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In June 2014, it was reported that [[American Ultimate Disc League]] franchise rights had been sold for Dallas, which would come to the league in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eisenhood |first1=Charlie |title=AUDL To Launch Southeast Division In 2015; Add Texas Teams In 2016 |url=https://ultiworld.com/2014/07/02/audl-launch-southeast-division-2015-add-texas-teams-2016/ |website=Ultiworld |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Over a year later, it was revealed that Ultimate insider Jim Gerencser had bought the rights and named the team the Roughnecks.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eisenhood |first1=Charlie |title=Austin, Dallas Joining |
In June 2014, it was reported that [[American Ultimate Disc League]] franchise rights had been sold for Dallas, which would come to the league in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eisenhood |first1=Charlie |title=AUDL To Launch Southeast Division In 2015; Add Texas Teams In 2016 |url=https://ultiworld.com/2014/07/02/audl-launch-southeast-division-2015-add-texas-teams-2016/ |website=Ultiworld |date=2 July 2014 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Over a year later, it was revealed that Ultimate insider Jim Gerencser had bought the rights and named the team the Roughnecks.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eisenhood |first1=Charlie |title=Austin, Dallas Joining AUDL's South Division In 2016 |url=https://ultiworld.com/2015/10/08/austin-dallas-joining-audls-south-division-in-2016/ |website=Ultiworld |date=8 October 2015 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Gerencser proceeded to build one of the best expansion teams in AUDL history,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lepler |first1=Evan |title=The Tuesday Toss: 2018 Preseason |url=https://theaudl.com/league/tuesday-toss/2018-welcome-modern-audl |website=[[American Ultimate Disc League]] |date=20 February 2018 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> including signing [[Beau Kittredge]] from the established [[San Jose Spiders (AUDL)|San Jose Spiders]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kittredge |first1=Beau |title=From the Ground Up |url=https://skydmagazine.com/2015/11/from-the-ground-up/ |website=Skyd Magazine |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> The Roughnecks won the AUDL championship in their first year, completing a perfect season. |
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The Roughnecks were knocked out of the [[2017 American Ultimate Disc League season|2017 AUDL playoffs]] during the semifinal game against the [[Toronto Rush]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dallas Roughnecks 2017 |url=https://www.ultianalytics.com/app/#/5688687119564800/games?game-8873E767-8C33-4406-934C-B29C14DEC579 |website=UltiAnalytics |access-date=3 June 2019}}</ref> |
The Roughnecks were knocked out of the [[2017 American Ultimate Disc League season|2017 AUDL playoffs]] during the semifinal game against the [[Toronto Rush]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dallas Roughnecks 2017 |url=https://www.ultianalytics.com/app/#/5688687119564800/games?game-8873E767-8C33-4406-934C-B29C14DEC579 |website=UltiAnalytics |access-date=3 June 2019}}</ref> |
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In the Roughnecks' third season, they won the South Division and once again advanced to the championship game which they lost to the [[Madison Radicals]] in Madison.<ref>{{cite web |title=Madison Radicals win first AUDL championship |url=https://wkow.com/sport/2018/08/12/madison-radicals-win-first-audl-championship/ |website=[[WKOW]] |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> They experienced a similar scenario in 2019, eliminating the [[San Diego Growlers]] in the semifinal before falling to the [[New York Empire (AUDL)|New York Empire]] in the championship game with a total score of 22-26.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruffner |first1=Adam |title=Empire Stay Undefeated, Win First Title |url=https://theaudl.com/league/news/2019-audl-championship-weekend-new-york-empire-undefeated-first-championship-title |website=[[American Ultimate Disc League]] |access-date=September 12, 2019 |date=August 11, 2019}}</ref> |
In the Roughnecks' third season, they won the South Division and once again advanced to the championship game which they lost to the [[Madison Radicals]] in Madison.<ref>{{cite web |title=Madison Radicals win first AUDL championship |url=https://wkow.com/sport/2018/08/12/madison-radicals-win-first-audl-championship/ |website=[[WKOW]] |date=12 August 2018 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> They experienced a similar scenario in 2019, eliminating the [[San Diego Growlers]] in the semifinal before falling to the [[New York Empire (AUDL)|New York Empire]] in the championship game with a total score of 22-26.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruffner |first1=Adam |title=Empire Stay Undefeated, Win First Title |url=https://theaudl.com/league/news/2019-audl-championship-weekend-new-york-empire-undefeated-first-championship-title |website=[[American Ultimate Disc League]] |access-date=September 12, 2019 |date=August 11, 2019}}</ref> |
