2010 Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings season
Encyclopedia
The 2010
Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings season was the 9th season for the franchise, and the first in the Arena Football League
, coming from the AF2
, which dissolved following the 2009 season. The team was coached by Jon Norris and played their home games at CenturyTel Center
. With a 3–13 record, the Battle Wings failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing last in the American Conference.
on July 31.
All times are EDT
who crossed the goal line. The officials signaled the play a touchdown, which meant the Vipers only needed a successful extra point to win the game. After several minutes of discussion between the officials, the original call was overturned as the rules state that a player who is pinned against the wall is out of bounds. Because there was no time left on the clock, the Vipers could not run another play, and the Battle Wings had won the game.
Former Cleveland Gladiators quarterback Raymond Philyaw
threw for over 300 yards in his first game with the Battle Wings.
Week 2: vs. Orlando Predators
The Battle Wings improved to 2–0 after being able to hold off the Orlando Predators. The key play of the game was a missed field goal by Orlando as time expired in the 1st half. The ball was fielded off the net by P.J. Berry and returned 55-yards for a touchdown, increasing the Battle Wings' lead to 48–33. In the 2nd half, neither team had consecutive scores, and the Battle Wings came out on top with a 6-point win. Quarterback Raymond Philyaw
threw for 9 touchdowns in the win, while P.J. Berry had 201 yards receiving and 7 total touchdowns.
Week 3: at Spokane Shock
The Battle Wings suffered their first loss of the season in a high-scoring game to the Shock. The game was very close until the 4th quarter when the Shock opened up a 65–47 lead in the 4th quarter, set up by two turnovers by Bossier–Shreveport. It was a deficit the Battle Wings could not overcome as they lost the game 78–70. Part of the loss was attributed to an injured P.J. Berry and the coverage put on him by Spokane's defense, forcing Raymond Philyaw
to throw to other receivers, Randy Hymes
in particular, who caught for 174 yards and 5 touchdowns. Philyaw finished with 349 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Week 5: at Utah Blaze
Leading in just about every category statistically, the Battle Wings failed to outscore the Blaze, resulting in their second consecutive loss. Bossier–Shreveport's offense that night was stopped by Utah's defense on more than one occasion. Looking to take the lead in the 2nd quarter, down 4 points and just a few yards from the end zone on 4th down, the Battle Wings were given a new set of downs following a defensive pass interference penalty. Despite this, the Battle Wings were still unable to score, turning the ball over on downs. On the opening drive of the 3rd quarter, Raymond Philyaw
was intercepted by Tour'e Carter, and Utah took advantage of the turnover with a touchdown on the ensuing drive. In the 4th quarter, the Battle Wings scored an early touchdown to cut the deficit to just 5 points. However on three of their final four drives, the Battle Wings turned the ball over on downs which resulted in the loss. Philyaw finished with 5 touchdowns and 229 yards, while Randy Hymes
caught for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Week 6: at Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz
In the highest scoring game in AFL history, tied with the New York Dragons
and Carolina Cobras
game in 2001, Bossier was up 79-76 when Timon Marshall
returned a missed 22 yard field goal for a touchdown to win the game.
Week 7: vs. Tampa Bay Storm
Week 10: at Dallas Vigilantes
Week 11: vs. Iowa Barnstormers
Week 12: at Arizona Rattlers
Week 13: at Tampa Bay Storm
Week 14: vs. Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz
Week 15: at Tulsa Talons
Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Sharks
Week 18: vs. Dallas Vigilantes
2010 Arena Football League season
The 2010 Arena Football League season was the twenty-third season in the history of the league. The regular season began on April 2, 2010 and ended on July 31...
Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings season was the 9th season for the franchise, and the first in the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
, coming from the AF2
AF2
AF2 was the name of the Arena Football League's developmental league; it was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. Like parent AFL, the AF2 played using the same arena football rules and style of play. League seasons ran from April through July with the postseason and ArenaCup...
, which dissolved following the 2009 season. The team was coached by Jon Norris and played their home games at CenturyTel Center
CenturyTel Center
The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana...
. With a 3–13 record, the Battle Wings failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing last in the American Conference.
