NationMaster - Encyclopedia: ArenaBowl XII

Arena Bowl XII was the Arena Football League's twelfth Arena Bowl. In this match-up, it pitted the #4 Orlando Predators (9-5) of the National Conference against the #1 Tampa Bay Storm (12-2), also of the National Conference. This would be the second and final Arena Bowl to have the "War On I-4" rivalry on the big stage. For the Predators, this was their fourth Arena Bowl appearance in their eight years of existance (having lost Arena Bowls' VI, VIII, & IX). This year, they were under the command of first-year head coach (and former Tampa Bay Storm QB) Jay Gruden. For the Storm, this was their eighth overall appearance as they were going for their fifth Arena Bowl title in eight seasons. Now, not only would they face their arch-rival, but they would also have to go up against their former star player in Jay Gruden. Conference National Division Southern Year founded 1991 Home arena Hummer Field at TD Waterhouse Centre City, State Orlando, Florida Wild card titles 8: 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 Division titles 7: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006 Conference titles 7: 1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000... Conference National Division Southern Year founded 1987 Home arena St. ... August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (236th in leap years), with 130 days remaining. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... The St. ... Nickname: Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. ... Barry Wagner (born November 11, 1967) is an Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back with the San Jose SaberCats. ... Jay Gruden (born March 4, 1967) is a former starting quarterback and current head coach of the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. ... Tim Marcum is considered to be the most successful coach in the history of Arena Football. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Mike Adamle (born October 4, 1949, in Euclid, Ohio) is the sports anchor at WMAQ-TV in Chicago, Illinois. ... Michael Mike Golic (born December 12, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio), is co-host of ESPN Radios Mike and Mike in the Morning. ... Lewis Johnson is a reporter for NBC Sports. ... The Arena Football League (AFL) was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. ... Conference National Division Southern Year founded 1991 Home arena Hummer Field at TD Waterhouse Centre City, State Orlando, Florida Wild card titles 8: 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 Division titles 7: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006 Conference titles 7: 1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000... Conference National Division Southern Year founded 1987 Home arena St. ... The nickname for the Arena Football League rivalry between the Tampa Bay Storm and the Orlando Predators. ... Jay Gruden (born March 4, 1967) is a former starting quarterback and current head coach of the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. ...

In the first quarter, the Predators drew first blood with kicker David Cool getting a 23-yard field goal, yet the Storm took the lead with QB P.T. Willis completing a 12-yard TD pass to OS George LaFrance. Orlando would respond with QB Pat O'Hara completing a 23-yard TD pass to OS Robert Gordon, yet Tampa Bay answered with Willis and LaFrance hooking up with each other again on a 9-yard TD pass. In the second quarter, the Predators drew closer with back-up QB Connell Maynor getting a 3-yard TD run, while the Storm had kicker Bjorn Nittmo get a 44-yard field goal. Afterwards, Orlando took the lead prior to halftime with FB/LB Rick Hamilton getting a 36-yard TD run. In the third quarter, the Predators took control with Hamilton getting a 5-yard TD run, OL/DL Webbie Burnett sacking Willis in the end zone for a safety, Hamilton getting a 10-yard TD run, and WR/DB Barry Wagner returning a missed field goal 48 yards for a touchdown. The only response that Tampa Bay could show was Willis and LaFrance hooking up with each other yet again on a 7-yard TD pass. Afterwards, Orlando wrapped up the period with Cool kicking a 20-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Predators contined its beatdown with DS Damon Mason returning an interception 22 yards for a touchdown (with a failed PAT). All that was left of the Storm's fire power was Willis' 8-yard TD pass to WR/LB Stevie Thomas (with a failed PAT). Immediately afterwards, Orlando wrapped up its very first Arena Bowl title with Gordon returning a kickoff 8 yards for a touchdown. David Cool (born May 23, 1969) is a former Arena Football League player, having kicked for the Orlando Predators from 1998-2002 before finishing his career with the Chicago Rush and Tampa Bay Storm in 2003. ... George LaFrance (born September 24, 1965) is a former Arena Football League offensive specialist. ... Pat OHara is a 1991 graduate of USC; a Quarterback. ... Robert Gordon (1668-1731) was born in Aberdeen. ... Barry Wagner (born November 11, 1967) is an Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back with the San Jose SaberCats. ...

