2011–12 LFL season

January 2025 2011–12 LFL season July 30, 2011 – January 21, 2012 Eastern Champions Philadelphia Passion Western Champions Los Angeles Temptation Lingerie Bowl IX February 5, 2012 Orleans Arena, Las Vegas Los Angeles Temptation 2010-11 US 2012 Canada The 2011-12 LFL Season was the third season of the Lingerie Football League. The league features 12 teams in various cities across the United States and Canada. For the 2011–2012 season the League granted five new franchises: Cleveland Crush, Green Bay Chill, Las Vegas Sin, Minnesota Valkyrie and Toronto Triumph. Dallas Desire has suspended operations for the 2011-2012 season with a planned return in 2012-2013. The stated reasons were financial and issues with the commitment of players on and off the field. The statuses of the Miami Caliente and San Diego Seduction are unknown; they are no longer included on the LFL's list of teams and are not included in the 2011-2012 schedule, but no suspension of operations has been publicly indicated. The Denver Dream and New York Majesty/Euphoria remain shuttered. After two years as a professional league, the LFL ceased paying players beginning in the 2011 season, converting the league into an amateur league.https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1074763 Toronto The Star Anita Li 20 leave Toronto lingerie football team in dispute over safety, coaching October 23, 2011 In 2011-12, MTV Networks' MTV2 channel once again broadcast 20 regular season games, two conference playoff games, and the championship game during the pre-game of the Super Bowl. This year however, they presented the games in their entirety at 9:00 PM ET. LFL Presents: LFL, Friday Night Football on MTV2 premiered on August 26, 2011 from Green Bay, Wisconsin.http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-football-league-returns-to-the-gridiron-live-this-fall-on-mtv2/ Lingerie Football League Returns to the Gridiron Live This Fall on MTV2 lfl360.com 2011-03-26 2011-03-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20110326233132/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-football-league-returns-to-the-gridiron-live-this-fall-on-mtv2/ dead The 2011 All-Fantasy Game was held in Hamilton, Ontario on July 30, 2011 at Copps Coliseum.http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-football-leagues-all-stars-head-north-border/ Lingerie Football League's All-Stars head north of the border lfl360.com 2011-07-01 2011-12-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20111223064524/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-football-leagues-all-stars-head-north-border/ dead Trailing 18-6 in the second half, the Eastern Conference rallied to win 24-18 over the Western Conference. Christy Bell, quarterback for the Philadelphia Passion, was awarded offensive MVP for her 2 touchdown passes, while Liz Gorman, a safety with the Tampa Breeze, was named defensive MVP.http://www.lingeriefantasyfootball.com/2011/07/lfl-all-fantasy-recap/ 2011 LFL All-Fantasy Game Recap BeeZee 2011-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20120328095453/http://www.lingeriefantasyfootball.com/2011/07/lfl-all-fantasy-recap/ 2012-03-28 deadhttp://www.lfl360.com/articles/philadelphia-passion/un-bell-ievable-all-fantasy-performance-christy-lead-philly/ https://archive.today/20130128021851/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/philadelphia-passion/un-bell-ievable-all-fantasy-performance-christy-lead-philly/ dead January 28, 2013 AFTER AN UN-BELL-IEVABLE ALL-FANTASY PERFORMANCE, CHRISTY LOOKS TO LEAD PHILLY TO TITLE Andrew Kramer 2011-08-30 The city of Hamilton lost at least $50,000 hosting the game, which drew an estimated crowd of "a few thousand" that only filled approximately half of the lower bowl of the arena, even after ticket prices were slashed to $10 per ticket.Hayes, Molly (August 1, 2011). Some folks say they came for the football https://web.archive.org/web/20120913170021/http://www.thespec.com/feature/article/571492--some-folks-say-they-came-for-the-football 2012-09-13 . The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved August 5, 2011. The season kicked off on August 26, 2011 and culminated with Lingerie Bowl IX on February 4, 2012. The LFL Eastern and Western Conference Playoff games were played back-to-back on January 28, 2012 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. Los Angeles Temptation