2013 in American football

none 2013 American football This article documents the year 2013 in American football. College football NCAA Division I FBS thumb|The 114th Army–Navy Game was played on December 14 in Philadelphia. The 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season began on Thursday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, with both the kickoff of a game between North Carolina and South Carolina and a game between Kent State and FCS member Liberty.2013 College Football TV Listings http://nationalchamps.net/2013/tv_listings/aug31.htm nationalchamps.net 23 June 2020 The Alabama Crimson Tide were voted as the preseason No. 1, receiving 58 of the 60 allotted first-place votes.2013 NCAA College Football Polls and Rankings https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2013/week/1 ESPN.com August 17, 2013 23 June 2020 As part of the 2010–2014 NCAA conference realignment, the Western Athletic Conference discontinued football and the Big East Conference went through a massive change in membership that saw the conference discontinue football and many of the original members rebrand as the American Athletic Conference, which began play in 2013. On September 7, the contest between Michigan and Notre Dame at Michigan Stadium set a new NCAA record for attendance at a college football game, with 115,109 people in attendance.Michigan Stadium sets single-game NCAA attendance record https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/michigan-stadium-sets-single-game-ncaa-attendance-record/ CBSSports.com 24 June 2020 en This record would not be broken until the Battle at Bristol in 2016. thumb|left|150px|Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston in October 2013 On November 30, in the Iron Bowl game between Auburn and Alabama at Jordan–Hare Stadium, Alabama attempted a game-winning 57-yard field goal as time expired; however, the kick was short and was returned 109 yards for a walk-off Auburn touchdown, dubbed the "Kick Six".Auburn shocks Alabama with game-winning missed field goal return TD in final second https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/auburn-shocks-alabama-with-game-winning-missed-field-goal-return-td-in-final-second-113013 FOX Sports 24 June 2020 30 November 2013 This came just two weeks after the so-called "Prayer at Jordan–Hare", in which Auburn defeated Georgia after a deep pass on 4th down late in the game was tipped by 3 Georgia defenders and fell into the hands of receiver Ricardo Louis, who then ran into the end zone for what would be the game-winning touchdown.Volk Pete Auburn wins on incredible Hail Mary play https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/11/16/5112078/auburn-georgia-results-game-recap SBNation.com 24 June 2020 en 16 November 2013 UCFRecap: UCF vs. So Florida https://athlonsports.com/college-football/recap-ucf-vs-so-florida AthlonSports.com 26 June 2020 en and BaylorFootball Wins First Big 12 Title vs. Texas, 30-10 https://baylorbears.com/news/2013/12/7/Football_Wins_First_Big_12_Title_vs_Texas_30_10.aspx Baylor University Athletics 26 June 2020 en were named champions of the American Athletic and Big 12 Conferences, respectively, based on their superior conference records. Arkansas State and Louisiana–Lafayette were named co-champions of the Sun Belt,A-State Accepts GoDaddy Bowl Invitation https://www.astate.edu/news/a-state-accepts-godaddy-bowl-invitation www.astate.edu 26 June 2020 en 2 December 2013 though Louisiana–Lafayette would later vacate this championship along with eight of their nine wins from the season.Louisiana-Lafayette to vacate 22 football wins, titles https://www.al.com/sports/2016/03/louisiana-lafayette_hit_with_n.html al.com 24 June 2020 en 3 March 2016 In the first of the conference championship games to be played, Bowling Green defeated Northern Illinois to win the MAC Championship.Ahern Gerry Bowling Green crushes Northern Illinois in MAC Championship https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/mac/2013/12/06/bowling-green-falcons-northern-illinois-huskies-mac-championship/3900701/ USA TODAY 26 June 2020 Other teams who won their conference championship games included Florida State (ACC),2013 ACC Championship Game: Florida State routs Duke, headed to BCS National Championship Game https://fansided.com/2013/12/07/2013-acc-championship-game-florida-state-routs-duke-headed-bcs-national-championship-game/ FanSided 26 June 2020 7 December 2013 Michigan State (Big Ten),Schroeder George Michigan State knocks Ohio State out of BCS title game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2013/12/07/championship-ohio-state-buckeyes-lose-michigan-state-spartans-bcs/3905851/ USA TODAY 26 June 2020 Rice (Conference USA),Knibbe Ben Rice to Liberty Bowl after C-USA Championship https://www.sbnation.com/2013/12/7/5185762/conference-usa-championship-2013-rice-marshall-final-score SBNation.com 26 June 2020 en 7 December 2013 Fresno State (Mountain West),Fresno State Captures 2013 Mountain West Football Championship https://themw.com/news/2014/2/12/52a42ef9e4b03169b3bd7189_131372611296961630.aspx?path=fball#:~:text=Fresno%20State%20Captures%202013%20Mountain%20West%20Football%20Championship,-December%2007%2C%202013&text=FRESNO%2C%20Calif.,conference%20title%20game%20Saturday%20night. themw.com 26 June 2020 en Stanford (Pac-12),Football Championship Game final: Stanford rolls past ASU to earn Rose Bowl bid https://pac-12.com/article/2013/12/07/football-championship-game-final-stanford-rolls-past-asu-earn-rose-bowl-bid https://web.archive.org/web/20131212195237/http://pac-12.com/article/2013/12/07/football-championship-game-final-stanford-rolls-past-asu-earn-rose-bowl-bid dead December 12, 2013 pac-12.com 26 June 2020 en and Auburn (SEC).SEC champions: Auburn, Tre Mason run into record book with scoreboard-busting win over Missouri https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2013/12/auburn-missouri_2013_sec_champ.html al.com 26 June 2020 en 8 December 2013 2013 BCS Bowl GamesRose – Michigan State 24, Stanford 20Fiesta – UCF 52, Baylor 42Sugar – Oklahoma 45, Alabama 31Orange – Clemson 40, Ohio State 35BCS Championship – Florida State 34, Auburn 31 On December 14, Florida State freshman quarterback Jameis Winston was announced as the winner of the 79th Heisman Trophy, defeating Alabama senior quarterback A. J. McCarron and Northern Illinois senior quarterback Jordan Lynch, who finished second and third, respectively. Winston was the second consecutive freshman to win the award.Wolken Dan Florida State's Jameis Winston wins Heisman Trophy https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/12/14/jameis-winston-heisman-trophy-florida-state/4026843/ USA TODAY 26 June 2020 The bowl game season kicked off with the New Mexico Bowl on December 21,Stephens Matt L. Washington State fumbles away New Mexico Bowl vs. Colorado State https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bowls/2013/12/21/new-mexico-bowl-washington-state-colorado-state/4158497/ USA TODAY 26 June 2020 and concluded with the 2014 BCS National Championship Game on January 6.Kirk Jason 2014 BCS National Championship: Florida State is officially back https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/1/6/5279430/bcs-national-championship-game-2014-updates-score-schedule SBNation.com 26 June 2020 en 6 January 2014 The National Championship, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, saw the No. 1 Florida State Seminoles defeat the No. 2 Auburn Tigers, 34–31, to win the school's third national championship. This year was the last of the BCS era, as the College Football Playoff system would be introduced the following season. NCAA Division I FCS Similarly to the FBS, the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season began on Thursday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, as Liberty kicked off against Kent State. The first matchup between two FCS teams began an hour later, with the start of a contest between Robert Morris and Eastern Kentucky at Roy Kidd Stadium.Robert Morris vs. Eastern Kentucky - Game Summary - August 29, 2013 - ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/332412198 ESPN.com 26 June 2020 en As the back-to-back defending national champions, North Dakota State received the preseason No. 1 ranking, along with 127 of the 134 first-place votes. thumb|left|270px|Three Eastern Kentucky players in action on defense against Louisville in September 2013 The 2013 season saw the debuts of two new football programs, Charlotte and Houston Baptist,Charlotte Observer: Charlotte 49ers Unveil Their New Helmet https://www.wfae.org/post/charlotte-observer-charlotte-49ers-unveil-their-new-helmet www.wfae.org 26 June 2020 enFootball Unveils Helmet Design https://hbuhuskies.com/news/2012/9/26/FB_0926120639.aspx Houston Baptist University Athletics 26 June 2020 en as well as the fielding of a football team at Mercer for the first