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2013 Orlando Predators Season
The Orlando Predators season was the 22nd season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Doug Plank and played their home games at Amway Center. Despite losing their first five games, the Predators recovered enough to qualify for the playoffs. However, they were eliminated by the Philadelphia Soul by a score of 59–55 in the conference semifinals. Final roster Standings Schedule Regular season The Predators began the season on the road against the New Orleans VooDoo Louisiana Voodoo (french: Vaudou louisianais, es, Vudú de Luisiana), also known as New Orleans Voodoo, is an African diasporic religion which originated in Louisiana, now in the southern United States. It arose through a process of syncretis ... on March 24. Their first home game was on April 6 against the Philadelphia Soul. They closed the regular season against the VooDoo at home on July 27. Playoffs References {{DEFAULTSORT:2013 Orlando Predators Season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Plank
Douglas Walter Plank (born March 4, 1953) is a former American football safety and coach in the National Football League. Early life Plank attended Norwin High School in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, where he played baseball, basketball, and football. His high school baseball batting average of .526 stood as a school record for over 30 years. Following his senior football season, Plank was voted MVP of the WPIAL’s Foothills Conference. He then played football for The Ohio State University, winning three Big Ten titles and participating in three consecutive Rose Bowls under legendary coach Woody Hayes. NFL playing career In 1975, Plank was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 12th round. He spent his entire eight-year NFL playing career with the Bears. He was the first Bears rookie to lead the team in tackles. Plank was a favorite of Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan for his hard hitting and aggressive style, so that he named his defense the "46 defense" after Plan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Ford (American Football)
Larry Ford (born April 15, 1988) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Florida Tarpons as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States. Unlike most ... at West Virginia University, after transferring in from Coffeyville Community College. After the Tarpons, Ford was signed by the PIFL's Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, where he played during the 2013 season, before signing with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL). Ford returned to Lehigh Valley in 2014, and eventually signed with the Cleveland Gladiators during the season. On March 3, 2017, Ford signed with the High Country Grizzlies. He signed with the Atlanta Havoc for the 2018 season. On July 8, 2021, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Lewis (Arena Football)
Mark Lewis (born March 25, 1979) is an arena football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He has also played for the Tennessee Valley Vipers, Detroit Fury, Las Vegas Gladiators, Columbus Destroyers, Austin Wranglers, Dallas Vigilantes, Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm and Baltimore Brigade. His no. 19 worn during his time with the Brigade is a tribute to the late Baltimore Colts great Johnny Unitas, who wore that number. Early life Lewis attended Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida, where he was a two sport athlete, participating soccer and football. Lewis was one of the top prep players in the state of Florida for soccer. He joined the football team after his friend, Joe Gioia, had dared Lewis that he couldn't kick a football as far as a soccer ball. College career Lewis continued his soccer career when he earned a scholarship to play at Florida International University. After one season at FIU, Lewis transferred to University of North Carolina at Charlotte, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanner Varner
Tanner Varner (born July 13, 1984) is an American football linebacker who is currently retired. He first enrolled at Ellsworth Community College before transferring to the University of Northern Iowa. Varner has been a member of the Arkansas Twisters, Grand Rapids Rampage, Iowa Barnstormers, Philadelphia Soul, Omaha Nighthawks, Kansas City Command, San Jose SaberCats, Orlando Predators, Las Vegas Outlaws and Qingdao Clipper. Early years Varner played high school football at Iowa Class 4A Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, Iowa and graduated in 2002. He earned three Varsity letters in baseball and track & field and two letters each in football and basketball. He was named Second Team All-State in baseball and track & field and First Team All-State in football. He had numerous accomplishments during his senior year in football including being named to the Des Moines Register Elite All-State football team, Des Moines Register Iowa Class 4-A First Team, First Team All-CIML ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cortez Stubbs
Cortez Stubbs (born August 16, 1988) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the Concordia College Alabama and attended Huffman High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Stubbs has been a member of the Columbus Lions, Jacksonville Sharks, Alabama Hammers, Orlando Predators, New Orleans VooDoo and Tampa Bay Storm. Early life Stubbs played football at Huffman High School. College career Stubbs played for the Concordia College Hornets from 2007 to 2010. He was a starter his final two season. Professional career Columbus Lions Stubbs played in 2012 with the Columbus Lions of the Professional Indoor Football League. Stubbs performed well enough that he was named Second Team All-PIFL. Jacksonville Sharks On December 5, 2012, Stubbs was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks. On March 16, 2013, Stubbs was placed on reassignment. Knoxville NightHawks Upon Stubbs' reassignment by the Sharks, the Lions traded him to the Knoxville Nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Shutt
