Danville Demolition
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Folded | 2007 |
| Arena | David S. Palmer Arena David S. Palmer Arena The David S. Palmer Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danville, Illinois which has a seating capacity of 4,750 for concerts and 2,350 for sports. It was built in 1980. And was to be home to the Danville Express jr hockey team , Palmer Arena also is the home for the Eastern Illinois University Ice... |
| Based in | Danville, Illinois Danville, Illinois Danville is a city in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is the principal city of the'Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area' which encompasses all of Danville and Vermilion County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 32,467. It is the county seat of... |
| Colors | Black, gold, grey |
| League | American Indoor Football Association |
| Head coach | Willie Davis Willie Davis Willie Davis may refer to:*Willie Davis , American football defensive end*Willie Davis , American football wide receiver*Willie Davis *Wee Willie Davis, US film actor... |
| President of Football Operations | John Christner |
| Official Dance Team | Destruction Squad |
| Mascot | TBD |
The Danville Demolition were an American Indoor Football Association team played in 2007. The team played their home games at the David S. Palmer Arena
David S. Palmer Arena
The David S. Palmer Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danville, Illinois which has a seating capacity of 4,750 for concerts and 2,350 for sports. It was built in 1980. And was to be home to the Danville Express jr hockey team , Palmer Arena also is the home for the Eastern Illinois University Ice...
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History
On June 19, 2006, the AIFA announced that Danville would get a team to play at the Palmer Arena. Commissioner Andrew HainesAndrew Haines
Professor Sir Andrew Paul Haines was the Director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine until September 2010.He was educated at Latymer Upper School, and at King's College London...
owned the team (like most others) until a suitable owner could be found. Local radio station WDAN held a name-the-team contest, with 95% of the entries beginning with the letter "D".
On August 16 the team announced their name, the Danville Demolition, as well as their new owner, South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, Indiana
The city of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 316,663...
businessman John Christner, as well as a head coach, B.J. Luke (replaced midseason by Willie Davis). The winning name was submitted by Michael Burmeister of Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
.
The team struggled on and off the field, with only one win (against the Erie Freeze
Erie Freeze
The Erie Freeze was an American indoor football team based in Erie, Pennsylvania.They were an original member of the American Indoor Football League in 2005, and advanced to the first AIFL Championship Game. When the league was reorganized into the American Indoor Football Association in 2007, they...
at home on March 29) Demolition owner, John Christner decided to shut down the Danville franchise due to dwindling attendance and sponsorship. Christner still owns the AIFA franchise and hopes to locate the franchise somewhere in
the midwest.
The Ultimate Indoor Football League
Ultimate Indoor Football League
The Ultimate Indoor Football League is a regional professional indoor football league that began its inaugural season on February 18, 2011.-History:...
has selected Danville
Danville Dragons
The Danville Dragons are a professional indoor football team due to begin play in the Ultimate Indoor Football League for the 2011 season. The team is based in Danville, Illinois, with home games to be played at the David S...
as an expansion site for the 2012 season.
2007 Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... /Away Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... |
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| February 17 | Erie Freeze Erie Freeze The Erie Freeze was an American indoor football team based in Erie, Pennsylvania.They were an original member of the American Indoor Football League in 2005, and advanced to the first AIFL Championship Game. When the league was reorganized into the American Indoor Football Association in 2007, they... |
Away | Lost 21-49 |
| February 23 | Johnstown Riverhawks Johnstown Riverhawks The Johnstown Riverhawks was a professional indoor football team based out of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. They were a charter member of the American Indoor Football Association. They played their home games at Cambria County War Memorial Arena.... |
Home | Lost 16-39 |
| March 4 | Pittsburgh RiverRats Pittsburgh RiverRats The Erie Explosion is a professional indoor football team. It is a member of the Ultimate Indoor Football League, and plays its home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania.-History:... |
Away | Lost 21-47 |
| March 9 | Pittsburgh RiverRats Pittsburgh RiverRats The Erie Explosion is a professional indoor football team. It is a member of the Ultimate Indoor Football League, and plays its home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania.-History:... |
Home | Lost 29-34 |
| March 29 | Erie Freeze Erie Freeze The Erie Freeze was an American indoor football team based in Erie, Pennsylvania.They were an original member of the American Indoor Football League in 2005, and advanced to the first AIFL Championship Game. When the league was reorganized into the American Indoor Football Association in 2007, they... |
Home | Won 48-45 |
| April 5 | Lakeland Thunderbolts Lakeland Thunderbolts The Lakeland Thunderbolts are a professional indoor football team. They are a member of the American Indoor Football Association. They play their home games at the Lakeland Center.- History :... |
Home | Lost 6-71 |
| April 14 | Johnstown Riverhawks Johnstown Riverhawks The Johnstown Riverhawks was a professional indoor football team based out of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. They were a charter member of the American Indoor Football Association. They played their home games at Cambria County War Memorial Arena.... |
Away | Lost 8-40 |
| April 21 | Reading Express Reading Express The Reading Express are a professional indoor football team based out of Reading, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the Indoor Football League, having begun play as a member of the American Indoor Football League 2006... |
Home | Lost 42-56 |
| April 28 | Huntington Heroes Huntington Heroes The Huntington Heroes were a professional indoor football franchise and member of the American Indoor Football Association. The Heroes played their home games during their inaugural 2006 season at the Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse in Huntington, West Virginia before moving to the larger Big Sandy... |
Home | Lost 34-70 |
| May 6 | Canton Legends Canton Legends The Canton Legends was a professional indoor football team based out of Canton, Ohio. They were a charter member of the American Indoor Football Association, which played their first season under the name Atlantic Indoor Football League, and their second season as the American Indoor Football... |
Away | Lost 14-72 |
| May 12 | Huntington Heroes Huntington Heroes The Huntington Heroes were a professional indoor football franchise and member of the American Indoor Football Association. The Heroes played their home games during their inaugural 2006 season at the Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse in Huntington, West Virginia before moving to the larger Big Sandy... |
Away | Lost 14-56 |
| May 24 | Canton Legends Canton Legends The Canton Legends was a professional indoor football team based out of Canton, Ohio. They were a charter member of the American Indoor Football Association, which played their first season under the name Atlantic Indoor Football League, and their second season as the American Indoor Football... |
Home | Lost 19-53 |
| June 2 | Reading Express Reading Express The Reading Express are a professional indoor football team based out of Reading, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the Indoor Football League, having begun play as a member of the American Indoor Football League 2006... |
Away | Lost 41-83 |