won its third straight Western Conference Championship while Philadelphia Passion won the Eastern Conference Championship, its second in a row, to set up a rematch of last season's Lingerie Bowl. The 2012 Lingerie Bowl was played during the pre-match of Super Bowl XLVI at Orleans Arena in Paradise, Nevada.http://www.lflus.com/schedule LFL 2011 Schedule 2011-04-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20171002083429/http://www.lflus.com/schedule 2017-10-02 deadhttp://www.lfl360.com/articles/breaking-news-lingerie-bowl-ix-host-arena-hotel-announced/ https://archive.today/20120906152025/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/breaking-news-lingerie-bowl-ix-host-arena-hotel-announced/ dead September 6, 2012 Lingerie Bowl IX Host Arena Hotel Announced Los Angeles Temptation won its third consecutive Lingerie Bowl with a 28 - 6 victory over Philadelphia Passion. The Temptation's Ashley Salerno and Amber Reed were co-MVP's, with Salerno throwing three touchdown passes and Reed scoring two rushing touchdowns.http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-bowl-ix-recap/ JACKPOT! L.A. TEMPTATION WIN THIRD STRAIGHT LINGERIE BOWL TITLE 2012-02-06 2012-04-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20120411063948/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-bowl-ix-recap/ dead Expansion and contraction On November 10, 2010, it was announced that Oklahoma City would be receiving an expansion franchise for the 2011–12 season,http://www.okblitz.com/Article.aspx?id=29720 Lingerie Football League Coming to Oklahoma City 2010-11-10 only to be publicly rejected by the city's mayor, who said he would not allow the league to operate in the city.Oklahoman staff reports (2010-11-12). OKC Mayor Mick Cornett says no to Lingerie Football League. The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2010-11-12. On December 6, 2010, it was announced that Cleveland, Ohio beat out Columbus, Ohio for the newest franchise. In the 2011–12 season, the Cleveland Crush began play at Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland.http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lfl-announces-the-2011-ohio-market-rights-have-been-awarded-to-the-city-of-cleveland/ LFL Announces The 2011 Ohio Market Rights Have Been Awarded to Cleveland lfl360.com 2010-12-06 2010-12-06 2010-12-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209141804/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lfl-announces-the-2011-ohio-market-rights-have-been-awarded-to-the-city-of-cleveland/ dead On December 8, 2010, it was announced that a Las Vegas expansion side, to be known as the Las Vegas Sin, would begin play for the 2011–12 season.http://www.vegasdeluxe.com/blogs/luxe-life/2010/aug/10/lingerie-football-league-expansion-team-las-vegas-/ Lingerie Football League expansion team in Las Vegas to debut in fall 2010-08-10 Greenspun Interactive 2010-08-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717193647/http://www.vegasdeluxe.com/blogs/luxe-life/2010/aug/10/lingerie-football-league-expansion-team-las-vegas-/ 2011-07-17 dead http://www.vegasdeluxe.com/blogs/luxe-life/2010/dec/08/lingerie-football-league-expands-las-vegas-franchi/ Lingerie Football League expands with Las Vagas franchise 2010-12-08 2010-12-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717193823/http://www.vegasdeluxe.com/blogs/luxe-life/2010/dec/08/lingerie-football-league-expands-las-vegas-franchi/ 2011-07-17 dead On January 25, 2011, the league announced an expansion team would be awarded to Green Bay, Wisconsin in the fall of 2011. They would be known as the Green Bay Chillhttp://www.facebook.com/mylfl?ref=ts&v=wall#!/photo.php?fbid=10150099962667103&set=a.125335477102.103358.38982157102&comments July 2022 and play home games at Resch Center. http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-football-league-announces-2011-expansion-to-the-frozen-tundra-of-green-bay/ Lingerie Football League announces 2011 expansion to the frozen tundra of Green Bay 2012-04-16 2011-12-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20111216180230/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-football-league-announces-2011-expansion-to-the-frozen-tundra-of-green-bay/ dead On March 17, 2011, the LFL announced that the Dallas Desire would be suspended for the 2011-2012 season with a planned return in 2012-2013. The stated reasons were financial