2014 Nebraska Danger season

The 2014 Nebraska Danger season was the fourth season for the Nebraska Danger as a professional indoor football franchise and their fourth in the Indoor Football League (IFL). One of nine teams competing in the IFL for the 2014 season, the Nebraska Danger were members of the Intense Conference.[1] For the fourth consecutive year, the team played their home games under head coach Mike Davis in the Eihusen Arena at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.[2]

2014 Nebraska Danger season
OwnerCharlie Bosselman
Head coachMike Davis
General managerMike McCoy
Home fieldEihusen Arena
700 East Stolley Park Rd.
Grand Island, NE 68801
Results
Record10-4
Conference place2nd Intense
Playoff finishWon Intense Conference Championship 45-15 (Ice)
Lost 2014 United Bowl 46-63 (Storm)

History

The Danger were successful in the 2013 regular season, clinching the Intense Conference and qualifying for the IFL playoffs for the first time.[3] The team defeated the Colorado Ice to win the Intense Conference but lost the United Bowl to the Sioux Falls Storm.[4][5] The Danger were named the IFL Franchise of the Year for 2013. Quarterback Jameel Sewell was named both the IFL's Most Valuable Player and its Offensive Player of the Year.[5]

Off-field moves

In July 2013, the Danger extended head coach Mike Davis' contract to cover the 2014 IFL season.[2]

In December 2013, the IFL announced that Danger general manager Mike McCoy would also serve as the league's Director of Business Development. McCoy will work to expand the league either through deals with existing teams or new expansion franchises.[6]

Roster moves

On September 19, 2013, the team announced that veteran offensive linemen Kayne Farquaharson, Darius Savage, and D'Angelo McCray, defensive linemen Pig Brown and Adrian Davis, defensive backs Darnell Terrell and Jamar Love, plus kicker Joe Houston would all return for the 2014 season.[7][8] Farquaharson and Savage were 2013 first-team all-IFL selections.[7]

On September 26, 2013, the team announced the signings of defensive lineman Chancey Aghayere, running backs Vondrell McGee and Mon Williams, and offensive lineman Ian Symonette.[8][9][10]

On November 12, 2013, the tean announced that defenders Kane Elenburg and Deivon Tate would return to the Danger roster and that quarterback Cody Kirby and receiver Emory Addison had been added for 2014. Kirby was named the 2013 IFL Rookie of the Year for his efforts with the Chicago Slaughter.[11]

On December 10, 2013, the Danger announced that they had re-signed kick returner Marcus Barnett for the 2014 season. At the same time, the team announced the signings of Troy Evans, Jacob Payne and Trevis Turner.[12] Evans was named to the 2013 all-IFL first-team offense for his work with the Wyoming Cavalry.[12]

Before the season began, the Danger signed defensive lineman Aronde Stanton, a Youngstown State alumni who had played briefly for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League before injuring his shoulder.[13]

Awards and honors

On February 26, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 1 Players of the Week. Linebacker Pig Brown received an Honorable Mention for defense.[14] On March 5, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 2 Players of the Week. Nebraska Danger quarterback Cody Kirby was named as the Offensive Player of the Week. Linebacker Pig Brown received a second Honorable Mention for defense. Kicker Joe Houston received an Honorable Mention for special teams play.[15] On March 12, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 3 Players of the Week. Nebraska Danger quarterback Jameel Sewell received an Honorable Mention for offense.[16]

On March 19, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 4 Players of the Week. Nebraska Danger defensive back Jamar Love was named as the Defensive Player of the Week[17] and running back/kick returner Troy Evans was named as the Special Teams Player of the Week. Wide receiver Andre Piper-Jordan received an Honorable Mention for offense and linebacker Pig Brown received a third Honorable Mention for defense.[18] On March 26, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 5 Players of the Week. Nebraska Danger quarterback Cody Kirby received an Honorable Mention for offense, linebacker Pig Brown received a fourth Honorable Mention for defense, and kicker Joe Houston received a second Honorable Mention for special teams play.[19]

