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==History==
==History==

===Expansion (2008)===
===Expansion (2008)===
In October 2007, it was announced that the [[American Indoor Football Association]] (AIFA) was expanding into [[Prescott Valley, Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=48692 |title=Arena football league hits paydirt in PV |author=Jo. L. Keener |date=October 17, 2007 |publisher=The Daily Courier |work=www.dcourier.com |accessdate=October 6, 2014}}</ref> After a two-week name the team contest, it was announced that the team's nickname would be the Adrenaline.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3561768 |title=It's The Arizona Adrenaline |date=November 20, 2007 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |accessdate=October 6, 2014}}</ref> In December 2007, the Adrenaline announced that Andrew Moore was named the team's head coach.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&subsectionID=2&articleID=50316 |title=Adrenaline have their man |date=December 4, 2007 |publisher=The Daily Courier |work=www.dcourier.com |accessdate=October 6, 2014}}</ref>
In October 2007, it was announced that the [[American Indoor Football Association]] (AIFA) was expanding into [[Prescott Valley, Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=48692 |title=Arena football league hits paydirt in PV |author=Jo. L. Keener |date=October 17, 2007 |publisher=The Daily Courier |work=www.dcourier.com |accessdate=October 6, 2014}}</ref> After a two-week name the team contest, it was announced that the team's nickname would be the Adrenaline.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3561768 |title=It's The Arizona Adrenaline |date=November 20, 2007 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |accessdate=October 6, 2014}}</ref> In December 2007, the Adrenaline announced that Andrew Moore was named the team's head coach.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&subsectionID=2&articleID=50316 |title=Adrenaline have their man |date=December 4, 2007 |publisher=The Daily Courier |work=www.dcourier.com |accessdate=October 6, 2014}}</ref>
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==Statistics and records==
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Revision as of 20:55, 26 October 2014

Arizona Adrenaline
Founded2008
LeagueAmerican Indoor Football Association (2008)
Indoor Football League (2011)
ConferenceWestern (2008)
Intense (2011)
DivisionWest (2008)
Mountain West (2011)
Team historyArizona Adrenaline (2008, 2011)
Based inPrescott Valley, Arizona
ArenaTim's Toyota Center
ColorsBlack, blue, silver
     
OwnerMitch Simpson
Kurt Dembuagh
PresidentDark Clark
Head coachAndrew Moore
Championships0
Division titles0
DancersThe Rush
MascotRocket 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)

Main article: 2011 Arizona Adrenaline season

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

Template:Arizona Adrenaline roster

All-league selections

  • WR Quincy Jackson
  • OL Dorsey Mitchell
  • DL Fernandez Shaw
  • DB Nick Hannah

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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