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In 2021 the Roughnecks finished 2nd in the West Division at 8-4 and lost to the [[San Diego Growlers]] in the first round. In December 2021, the Roughnecks announced that they were rebranding as the Dallas Legion.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-15|title=Dallas Announces New Branding and Staff Changes|url=https://theaudl.com/league/news/2021-dallas-legion-announces-new-branding-staff-changes|access-date=2022-01-13|website=AUDL|language=en}}</ref> |
In 2021 the Roughnecks finished 2nd in the West Division at 8-4 and lost to the [[San Diego Growlers]] in the first round. In December 2021, the Roughnecks announced that they were rebranding as the Dallas Legion.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-15|title=Dallas Announces New Branding and Staff Changes|url=https://theaudl.com/league/news/2021-dallas-legion-announces-new-branding-staff-changes|access-date=2022-01-13|website=AUDL|language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:39, 22 August 2024
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| Sport | Ultimate |
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| Founded | 2015 |
| League | Ultimate Frisbee Association |
| Division | South |
| Based in | Dallas, Texas |
| Stadium | Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas |
| Head Coach | Darius Tse |
| Championships | 1 (2016) |
| Division titles | 2 (2016, 2018) |
| Website | www |
The Dallas Legion, formerly the Dallas Roughnecks are a professional ultimate team that competes in the South Division of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA). Founded in 2015, the team played their first year in the 2016 AUDL season, wherein they won the championship title.
History
In June 2014, it was reported that American Ultimate Disc League franchise rights had been sold for Dallas, which would come to the league in 2016.[1] Over a year later, it was revealed that Ultimate insider Jim Gerencser had bought the rights and named the team the Roughnecks.[2] Gerencser proceeded to build one of the best expansion teams in AUDL history,[3] including signing Beau Kittredge from the established San Jose Spiders.[4] The Roughnecks won the AUDL championship in their first year, completing a perfect season.
The Roughnecks were knocked out of the 2017 AUDL playoffs during the semifinal game against the Toronto Rush.[5]
In the Roughnecks' third season, they won the South Division and once again advanced to the championship game which they lost to the Madison Radicals in Madison.[6] They experienced a similar scenario in 2019, eliminating the San Diego Growlers in the semifinal before falling to the New York Empire in the championship game with a total score of 22-26.[7]
In 2021 the Roughnecks finished 2nd in the West Division at 8-4 and lost to the San Diego Growlers in the first round. In December 2021, the Roughnecks announced that they were rebranding as the Dallas Legion.[8]
Record
| Year | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14-0 (1st in South) | 3-0 | Won championship |
| 2017 | 11-3 (2nd in South) | 1-1 | Lost in semifinals |
| 2018 | 13-1 (1st in South) | 2-1 | Lost in championship final |
| 2019 | 8-4 (2nd in South) | 2-1 | Lost in championship final |
| 2021 | 8-4 (2nd in West) | 0-1 | Lost in quarterfinals |
| Total | 54-12 | 8-4 |
References
- ^ Eisenhood, Charlie (2 July 2014). "AUDL To Launch Southeast Division In 2015; Add Texas Teams In 2016". Ultiworld. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Eisenhood, Charlie (8 October 2015). "Austin, Dallas Joining AUDL's South Division In 2016". Ultiworld. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Lepler, Evan (20 February 2018). "The Tuesday Toss: 2018 Preseason". American Ultimate Disc League. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Kittredge, Beau. "From the Ground Up". Skyd Magazine. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Dallas Roughnecks 2017". UltiAnalytics. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Madison Radicals win first AUDL championship". WKOW. 12 August 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Ruffner, Adam (August 11, 2019). "Empire Stay Undefeated, Win First Title". American Ultimate Disc League. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
- ^ "Dallas Announces New Branding and Staff Changes". AUDL. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
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