2010 Alabama Vipers season

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2010 Alabama Vipers season
OwnerDoug MacGregor
Head coach Dean Cokinos
Home field Von Braun Center
700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
Results
Record7–9
Division place4th AC South
Playoff finishdid not qualify

The 2010 Alabama Vipers season was the 10th season for the franchise, and the first under their current name, as well as the first in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Dean Cokinos and played their home games at Von Braun Center. The Vipers failed to make the playoffs after posting a 7–9 record and finishing 5th in the American Conference.

Contents

Standings

South Division
TeamWLPCTPFPADIVCONHomeAway
z-Jacksonville Sharks 124.7508938064–28–27–15–3
x-Tampa Bay Storm 115.6879268123–38–46–25–3
x-Orlando Predators 88.5008658454–27–34–44–4
Alabama Vipers 790.4378128601–57–95–32–6

z - Clinched division and conference's best record
x - Clinched playoff berth

Regular season schedule

The first game for the Vipers was on April 3 on the road against the Battle Wings. Their first home game will be a week later against the Sharks. Their final regular season game was at home in Week 18 against the Blaze on July 31. [1]

WeekDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocationReport
ScoreRecord
1SaturdayApril 38:05 pmat Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings L 48–540–1 CenturyTel Center
2FridayApril 98:30 pm Jacksonville Sharks W 63–491–1 Von Braun Center
3SaturdayApril 179:05 pmat Utah Blaze W 63–542–1 E Center
4Bye
5SaturdayMay 18:30 pm Milwaukee Iron W 75–673–1 Von Braun Center
6SaturdayMay 88:00 pmat Tulsa Talons L 56–623–2 BOK Center
7SaturdayMay 158:30 pm Orlando Predators L 31–483–3 Von Braun Center
8SaturdayMay 228:30 pm Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings W 56–194–3 Von Braun Center
9FridayMay 288:05 pmat Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz L 39–654–4 Cox Convention Center
10SaturdayJune 58:05 pmat Iowa Barnstormers W 45–445–4 Wells Fargo Arena
11SaturdayJune 128:30 pm Tampa Bay Storm L 55–615–5 Von Braun Center
12SaturdayJune 198:30 pm Dallas Vigilantes W 55–526–5 Von Braun Center
13Bye
14SaturdayJuly 37:05 pmat Jacksonville Sharks L 47–626–6 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
15SaturdayJuly 107:30 pmat Orlando Predators L 34–456–7 Amway Arena
16SaturdayJuly 178:30 pm Tulsa Talons L 41–686–8 Von Braun Center
17SaturdayJuly 247:30 pmat Tampa Bay Storm L 29–536–9 St. Pete Times Forum
18SaturdayJuly 318:30 pm Utah Blaze W 68–647–9 Von Braun Center
All times are EDT

Roster

Alabama Vipers roster
Quarterbacks

Fullbacks

Wide receivers

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Kickers

Injured reserve

Exempt list

  • Currently vacant

Suspended list

  • Rookies in italics
  • Roster updated June 11, 2010
  • 24 Active, 8 Inactive

Regular season

Week 1: at Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings

Period1234Total
Vipers71372148
Battle Wings132002154

at CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, Louisiana

  • Date: April 3
  • Game time: 8:05 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 2,974
  • Referee: Scott Vaughn
  • Recap
Game information

The Vipers lost their season opener in a close game. On the game's final play, needing a touchdown to tie, Alabama receiver Michael Johnson caught a pass, faked a lateral, and ran down the sideline. Having been tackled into the walls that border the sideline, he handed the ball to a teammate who ran into the end zone. The officials signaled a touchdown, but after a brief discussion amongst themselves, they overturned the original ruling because a player who is forced into the wall is considered out of bounds. Johnson was ruled down at the 5-yard line, but because there was no time remaining on the clock, the Vipers could not run another play, resulting in a 54–48 loss. [2] Quarterback Kevin Eakin threw for 288 yards, but only 2 touchdowns. Dan Alexander had 5 touchdowns on 10 carries.

Week 2: vs. Jacksonville Sharks

Period1234Total
Sharks72171449
Vipers714142863

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: April 9
  • Game time: 8:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 4,007
  • Recap
Game information

After giving up the first touchdown on the 2nd half and at that point trailing by 14 points, the Vipers scored the game's next 5 touchdowns to take a 56–35 4th quarter lead. The 21 point cushion held, as the Vipers went on to win 63–49 for the team's first victory of the season. Dan Alexander led the team in rushing again, with 40 yards and 4 touchdowns. Quarterback Kevin Eakin threw for 244 yards and also had 4 touchdowns.

Week 3: at Utah Blaze

Period1234Total
Vipers2114141463
Blaze191314854

at E Center, West Valley City, Utah

  • Date: April 17
  • Game time: 9:05 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 4,898
  • Referee: Steve Strimling
  • Recap
Game information

The game featured many lead changes and both teams matched touchdown for touchdown almost all night, but it was the Vipers who came out with the win, improving to 2–1 on the season. Leading by only 3 points at the start of the 4th quarter, Alabama's defense kept the Blaze out of the end zone until the game was all but over, while the offense was able to build a 17-point lead. Kevin Eakin threw for 375 yards and 5 touchdowns, and Larry Shipp led all receivers with 199 yards and 4 touchdowns. Dan Alexander rushed for 4 touchdowns in the win.

