Baton Rouge Blaze
The Baton Rouge Blaze were an expansion team that joined the af2 in 2001.[1] The Advocate held a "Name the Team" contest which was won by a local teacher, Sean Fluharty. The head coach was former LSU quarterback Alan Risher. The cheer/dance team were known as the Starz and were led by former Miss Fitness Universe and Miss Bikini Universe Katie Uter. The Blaze were joined by the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings, Columbus Wardogs, Florida Firecats, Iowa Barnstormers (not to be confused with the Iowa Barnstormers that became the New York Dragons of the AFL), Lafayette Roughnecks, Lincoln Lightning, Louisville Fire, Macon Knights, Memphis Xplorers, Peoria Pirates, Rochester Brigade, and Wichita Stealth. In 2001, the Blaze went 10-6 but did not make the playoffs. Due to the owner's financial difficulties, the Blaze were discontinued prior to the 2002 season.
| Baton Rouge Blaze | ||
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| Established 2000 Folded 2001 Played in Baton Rouge River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, Louisiana | ||
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af2 (2001)
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| Team colors | Navy, yellow, red, white | |
| Personnel | ||
| Head coach | Alan Risher | |
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| Championships | ||
| League championships (0) | ||
| Conference championships (0) | ||
| Division championships (0) | ||
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Season-by-Season
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| 2001 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3rd NC South Central | -- |
References
- "af2 adds six expansion teams". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. October 30, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2017.