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2016 Jacksonville Sharks Season
The Jacksonville Sharks season was the seventh season for the franchise in the Arena Football League (AFL). The team was coached by Les Moss for the first fourteen games of the season before he was fired and replaced by interim head coach Bob Landsee Robert John Landsee (born March 21, 1963) is a former American football player and coach. He was also the head coach and owner of the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League (AFL) till the team folded. He is a former American football cen .... The Sharks played their home games at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Standings Schedule Regular season The 2016 regular season schedule was released on December 10, 2015 Playoffs Roster References {{DEFAULTSORT:2016 Jacksonville Sharks Season Jacksonville Sharks Jacksonville Sharks seasons Jacksonville Sharks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Moss (American Football)
Les Moss is an American football coach and current head coach of the Northern Arizona Wranglers in the Indoor Football League (IFL). He was the head coach of the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League (AFL) from 2010 to 2016 and the assistant head coach of the Albany Empire of the AFL from 2018 to 2019. He was the head coach of the IFL's Iowa Barnstormers for the 2021 season. He is the son of former NFL, AFL, CFL and NCAA head football coach Perry Moss, who is enshrined in the AFL Hall of Fame. Early life Moss grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, until he was in eighth grade when his family moved to Poca, West Virginia, where he attended Poca High School. He was a member of the football team playing offensive end. Career Moss was head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers of Af2, where he was Coach of the year. In 2010, Moss was named AFL Coach of the Year after compiling a 12–4 record with the Jacksonville Sharks in their inaugural season. On October 4, 2012, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quicken Loans Arena
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is a multi-purpose arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The building is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL). It also serves as a secondary arena for Cleveland State Vikings men's and women's basketball. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse opened in October 1994 as part of the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex with adjacent Progressive Field, which opened in April of that year. The facility replaced the Coliseum at Richfield, Richfield Coliseum as the primary entertainment facility for the region and the home of the Cavaliers, and supplanted the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University, which opened in 1991, as the primary concert and athletic venue in downtown Cleveland. From its opening in October 1994 until August 2005, it was known as Gund Arena, named for former Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund, after he paid for the naming rights. After purchasing a major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Robustelli (wide Receiver)
Andrew Richard Robustelli (December 6, 1925 – May 31, 2011) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants. He played college football at Arnold College and was drafted in the nineteenth round of the 1951 NFL Draft. Robustelli was a six-time First-team All-pro selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. Early life Robustelli was born on December 6, 1925, in Stamford, Connecticut, to Lucien Robustelli, an Italian-American and his wife Catherine Robustelli. He attended Stamford High School, where he excelled in football and baseball. At age 18, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS William C. Cole in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he attended the now-defunct Arnold College, in Milford, Connecticut, where he played both football and baseball. After college, he was drafted in the NFL by the Los Angeles Rams in the nineteenth round of the 1951 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Jones (American Football)
Anthony Keith "Tiger" Jones (born May 21, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver who played eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Louisville Cardinals football, Louisville. He was a member of the Washington Redskins (2005), and was in Training Camp with the Philadelphia Eagles (2012). Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Jones signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on July 22, 2012. He was released in August 2012. Philadelphia Soul Jones was named to his 2nd First Team All-Arena team as a member of the Philadelphia Soul in 2013. Jacksonville Sharks On February 16, 2015, Jones was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks. On October 19, 2015, Jones was once again assigned to the Sharks. He retired in January 2017. References External linksPhiladelphia Eagles bio [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Hills (American Football)
Joseph Hills (born October 2, 1987) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina from 2007 to 2008 before transferring to Tennessee State. Early life Hills attended Palmetto High School in Palmetto, Florida. There, he was a standout member of the football team being ranked as the No. 27 recruit at the wide receiver position. Hills committed to the University of South Carolina on November 17, 2006. Hills chose South Carolina over football scholarships from Georgia, Louisville, LSU, Ole Miss, & Nebraska. College career Hills played two seasons for the South Carolina Gamecocks of the University of South Carolina. He played in 13 games, starting 3 games, for the Gamecocks, recording 11 receptions for 87 yards and one touchdown. After the 2008 season, Hills transferred to Tennessee State University. He played in 11 games, starting 9, in 2009, catching 39 passes for 528 yards and three touchdowns. He appeare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reggie Gray