time since 1941http://www.macon.com/2013/09/01/2639498/mercer-makes-history-with-first.html News from Macon and Warner Robins, GA, and beyond | The Telegraph Macon.com 2015-07-18 dead https://archive.today/20130909162300/http://www.macon.com/2013/09/01/2639498/mercer-makes-history-with-first.html 2013-09-09 and at Stetson for the first time since 1956.Stetson Football completes coaching staff https://www.stetson.edu/today/2012/08/stetson-football-completes-coaching-staff/ Stetson Today 26 June 2020 3 August 2012 On August 31, No. 4 Eastern Washington defeated FBS opponent Oregon State, who was ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll at the time of the game. This marked only the third time that an FCS team had defeated a ranked FBS opponent, after Appalachian State in 2007 (def. No. 5 Michigan) and James Madison in 2010 (def. No. 13 Virginia Tech).No. 25 Oregon State shocked by Eastern Washington https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2013/08/31/eastern-washington-eagles-oregon-state-beavers-upset/2752319/ USA TODAY 26 June 2020 en Three more Power Five teams were upset by FCS opponents: Kansas State fell to No. 1 North Dakota State the day before the Eastern Washington–Oregon State game, August 30,North Dakota State stuns Kansas State 24-21 https://news.yahoo.com/north-dakota-state-stuns-kansas-state-24-21-040658108--spt.html news.yahoo.com 26 June 2020 and later on August 31 Iowa State was defeated by No. 17 Northern Iowa.Sullivan Jim UPDATE: David Johnson leads Panthers over Cyclones, 28-20 https://wcfcourier.com/sports/college/uni/update-david-johnson-leads-panthers-over-cyclones-28-20/article_0da6b376-12a8-11e3-8754-001a4bcf887a.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier 26 June 2020 en The fourth and final instance came much later in the season, on November 23, when Georgia Southern upset Florida, extending the Gators' losing streak to six games.Vint Patrick FCS Georgia Southern stuns Florida 26-20 https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/11/23/5137810/florida-georgia-southern-results-game-recap#:~:text=Florida%202013%20final%20score%3A%20Eagles%20shock%20Gators%2026%2D20,-Reddit&text=The%20Georgia%20Southern%20Eagles%20went,defend%20it%20throughout%20the%20game. SBNation.com 26 June 2020 en 23 November 2013 On December 16, Eastern Illinois senior quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was announced as the winner of the 27th Walter Payton Award, the award for the most outstanding player in Division I FCS football.Huguenin Mike Eastern Illinois QB Jimmy Garoppolo wins Walter Payton Award https://www.nfl.com/news/eastern-illinois-qb-jimmy-garoppolo-wins-walter-payton-award-0ap2000000299934 www.nfl.com 26 June 2020 The top eight seeds in the FCS Playoffs were given to, in order, North Dakota State, Eastern Illinois, Eastern Washington, Southeastern Louisiana, Maine, McNeese State, Towson, and Montana.Polacek Scott FCS Playoffs 2013: Semifinals Results, Championship Schedule and Bracket Update https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1897039-fcs-playoffs-2013-semifinals-results-championship-schedule-and-bracket-update Bleacher Report 26 June 2020 en No. 5 Maine,New Hampshire knocks off Maine 41-27 https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hampshire-knocks-off-maine-41-235208699--ncaaf.html sports.yahoo.com 26 June 2020 No. 6 McNeese State,Jacksonville State routs McNeese State 31-10 to reach FCS quarterfinals https://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20131207/Sports/603231154 Gadsden Times 26 June 2020 en and No. 8 MontanaSpeltz Bill Coastal Carolina knocks out Montana https://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/coastal-carolina-knocks-out-montana/article_fd32c1e2-5f69-11e3-97ea-001a4bcf887a.html missoulian.com 26 June 2020 en were the only three seeded teams to lose in their first playoff game. The national semifinals consisted of No. 1 North Dakota State, No. 3 Eastern Washington, No. 7 Towson, and unseeded New Hampshire. NDSU and Towson won their respective semifinal matchups,North Dakota State rolls into FCS championship game https://www.floridatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/12/21/north-dakota-state-routs-new-hampshire-fcs-semifinals/4154639/ Florida Today 26 June 2020Volk Pete Towson to face North Dakota State in FCS final https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/12/21/5233736/fcs-championship-2013-2014-north-dakota-state-ewu-towson SBNation.com 26 June 2020 en 21 December 2013 and the season ended on January 4, 2014, with the 2014 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, which saw No. 1 North Dakota State defeat No. 7 Towson, 35–7, to win their third consecutive national championship.Volk Pete North Dakota State blows out Towson for FCS title https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/1/4/5274304/fcs-national-championship-2014-north-dakota-state-towson SBNation.com 26 June 2020 en 4 January 2014 NCAA Division II thumb|right|A contest between Texas A&M–Commerce and Delta State at Cowboys Stadium in September 2013 The 2013 NCAA Division II football season began on August 31, 2013. Defending national champions Valdosta State received the preseason No. 1 ranking for the third time in school history.Valdosta State Football To Open Season Ranked No. 1 https://vstateblazers.com/news/2013/8/19/FB_0819135146.aspx Valdosta State University Athletics 26 June 2020 en Division II saw the loss of two programs to the Division I FCS ranks, Abilene Christian and Incarnate Word, but also saw the debuts of two new programs in Alderson Broaddus and Florida Tech.Stevens Rich Nine schools plan to leave WVIAC https://www.wvgazettemail.com/sports/nine-schools-plan-to-leave-wviac/article_2f088ebd-4837-510f-83a1-15606b7971bf.html Charleston Gazette-Mail 26 June 2020 enRogers Eric Neale Rick Florida Tech cuts football program, announces layoffs due to COVID-19 impacts https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/05/11/florida-tech-cuts-football-program-announces-layoffs-due-covid-19/3108721001/ Florida Today May 12, 2020 Melbourne, Florida May 11, 2020 On December 20, Bloomsburg running back Franklyn Quiteh was announced as the winner of the 28th Harlon Hill Trophy, the award for the best player in Division II football.Bloomsburg's Quiteh named top D-II player https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/10174646/bloomsburg-franklyn-quiteh-wins-harlon-hill-trophy-top-division-ii-player ESPN.com 26 June 2020 en 21 December 2013 The NCAA Playoffs were divided into four super regions, each of which contained six teams seeded 1–6. Shepherd, Lenoir–Rhyne, Northwest Missouri State, and CSU–Pueblo received the four No. 1 seeds.Volk Pete Division II playoff bracket and schedule https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/11/18/5118062/d2-football-2013-playoff-schedule-bracket SBNation.com 26 June 2020 en 18 November 2013 CSU–Pueblo was upset by No. 4 seed Grand Valley State in its first game,Grand Valley State rallies from early deficit to beat Colorado State-Pueblo NCAA.com https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2013-11-30/grand-valley-state-rallies-early-deficit-beat-colorado-state-pueblo www.ncaa.com 26 June 2020 en and Shepherd was defeated by No. 3 seed West Chester in its second game;West Chester vs Shepherd DII Football Game Summary - December 7th, 2013 NCAA.com https://www.ncaa.com/game/football/d2/2013/12/07/west-chester-shepherd www.ncaa.com 26 June 2020 en both lower-seeded teams made the semifinals. The 2013 NCAA Division II Football Championship Game, played on December 21 at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, saw No. 1 seed Northwest Missouri State defeat No. 1 seed Lenoir–Rhyne, 43–28, to win the school's fifth national championship.Northwest Missouri State wins Division II championship https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/12/21/division-ii-2-championship-northwest-missouri-tops-lenoir-rhyne-43-28/4158153/ USA TODAY 26 June 2020 NCAA Division III thumb|The Gagliardi Trophy, won in 2013 by Kevin Burke. The 2013 NCAA Division III football season began on August 31, and the regular season concluded on November 16. The following Saturday, November 23, the playoffs began, with opening round games played at campus sites. In the first round, which consisted of sixteen games, only three home teams lost: Centennial Conference champions Johns Hopkins were defeated by Wesley, Illinois Wesleyan lost to IIAC champions Wartburg, and John Carroll fell to St. John Fisher.The 2013 Division III football playoff bracket https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2013/bracket D3football 28 June 2020 en St. John Fisher was the only away team to win in the second round, as they upset Liberty League champions Hobart. The third round again saw only one away team prevail, CCIW champions North Central defeated