Baton Rouge Blaze
The Baton Rouge Blaze was an expansion team that joined the AF2 in 2001. Along with Baton Rouge, they were joined by the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings, Columbus Wardogs, Florida Firecats, Iowa Barnstormers {<-- not to be confused with the Iowa Barnstormers (now New York Dragons) of the AFL}, Lafayette Roughnecks, Lincoln Lightning, Louisville Fire, Macon Knights, Memphis Xplorers, Peoria Pirates, Rochester Brigade, & Wichita Stealth. In 2001, the Blaze went 10-6, yet surprisingly, did not make the playoffs. They were the only team in the league that had wins in double-digits, and failed to make the playoffs. After coming so close, the Blaze was extinguished, and Baton Rouge would be left without a professional (arena) football team.
Season-by-Season
Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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2001 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3rd NC South Central | DNQ |