On April 2, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 6 Players of the Week. Nebraska Danger defensive lineman Claude Wroten received an Honorable Mention for his special teams play.[20] On April 16, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 8 Players of the Week. Nebraska Danger kicker Joe Houston was named as the Special Teams Player of the Week.[21] Quarterback Jameel Sewell received his second Honorable Mention for offense.[22]

Schedule

Key:   Win   Tie   Loss   Bye

Preseason
Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent[23] Results Location[24]
Score Record
1 Monday February 10 7:05pm Lincoln Haymakers (CPIFL) W 68–13[25][26] 1–0 Eihusen Arena[11][27]

Regular season

All start times are local

Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent[23] Results Location[24]
Score Record
1 Friday February 21 7:05pm at Sioux Falls Storm L 35–52[28][29][30] 0–1 Sioux Falls Arena[31][32]
2 Saturday March 1 7:05pm Bemidji Axemen W 43–19[33][34][35] 1–1 Eihusen Arena[36][37]
3 Saturday March 8 7:05pm Texas Revolution W 50–26[38][39] 2–1 Eihusen Arena[40]
4 Friday March 14 7:05pm Tri-Cities Fever W 77–46[41][42][43] 3–1 Eihusen Arena[44][45]
5 Saturday March 22 7:05pm at Bemidji Axemen W 48–38[46][47][48] 4–1 Sanford Center[49][50]
6 Sunday March 30 7:05pm at Colorado Ice L 30–38[51][52][53] 4–2 Budweiser Events Center[54][55]
7 BYE
8 Saturday April 12 7:05pm Texas Revolution W 35–33[56][57] 5–2 Eihusen Arena[58][59]
9 BYE
10 Friday April 25 7:05pm Wyoming Cavalry W 73–20 6–2 Eihusen Arena[60][61]
11 Saturday May 3 7:05pm at Tri-Cities Fever W 66–62 7–2 Toyota Center
12 Friday May 9 7:05pm at Wyoming Cavalry W 83–47 8–2 Casper Events Center
13 Saturday May 17 7:05pm at Green Bay Blizzard W 63–44 9–2 Resch Center
14 Thursday May 22 7:05pm Colorado Ice L 28–41 9–3 Eihusen Arena
15 Saturday May 31 7:05pm Sioux Falls Storm L 20–45 9–4 Eihusen Arena
16 BYE
17 Saturday June 14 7:05pm at Texas Revolution W 33–29 10–4 Allen Event Center

Postseason
Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location
Score Record
Intense Conference Championship Thursday June 19 7:00pm at Colorado Ice W 45-15 1–0 Budweiser Events Center
2014 United Bowl Saturday June 28 7:00pm at Sioux Falls Storm L 46-63 1–1 Sioux Falls Arena

Roster
2014 Nebraska Danger roster
Quarterbacks
  • 17 Kameron Smith

Running Backs

  •  7 Troy Evans

Wide Receivers

  •  1 Maurice Avery
  • 85 Marcus Barnett
  •  4 Kayne Farquharson
  • 23 Jacob Payne
  • 15 Andre Piper-Jordan
  • 20 O. J. Simpson
Offensive Linemen
  • 75 D'Angelo McCray
  • 65 Solomon Orr
  • 72 Darius Savage
  • 71 Eddie Williams

Defensive Linemen

  •  8 Adrian Davis
  • 52 Aronde Stanton
Linebackers
  • 13 Cornelius Brown

Defensive Backs

  •  2 Ramon Broadway
  •  5 Dominick LaGrande
  •  6 Joe Sampson

Kickers

  • 25 Joe Houston
Injured Reserve
  • Currently vacant

Exempt List

  •  5 Chip Reeves WR

Roster updated May 29, 2014
24 Active, 2 Inactive

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Standings
2014 Intense Conference
W L T PCT PF PA GB STK
y - Colorado Ice 1040.7147085030.0L1
x - Nebraska Danger 1040.7146845400.0W1
Tri-Cities Fever 860.5717616712.0W5
Wyoming Cavalry 1130.0714419319.0L10

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