MIAC champions Bethel on the road. This set up the semifinals, which consisted of OAC champions No. 3 Mount Union, CCIW champions No. 5 North Central, WIAC champions No. 1 Wisconsin–Whitewater, and ASC champions No. 2 Mary Hardin–Baylor. In one semifinal, Mount Union defeated North Central at home, 41–40, after a passing touchdown gave the Purple Raiders the lead with just 1:26 left in the game.North Central (IL) vs Mount Union DIII Football Game Summary - December 14th, 2013 NCAA.com https://www.ncaa.com/game/football/d3/2013/12/14/north-central-il-mount-union/ www.ncaa.com 28 June 2020 en The other semifinal saw Wisconsin–Whitewater edge Mary Hardin–Baylor on the road, 16–15, despite a scoreless fourth quarter from the Warhawks.UMHB edged by Wisconsin-Whitewater 16-15 in Semifinals https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/20131214xjvsjk D3football 28 June 2020 en 14 December 2013 This set up the national championship game, played on December 20 at Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia, between No. 3 Mount Union and No. 1 Wisconsin–Whitewater.Same as it ever was: MTU, UWW to reunite at Stagg https://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/12/wrapup-playoffs-week15 D3football 28 June 2020 en 14 December 2013 Two days prior, on December 18, Mount Union quarterback Kevin Burke was named the winner of the 21st Gagliardi Trophy, the award for the most outstanding player in NCAA Division III football.Warsinskey Tim Mount Union QB Kevin Burke wins Gagliardi Trophy https://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/2013/12/mount_union_quarterback_kevin.html#:~:text=Mount%20Union%20junior%20quarterback%20Kevin,player%20to%20win%20the%20trophy. cleveland 28 June 2020 en 19 December 2013 The championship game, unlike the semifinals, was not a close matchup; the Warhawks defeated the Purple Raiders 52–14 to win the national championship, Wisconsin–Whitewater's fourth.After bending, Mount Union defense broke https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2013/mount-union-defense-broke D3football 28 June 2020 en 20 December 2013Wisconsin-Whitewater routs Mount Union for DIII title https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/12/20/wisconsin-whitewater-rout-mount-union-to-win-division-iii-championship/4152653/ USA TODAY 28 June 2020 NAIA thumb|250px|Barron Stadium in Rome, Georgia, hosted the 2013 NAIA Championship Game. The 2013 NAIA football season began with the Morningside (IA) Mustangs holding the No. 1 spot in the NAIA Coaches' Poll, despite only receiving four of the thirteen first-place votes, eight of which went to No. 2 Marian (IN). A Marian loss to No. 4 Saint Xavier (IL) on September 7 dropped them to No. 16,#2 Knights Fall at #4 Cougars in OT in NAIA Game of the Week Marian University - Indianapolis Athletics http://www.muknights.com/article/3273 www.muknights.com 28 June 2020 en and the Knights would drop out of the poll entirely after another loss the following week to Wisconsin–Oshkosh, ranked No. 10 in the NCAA Division III polls.#2 Knights Fall to NCAA D-III #10 Titans Marian University - Indianapolis Athletics http://www.muknights.com/article/3283 www.muknights.com 28 June 2020 en Morningside would retain the No. 1 spot until they lost on November 9 to No. 19 Northwestern (IA) and dropped to No. 5,2013 Football Schedule https://www.msidemustangs.com/sport/football/2013-14/schedule Morningside College (Iowa) Athletics 28 June 2020 enFootball vs Morningside on 11/9/2013 - Box Score https://nwcraiders.com/sports/football/stats/2013/morningside/boxscore/3433 Northwestern College Athletics 28 June 2020 en opening the door for the Cumberlands (KY) Patriots to take the top spot in the November 11 poll.http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=209305262 2013 NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll – No. 9 November 11, 2013 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 28 June 2020 In the final poll before the NAIA Playoffs began, released on November 17, Cumberlands (KY) retained the top spot, followed by No. 2 Grand View (IA), No. 3 Carroll (MT), No. 4 Baker (KS), and No. 5 Morningside (IA).http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=209311946 2013 NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll – Final November 17, 2013 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 28 June 2020 The opening round of the NAIA Championship tournament was played on November 23, with sixteen teams earning tournament berths. No. 8 Benedictine (KS) was the only team to be upset in the first round, as they lost 13–14 at the hands of No. 11 Tabor (KS).Tabor College - No. 11 Bluejays knockoff No. 8 Benedictine College http://www.taborbluejays.com/article/1802.php www.taborbluejays.com 28 June 2020 en No. 5 Morningside provided the only upset of the quarterfinals, as they knocked off No. 4 Baker by a score of 36–28.Baker University - 2013 Football Schedule http://www.bakerwildcats.com/schedule/2/5.php www.bakerwildcats.com 28 June 2020 The semifinals of the tournament saw No. 1 Cumberlands defeat No. 3 Carroll 34–27 in overtime,2013-14 Football Schedule https://cumberlandspatriots.com/sports/football/schedule/2013-14 University of the Cumberlands Athletics 28 June 2020 en and No. 2 Grand View dismantle No. 5 Morningside 35–0.Event Details - FOOTBALL vs. No. 5 Morningside College http://www.gvvikings.com/otf/schedule/eventID/4479 Grand View Athletics 28 June 2020 en This set up a national championship matchup on December 21 at Barron Stadium in Rome, Georgia, between the top-ranked Cumberlands Patriots and the second-ranked Grand View Vikings, both a perfect 13–0 entering the contest. The Vikings jumped out to an early 14–3 lead, and had a 21–17 advantage at halftime. A scoreless third quarter kept the lead with Grand View going into the final quarter. The Vikings extended their lead to 28–17, and Cumberlands responded with six points of their own; however, Grand View scored one final time and the contest finished with the Grand View Vikings improving their record to 14–0 and being crowned national champions, by a score of 35–23, for the first time in school history.Grand View (Iowa) Wins First Football National Championship https://www.naia.org/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20131222kqwqw NAIA 28 June 2020 en 22 December 2013 NFL thumb|right|Eric Fisher, the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft The 2013 NFL draft took place from April 25–27, 2013, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs,Rosen Jeff Catch of the Day: Chiefs snag Central Michigan lineman Eric Fisher with No. 1 pick https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54412784/the-kansas-city-star/ 29 June 2020 The Kansas City Star 26 April 2013 B1 Newspapers.com http://tracking.si.com/2013/04/25/chiefs-to-draft-eric-fisher/?section=si_latest Report: Chiefs to take Eric Fisher with first pick of NFL Draft Sports Illustrated April 25, 2013 28 June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928055035/http://tracking.si.com/2013/04/25/chiefs-to-draft-eric-fisher/?section=si_latest September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all followed by Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel (Jacksonville Jaguars), Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan (Miami Dolphins), Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles), and BYU defensive tackle Ezekiel Ansah (Detroit Lions). West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin was the first skill player drafted, taken eighth overall by the St. Louis Rams.Dator James 2013-04-27 Full NFL draft results https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/27/4276432/2013-nfl-draft-full-7-round-results 2021-04-01 SBNation.com en Other notable selections included Desmond Trufant (22nd, Falcons), DeAndre Hopkins (27th, Texans), Cordarrelle Patterson (29th, Vikings), Zach Ertz (35th, Eagles), Le'Veon Bell (48th, Steelers), Eddie Lacy (61st, Packers), Travis Kelce (63rd, Chiefs), and Tyrann Mathieu (69th, Cardinals), among others. South Carolina tight end Justice Cunningham was selected last by the Indianapolis Colts, making him the 2013 Mr. Irrelevant.Justice Cunningham is 2013 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant' https://www.nfl.com/news/justice-cunningham-is-2013-nfl-draft-s-mr-irrelevant-0ap1000000164861 www.nfl.com 28 June 2020 The 2013 NFL season commenced with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, played on August 4 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. In the game, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins, 24–20.Cowboys hold off Dolphins in Hall of Fame game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2013/08/05/dallas-cowboys-defeat-miami-dolphins-hall-of-fame-game/2618109/ 28 June 2020 USA Today August 5, 2013 Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20130813124250/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2013/08/05/dallas-cowboys-defeat-miami-dolphins-hall-of-fame-game/2618109/ August 13, 2013 live mdy The preseason schedule, which consisted of 65 games in total (no less than four for each team), concluded on August 29.NFL Network's Preseason Schedule Concludes with Live Double-Header on Thursday, August 29 http://nflcommunications.com/2013/08/27/nfl-networks-preseason-schedule-concludes-with-live-double-header-on-thursday-august-29/#more-12515 National Football League 28 June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213213854/http://nflcommunications.com/2013/08/27/nfl-networks-preseason-schedule-concludes-with-live-double-header-on-thursday-august-29/#more-12515 February 13, 2014 dead mdy-all The regular season began with the NFL Kickoff Game on September 5, between the Denver Broncos and defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver.2013 NFL Schedule: Ravens will open in Denver for 2013 NFL Kickoff https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2013-nfl-schedule-ravens-will-open-in-denver-for-2013-nfl-kickoff/ 2021-04-01 CBSSports.com enNFL 2013 WEEK 1 Schedule https://www.nfl.com/schedules/2013/reg1/ 2021-04-01 NFL.com en-US This game saw the Broncos, led by Peyton Manning's 7 touchdown performance, defeat Baltimore 49–27.Stapleton Arnie Broncos dismantle Ravens https://www.pressherald.com/2013/09/06/broncos-dismantle-ravens/ Press Herald 29 June 2020 6 September 2013 Throughout the regular season, three games were played outside the United States: two International Series games were held at Wembley Stadium in London in September, between Minnesota and Pittsburgh,Big London crowd revels in Vikings' win over Steelers https://www.nfl.com/news/big-london-crowd-revels-in-vikings-win-over-steelers-0ap2000000252662 www.nfl.com 29 June 2020 and October, between San Francisco and Jacksonville.49ers Deliver Jolly Good Drubbing To Jaguars In London https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/10/27/nfl-49ers-jaguars-london/ CBS San Francisco Bay Area 29 June 2020 27 October 2013 In December, a game was played between Buffalo and Atlanta at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.Falcons edge Bills in Toronto in wild OT finish: NFL roundup https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nfl/falcons-edge-bills-in-toronto-in-wild-ot-finish-nfl-roundup-1.2447223#:~:text=Falcons%2034%2C%20Bills%2031,at%20Rogers%20Centre%20on%20Sunday. CBC 29 June 2020 At the conclusion of the regular season, the Denver Broncos (13–3) topped the AFC West and the AFC as a whole, capturing the top AFC seed in the playoffs. The No. 2 seed went to the New England Patriots (12–4), who topped the AFC East. The Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts (both 11–5) captured the North and South divisional titles and took the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds, respectively.2013 NFL Playoff Standings https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/playoffs.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com 29 June 2020 en The Kansas City Chiefs (11–5) and San Diego Chargers (9–7), both from the AFC West, captured the wild card spots and took the No. 5 and No. 6 seeds.NFL 2013 WILD CARD Schedule NFL.com https://www.nfl.com/schedules/2013/post/ www.nfl.com 29 June 2020 The defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens finished 8–8 and placed third in the AFC North, failing to make the playoffs.Pearce Matt Ravens Fail To Make Playoffs - Fanspeak.com's Baltimore Ravens Blog https://fanspeak.com/baltimoreravens/2013/12/30/ravens-fail-make-playoffs/#:~:text=Just%20one%20season%20removed%20from,8%2D8%20for%20the%20season. 29 June 2020 en In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks (13–3) of the NFC West took the conference regular season crown and the top seed. The Carolina Panthers (12–4) topped the South division and took the No. 2 seed, while the Philadelphia Eagles (10–6) took the East division crown and captured the No. 3 seed. The No. 4 seed went to the Green Bay Packers (8–7–1), champions of the NFC North. The NFC's wild card spots went to the San Francisco 49ers (12–4) and the New Orleans Saints (11–5), from the West and South divisions. The playoffs began on January 4, 2014, with two of the four scheduled Wild Card games. A late-game touchdown capping the second-largest comeback in NFL playoffs history propelled the Colts over the Chiefs, 45–44,Dator James Colts complete 2nd-largest playoff comeback https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/1/4/5274940/colts-chiefs-comeback-nfl-playoffs SBNation.com 29 June 2020 en 4 January 2014 and a Shayne Graham field goal as time expired sent the Saints past the Eagles on the road, 26–24.Brady James Saints get 1st ever road playoff win https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/1/4/5275560/saints-vs-eagles-recap-nfl-playoffs SBNation.com 29 June 2020 en 4 January 2014 The next day saw the other two Wild Card contests, in which the Chargers soundly defeated the Bengals, 27–10,Kirkendall Josh San Diego Chargers defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-10 https://www.cincyjungle.com/chargers-bengals-2013-playoffs/2014/1/5/5276808/san-diego-chargers-defeat-the-cincinnati-bengals-27-10 Cincy Jungle 29 June 2020 en 5 January 2014 and the 49ers snuck by the Packers, 23–20, by virtue of a Phil Dawson game-winning field goal.49ers beat Packers in frigid wild card playoff https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nfl-playoffs-packers/49ers-beat-packers-in-frigid-wild-card-playoff-idUSBREA0500T20140106 Reuters 29 June 2020 en 6 January 2014 The divisional round of the playoffs kicked off on January 11, with a matchup between the NFC's top-seeded Seattle Seahawks and the Wild Card victor New Orleans Saints. The Seahawks' Legion of Boom defense kept New Orleans scoreless until the fourth quarter, and running back Marshawn Lynch found the end zone twice to help Seattle to victory, 23–15.Edwards Ryan Saints vs. Seahawks Divisional Playoff: The Saints Beat The Saints https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2014/1/13/5303298/saints-seahawks-nfc-divisional-playoffs-2013 Canal Street Chronicles 29 June 2020 en 13 January 2014 The following AFC game was far less competitive, as running back LeGarrette Blount scored three times before halftime and added a fourth in the final quarter in the Patriots' 43–22 rout of the Colts.Volk Pete Colts vs. Patriots, 2014 NFL Playoffs: New England coasts to victory, now one win from Super Bowl https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/1/12/5300700/patriots-colts-2014-afc-divisional-round-playoffs SBNation.com 29 June 2020 en 12 January 2014 On January 12, the divisional round wrapped up with two more games: the NFC's game saw the 49ers upset the Cam Newton-led Panthers, who only managed to find the scoreboard in the second quarter and ultimately fell 10–23.49ers beat Panthers, advance to NFC title game https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nfl-playoffs-panthers/49ers-beat-panthers-advance-to-nfc-title-game-idUSBREA0B0LP20140112 Reuters 29 June 2020 en 12 January 2014 The AFC's contest saw the top-seed Broncos take a 17–0 lead into the fourth quarter against the Chargers, and advance by virtue of a 24–17 victory despite a valiant San Diego comeback.Broncos hold off Chargers, reach AFC title game https://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/broncos-hold-off-chargers-reach-afc-title-game/2160739/ Tampa Bay Times 29 June 2020 en left|thumb|300px|Seattle Seahawks players holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy at a Super Bowl celebration held at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, on February 5, 2014 The divisional rounds now complete, the conference championship games were set to be contested on January 19. First up was the AFC title game, between the top-seed Broncos and the No. 2 seed Patriots. Slow starts from both teams meant that the only points on the board after one quarter were from the boot of Matt Prater, though a couple more Denver scores and a field goal from New England put the halftime score at 13–3 Denver.AFC Championship - New England Patriots at Denver Broncos - January 19th, 2014 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190den.htm 2021-04-01 Pro-Football-Reference.com en The Broncos extended their lead in the third quarter and took a 17-point advantage into the fourth, where they fended off a potential comeback bid and took home the victory and Super Bowl berth by a final score of 26–16.Verderame Matt New England 'no match' for Denver https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/1/20/5327006/broncos-patriots-2014-afc-championship-game SBNation.com 29 June 2020 en 20 January 2014 The NFC Championship followed, played between No. 1 Seattle and No. 5 San Francisco. The 49ers capitalized on a Russell Wilson fumble on the Seahawks' first drive and jumped out to an early 3–0 lead; San Francisco maintained the lead and took a 10–3 advantage into the break.NFC Championship - San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks - January 19th, 2014 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190sea.htm 2021-04-01 Pro-Football-Reference.com en Touchdowns from both teams and a Seattle field goal put the score at 17–13 in favor of the 49ers, but the Seahawks pass just over a minute into the final quarter put Seattle in the lead for the first time. After a field goal extended the Seahawks' lead to 23–17, the 49ers had possession and were seeking to drive to win the game. On a pass into the end zone from Colin Kaepernick to Michael Crabtree, safety Richard Sherman tipped the pass to teammate Malcolm Smith, who caught it for the game-sealing interception.NFC Championship - San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks - January 19th, 2014 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190sea.