The San Angelo Stampede Express was a professional indoor football team from

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owned by Darlene Jones. They were announced as a charter member of the

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but folded before play began in 2012. They played their home games in the

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. They changed their name from the San Angelo Stampede for the 2006 season.

Season-by-season

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History

2003

On August 9, San Angelo confirmed that the Express would be a new expansion member of the

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2006

Before the season began Owner Darlene Jones announced that the team's goal is to "Win Football Games!!". Jones made big changes with the announcement of new General Manager Bridget Jones and new head coach J. T. Smith. The team showcased new Home field uniforms.

2007

In February the Stampede announced the hiring of former player Johnny Anderson. The team retired his number 6. On May 2 the Stampede's front office announced the suspension of Head Coach Johnny Anderson for 10 days. The reason for the suspension was Anderson was being investigated by the San Angelo Police Department regarding a physical assault on two women.

2009

In 2009, former

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Quarterback

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was named Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel to replace Jon Loudermilk. Cumbie was the 10th Head Coach named in the team's history. As a player, Cumbie had stints with the

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and finally the

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of the

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and lead the team to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

2010

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, a 13-year veteran of the AFL, was named head coach and the team had their best season in franchise history with a 10–4 record. The Express lost in the conference semifinals to the

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. Running Back

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was named Rookie of the Year and led the league in rushing yards as well as touchdowns.http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2010/jul/09/surging-ahead-n-stampede-seek-winning-tradition/

Retired numbers

* Johnny Anderson- # 6

Notable players

- Head Coach and QB *

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- Boxer and Actor *

* Edwin James- LB *

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- WR - Player - Coach - First Touchdown in San Angelo Stampede History *

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- LB - IFL single game tackle record versus Odessa Roughnecks in April 2009. *

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Center- 2009 IFL 1st team Center

References

External links

San Angelo Stampede Express official website

Stampede Express's 2006 Stats

Stampede Express's 2007 Stats

Stampede Express's 2008 Stats

Bridget's Boys
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