Regular season schedule
The Battle Wings opened the season at home against the Vipers on April 3. The conclusion of the regular season was at home against the VigilantesDallas Vigilantes
The Dallas Vigilantes were an Arena Football League team based in Dallas, Texas. Like its AFL predecessor, the Dallas Desperados, the Vigilantes played at the American Airlines Center. The Vigilantes and the Jacksonville Sharks began play in the 2010 season, the first after the league's...
on July 31.
| Week | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Report | ||
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| Score | Record | ||||||||
| 1 | Saturday | April 3 | 8:05 pm | Alabama Vipers 2010 Alabama Vipers season The 2010 Alabama Vipers season is the 10th season for the franchise, but the first under their current name, as well as the first in the Arena Football League. The team is coached by Dean Cokinos and will play their home games at Von Braun Center... |
W 54–48 | 1–0 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.arenafootball.com/news/index.html?article_id=56 | |
| 2 | Friday | April 9 | 8:05 pm | Orlando Predators 2010 Orlando Predators season The 2010 Orlando Predators season was the 19th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Pat O'Hara and played their home games at Amway Arena. The Predators clinched a playoff berth for the 18th consecutive season by finishing fourth in the American Conference... |
W 73–67 | 2–0 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.arenafootball.com/news/index.html?article_id=73 | |
| 3 | Saturday | April 17 | 10:00 pm | at Spokane Shock 2010 Spokane Shock season The 2010 Spokane Shock season was the fifth season for the franchise, and the first in the current incarnation of the Arena Football League, coming from the AF2, which dissolved following the 2009 season... |
L 70–78 | 2–1 | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena a multi-purpose arena, located in Spokane, Washington, USA.It is home to the Spokane Chiefs, of the WHL and the Spokane Shock, of the AFL.-Construction:... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=471 | |
| 4 | Bye | ||||||||
| 5 | Friday | April 30 | 9:05 pm | at Utah Blaze 2010 Utah Blaze season The 2010 Utah Blaze season is the 4th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Ernesto Purnsley, who was fired on June 1, 2010, with Ron James named as his replacement. Home games are played at the Maverik Center, which was known as the "E Center" prior to... |
L 46–65 | 2–2 | E Center E Center The Maverik Center, originally known as the E Center, is a 10,100 seat multi-purpose arena located in West Valley City, Utah, United States. Construction on the arena started in 1996 and was completed in time to hold its first event on September 22, 1997... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=473 | |
| 6 | Saturday | May 8 | 8:05 pm | at Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz 2010 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz season The 2010 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz season is the 7th season for the franchise, and the first in the Arena Football League, coming from the AF2, which dissolved following the 2009 season. The team was coached by Sparky McEwen and played their home games at the Cox Convention Center... |
L 79–88 | 2–3 | Cox Convention Center Cox Convention Center The Cox Business Services Convention Center is a multi-purpose complex, located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.... |
http://www.arenafootball.com/news/index.html?article_id=124 | |
| 7 | Saturday | May 15 | 8:05 pm | Tampa Bay Storm 2010 Tampa Bay Storm season The 2010 Tampa Bay Storm season was the 23rd season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Tim Marcum and played their home games at the St. Pete Times Forum.-Regular season schedule:... |
L 44–48 | 2–4 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=475 | |
| 8 | Saturday | May 22 | 8:30 pm | at Alabama Vipers 2010 Alabama Vipers season The 2010 Alabama Vipers season is the 10th season for the franchise, but the first under their current name, as well as the first in the Arena Football League. The team is coached by Dean Cokinos and will play their home games at Von Braun Center... |
L 19–56 | 2–5 | Von Braun Center Von Braun Center The Von Braun Center , known as the Von Braun Civic Center until 1997, is a multi-purpose indoor arena, meeting, and performing arts complex, with a maximum arena seating capacity of 10,000, located in Huntsville, Alabama... |
http://www.arenafootball.com/news/index.html?article_id=151 | |
| 9 | Saturday | May 29 | 8:05 pm | Tulsa Talons 2010 Tulsa Talons season The 2010 Tulsa Talons season was the 10th season for the franchise, and the first in the Arena Football League, coming from the AF2, which dissolved following the 2009 season. The team was coached by Mitch Allner and played their home games at BOK Center... |
L 48–52 | 2–6 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=479 | |
| 10 | Friday | June 4 | 8:30 pm | at Dallas Vigilantes 2010 Dallas Vigilantes season The 2010 Dallas Vigilantes season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. With many players of the old Desperados team that put up a 15–1 record in recent years returning, Dallas fans had high hopes for the Vigilantes carrying on with the Desperados' success... |