and issues with the commitment of players on and off the field. On March 23, 2011, the LFL announced a franchise to Minneapolis for the 2011 season. The team would be known as the Minnesota Valkyrie and play at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis (home of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves). http://www.lfl360.com/articles/gridiron-goddesses-of-the-lingerie-football-league-are-coming-to-minnesota/ Lingerie Football League announces 2011 expansion to Minneapolis On April 12, 2011, the LFL announced that they would have a franchise in Toronto, Ontario. http://www.lfl360.com/featured/lingerie-football-league-announces-fall-2011-expansion-into-toronto/ Lingerie Football League announces 2011 expansion into Toronto 2012-04-16 2011-08-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20110830094539/http://www.lfl360.com/featured/lingerie-football-league-announces-fall-2011-expansion-into-toronto/ dead This was the first franchise outside of the United States. Their games would be played in the Ricoh Coliseum where the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies play. The status of the San Diego Seduction is unknown; they are no longer included on the LFL's list of teams, but no suspension of operations has been publicly indicated. The Miami Caliente folded.April 2011 Teams + 2011–2012 Teams Eastern Conference Arena and Location Baltimore Charm 1st Mariner Arena (Baltimore, Maryland) Cleveland Crush Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) Orlando Fantasy UCF Arena (Orlando, Florida) Philadelphia Passion Sun National Bank Center (Trenton, New Jersey) Tampa Breeze St. Pete Times Forum (Tampa, Florida) Toronto Triumph Ricoh Coliseum (Toronto, Ontario) Western Conference Arena and Location Chicago Bliss Toyota Park (Bridgeview, Illinois) Green Bay Chill Resch Center (Green Bay, Wisconsin) Las Vegas Sin Orleans Arena (Paradise, Nevada) Los Angeles Temptation Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario, California) Minnesota Valkyrie Target Center (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Seattle Mist ShoWare Center (Kent, Washington) Schedule Date Visitor Home Kickoff Venue Score Game Recap2011 All-Fantasy Game July 30, 2011 Western Conference Eastern Conference 9:00 PM ET Copps Coliseum East 24 West 18 https://archive.today/20130104015315/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/2011-all-fantasy-game-recap/ RecapRegular Season August 26, 2011 Minnesota Valkyrie Green Bay Chill 9:00 PM CT Resch Center Minnesota 28 Green Bay 25 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20110924200759/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/historic-night-valkyrie-chill-28-25-thriller/ 2011-09-24 September 2, 2011 Las Vegas Sin Chicago Bliss 9:00 PM CT Toyota Park Las Vegas 32 Chicago 20 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20110924200754/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/las-vegas-history-stuns-bliss-32-20-front-raucus-crowd/ 2011-09-24 September 9, 2011 Tampa Breeze Philadelphia Passion 10:00 PM ET Sun National Bank Center Philadelphia 48 Tampa 0 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20110924200810/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/passion-bulldoze-tampa-48-0-roach-explodes-touchdowns/ 2011-09-24 September 16, 2011 Orlando Fantasy Baltimore Charm 10:00 PM ET 1st Mariner Arena Orlando 36 Baltimore 12 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20110924053443/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/orlando-history-destroying-charm-36-12/ 2011-09-24 September 17, 2011 Tampa Breeze Toronto Triumph 8:00 PM ET Ricoh Coliseum Tampa 48 Toronto 14 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20110924200816/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/tampa-breezes-48-6-overwhelmed-triumph/ 2011-09-24 September 23, 2011 Baltimore Charm Cleveland Crush 10:00 PM ET Quicken Loans Arena Baltimore 20 Cleveland 19 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20110929174623/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/charm-dehaven-outlast-crush-historic-thriller/ 2011-09-29 September 30, 2011 Seattle Mist Green Bay Chill 9:00 PM CT Resch Center Seattle 42 Green Bay 8 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111002084633/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/seattle-mistifies-green-bay-in-42-8-thrashing/ 2011-10-02 