Reggie Gray (born April 29, 1984) is an American football wide receiver and kickoff returner who is currently a free agent. High school Gray attended Morgan Park High School in Chicago, Illinois, where he was a team captain and led his team to the 2001 City Championship, in which they defeated Dunbar in a shootout. He scored the game-winning touchdown on a 45-yard bomb with 41 seconds left in the game. He was an All-State wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner. He amassed over 2000 all purpose yards, with 25 touchdowns. Had 10 returned kicks for touchdowns, and intercepted 10 passes. College career In college, Reggie played receiver for the Western Illinois Leathernecks, wearing jersey #85. Professional career Bloomington Extreme Reggie played two seasons for the Bloomington Extreme before signing a contract on February 8, 2008 with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. The Extreme were associated with the league known as United Indoor Football until the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Crawford
London Crawford (born October 19, 1986) is an American football wide receiver for the Columbus Lions of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college football at the University of Arkansas. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2010. Early life Crawford attended Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama. Personal life Crawford had two young boys. One he lost May 17, 2014 at the age of three months to SIDS. It was telecast on the news that he played versus the Orlando Predators that same night that led him to two touchdowns in honor of his son. Professional career Houston Texans After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Crawford signed with the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was cut by the Texans following the preseason. Columbus Lions In 2012, Crawford signed with the Columbus Lions of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). Crawford was named the PIFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, as well as was named Firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derrick Ross
''For the National Football League running back, see Derek Ross'' Derrick Lewis Ross (born December 29, 1983) was an American football/arena football running back for the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League (NAL). He played one season with the Kansas City Chiefs (2006). Ross played college football at Blinn College and Tarleton State University. Early life Ross attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas. Ross began his high school career as a defensive end before switching to running back. College career Ross started his college football career at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. As a sophomore in 2003, Ross was named First-team All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference, as well the conference Offensive MVP. After graduating from Blinn, Ross transferred to Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where he had received a football scholarship. In his first game with the Texans, Ross ran for a then-school record 261 yards on just 20 carr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Grady
Thomas Grady (born March 18, 1985) is an American football quarterback who primarily played in the Arena Football League (AFL). After a standout high school career at Edison High School, Grady signed with the University of Oklahoma to continue his football career. After a lack of playing time for two years, Grady transferred to the University of Utah. While at Utah, Grady saw limited action again, making only three starts in his career. After being passed on in the 2008 NFL Draft, Grady signed with the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgs of af2 in 2009. When the Yard Dawgs transitioned into the Arena Football League, Grady was re-signed and led the Yard Dawgs to a 6–10 record. In 2011, Grady signed with the Utah Blaze, where he threw for 107 touchdowns while leading the Blaze to a 9–9 record, just missing the playoffs. After re-signing for the 2012 season, Grady posted the greatest single season for a quarterback in AFL history. He set single season records for touchdown passes (142 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Brackett
Sean Brackett (born November 3, 1991) is a former American football quarterback and current quarterbacks coach for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at Columbia University. Early life A two-sport letterman at Griswold High School in Griswold, Connecticut, Brackett played football and basketball. As a senior in 2008, Brackett was named First team All-Eastern Connecticut Conference as a quarterback. Brackett was a Class M All-Academic selection as a senior in 2009 on the basketball team. College career In December 2008, Brackett was accepted to Columbia University to be a member of the varsity football team. Statistics ''Source'': Professional career Brackett was rated the 77th best quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com. Utah Blaze In August 2013, Brackett was assigned to the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. However, in October 2013, the Blaze did not submit paperwork to return to the AFL, makin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moda Center
Moda Center, formerly known as the Rose Garden, is the primary indoor sports arena in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is used for basketball, ice hockey, rodeos, circuses, conventions, ice shows, concerts, and dramatic productions. The arena has a capacity of 19,393 spectators when configured for basketball. It is equipped with state-of-the-art acoustics and other amenities. The arena is owned by Vulcan Inc., a holding company owned by Jody Allen, the estate of Paul Allen. The primary tenant is the Portland Trail Blazers National Basketball Association, NBA franchise, also owned by Allen's estate. The other major tenant of the building was the Junior ice hockey#Major junior, major junior hockey franchise Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League, which used to split its schedule with the Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon), Memorial Coliseum next door. In addition to the Blazers and Winterhawks, several other professional sports franchises, and the Port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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