Anthony Allen Shutt (born October 8, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Florida A&M University. He was signed as a free agent by the Columbus Lions in 2013. Professional career Knoxville NightHawks After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Shutt signed with the Knoxville NightHawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). Columbus Lions In 2013, Shutt signed with the Columbus Lions, also of the PIFL. At the conclusion of the 2013 season, he was named First Team All-PIFL and the PIFL Defensive Player of the Year. Orlando Predators Shutt was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League late in the 2013 season. He was placed on reassignment on March 31, 2015. He was once again assigned to the Predators on April 7, 2015. On December 29, 2015, Shutt was placed on recallable reassignment. Tampa Bay Storm Shutt was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm The Tampa Bay Storm were a prof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Jones
Dominic Jones (born January 18, 1987) is a former American football defensive back. He played college football at the University of Minnesota before being dismissed from the program and transferring to Otterbein College. He attended Brookhaven High School in Columbus, Ohio. Early years Born the son of Keith Jones and DaMona Lipsey, Jones played high school football for the Brookhaven High School Bearcats. As a senior in 2004, Jones helped lead the Bearcats to an Ohio Division II State Championship. Jones received scholarship offers from Michigan State, Minnesota and Pittsburgh. College career University of Minnesota Jones chose to continue his football career for the University of Minnesota. Jones saw playing immediately for the Gophers, appearing in all 12 games as a true freshman. He was 6th on the team with 55 tackles on the season, while also leading the team in punt return yards. As a sophomore in 2006, Jones was the starting strong safety for the Golden Gophers, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Hunt (American Football)
Charles Hunt, Jr. (born March 12, 1983) is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Sharks of National Arena League (NAL). He played as a linebacker for Florida State University. He was signed as a free agent by the Jacksonville Sharks in 2010. Personal Charles's father, Charles Hunt, Sr., played at Florida State University and in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Charles Jr. played at Episcopal High School in Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is a city located on the Atlantic coast of northeast Florida, the most populous city proper in the state and is the List of United States cities by area, largest city by area in the contiguous United States as of 2020. It is the co ..., where Charles Sr. is currently a coach. External links Jacksonville Sharks Bio {{DEFAULTSORT:Hunt, Charles 1983 births Living people American football wide receivers American football linebackers Florida State Seminoles football players Episcopal S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter Jackson (linebacker)
Dexter Jackson (born March 19, 1988) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the Bethune–Cookman University and attended Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He has also been a member of the Milwaukee Mustangs, Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm and Jacksonville Sharks. Early life Jackson attended Edward H. White High School. College career Jackson attended Bethune–Cookman University from 2006 to 2009, where he was a Second Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection as a defensive lineman. Professional career Milwaukee Mustangs On December 12, 2010, Jackson was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs. Jackson was again assigned to the Mustangs on October 12, 2011. On April 16, 2012, Jackson was placed on reassignment. San Jose SaberCats On April 18, 2012, Jackson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for future considerations. Jackson finished the season injured reserve. Orlando Predators Jacks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markell Carter
Markell Carter (born July 29, 1989) is a former gridiron football middle linebacker. He was drafted by the New England Patriots with the 194th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Early life Markell was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1989, and later graduated from Bartlesville High School. He then attended Central Arkansas and played football for the UCA Bears. Professional career New England Patriots After the 2011 NFL Lockout, Carter finally signed with the Patriots and reported to training camp as one of the first two rookies to sign with the team along with tight end Lee Smith. He was released during final cuts but almost immediately re-signed to the practice squad. He was again released on June 7, 2012. Calgary Stampeders Carter signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 11, 2013. In June, 2013, the Stampeders released Carter before training camp opened. Orlando Predators Carter was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Taylor (American Football)
Henry Taylor (born November 29, 1975) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 1998. He played college football at South Carolina. Taylor also played for the Frankfurt Galaxy, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Desperados, New Orleans VooDoo Louisiana Voodoo (french: Vaudou louisianais, es, Vudú de Luisiana), also known as New Orleans Voodoo, is an African diasporic religion which originated in Louisiana, now in the southern United States. It arose through a process of syncretism ..., Nashville Kats, and Orlando Predators. External links *https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_All-SEC_football_teJust Sports Stats [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
