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For current information on this topic, see 2008 Grand Rapids Rampage season |
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| Conference | American | |
| Division | Central | |
| Year founded | 1998 | |
| Home arena | Van Andel Arena | |
| City, State | Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
| Head Coach | Steve Thonn | |
| ArenaBowl championships | 1: 2001 |
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| Conference titles | 1: 2001 |
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| Division titles | 1: 2001 |
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| Wild Card berths | 4: 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 |
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The Grand Rapids Rampage is an Arena Football League team that began playing as a 1998 expansion team. The 2008 Grand Rapids Rampage season is the eleventh season for the franchise The Central Division is one of four divisions that make up the Arena Football League. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Van Andel Arena is a 10834-seat multi-purpose Arena in Grand Rapids Michigan. Steve Thonn (pronounced TUN is a former Arena Football League player and the current Head coach of the AFL team Grand Rapids Rampage. The ArenaBowl is the Arena Football League 's championship game The Arena Football League (AFL was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league.
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History
The team as under its current name goes back to 1997. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar They began play as a professional team in 1998 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, when Dan DeVos purchased the Detroit Drive/Massachusetts Marauders franchise out of bankruptcy court. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) History Detroit Drive ( 1988 - 1993) The Detroit Drive were a professional American football team Grand Rapids is the smallest market in which the AFL currently has franchises. The Rampage began play in the Van Andel Arena, which is also the home of the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. The Van Andel Arena is a 10834-seat multi-purpose Arena in Grand Rapids Michigan. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The Grand Rapids Griffins are a hockey team in the American Hockey League. They compete in the Central Division of the American Conference.
The Grand Rapids Rampage started play in 1998 under coach Michael Trigg. In 2001, with notable players Clint Dolezel, and Terrill Shaw, the Rampage went on to win their first ArenaBowl. Clint Dolezel is an Arena Football League Quarterback for the Dallas Desperados. ArenaBowl XV was the 2001 edition of the Arena Football League 's championship game pairing the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Central Division with the This game was broadcast live on the ABC Network
The Rampage's official mascot is a Rhinoceros named Blitz[1]. Rhinoceros (raɪˈnɒsərəs often colloquially abbreviated rhino, is a name used to group five extant species of Odd-toed ungulates in the family
The Rampage had a rivalry with the Nashville Kats, one which dates back to the original Kats. This page is for the second Nashville Kats franchise which began play in the Arena Football League in 2005 This rivalry solidified with the Rampage's defeat of Nashville in ArenaBowl XV. ArenaBowl XV was the 2001 edition of the Arena Football League 's championship game pairing the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Central Division with the The Rampage also share a rivalry with the Chicago Rush, known as the Amtrak Classic, due to the fact that the Amtrak railway system connects the two cities. The Chicago Rush is a team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 2001 expansion team The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971
Logo
The Rampage's logo is a red rhinoceros. It's end zone is unique as being to only end zone that does not feature a team name or city. It simply says Arena Football in red with a black background.
