Roster
| 2000 Omaha Beef roster | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Abraham Hoskins Jr WR | Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
| Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
| Reserve lists
Rookies in italics | |||
| 2000 Omaha Beef season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Don Igo |
| Head coach | Sandy Buda |
| Home field | Omaha Civic Auditorium 1804 Capitol Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68102 |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–8 |
| League place | 3rd |
| Playoff finish | Lost IPFL Semifinals 40-43 (Fire Dogs) |
The 2000 Omaha Beef season was the team's inaugural season as a football franchise and first in the Indoor Professional Football League (IPFL). One of seven teams competing in the IPFL for the 2000 season. The team played their home games at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
Win Tie Loss Bye
1. Portland Prowlers, 11-5
2. Mississippi Fire Dogs, 11-5
3. Omaha Beef, 8-8
4. Mobile Seagulls, 8-8
5. Louisiana Rangers, 9-7
6. Idaho Stallions, 5-11
7. Shreveport-Bossier Bombers, 5-11
| Week | Opponent | Results | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | |||
| IPFL Semifinals | at Mississippi Fire Dogs | L 40–43 [11] | – | Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
| 2000 Omaha Beef roster | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Abraham Hoskins Jr WR | Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
| Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
| Reserve lists
Rookies in italics | |||
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