Harrisburg Stampede
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| Founded | 2007 |
| League | AIFA (2009-2010) SIFL (2011) AIF (2012-present) |
| Team history | Harrisburg Stampede (2007-present) |
| Arena | Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center |
| Based in | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Team colors | Blue, Gold |
| Owner | Justin Coble |
| President | Justin Coble |
| Head coach | Bernie Nowotarski |
| Dancers | Stampede Spirit Dance Team |
| Website | www.HarrisburgStampede.com |
The Harrisburg Stampede is a professional indoor football team in American Indoor Football. The team plays its home games at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center.
The "Stampede" name alludes to the team's home venue, which hosts the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's annual livestock show. The team's colors of blue and gold are the traditional colors of the state.
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[edit] History
In the Harrisburg Stampede's inaugural game, they beat an opposing team of AIFA All-Stars, 46-26, in the 2009 AIFA Kickoff Classic.
After an 0-6 start to the 2011 season, Bernie Nowotarski was removed as General Manager and Head Coach of the Stampede. He was replaced by Josh Resignalo.
After the merger of the AIFA's eastern division and the SIFL, they played the 2011 season in the SIFL. The following season, the SIFL disbanded, leading the Stampede to rejoin their former league, which is now going by American Indoor Football.
In 2012 the team joined the AIF, American Indoor Football league, the league is ran by previous AIFA owner/CEO John Morris.
[edit] Ownership
The Harrisburg Stampede's founding ownership group consisted of John Morris, co-founder and former owner of the AIFA. Marques Colston also previously held a share in the team in the first season.
In January 2012 team owner John Morris sold the team to local businessman Justin Coble, who has moved quickly to broaden the fan base and reenergize the city of Harrisburg and the Stampede team.
As of Febuary 2012 new owner Justin Coble has started and created many new fan friendly events and brought in many new sponsors to go along with attracting soe of the top arena talent in the country.
[edit] Season-By-season
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| Harrisburg Stampede (AIFA) | |||||
| 2009 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 3rd Northern | |
| 2010 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Eastern | Won Round 1 (Erie) Lost EC Championship (Baltimore) |
| Harrisburg Stampede (SIFL) | |||||
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3rd EC Northeast | -- |
| Harrisburg Stampede (AIF) | |||||
| 2012 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Totals | 18 | 24 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
[edit] 2009 Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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| March 14 | Florence Phantoms | Away | Lost 13-19 |
| March 28 | Baltimore Mariners | Home | Won 37-34 |
| April 4 | South Carolina Force | Home | Lost 37-40 |
| April 11 | Columbus Lions | Home | Lost 33-35 |
| April 18 | Erie RiverRats | Away | Won 34-31 |
| April 25 | D.C. Armor | Away | Lost 26-44 |
| May 2 | Baltimore Mariners | Home | Lost 27-37 |
| May 9 | D.C. Armor | Home | Won 20-18 |
| May 17 | Reading Express | Away | Lost 6-44 |
| May 23 | Erie RiverRats | Away | Lost 44-54 |
| May 30 | Erie RiverRats | Home | Won 53-29 |
| June 6 | South Carolina Force | Home | Lost 30-36 |
| June 13 | Baltimore Mariners | Away | Lost 55-58 |
| June 27 | Reading Express | Home | Lost 19-41 |
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