October 7, 2011 Green Bay Chill Chicago Bliss 9:00 PM CT Toyota Park Green Bay 36 Chicago 34 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111010144101/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/green-bay-chill-score-historical-win-36-34-dramatic-fashion/ 2011-10-10 October 14, 2011 Los Angeles Temptation Minnesota Valkyrie 9:00 PM CT Target Center Los Angeles 28 Minnesota 7 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111018150829/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/reeds-game-breaking-performance-vaults-temptation-28-7-valkyrie/ 2011-10-18 October 21, 2011 Cleveland Crush Tampa Breeze 10:00 PM ET St. Pete Times Forum Tampa 31 Cleveland 29 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111024161744/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/tampa-crushes-cleveland-last-second-thriller/ 2011-10-24 October 28, 2011 Baltimore Charm Toronto Triumph 10:00 PM ET Ricoh Coliseum Baltimore 42 Toronto 6 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111031185105/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/dehaven-owns-night-charm-triumph-over-toronto/ 2011-10-31 October 29, 2011 Philadelphia Passion Cleveland Crush 8:00 PM ET Quicken Loans Arena Philadelphia 60 Cleveland 18 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111104071043/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/roach-philadelphia-sends-message-with-60-18-win/ 2011-11-04 November 4, 2011 Las Vegas Sin Seattle Mist 7:00 PM PT ShoWare Center Las Vegas 28 Seattle 24 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111110090518/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/vegas-rains-seattle-mist-commit-sins/ 2011-11-10 November 11, 2011 Los Angeles Temptation Las Vegas Sin 9:00 PM PT Orleans Arena Las Vegas 28 Los Angeles 20 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111124074429/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/hell-freezes-over-sin-defeats-temptation-game-15/ 2011-11-24 November 18, 2011 Philadelphia Passion Baltimore Charm 9:00 PM ET 1st Mariner Arena Philadelphia 24 Baltimore 12 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20111205011250/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-15-passion-at-charm-final/ 2011-12-05 November 19, 2011 Chicago Bliss Minnesota Valkyrie 8:00 PM CT Target Center Chicago 40 Minnesota 33 Recap https://archive.today/20130127162512/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/chicago-drive-ferrari-to-speed-past-minnesota/ 2013-01-27 November 25, 2011Bye Week (Thanksgiving) December 2, 2011 Cleveland Crush Orlando Fantasy 9:00 PM ET Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando 68 Cleveland 8 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120125082253/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/cleveland-at-orlando-final/ 2012-01-25 December 9, 2011 Toronto Triumph Philadelphia Passion 9:00 PM ET Sun National Bank Center Philadelphia 74 Toronto 0 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120125082258/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-18-triumph-at-passion-final/ 2012-01-25 December 16, 2011 Seattle Mist Los Angeles Temptation 9:00 PM PT Citizens Business Bank Arena Los Angeles 27 Seattle 24 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120125082302/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-19-recap-sea-at-la/ 2012-01-25 December 23, 2011Bye Week (Christmas) December 30, 2011 Orlando Fantasy Tampa Breeze 9:00 PM ET St. Pete Times Forum Tampa 20 Orlando 18 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120125082308/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-20-recap-fantasy-at-breeze/ 2012-01-25 January 6, 2012 Minnesota Valkyrie Seattle Mist 9:00 PM PT ShoWare Center Seattle 32 Minnesota 14 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120116232255/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-21-recap-valkyrie-at-mist/ 2012-01-16 January 13, 2012 Toronto Triumph Orlando Fantasy 9:00 PM ET Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando 49 Toronto 18 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120125082324/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-23-recap-toronto-orlando/ 2012-01-25 January 20, 2012 Chicago Bliss Los Angeles Temptation 9:00 PM PT Citizens Business Bank Arena Los Angeles 42 Chicago 26 