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Categories: ArenaBowl | 1998 in American football The ArenaBowl is the Arena Football Leagues championship game. ... Date August 1, 1987 Arena Pittsburgh Civic Arena City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Attendance 13,232 MVP Gary Mullen, WR/DB, Denver Ironman of the Game Steve Trimble, WR/DB, Denver Winning Coach Tim Marcum Losing Coach Joe Haering U.S. TV Network ESPN Announcers Lee Corso, Bob Rathbun, and ? Arena Bowl... Date July 30, 1988 Arena Rosemont Horizon City Rosemont, Illinois Attendance 15,018 MVP Steve Griffin, WR/DB, Detroit Ironman of the Game Dwayne Dixon, WR/LB, Detroit Winning Coach Tim Marcum Losing Coach Perry Moss U.S. TV Network ESPN Announcers Roger Twibell and Steve Raible Arena Bowl 88... Date August 18, 1989 Arena Joe Louis Arena City Detroit, Michigan Attendance 12,046 MVP George LaFrance, OS, Detroit Ironman of the Game Cornelius Ross, WR/DB, Pittsburgh Winning Coach Tim Marcum Losing Coach Joe Haering U.S. TV Network Prime Network Announcers Dave Ene & Howard Balzer Arena Bowl 89... Date August 11, 1990 Arena Joe Louis Arena City Detroit, Michigan Attendance 19,902 MVP Art Schlichter, QB, Detroit Ironman of the Game Alvin Rettig, FB/LB, Detroit Winning Coach Perry Moss Losing Coach Ernie Stautner U.S. TV Network Prime Network Announcers Dave Ene, Howard Balzer, & Jim Grabowski Arena... Date August 17, 1991 Arena Joe Louis Arena City Detroit, Michigan Attendance 20,357 MVP Stevie Thomas, WR/LB, Tampa Bay Ironman of the Game Darren Willis, WR/DB, Tampa Bay Winning Coach Fran Curci Losing Coach Tim Marcum U.S. TV Network Prime Network Announcers Bill Land & Tony Hill... Date August 22, 1992 Arena Orlando Arena City Orlando, Florida Attendance 13,680 MVP George LaFrance, OS, Detroit Ironman of the Game Flint Fleming, OL/DL, Detroit Winning Coach Tim Marcum Losing Coach Perry Moss U.S. TV Network ESPN Announcers Craig Bolerjack & Rick Doc Walker Arena Bowl 92 (or... Date August 20, 2000 Arena TD Waterhouse Centre City Orlando, Florida Attendance 15,989 MVP Connell Maynor, QB, Orlando Ironman of the Game James Baron, OL/DL, Nashville Winning Coach Jay Gruden Losing Coach Pat Sperduto U.S. TV Network ABC Announcers Mike Gleason, Ed Cunningham, and Merril Hoge ArenaBowl... Date August 19, 2001 Arena Van Andel Arena City Grand Rapids, Michigan Attendance 11,217 MVP Terrill Shaw, OS, Grand Rapids Ironman of the Game Demo Odems, WR/DB, Grand Rapids Winning Coach Michael Trigg Losing Coach Pat Sperduto U.S. TV Network ABC Announcers Brent Musburger, Gary Danielson, and... Date August 18, 2002 Arena HP Pavilion City San Jose, California Attendance 16,942 MVP John Dutton, QB, San Jose Ironman of the Game Omarr Smith, WR/DB, San Jose Winning Coach Darren Arbet Losing Coach Danny White U.S. TV Network ABC Announcers Tim Brant, Ed Cunningham, and Lynn... Date June 22, 2003 Arena St. ... Date June 27, 2004 Arena America West Arena City Phoenix, Arizona Attendance 17,391 Offensive Player of the Game Mark Grieb, QB, San Jose Defensive Player of the Game Ricky Parker, DS, Arizona Ironman of the Game James Roe, WR/LB, San Jose Winning Coach Darren Arbet Losing Coach Danny... Date June 12, 2005 Arena Thomas & Mack Center City Las Vegas, Nevada Attendance 10,822 Offensive Player of the Game Willis Marshall, WR/DB, Colorado Defensive Player of the Game Ahmad Hawkins, DS, Colorado Ironman of the Game Willis Marshall, WR/DB, Colorado Winning Coach Mike Dailey Losing Coach Doug... Date June 11, 2006 Arena Thomas & Mack Center City Las Vegas, Nevada Attendance 13,476 Offensive Player of the Game Matt DOrazio, QB, Chicago Defensive Player of the Game Dennison Robinson, WR/DB, Chicago Ironman of the Game Bob McMillen, FB/LB, Chicago Winning Coach Mike Hohensee Losing Coach... Date July 21, 2007 Arena New Orleans Arena City New Orleans, Louisiana Attendance Offensive Player of the Game Defensive Player of the Game Ironman of the Game Winning Coach Losing Coach U.S. TV Network ABC Announcers Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic ArenaBowl XXI is the 2007 championship game of... The Arena Football League (AFL) was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. ... The following is a list of the television networks and announcers that have broadcast the ArenaBowl over the years. ...

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