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com 29 June 2020 en This play was dubbed the "Immaculate Deflection", or "The Tip", and the game also became notable for Sherman's postgame interview with Erin Andrews.Seahawks star Richard Sherman's instant-classic postgame interview with Erin Andrews https://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/01/richard-sherman-erin-andrews-interview For The Win 29 June 2020 en 20 January 2014 This set up a matchup between the two No. 1 seeds, the Broncos and the Seahawks, in Super Bowl XLVIII, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game was met with cold weather, with kickoff temperatures measuring in the 50s, though they were expected to be up to 10 or 15 degrees colder.Canavan Tom NFL gets lucky with Super weather https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54411946/the-akron-beacon-journal/ 29 June 2020 The Akron Beacon Journal 3 February 2014 C7 Newspapers.com The Broncos entered the game as two-point favorites,Burke Chris http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/20/super-bowl-xlviii-odds-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks/ Super Bowl XLVIII odds: Denver Broncos favorite over Seattle Seahawks Sports Illustrated January 21, 2014 29 June 2020 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140203023556/http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/20/super-bowl-xlviii-odds-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks/ February 3, 2014 but faltered as soon as the first play when a shotgun snap went over Peyton Manning's head and was downed in the end zone for a safety, giving the Seahawks an immediate 2–0 advantage. The Seahawks converted two field goals in addition to the safety in the first quarter, which put the score at 8–0 at the quarter's end. Seattle further extended their lead with a pair of second quarter touchdowns, including a Malcolm Smith pick-six, to make the score 22–0 going into halftime. The situation worsened for the Broncos as the third quarter kicked off, as Seattle's lead extended to 29 by virtue of a Percy Harvin kickoff return for a touchdown.Seahawks vs. Broncos - Game Recap - February 2, 2014 - ESPN https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=340202007 https://web.archive.org/web/20170312052557/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=340202007 dead March 12, 2017 2021-04-01 ESPN.com en Denver managed to score only once in the game, and the contest ended with the Seahawks winning 43–8 and achieving the largest margin of victory by any underdog in a Super Bowl.Gray Jeff Seahawks defense dominates in 43-8 win https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/2/2/5372110/super-bowl-2014-final-score-seahawks-vs-broncos SBNation.com 29 June 2020 en 2 February 20149 of the worst Super Bowl routs in history -- Denver fans, hide your eyes https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/so-just-how-bad-was-this-rout-historically-020214 FOX Sports 29 June 2020 2 February 2014 This was also the Seahawks' first-ever Super Bowl title.McLane Jeff Seahawks soar to title https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54412322/the-akron-beacon-journal/ The Akron Beacon Journal 3 February 2014 C1 Newspapers.com Other domestic leagues Arena Football League The 2013 Arena Football League season, the league's twenty-sixth, began on March 23, 2013.http://www.fansonly.com/schools/afl/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html https://archive.today/20130216013734/http://www.fansonly.com/schools/afl/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html dead February 16, 2013 AFL Announces 2013 Schedule November 13, 2012 Arena Football League 29 June 2020 The league played with fourteen teams, down from seventeen the year prior, as the Kansas City Commandhttp://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2012/08/23/kansas-city-command-bows-out-new-team.html?page=all Kansas City Command bows out; new team forms in new league – Kansas City Business Journal Bizjournals.com August 23, 2012 29 June 2020 and Georgia Forcehttp://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4499308 Force Fold October 14, 2012 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com 29 June 2020 folded and the Milwaukee Mustangs suspended their operations for the 2013 season.https://www.mkemustangs.com/readnews/1/190/the_milwaukee_mustangs_in_2013 Milwaukee's AFL franchise announces that it will go dormant for the 2013 season Milwaukee Mustangs 29 June 2020 https://archive.today/20121217160718/https://www.mkemustangs.com/readnews/1/190/the_milwaukee_mustangs_in_2013 2012-12-17 usurped The regular season's last game was played July 27, and the Jacksonville Sharks and Arizona Rattlers finished as the champions of the American and National conferences, respectively. The Philadelphia Soul and Chicago Rush nabbed the No. 2 seed in their respective conferences, and the remaining 3 and 4 spots went to the two remaining teams in each conference with the best record – in the American conference, the Predators and Storm, in the National conference, the Shock and the SaberCats. The playoffs commenced on August 1, with a National conference semifinal between No. 2 Chicago and No. 3 Spokane. The game was held in Spokane, despite being originally scheduled for the higher seed's home venue in Chicago, due to what were described as "arena conflicts".Week 19 AFL Playoff Scenarios (Updated 7/26, 4:15 PM) (ArenaFan press release) ArenaFan.com http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11484 www.arenafan.com 29 June 2020 Spokane emerged the winner, 67–49.Shock hold off the Rush in 69-47 win (Spokane Shock press release) ArenaFan.com http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11538 www.arenafan.com 29 June 2020 A doubleheader on August 3 saw two teams keep their seasons alive: No. 1 Jacksonville, who defeated No. 4 Tampa Bay by just a touchdown after scoring twice in the game's final eight seconds,Sharks Cap Incredible Comeback with 69-62 Win Over Storm (Jacksonville Sharks press release) ArenaFan.com http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11542 www.arenafan.com 29 June 2020 and No. 2 Philadelphia, who took down No. 3 Orlando by four points.Soul defeat Predators to advance, 59-55 (Philadelphia Soul press release) ArenaFan.com http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11543 www.arenafan.com 29 June 2020 The final conference semifinal to be played took place on August 4, when No. 1 Arizona defeated No. 4 San Jose by ten.SaberCats Fall 59-49 to Rattlers in Close One in the Desert (San Jose SaberCats press release) ArenaFan.com http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11544 www.arenafan.com 29 June 2020 On August 10, the conference championship games were played. The American conference title game saw No. 2 Philadelphia upset No. 1 Jacksonville, thanks to a 75-point offensive performance, and book their spot in ArenaBowl XXVI.Dixon Drew Jacksonville gets a bite of impact from Sharks' playoff success https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20130809/NEWS/801248486 The Florida Times-Union 29 June 2020 en Their opponent was determined shortly thereafter, as the National conference championship saw the top-seeded Rattlers outlast the Spokane Shock, setting up a Soul–Rattlers contest for the ArenaBowl. The 26th edition of the ArenaBowl was won by the Arizona Rattlers, led by All-Arena first team quarterback Nick Davila, by a final score of 48–39.ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-xpm-2013-08-17-os-arenabowl-orlando-arizona-rattlers-philadelphia-20130817-story.html OrlandoSentinel.com 29 June 2020 This was the team's fourth championship victory. Indoor Football League The 2013 Indoor Football League season began on February 15, 2013, and the regular season came to a close on June 15. The league played with nine teams, down from sixteen the previous year. The Sioux Falls Storm, the defending IFL champions, finished the regular season with a 10–4 record, and finished champions of the United Conference, while the Intense Conference title went to the 10–4 Nebraska Danger.Lyell Kelly Danger drop Ice to earn home-field advantage for rematch in playoffs https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54468033/the-windsor-beacon/ The Windsor Beacon 30 June 2020 W20 12 June 2013 Newspapers.com Lytle Kevin Ice face tough task against Nebraska https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54467829/the-windsor-beacon/ 30 June 2020 The Windsor Beacon 21 June 2013 W11 Newspapers.com The runners-up from each conference also made the playoffs, meaning that the Colorado Ice and the Cedar Rapids Titans (both 9–5) made the playoffs as well. The Tri-Cities Fever, who made the 2012 United Bowl and finished as the league's runners-up, finished the regular season at 6–8 and failed to make the postseason. In the semifinals, both top seeds prevailed; Nebraska defeated Colorado 55–50, and Sioux Falls beat Cedar Rapids 44–20,Savage Tom Titans knocked out of playoffs by Storm https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54467653/the-gazette/ 30 June 2020 The Gazette 23 June 2013 P3 Newspapers.com to set up a 2013 United Bowl matchup between the two conference champions. In the title game, the Danger, led by league MVP Jameel Sewell at quarterback, fell to the Storm by a slim three point margin, giving Sioux Falls their third consecutive IFL title and their seventh league championship in the team's history, dating back to their four consecutive United Indoor Football championships from 2005–08.Storm ready for United Bowl clash https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54468656/argus-leader/ 30 June 2020 Argus-Leader 28 June 2013 C2 Newspapers.com American Indoor Football 1 38.000000 -75.000000 5 260 200 2013 AIF team locationsNote: West Virginia played as a travel-only team. Blue pog.svg Cape Fear Heroes 35.015124 -78.891714 right black Blue 0080ff pog.svg Harrisburg Stampede 40.286389 -76.669167 right black Blue 000080 pog.svg York Capitals 40.28649 -76.8839 left black Red pog.svg Washington Eagles 38.904722 -77.016389 right black The 2013 American Indoor Football season was the league's eighth. Five teams competed, down from twelve members that competed during the 2012 season. The Cape Fear Heroes and Harrisburg Stampede were the only two teams to return in their same name and location for 2013, with the Virginia Badgers returning as the West Virginia Badgers. Two new teams, the York Capitals and the Washington Eagles, joined the league as well.Chargers' coach trying to make most of opportunity https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54399858/citizens-voice/ 29 June 2020 Citizens' Voice 5 July 2013 T30 Newspapers.com Richards Ed Indoor football on way https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54401164/daily-press/ 29 June 2020 Daily Press 20 February 2013 B4 Newspapers.com The Cape Fear Heroes, who finished the 2012 campaign with a perfect 9–0 record and a league championship, returned to dominance, finishing the regular season with a 7–1 mark and the league regular season title. The Harrisburg Stampede finished in a close second, clinching the Wild Card No. 2 seed with a 6–2 record. The final playoff spot went to the York Capitals, who finished 5–3. The Washington Eagles and the West Virginia Badgers both finished the season without a win: the former 0–8 and the latter 0–4, due to their status as a travel-only team. The playoff structure saw the top-seeded Heroes earn an automatic championship game berth, and the Stampede and Capitals play in a Wild Card game to determine who would face the Heroes. The Stampede, led by Offensive Player of the Year quarterback E. J. Nemeth, defeated York 51–41 and advanced to the championship.Harrisburg Stampede and York Capitals - Winner Plays in AIF Championship https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/harrisburg-stampede-and-york-capitals--winner-plays-in-aif-championship/n-4603846 OurSports Central 29 June 2020 en 29 May 2013 Harrisburg kept up the good form in the championship game and defeated Cape Fear to win AIF Championship Bowl VI, by a score of 57–42.Arbogast Lizi Cardinals help Stampede win title https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54411493/public-opinion/ 29 June 2020 Public Opinion 24 June 2013 9 Newspapers.com This was the team's first championship.Harrisburg Stampede storms to championship with win over Heroes https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2013/06/harrisburg_stampede_storms_to.html pennlive 29 June 2020 en 9 June 2013 Champions Professional Indoor Football League 1 39.000 -94.000 4 350 175 2013 CPIFL team locations Blue 000080 pog.svg Bloomington Edge 40.478056 -88.996389 right black Blue 0080ff pog.svg Kansas Koyotes 37.76642 -100.06268 left black Gold pog.svg Lincoln Haymakers 40.811667 -96.698611 left black Red pog.svg Oklahoma Defenders 36.148889 -95.997222 right black Orange pog.svg Omaha Beef 41.206944 -96.026944 right black Lightgreen pog.svg Salina Bombers 38.833824 -97.600265 left black Black pog.svg Sioux City Bandits 42.491389 -96.407222 right black Orange ff8040 pog.svg Wichita Wild 37.831 -97.33 right black Blue pog.svg Mid-Missouri Outlaws 38.69451 -93.26166 right black Yellow pog.svg Kansas City Renegades 39.091944 -94.605833 top black The 2013 season was the first of an eventual two for the Champions Professional Indoor Football League. Founded the year prior, the league began its inaugural season on March 9, 2013 with ten teams from throughout the midwestern United States. The winners of the inaugural game, the Wichita Wild, would go on to finish the season with a 10–2 record, as did the Sioux City Bandits and Omaha Beef. The final playoff team was the Salina Bombers, who finished the regular season 9–3.CPIFL History http://cpifl.org/history.cfm CPIFL.org 7 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20140905033933/http://cpifl.org/history.cfm 5 September 2014 Wichita defeated Omaha, 31–25, and Salina defeated Sioux Falls, 29–26, in the semifinals. The league championship game, dubbed the Champions Bowl, was played on June 22 at Wichita's home arena, Hartman Arena, in Park City, Kansas. In the championship game, the Wild, led by Champions Bowl MVP Rocky Hinds, defeated the Bombers, 47–34, to win the title.Football: CPIFL https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54871606/the-pantagraph/ 7 July 2020 The Pantagraph 23 June 2013 23 Newspapers.com Continental Indoor Football League 1 40.000 -85.000 4 350 200 2013 CIFL team locations Gold pog.svg Erie Explosion 42.128056 -80.080833 right black Cyan pog.svg Dayton Sharks 39.821111 -84.256111 right black Dark Green 004040 pog.svg Saginaw Sting 43.435972 -83.936889 top black Red pog.svg Kentucky Xtreme 38.200294 -85.741886 right black Lightgreen pog.svg Detroit Thunder 42.2092 -83.2666 left black Red ff0000 pog.svg Port Huron Patriots 42.978889 -82.425556 right black Black pog.svg Kentucky Drillers 37.481542 -82.515054 bottom black Blue pog.svg Marion Blue Racers 40.604351 -83.124415 right black Purple pog.svg Owensboro Rage 37.757778 -87.118333 left black Gold pog.svg Kane County Dawgs 41.744444 -88.043889 left black The 2013 Continental Indoor Football League season was the league's eighth. The regular season lasted from February 8 to April 23. The defending champions, the Saginaw Sting, finished the regular season third with a record of 8–2. They were bested by the top-seed Erie Explosion, who took the league regular season championship with a perfect 10–0 record, which included a season-closing 95–0 shutout over the Flint Fury, a semi-pro team.Erie Explosion Shuts Out Flint Fury 95-0 http://reprints.goerie.