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120124040309/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-23-recap-bliss-temptation/ 2012-01-24 January 21, 2012 Green Bay Chill Las Vegas Sin 8:00 PM PT Orleans Arena Las Vegas 30 Green Bay 0 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120208050311/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/game-24-recap-chill-at-sin/ 2012-02-08 Playoffs Date Visitor Home Kickoff Venue Score Game RecapEastern Conference Championship January 29, 2012 Tampa Breeze (2) Philadelphia Passion (1) 4:00 PM ET Citizens Business Bank Arena Philadelphia 44 Tampa Bay 32 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20121026111800/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/eastern-conference-final-recap/ 2012-10-26 Western Conference Championship January 29, 2012 Los Angeles Temptation (2) Las Vegas Sin (1) 5:30 PM ET Citizens Business Bank Arena Los Angeles 27 Las Vegas 18 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120924021422/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/western-conference-final-recap/ 2012-09-24 Lingerie Bowl IX February 5, 2012 Los Angeles Temptation (W2) Philadelphia Passion (E1) 4:00 PM ET Orleans Arena, Paradise Los Angeles 28 Philadelphia 6 Recap https://web.archive.org/web/20120411063948/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-bowl-ix-recap/ 2012-04-11 Standings Eastern Conference Team Wins Loss Ties Pct PF PA Net Pts TD's Home Record Home Pct Road Record Road Pct Conference Conf. Pct Conf. Streak * Philadelphia Passion 4 0 0 1.000 206 30 176 28 2-0 1.000 2-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 W4 * Tampa Breeze 3 1 0 0.750 99 109 -10 13 2-0 1.000 1-1 0.500 3-1 0.750 W3 ^ Orlando Fantasy 3 1 0 0.750 171 58 113 25 2-0 1.000 1-1 0.500 3-1 0.750 W1 ^ Baltimore Charm 2 2 0 0.500 86 85 1 13 0-2 0.000 2-0 1.000 2-2 0.500 L1 ^ Cleveland Crush 0 4 0 0.000 74 179 -105 11 0-2 0.000 0-2 0.000 0-4 0.000 L4 ^ Toronto Triumph 0 4 0 0.000 38 213 -175 6 0-2 0.000 0-2 0.000 0-2 0.000 L4 Western Conference Team Wins Loss Ties Pct PF PA Net Pts TD's Home Record Home Pct Road Record Road Pct Conference Conf. Pct Conf. Streak * Las Vegas Sin 4 0 0 1.000 108 64 54 18 2-0 1.000 2-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 W4 * Los Angeles Temptation 3 1 0 0.750 117 85 32 18 2-0 1.000 1-1 0.500 3-1 0.750 W2 ^ Seattle Mist 2 2 0 0.500 122 87 35 18 1-1 0.500 1-1 0.500 2-2 0.500 W1 ^ Chicago Bliss 1 3 0 0.250 120 143 -23 18 0-2 0.000 1-1 0.500 1-3 0.250 L1 ^ Minnesota Valkyrie 1 3 0 0.250 82 125 -43 11 0-2 0.000 1-1 0.500 1-3 0.250 L3 ^ Green Bay Chill 1 3 0 0.250 69 134 -65 10 0-2 0.000 1-1 0.500 1-3 0.250 L1 #ccffcc * darkgray - clinched playoff berth #dddddd ^ darkgray - eliminated from playoffs Awards League MVP Kyle Dehaven - Baltimore Charm Nikki Johnson - Las Vegas Sin Amber Reed - Los Angeles Temptation Marirose Roach - Philadelphia Passion Kam Warner - Seattle Mist Offensive Player of the Year Kyle Dehaven - Baltimore Charm Nikki Johnson - Las Vegas Sin KK Matheny - Tampa Breeze Amber Reed - Los Angeles Temptation Marirose Roach - Philadelphia Passion Defensive Player of the Year Jenny Butler - Philadelphia Passion Kyle Dehaven - Baltimore Charm Liz Gorman - Tampa Breeze Sunshine Uli - Las Vegas Sin Kam Warner - Seattle Mist Rookie of the Year Annie Erler - Green Bay Chill Kyle Dehaven - Baltimore Charm Chrisdell Harris - Chicago Bliss Nikki Johnson - Las Vegas Sin Theresa Petruziello - Cleveland Crush Coach of the Year Chandler Brown - Philadelphia Passion Dion Lee - Las Vegas Sin Chris Michaelson - Seattle Mist Tony Nguyen - Minnesota Valkyrie Rick Reeder - Baltimore Charm Mortaza Award Kelly Campbell - Baltimore Charm Ogom Chijundu - Los Angeles Temptation Jessica Hopkins - Seattle Mist Donna Paul - Toronto Triumph Marirose Roach - Philadelphia Passion Most Improved Player Kelly Campbell - Baltimore Charm Ogom Chijundu - Los Angeles Temptation Jessica Hopkins - Seattle Mist Adrian Purnell - Tampa Breeze Amber Reed - Los Angeles Temptation Team of the Year Baltimore Charm Green Bay Chill Las Vegas Sin Philadelphia Passion Seattle Mist Lingerie Bowl MVP Ashley Salerno and Amber Reed - Los Angeles Temptation 8th Man Award (Best Fan Base) Seattle Mist LFL Awards Winners https://web.archive.org/web/20120208104656/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/2011-lfl-awards-winners/ 2012-02-08 References 30em Lingerie Football League Category:Legends Football League seasons