Rampage Highlights
- On Sunday, June 23, 2002, the Rampage hosted a game against the Georgia Force. The Georgia Force is in no way related to the San Antonio Force, which was an Arena Football League team that played only in the 1992 season before disbanding After a low-scoring first quarter, the Rampage took a 28-15 halftime lead. However, the Force refused to go down, as they had a 41-35 lead with only 12 seconds left in the game. On one play, QB Clint Dolezel threw a game-winning 31-yd TD pass to OS Steve Smith (who hadn't played a down that game until the final play). Clint Dolezel is an Arena Football League Quarterback for the Dallas Desperados. The Rampage would win 42-41. On the AFL's 20 Greatest Highlights Countdown, this is ranked at #13. [2]
- On Saturday, February 5, 2005, in a road game against their division-rival, the Colorado Crush, Rampage QB Michael Bishop became the very first Arena Football League player to run for 100 yards in a single game. Colorado Crush is an Arena Football League team that began play as a 2003 expansion team It was only Bishop's third-ever start, yet he accomplished this amazing feat on just six attempts. Despite falling 72-56, Bishop's fancy feet helped set a bold new record. On the AFL's 20 Greatest Highlights Countdown, this is ranked at #12. [3]
- In a pregame warm-up, QB Michael Bishop threw an incredible pass from one end zone, across the field, through the uprights, and into the stands. It displayed Bishop's amazing athletic talent. On the AFL's 20 Greatest Highlights Countdown, this is tied at #9. [4]
Season-by-season
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| 1998 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4th AC Central | -- |
| 1999 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2nd AC Central | Lost Week 1 (Albany) |
| 2000 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Central | Lost Week 1 (Nashville) |
| 2001 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1st AC Central | Won Week 2 (Chicago) Won Semifinals (Indiana) Won ArenaBowl XV (Nashville) |
| 2002 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2nd AC Central | Lost Week 1 (Carolina) |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2nd AC Central | Lost Week 1 (Detroit) |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 5th AC Central | -- |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4th AC Central | -- |
| 2006 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 4th AC Central | -- |
| 2007 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 5th AC Central | -- |
| *2008 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3rd AC Central | -- |
| Totals | 61 | 102 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
* = Current Standing
Notable Players, Past and Present
- Scotty Anderson - WR
- Chris Avery
- Michael Baker
- Michael Bishop - QB
- Tony Bowick - OL/DL
- Nick Browder
- David Caldwell - OL/DL
- Cecil Doggette - DS
- Clint Dolezel - QB
- Troy Edwards
- Johnnie Harris
- Timon Marshall
- Adrian McPherson
- Sparky McEwen - QB
- Chris Ryan
- Harold Shaw
- Terrill Shaw - WR/DB
- Zach Ville - DL
Venue location and front office
The Grand Rapids Rampage currently play in the Van Andel Arena, which is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The Indiana Firebirds were a team in the Arena Football League. This page is for the second Nashville Kats franchise which began play in the Arena Football League in 2005 The Chicago Rush is a team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 2001 expansion team The Indiana Firebirds were a team in the Arena Football League. ArenaBowl XV was the 2001 edition of the Arena Football League 's championship game pairing the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Central Division with the This page is for the second Nashville Kats franchise which began play in the Arena Football League in 2005 Not to be confused with the Los Angeles Cobras, who played in the 1988 AFL season The Detroit Fury were an Arena Football League team The team began play in 2001 and was based in Auburn Hills Michigan, a suburb of Detroit Scotty Anderson (born November 24, 1979 in Jonesboro Louisiana) is a former American football Wide receiver in the National Vantonio Bernard Bowick (born 1966-10-03 in Dothan Alabama) is a former National Football League player for the Atlanta Falcons and a former Nick Browder (born 1975-04-08) is an Arena Football League Quarterback who played for the Buffalo Destroyers (2000 the Grand Rapids Rampage David Wilson Caldwell (born July 31, 1960) was a Scottish professional footballer playing as a forward Cecil Doggette (born November 15, 1970 in Queens New York) is a former Arena Football League Defensive specialist for the Columbus Clint Dolezel is an Arena Football League Quarterback for the Dallas Desperados. Troy Edwards (born April 7, 1977 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a professional American football player who was drafted by the Johnnie Harris (born August 21, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois) is an Arena Football League Defensive specialist with the Timon Marshall (born on August 7, 1979) is an American football Wide receiver who currently plays for the Los Angeles Avengers of Adrian Jamal McPherson (born May 8, 1983 in) is a Canadian football Quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football Harold Lamar Shaw (born September 3, 1974 in Magee, Mississippi) is a professional American football fullback and The Van Andel Arena is a 10834-seat multi-purpose Arena in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Rampage Coaches
- Head coach: Steve Thonn
- Defensive coordinator/Director of Player Personnel: Ron Selesky
- Offensive/Defensive Line coach: Darrin Kenney
- Special Teams Coach and Fullbacks/Linebackers coach: Paul Reinke
- Football Operations Manager/Assistant coach: Rod Miller
External links
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Grand Rapids Rampage seasons
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