W 70–69 | 3–6 | American Airlines Center American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center is a multi-purpose arena, located in the Victory Park neighborhood, near downtown Dallas, Texas.It is home to the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, and the Dallas Stars of the NHL.... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=480 | |
| 11 | Saturday | June 12 | 8:05 pm | Iowa Barnstormers 2010 Iowa Barnstormers season The 2010 Iowa Barnstormers season was the 10th season for the franchise, and the sixth in the Arena Football League, after three total seasons from 2001–2009 in the AF2, which dissolved following the 2009 season. The team was coached by John Gregory and played their home games at Wells Fargo Arena... |
L 42–48 | 3–7 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=482 | |
| 12 | Saturday | June 19 | 10:30 pm | at Arizona Rattlers 2010 Arizona Rattlers season The 2010 Arizona Rattlers season was the 19th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Kevin Guy and played their home games at US Airways Center... |
L 50–79 | 3–8 | US Airways Center US Airways Center US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena... |
http://www.arenafootball.com/news/index.html?article_id=201 | |
| 13 | Friday | June 25 | 8:00 pm | at Tampa Bay Storm 2010 Tampa Bay Storm season The 2010 Tampa Bay Storm season was the 23rd season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Tim Marcum and played their home games at the St. Pete Times Forum.-Regular season schedule:... |
L 39–78 | 3–9 | St. Pete Times Forum St. Pete Times Forum The St. Pete Times Forum is an arena in Tampa, Florida, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, and arena football games, as well as concerts.... |
http://www.arenafootball.com/news/index.html?article_id=206 | |
| 14 | Saturday | July 3 | 8:05 pm | Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz 2010 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz season The 2010 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz season is the 7th season for the franchise, and the first in the Arena Football League, coming from the AF2, which dissolved following the 2009 season. The team was coached by Sparky McEwen and played their home games at the Cox Convention Center... |
L 44–70 | 3–10 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=486 | |
| 15 | Saturday | July 10 | 8:00 pm | at Tulsa Talons 2010 Tulsa Talons season The 2010 Tulsa Talons season was the 10th season for the franchise, and the first in the Arena Football League, coming from the AF2, which dissolved following the 2009 season. The team was coached by Mitch Allner and played their home games at BOK Center... |
L 45–74 | 3–11 | BOK Center BOK Center The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19,100-seat multi-purpose arena and a primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Designed to accommodate arena football, hockey, basketball, concerts, and similar events, the facility was built at a cost of $178 million... |
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| 16 | Bye | ||||||||
| 17 | Saturday | July 24 | 8:05 pm | Jacksonville Sharks 2010 Jacksonville Sharks season The 2010 Jacksonville Sharks season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Les Moss and played their home games at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The Sharks put together a 12–4 record, winning the South division and was also the top... |
L 20–48 | 3–12 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=493 | |
| 18 | Saturday | July 31 | 8:05 pm | Dallas Vigilantes 2010 Dallas Vigilantes season The 2010 Dallas Vigilantes season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. With many players of the old Desperados team that put up a 15–1 record in recent years returning, Dallas fans had high hopes for the Vigilantes carrying on with the Desperados' success... |
L 56–62 | 3–13 | CenturyTel Center CenturyTel Center The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana... |
http://www.battlewings.com/news/index.html?article_id=495 | |
All times are EDT
Week 1: vs. Alabama Vipers
The Battle wings were in command at halftime with a 33–20 lead, but the Vipers were able to tie the game in the 4th quarter. With the game still tied in the 4th quarter at 48–48, the Battle Wings scored the go-ahead touchdown with five seconds left on an 11-yard pass. The game had a strange ending, as Alabama wide receiver Michael Johnson caught a pass and ran up the field as time expired. Johnson was tackled into the wall that borders the sideline at the 5-yard line and then gave the ball to teammate Jason GeathersJason Geathers
Jason Geathers is a wide receiver currently with the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League. He played his collegiate football with the Miami Hurricanes. Prior to joining the Riders, he played with the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League. He was released by the Riders on June 24,...
who crossed the goal line. The officials signaled the play a touchdown, which meant the Vipers only needed a successful extra point to win the game. After several minutes of discussion between the officials, the original call was overturned as the rules state that a player who is pinned against the wall is out of bounds. Because there was no time left on the clock, the Vipers could not run another play, and the Battle Wings had won the game.