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=1645805&CategoryID=14889 GoErie.com 18 July 2020 en 28 April 2013 The No. 2 seed was claimed by the Dayton Sharks, who also finished 8–2, and the final playoff spot went to the 7–3 Kentucky Xtreme. Incidentally, the four playoff teams were the only four that finished the season with winning records; the Detroit Thunder and the Port Huron Patriots both finished one game below .500 at 4–6.2013 Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) on StatsCrew.com https://www.statscrew.com/indoorfootball/l-CIFL/y-2013 www.statscrew.com 14 July 2020 en In the playoffs, the Explosion faced the Extreme and easily advanced to the title game with a 55–6 win, while the No. 3 Sting upset the No. 2 Sharks to return to the championship game by a mere three points, 66–63. This set up a championship matchup between Erie, making their first title game appearance, and Saginaw, defending champions making their third appearance, also having won in 2008. After falling behind early, Saginaw led the contest at halftime, 22–17. Erie started the third quarter with a pair of scores to take the lead, 30–22, but Saginaw answered with two scores of their own to retake the lead. Only with under two minutes to play did Erie retake the lead for the final time, as running back Richard Stokes found the end zone to give Erie the championship, 37–36.Explosion Defeat Sting to Win CIFL Championship http://www.ciflfootball.com/ Continental Indoor Football League 18 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20130522183726/http://www.ciflfootball.com/ 22 May 2013 12 May 2013 Professional Indoor Football League 1 34.729603 -84.367779 4 260 200 2013 PIFL team locations Green pog.svg Alabama Hammers 34.72699 -86.590887 right black Purple pog.svg Albany Panthers 31.573897 -84.150039 right black Blue pog.svg Columbus Lions 32.450276 -84.987699 right black Yellow pog.svg Knoxville NightHawks 35.965316 -83.911653 left black Black pog.svg Louisiana Swashbucklers 30.228333 -93.221111 right black Blue 000080 pog.svg Richmond Raiders 37.544705 -77.434484 left black Gold pog.svg Lehigh Valley Steelhawks 40.584444 -75.356944 left black The 2013 PIFL season, the second in the league's history, began on March 8, 2013. The league played with seven teams, up from six from its inaugural season, with the addition of the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks.Montoro Kayla Lehigh Valley Steelhawks switch leagues to offer fans more variety https://www.mcall.com/2012/08/08/lehigh-valley-steelhawks-switch-leagues-to-offer-fans-more-variety/ 18 July 2020 The Morning Call Allentown, PA 8 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130716085041/http://articles.mcall.com/2012-08-08/sports/mc-steelhawks-press-conference-0808-20120808_1_lehigh-valley-steelhawks-new-league-head-coach-chris-thompson 16 July 2013 live On May 25, just fifteen days before the end of the regular season, the Louisiana Swashbucklers declared bankruptcy, citing low ticket sales.Gazzolo Jim Swashbucklers folding after nine seasons; Saturday's game canceled http://www.americanpress.com/Swashbucklers-folding-after-seven-seasons 18 July 2020 The American Press Lake Charles, LA May 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407042310/http://www.americanpress.com/Swashbucklers-folding-after-seven-seasons 7 April 2014 dead mdy-all Louisiana's home game the next day against Alabama was cancelled, and the Swashbucklers played their last three games, all away, before formally folding. The top spot in the PIFL playoffs went to the Alabama Hammers, who finished 9–2, an improvement from their three-win season in 2012. The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, the league's newcomers, nabbed the second-place spot with a 7–5 season. The defending champion Richmond Raiders, coming off of a ten-win regular season the year prior, ended the regular season just 7–5 in 2013, capturing the third spot, and the fourth spot also went to a 7–5 team, the Albany Panthers. Louisiana (5–6), Columbus (4–8), and Knoxville (2–10) all missed the playoffs.PIFL - 2013 Regular Season - Standings/Schedules http://www.thestatguys.com/PIFL/2013/CONFSKED.HTM The Stat Guys 18 July 2020 https://archive.today/20130713194307/http://www.thestatguys.com/PIFL/2013/CONFSKED.HTM 13 July 2013 dead mdy-all In the semifinals, the No. 1 Hammers took down No. 4 Albany, 61–46, and No. 3 Richmond pulled the upset over No. 2 Lehigh Valley to book a return to the title game, 44–40. The league championship, dubbed PIFL Cup II, was played on July 8 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The Hammers managed to fend off the challenge from the Raiders, and took home the championship, by a score of 70–44.PIFL - 2013 Regular Season http://www.thestatguys.com/PIFL/2013/CONFSTAT.HTM The Stat Guys 18 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111210042/http://www.thestatguys.com/PIFL/2013/CONFSTAT.HTM 11 November 2013 dead mdy-all LFL US 1 39.828262 -98.579383 3 360 200 2013 LFL team locations10px Eastern Conference (ATL Atlanta Steam, BAL Baltimore Charm, CLE Cleveland Crush, JAX Jacksonville Breeze, OMA Omaha Heart, PHI Philadelphia Passion)10px Western Conference (CHI Chicago Bliss, GB Green Bay Chill, LV Las Vegas Sin, LA Los Angeles Temptation, MIN Minnesota Valkyrie, SEA Seattle Mist) Red pog.svg BAL 39.288611 -76.618889 bottom black Red pog.svg CLE 41.496389 -81.688056 bottom black Red pog.svg PHI 39.832222 -75.378889 top black Red pog.svg ATL 33.991389 -84.094167 right black Red pog.svg OMA 41.206944 -96.026944 left black Red pog.svg JAX 30.325769 -81.645069 bottom black Blue 000080 pog.svg CHI 42.071694 -88.209456 bottom black Blue 000080 pog.svg GB 44.499547 -88.055049 left black Blue 000080 pog.svg MIN 44.979444 -93.276111 left black Blue 000080 pog.svg LV 36.105833 -115.202222 top black Blue 000080 pog.svg LA 34.072947 -117.566401 left black Blue 000080 pog.svg SEA 47.388333 -122.24 right black The 2013 LFL US season was the fifth in the league's history, but the first under the name "Legends Football League". Twelve teams competed, split into two conferences (Eastern and Western) each containing two divisions (Southeastern and Northeastern; Midwestern and Pacific).Goldman Leah Everything You Need To Know About The Newly Rebranded 'Legends Football League' https://www.businessinsider.com/the-new-lingerie-football-league-2013-1 Business Insider 20 July 2020 Each team played a four-game regular season, against all but one of the teams in their conference. The regular season began on March 30, with a contest between the Atlanta Steam and the Jacksonville Breeze, and concluded on August 10 with a game between the Chicago Bliss and the Green Bay Chill.Valdez Alexandria Chill ready for home finale https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55701846/green-bay-press-gazette/ 20 July 2020 Green Bay Press-Gazette 10 August 2013 A4 Newspapers.com At the regular season's conclusion, the Baltimore Charm sat atop the Eastern Conference with a 3–1 record,Et Cetera: Women's Football https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55701579/the-baltimore-sun/ 20 July 2020 The Baltimore Sun 6 August 2013 D2 Newspapers.com while the Seattle Mist won the Western Conference title at 4–0. Those two teams automatically qualified for the playoff semifinals, while their opponents were to be decided in the divisional round. The Atlanta Steam and the Philadelphia Passion (both 2–1–1) made the divisional round from the Eastern Conference, while the Chicago Bliss (3–1) and the Los Angeles Temptation (2–1–1) qualified from the Western Conference. The playoffs began on August 17 with the divisional round, which saw Philadelphia beat Atlanta, 28–20, and Chicago defeat Los Angeles, 19–12. Philadelphia and Chicago then advanced to the conference championships, to be played on August 24. In the semifinals, Philadelphia upset Baltimore by a point,Philadelphia Passion Head To Third Straight Legends Cup On Win Over Baltimore http://www.lfl360.com/lfl-north-america/usa/philadelphia-passion-head-straight-legends-cup-win-baltimore/ LFL360.com 20 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307092101/http://www.lfl360.com/lfl-north-america/usa/philadelphia-passion-head-straight-legends-cup-win-baltimore/ 7 March 2016 24 August 2013 and Chicago defeated Seattle by 17, putting the Passion and the Bliss in the championship game, the Legends Cup. The league championship was played on September 1, at Orleans Arena in Paradise, Nevada, and saw Chicago defeat Philadelphia, 38–14, to win the league for the first time in team history.Chicago Bliss Claim LFL US Title With 38-14 Legends Cup Win Over Philadelphia http://www.lfl360.com/lfl-north-america/usa/chicago-bliss-claim-lfl-title-38-14-legends-cup-win-philadelphia/ LFL360.com 20 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20160316171408/http://www.lfl360.com/lfl-north-america/usa/chicago-bliss-claim-lfl-title-38-14-legends-cup-win-philadelphia/ 16 March 2016 1 September 2013 Ultimate Indoor Football League 1 33.000 -91.000 4 260 200 2013 UIFL team locationsNote: Sarasota played as a travel-only team. Green pog.svg Corpus Christi Fury 27.807339 -97.393561 top black Blue 000080 pog.svg Florida Tarpons 26.440278 -81.778611 left black Red pog.svg Georgia Rampage 34.75935 -85.00537 left black Cyan pog.svg Lakeland Raiders 28.041053 -81.963619 left black Purple pog.svg Missouri Monsters 38.747768 -90.509443 right black The 2013 UIFL season was the third in league history. Six teams contested the 2013 season, down from ten the year prior. The regular season began on March 8, and concluded on June 4 with the defending league runners-up, the Florida Tarpons, leading the league at 5–1 and capturing the first of three available playoff spots. The second spot was won by the Corpus Christi Fury, an expansion team that finished 6–1,http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4492907 UIFL Announces