Rio Grande Valley Magic

Last updated

Rio Grande Valley Magic
Established 2010
Folded 2012
Played in Hidalgo, Texas
at the State Farm Arena
RioGrandeValleyMagic.PNG
League/conference affiliations
Southern Indoor Football League (2011)
Lone Star Football League (2012)
Current uniform
Team colorsRoyal Blue, Sky Blue, Silver
   
Personnel
Owner(s)Chad Dittman
Joe Kramer
Head coachSchuyler Anderson
Team history
  • Rio Grande Valley Magic (2011–2012)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Playoff appearances (2)
2011, 2012
Home arena(s)

The Rio Grande Valley Magic were a professional indoor football team based in Hidalgo, Texas. The Magic were charter members of the Lone Star Football League (LSFL) in 2012, after playing as an expansion team in the Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) in 2011. The Magic played their home games at the State Farm Arena.

Contents

History

In July 2010, team owner Chad Dittman announced that he would be bringing an expansion team of the Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) to Rio Grande Valley. [1] On August 19, 2010, Dittman announced the team's nickname would be the Magic and that the team would be coached by former NFL quarterback, John Fourcade. [2]

Head coaches

NameTermRegular seasonPlayoffsAwards
WLTWin%WL
Schuyler Anderson 2011660.50001
Schuyler Anderson2012660.50011

Season-by-season results

League ChampionsConference ChampionsDivision ChampionsWild Card BerthLeague Leader
Season Team League Conference Division Regular season Postseason results
FinishWinsLossesTies
2011 2011 SIFL WesternSouthwest3rd660Lost Wild Card 62–65 (Houston)
2012 2012 LSFL 3rd660Won Semifinal 50–47 (Laredo)
Lost Lone Star Bowl I 40–62 (Amarillo)
Totals12120All-time regular season record (2011–2012)
12-All-time postseason record (2011–2012)
13140All-time regular season and postseason record (2011–2012)

Players

References

  1. David Hinojosa (July 29, 2010). "Indoor football officially returns to RGV". www.themonitor.com. The Monitor. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. Brian Sandalow (August 20, 2010). "Former NFL QB Fourcade to lead newly-named Magic". www.themonitor.com. The Monitor. Retrieved July 15, 2014.