Dallas Bulls

Dallas Bulls
Established 2020 Play in Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas dallasbulls.com
League/conference affiliations
American Arena League (2021) Arena Football Association (2022)
Current uniform
Team colors	Blue, black, white
Personnel
Owner(s)	Dr. C.S Hudson
Head coach	Victor Mann
Team history
North Texas Bulls (2021–2024) Dallas Bulls (2025–present)
Championships
League championships (1) AAL: 2021
Conference championships (1) AAL: 2021
Division championships (1) AAL: 2021
Playoff appearances (1)
AAL: 2021
Home arena(s)
Fort Worth Convention Center (2021–2022) Credit Union of Texas Event Center (2024–present)

The Dallas Bulls are a professional indoor football team based in Fort Worth, Texas, established in 2021 as the North Texas Bulls. In their inaugural season, they secured the national championship within the American Arena League (AAL). ^[1]

History

North Texas Bulls (2021-2024)

American Arena League (2021)

The North Texas Bulls started in the American Arena League. ^[2] Under the leadership of Head Coach Victor Mann and front office management of Jordan Lott, ^[3] they secured the AAL national championship, defeating teams including the Charlotte Thunder and the San Antonio Gunslingers. ^[4]

Arena Football Association (2022)

The team transitioned to the Arena Football Association the subsequent year. However, were removed after only one game. ^[5]

National Arena League (2023–2024)

On September 27, 2023, the North Texas Bulls made an announcement confirming their move to the National Arena League (NAL). ^[6] On February 17, 2024, the league announced that they had terminated the membership of the Bulls without the Bulls playing a single game. ^[7]

New beginning (2025-future)

The Bulls were rebranded as the Dallas Bulls for 2025 and beyond and are rumored to be joining Arena Football One. ^[8] As of January 13, 2025 - Dallas has a chance of becoming an AF1 team as it was announced the Wichita Regulators would sit out until 2026. Because of this the league has 11 teams if Dallas joins they will be 12. The AF1 did not authorize this claim and has consistently warned teams seeking to join the league to not prematurely announce any association with AF1. ^[9] AF1 instead contracted the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Mavericks to bring the league to an even 10 teams. ^[10]

Season-by-season results

League champions

Playoff berth

League leader

Season	League	Regular season			Postseason results
		Finish	Wins	Losses
2021	AAL	1st	11	1	Won AAL Championship (Charlotte) 60–43
2022	AFA	N/A	1	0	Only played 1 league game before league folded.
2023	Dormant year
2024	Dormant year
Totals			12	1	All-time regular season record
			2	0	All-time postseason record
			14	1	All-time regular season and postseason record

Head coaches

Name	Tenure	Regular season			Playoffs		Awards
		W	L	Win%	W	L
Victor Mann	2021–2022	14	1	.813	1	0	2021 AAL National Champions

Venue

In 2021 and 2022, the team's home matches were held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena.

Notable members and alumni

Throughout its history, several distinguished players have been associated with the North Texas Bulls.

• Robert Kent: Formerly played as a quarterback for Jackson State and the Tennessee Titans.
• Jordan Lott: Former Running Back at Washington and Jefferson College ^[11] as well as current front office personal
• Clinton Solomon: Had previously been a wide receiver with the University of Iowa ^[12] and spent time with the St. Louis Rams. ^[13]
• Meshak Williams: Recognized for being the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year ^[14] and for his association with the Baltimore Ravens. ^[15]
• DeAntre Harlan: Previously affiliated with the Los Angeles Rams. ^[16]
• Victor Mann: Besides his coaching duties for the Bulls, Mann had a notable career as a fullback with Kansas State. ^[17]

References

1. "No Bull About It LockedIN Magazine #ruLockedIN". 2021-06-29. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
2. Association, Arena Football. "Sponsors And Investors See Ground-Floor Opportunities With The Expansion Of Arena Football Association". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2023-10-04.
3. "Staff - North Texas Bulls". www.northtexasbulls.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
4. "No Bull About It LockedIN Magazine #ruLockedIN". 2021-07-02. Archived from the original on 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
5. "Private Site". arenafacom.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
6. "News: North Texas Bulls Ready to Run with the NAL for 2024 - National Arena League". www.nationalarenaleague.com. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
7. "NAL BOARD TERMINATES NORTH TEXAS BULLS MEMBERSHIP". NAL. February 17, 2024.
8. Official website, Dallas Bulls
9. Arena Football One Statement on Expansion. Press release. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
10. "Mavericks no longer part of Arena Football One". Scranton Times-Tribune. 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
11. "Jordan Lott - Football". Washington & Jefferson College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
12. "Big Ten Announces 2004 Football All-Conference Teams And Individual Honors Big Ten Conference Official Site". 2015-09-23. Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
13. "Rams Sign Veteran RB Stephen Davis". The Washington Post . ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved 2023-10-04.
14. Wakeman, Travis. "Meshak Williams: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Kansas State DE". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
15. "Meshak Williams (LB) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Baltimore Ravens". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
16. "Deantre Harlan - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
17. "Victor Mann - Kansas State Wildcats Running Back". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

External links

• Official Website