Former Cleveland Gladiators quarterback Raymond Philyaw
Raymond Philyaw
Raymond Philyaw is an arena football quarterback who currently plays for the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings in the Arena Football League league...
threw for over 300 yards in his first game with the Battle Wings.
Week 2: vs. Orlando PredatorsOrlando PredatorsThe Orlando Predators are an Arena Football League team based in Orlando, Florida that was founded in 1991. Their playoff streak is currently 19 seasons in a row, as of the season, becoming the ArenaBowl champions in 1998 and 2000...
The Battle Wings improved to 2–0 after being able to hold off the Orlando Predators. The key play of the game was a missed field goal by Orlando as time expired in the 1st half. The ball was fielded off the net by P.J. Berry and returned 55-yards for a touchdown, increasing the Battle Wings' lead to 48–33. In the 2nd half, neither team had consecutive scores, and the Battle Wings came out on top with a 6-point win. Quarterback Raymond PhilyawRaymond Philyaw
Raymond Philyaw is an arena football quarterback who currently plays for the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings in the Arena Football League league...
threw for 9 touchdowns in the win, while P.J. Berry had 201 yards receiving and 7 total touchdowns.
Week 3: at Spokane ShockSpokane ShockThe Spokane Shock is a professional arena football team of the Arena Football League from Spokane, Washington, USA. They play their home games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena...
The Battle Wings suffered their first loss of the season in a high-scoring game to the Shock. The game was very close until the 4th quarter when the Shock opened up a 65–47 lead in the 4th quarter, set up by two turnovers by Bossier–Shreveport. It was a deficit the Battle Wings could not overcome as they lost the game 78–70. Part of the loss was attributed to an injured P.J. Berry and the coverage put on him by Spokane's defense, forcing Raymond PhilyawRaymond Philyaw
Raymond Philyaw is an arena football quarterback who currently plays for the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings in the Arena Football League league...
to throw to other receivers, Randy Hymes
Randy Hymes
Randy Hymes is an American football wide receiver for the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
in particular, who caught for 174 yards and 5 touchdowns. Philyaw finished with 349 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Week 5: at Utah BlazeUtah BlazeThe Utah Blaze is a professional arena football team based in Salt Lake City, Utah and competes in the West division of the Arena Football League. Home games are played at the EnergySolutions Arena.-The original Utah Blaze :...
Leading in just about every category statistically, the Battle Wings failed to outscore the Blaze, resulting in their second consecutive loss. Bossier–Shreveport's offense that night was stopped by Utah's defense on more than one occasion. Looking to take the lead in the 2nd quarter, down 4 points and just a few yards from the end zone on 4th down, the Battle Wings were given a new set of downs following a defensive pass interference penalty. Despite this, the Battle Wings were still unable to score, turning the ball over on downs. On the opening drive of the 3rd quarter, Raymond PhilyawRaymond Philyaw
Raymond Philyaw is an arena football quarterback who currently plays for the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings in the Arena Football League league...
was intercepted by Tour'e Carter, and Utah took advantage of the turnover with a touchdown on the ensuing drive. In the 4th quarter, the Battle Wings scored an early touchdown to cut the deficit to just 5 points. However on three of their final four drives, the Battle Wings turned the ball over on downs which resulted in the loss. Philyaw finished with 5 touchdowns and 229 yards, while Randy Hymes
Randy Hymes
Randy Hymes is an American football wide receiver for the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
caught for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Week 6: at Oklahoma City Yard DawgzOklahoma City Yard DawgzThe Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz was a member of the new Arena Football League. The team began play as a 2004 expansion team of the original Arena Football League's now-defunct minor league af2...
In the highest scoring game in AFL history, tied with the New York DragonsNew York Dragons
The New York Dragons were an Arena Football League team based in the New York metropolitan area. The team was founded in as the original incarnation of the Iowa Barnstormers, and relocated to New York in . They played in New York until 2008, when the league folded...
and Carolina Cobras
Carolina Cobras
Not to be confused with the Los Angeles Cobras, who played in the 1988 AFL season.The Carolina Cobras were an expansion franchise in the Arena Football League...
game in 2001, Bossier was up 79-76 when Timon Marshall
Timon Marshall
Timon Marshall is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of the Arena Football League...
returned a missed 22 yard field goal for a touchdown to win the game.