Week 4: Bye

Week 5: vs. Milwaukee Iron

Period1234Total
Iron733131467
Vipers728192175

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: May 1
  • Game time: 8:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 5,070
  • Recap
Game information

The Vipers won their third straight game and handed the Iron their first loss of the season with a 75–67 win. It was back and forth all night, with Milwaukee leading at the half with a 7-yard passing touchdown with a few seconds left in a high scoring 2nd quarter. In the 3rd quarter, the Vipers took a 54–53 lead on a Brian Jackson field goal from 8 yards out. Their lead would carry into the 4th quarter, when Alabama took control of the game with a pair of touchdown passes by Kevin Eakin. Larry Shipp had a 48-yard rushing touchdown with just over a minute left. The Iron scored a touchdown with 39 seconds remaining to cut Alabama's lead to 8 points, but the Vipers recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran the clock out for the win. Eakin finished with 221 yards and 7 touchdowns. C.J. Johnson was the leading receiver with 91 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Week 6: at Tulsa Talons

Period1234Total
Vipers1414141456
Talons67292062

at BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Date: May 8
  • Game time: 8:00 pm EDT
  • Referee: Joe Pester
  • Recap
Game information

The Vipers' 3-game winning streak was snapped after coming up short against the Talons. Alabama led at halftime 28–13, but by the end of the 3rd quarter, the game was tied 42–42. The Vipers did not score in the 4th quarter until there was less than a minute remaining. By that time, they had allowed two Tulsa touchdowns and a safety to fall behind 56–42 before Larry Shipp's 22-yard touchdown reception. Tulsa found the end zone again on their ensuing drive to make it a 14-point game again. Backup quarterback Tony Colston answered by running for a touchdown from 10 yards out. Now only down 62–56, the Vipers attempted an onside kick but did not recover it. The Talons took possession and ran out the clock for the win.

Starting quarterback Kevin Eakin threw for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns, but had to leave the game in the 4th quarter after suffering a sprained right ankle. Eakin had a similar injury in ArenaCup IX. [3] Shipp's and Michael Johnson's receiving stats were almost identical. Shipp caught 8 passes for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Johnson caught 8 passes for 120 yards and just a single touchdown.

Week 7: vs. Orlando Predators

Period1234Total
Predators37142448
Vipers3210731

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: May 15
  • Game time: 8:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 4,007
  • Recap
Game information

Week 8: vs. Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings

Period1234Total
Battle Wings1306019
Vipers142171456

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: May 22
  • Game time: 8:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 3,701
  • Recap
Game information

Week 9: at Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz

Period1234Total
Vipers13713639
Yard Dawgz1616132065

at Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • Date: May 28
  • Game time: 8:05 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 5,139
  • Referee: Chris Sneed
  • Recap
Game information

Week 10: at Iowa Barnstormers

Period1234Total
Vipers141201945
Barnstormers72113344

at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa

  • Date: June 5
  • Game time: 8:05 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 8,143
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark
  • Recap
Game information

Week 11: vs. Tampa Bay Storm

Period1234Total
Storm1328101061
Vipers713142155

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: June 12
  • Game time: 9:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 5,994
  • Recap
Game information

Week 12: vs. Dallas Vigilantes

Period1234Total
Vigilantes141771452
Vipers201371555

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: June 19
  • Game time: 8:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 5,260
  • Recap
Game information

Week 13: Bye

Week 14: at Jacksonville Sharks

Period1234Total
Vipers62102047
Sharks62872162

at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: July 3
  • Game time: 7:05 pm EDT
  • Recap
Game information

Week 15: at Orlando Predators

Period1234Total
Vipers14061434
Predators21107745

at Amway Arena, Orlando, Florida

  • Date: July 9
  • Game time: 8:00 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 10,504
  • Referee: Greg Lefils
  • Recap
Game information

Week 16: vs. Tulsa Talons

Period1234Total
Talons028211261
Vipers141471348

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: July 17
  • Game time: 8:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 4,298
  • Recap
Game information

Week 17: at Tampa Bay Storm

Period1234Total
Vipers10061329
Storm02621653

at St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida

  • Date: July 24
  • Game time: 7:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 15,685
  • Referee: Tom Symonette
  • Recap
Game information

Week 18: vs. Utah Blaze

Period1234Total
Blaze1414132364
Vipers2121141268

at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

  • Date: July 31
  • Game time: 8:30 pm EDT
  • Game attendance: 5,136
  • Recap
Game information

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References

  1. ↑ "AFL 2010 Regular Season Schedule" (PDF). Arena Football League . 31 December 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 March 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  2. ↑ Bill Bryant (April 3, 2010). "Alabama Vipers drop opening AFL game". The Huntsville Times . Retrieved April 4, 2010.
  3. ↑ Ankle injury could sideline Vipers quarterback
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