobos left for AF2, but the league expanded with three new teams for 2007 in the Frisco Thunder, Katy Ruff Riders, and Alaska Wild (notable for being the first ever professional football team in the state of Alaska). For 2008 another Alaskan team was added with the Fairbanks Grizzlies. The league planned to add a team in El Paso for 2009.[1]

On July 22, 2008, it was announced that the IFL would be merging with United Indoor Football for the upcoming 2009 season, following the National Indoor Bowl Championship between both leagues' champions on August 2. On August 1 it was announced the new league would be called Indoor Football League.[2]

Seasons

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All-time IFL teams

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ News Release (October 25, 2006). "Katy and Frisco to Join IFL in 2007, More to Come". Our Sports Central.
  2. ^ National Championship Game Leads to Merger Between UIF and IFL - Oursportscentral.com, July 22, 2008
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