New Expansion Team in Corpus Christi, TX 27 September 2012 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com 20 July 2020 and the third went to the Lakeland Raiders, who finished 6–3. The Missouri Monsters (5–5) and the Georgia Rampage (3–5) both missed the playoffs, as did the Sarasota Thunder, who finished the season having only played three games, all of which ended in shutout losses; their other four scheduled games were cancelled.Corpus Christi Fury's indoor football game for Monday night postponed http://www.caller.com/sports/corpus-christi-furys-indoor-football-game-for-monday-night-postponed-ep-357990649.html 20 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100744/http://www.caller.com/sports/corpus-christi-furys-indoor-football-game-for-monday-night-postponed-ep-357990649.html 4 March 2016 25 March 2013Whitfield Chris Catching a second (win)d https://www.dailycitizen.news/archives/catching-a-second-win-d/article_1aaf1251-08c7-533d-af96-a5bb7427a3ba.html The Daily Citizen 20 July 2020 en 2 April 2013Indoor football: Florida Tarpons’ Friday night game canceled http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/may/10/indoor-football-florida-tarpons-friday-night-game/ naplesnews.com 20 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20130909185929/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/may/10/indoor-football-florida-tarpons-friday-night-game/ 9 September 2013 10 May 2013 The UIFL's three-team playoff began with the semifinal game on June 2, between the Lakeland Raiders and the Corpus Christi Fury. The Fury defeated the Raiders, 58–48, and advanced to the league championship. The title game, dubbed Ultimate Bowl III, was played on June 8 between the No. 1 Florida Tarpons and the No. 2 Corpus Christi Fury at the Germain Arena at Estero, Florida. The Tarpons won the game, 40–32, to capture their first league championship in team history.Sports Facility Reports: Other Sports Leagues https://law.marquette.edu/assets/sports-law/pdf/Other%20Football.Adam.8614%20(Ben%20Mon.%209.29.14).pdf Marquette University Law School 20 July 2020 46Indoor football: Florida Tarpons routed in season opener by Miami Inferno https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/indoor-football-florida-tarpons-routed-in-season-opener-by-miami-inferno-ep-505424571-341260291.html/ archive.naplesnews.com 20 July 2020 International leagues Belgian Football League 1 50.50 4.500 6 300 175 2013 Belgian Football League team locations10px FFL (ANT Antwerp Diamonds, GHE Ghent Gators, IZG Izegem Tribes, LVN Leuven Lions, PUR Puurs Titans)10px LFFAB (AND Andenne Bears, CHA Charleroi Cougars, LGE Liège Monarchs, LLN Louvain-la-Neuve Fighting Turtles, LUX Luxembourg Steelers, TRN Tournai Phoenix, WTR Waterloo Warriors)10px BRU: Brussels teams (10px BBL Brussels Bulls, 10px BBA Brussels Black Angels, 10px BTG Brussels Tigers) Black pog.svg BRU 50.85 4.35 left black Yellow pog.svg PUR 51.083333 4.283333 right black Yellow pog.svg LVN 50.883333 4.7 right black Yellow pog.svg ANT 51.217778 4.400278 right black Yellow pog.svg GHE 51.053611 3.725278 left black Yellow pog.svg IZG 50.916667 3.2 left black Red pog.svg AND 50.483333 5.1 right black Red pog.svg LGE 50.633333 5.566667 right black Red pog.svg LUX 49.4833 6.0833 left black Red pog.svg LLN 50.667778 4.611667 right black Red pog.svg TRN 50.6 3.383333 left black Red pog.svg WTR 50.717469 4.397911 left black Red pog.svg CHA 50.4 4.433333 left black The 2013 BFL season was the twenty-seventh in the history of the league, the top flight American football league in Belgium. Fifteen teams competed, and were divided into two conferences, the Flemish American Football League (FAFL) and the Ligue Francophone de Football Americain de Belgique (LFFAB). The top three seeds in each conference gained playoff berths; those teams were determined upon the conclusion of the regular season. In the FFL, the Brussels Bulls repeated as conference champions, finishing the regular season 6–0. The Brussels Black Angels finished runners-up at 5–1, and the Puurs Titans claimed the final spot with a 3–2 record. In the LFFAB, the BFL's defending champions,Kelly Roger Road to Belgian Bowl XXVII https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/road-to-belgian-bowl-xxvii/ American Football International 20 July 2020 23 June 2014 the Brussels Tigers (7–0) took the top spot, winning their fourth consecutive conference championship. The Louvain-la-Neuve Fighting Turtles (6–1) and the Liège Monarchs (4–3) also earned playoff berths, as the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds, respectively. The playoffs began with the quarterfinal round on May 12. The FFL's quarterfinal saw the Black Angels defeat the Monarchs, while the LFFAB's quarterfinal finished with a 24–2 win for Louvain-la-Neuve over Puurs. The semifinals took place on May 19; Both top seeds prevailed, with the Brussels Bulls setting up a title defense by virtue of a 50–14 victory of Louvain-la-Neuve, and the Brussels Tigers defeating the Brussels Black Angels 37–7 to book their place in the title game. The league championship, Belgian Bowl XXVI, was played on June 2, in Izegem, between the two conference champions. The Brussels Tigers successfully defended their title, as they defeated the Bulls 9–0.Brussels Tigers repeat! http://www.belgianbowl.be/26/ belgianbowl.be 20 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20130828185559/http://www.belgianbowl.be/26/ 28 August 2013 14 June 2013 German Football League The 2013 German Football League was the competition's thirty-fifth edition. Sixteen teams contested the GFL, the top-flight American football league in Germany, while an additional sixteen contested the second-flight GFL 2. The league's regular season began on May 5 and ran through September 15. At the end of the regular season, the GFL North was led by the New Yorker Lions, while the South was led by the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns. The top four teams in each conference qualified for the playoffs, meaning that berths from the North also went to the Dresden Monarchs, the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes, and the Berlin Adler, while the South qualified the Marburg Mercenaries, the Munich Cowboys, and the Rhein-Neckar Bandits.GFL 2013 http://www.football-aktuell.de/cgi-bin/aschedule.pl?rubrik=5010&jahr=2013 www.football-aktuell.de 20 July 2020 German The playoffs began on September 21. In the quarterfinal round, all four of the GFL South teams suffered defeats, which guaranteed a title to a GFL North team. New Yorker and Dresden, the top two seeds from the North, advanced past the semifinals and earned berths in the championship game. German Bowl XXXV was held on October 12 at Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark in Berlin and saw the Lions defeat the Monarchs, 35–34, to win their thirteenth league title.German Bowl Sieger – German Bowl XLII https://www.germanbowl.de/germanbowl/german-bowl-sieger/ www.germanbowl.de 20 July 2020 German The GFL operates with a promotion and relegation system, meaning the last-place team from each conference faces the champions of the respective GFL 2 conference to determine who will play in the top flight the following season. In the GFL North relegation playoff, the last-place Cologne Falcons defeated the GFL 2 North champion Bielefield Bulldogs by a single point on aggregate to keep their place in the GFL. The GFL south last-place finishers, the Wiesbaden Phantoms, were defeated by the GFL 2 South champion Allgäu Comets on aggregate, and were therefore relegated. LFL Canada The 2013 LFL Canada season was planned to have been the second season of the Legends Football League in Canada. Four teams were scheduled to contest the season: the BC Angels, the Calgary Fillies, the Regina Rage, and the Saskatoon Sirens. The season was scheduled to begin on September 13, and the regular season was planned to run through November 9, with the top two teams in the league standings automatically qualifying for the LFL Canada Legends Cup on November 16, held at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. Ultimately, the season was never played; three new coaching staffs from the previous season, a short timeframe for teams to prepare, and safety concerns prompted the cancellation of the season.B.C. Angels players ‘devastated’ at cancellation of LFL Canada season https://www.abbynews.com/news/b-c-angels-players-devastated-at-cancellation-of-lfl-canada-season/ Abbotsford News 20 July 2020 18 September 2013Sirens’ mutiny helps halt 2013 LFL season https://thestarphoenix.com/sports/sirens-mutiny-helps-halt-2013-lfl-season/wcm/32c45c52-30cf-4428-b6a2-44fca5ec96ab/ The Star Phoenix 20 July 2020 en-CA Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano LNFA 2013 Polish American Football League 2013 PLFA season Vaahteraliiga 2013 Vaahteraliiga season References Category:2013 in American football