2016 Georgia Firebirds season

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2016 Georgia Firebirds season
Head coachDavid Daniels (fired on March 21, 0-1 record)
Antwone Savage (interim)
General managerTerence Fowler
OwnerGridiron Central Group
Home field Albany Civic Center
100 West Oglethorpe Boulevard
Albany, GA 31701
Results
Record3–5
Division place5th
Playoff finishDid not qualify

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On November 18, 2015, the Firebirds finalized the contract with the city of Albany, Georgia, and the Albany Civic Center, to play indoor football for the 2016 season. [1] Prior to becoming an indoor team, the organization had played in various semi-pro outdoor leagues.

On March 20, 2016, the Firebirds lost their first ever game in franchise history. The following day, Daniels was fired as the Firebirds head coach, replaced by Antwone Savage. [2]

On May 14, 2016, the Firebirds were forced to forfeit their final game at the Savannah Steam due to transportation issues. [3]

Schedule

Key:   Win  Tie  Loss   Bye

Exhibition

All start times are local to home team

WeekDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocation
ScoreRecord
1WednesdayMarch 97:00pmCapital City CobrasW 42–22 [4] 1–0 Albany Civic Center
2SaturdayMay 77:00pmSouth Carolina RavensW 73–24 [5] 2–0 Albany Civic Center

Regular season

All start times are local to home team

WeekDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocation
ScoreRecord
1 BYE
2 BYE
3 BYE
4SundayMarch 204:00pmat Columbus Lions L 0–86 [6] 0–1 Columbus Civic Center
5SaturdayMarch 267:00pm Atlanta Vultures L 38–40 [7] 0–2 Albany Civic Center
6SaturdayApril 27:00pm Savannah Steam W 43–34 [8] 1–2 Albany Civic Center
7MondayApril 117:05pm Myrtle Beach Freedom W 49–20 [9] 2–2 Myrtle Beach Convention Center
8SundayApril 177:05pmat Florida Tarpons L 31–52 [10] 2–3 Germain Arena
9SaturdayApril 237:00pm Myrtle Beach Freedom W 56–43 [11] 3–3 Albany Civic Center
10SaturdayApril 307:00pm Columbus Lions L 19–73 [12] 3–4 Albany Civic Center
11 BYE
12SaturdayMay 147:00pmat Savannah Steam L 0–2 (forfeit) [13] 3–5 Savannah Civic Center
13 BYE
14 BYE

Standings

2016 AIF Southern standings
TeamWLTPCTPFPAPF (Avg.)PA (Avg.)STK
Columbus Lions 8001.00059917474.921.8W8
Florida Tarpons 710.87548920261.125.3W4
Myrtle Beach Freedom 440.50025930732.438.4L1
Savannah Steam 350.37526433633.042.0L1
Georgia Firebirds 350.37523635029.543.8L2
Central Florida Jaguars 260.25021948327.460.4L1
Atlanta Vultures 150.1676714111.223.5L5

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References

  1. ↑ Carlton Fletcher (November 18, 2015). "Georgia Firebirds, city of Albany finalize arena football pact". www.albanyherald.com. Albany Herald. Archived from the original on November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Firebirds Announce New Coach". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. March 21, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Wheels derail the Firebirds game vs Savannah". WTOL 11. May 14, 2016. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  4. ↑ Jake Wallace (March 9, 2016). "Firebirds introduce themselves with exhibition win". www.walb.com. Frankly Media and WALB. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  5. ↑ Timothy Threadcraft (May 7, 2016). "Georgia Firebirds romp past South Carolina". www.albanyhearald.com. Albany Herald. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ Dana Barker (March 20, 2016). "Lions trounce Firebirds". www.mcall.com. Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  7. ↑ Time Morse (March 26, 2016). "Georgia Firebirds show improvement but fall 40-38". www.albanyhearald.com. Albany Herald. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  8. ↑ Nolan Imsande (April 3, 2016). "Georgia Firebirds earn first victory". www.albanyhearald.com. Albany Herald. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Georgia Firebirds win again". www.albanyhearald.com. Albany Herald. April 11, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Georgia Firebirds fall to Florida". www.albanyhearald.com. Albany Herald. April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  11. ↑ Nolan Imsande (April 23, 2016). "Change at QB leads Georgia Firebirds to victory". www.albanyhearald.com. Albany Herald. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  12. ↑ Timothy Threadcraft (April 30, 2016). "Columbus Lions rout Georgia Firebirds again". www.albanyhearald.com. Albany Herald. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  13. ↑ Theo Dorsey (May 14, 2016). "Wheels derail the Firebirds game vs Savannah". www.kmov.com. Frankly Media and KMOV. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
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