2011 Erie Explosion season

January 2025 Erie Explosion 2011 9–3 1st Shawn Liotta Shawn Liotta Bill Stafford Louis J. Tullio Arena Lost Eastern Conference Round 1 (vs. Albany Panthers) 68–43 2010 2012 The 2011 SIFL season was the 5th season for the Erie Explosion in the Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL). On December 3, 2010, the team announced its new identity as the Erie Explosion, including a new logo, but retaining the same color scheme as the Storm previously had. After dealing with the legalities of the previous name, the ownership of the Explosion have secured the legal trademark of the new name, ensuring that this will be the last re-brand in the foreseeable future. http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101203/FOOTBALL09/312039877/-1/RSS Erie football team named Explosion December 3, 2010 CyberInk LP and the Erie Times-News www.goerie.com December 26, 2013 The Erie Explosion was also one of 6 AIFA teams which were merged with the Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) prior to the 2011 season.http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101116/FOOTBALL09/311169947/-1/SPORTS Erie's indoor football now in SIFL November 16, 2010 CyberInk LP and the Erie Times-News www.goerie.com December 27, 2013 December 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131227235819/http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101116/FOOTBALL09/311169947/-1/SPORTS dead The Explosion announced the signing of Quarterback, Adam DiMichele,http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4129446 Erie Explosion Sign QB Adam DiMichele for 2011 December 17, 2010 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com December 27, 2013 along with former local Erie Strong Vincent star, Maurice Williams,http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4141145 Maurice Williams Back in the Game with Erie Explosion January 17, 2011 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com December 27, 2013 and college star receiver David Ball. On May 21, 2011, the Explosion set a single-game franchise record, including an unofficial indoor football record, for the most points scored in a 138–0 blowout win over the Fayetteville Force after the Force was forced to restock its team with scrubs in an ownership change.http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20110522%2FFOOTBALL09%2F305219895 Erie Explosion set record in 138–0 win Duane Rankin May 22, 2011 CyberInk LP and the Erie Times-News www.goerie.com December 26, 2013 The margin of victory is the third-highest in all of professional football, and the highest in over 100 years: only the 1903 Massillon Tigers (who won a game 148–0) and 1904 Watertown Red & Black (who won a game 142–0) have had wider margins of victory. The Explosion finished the season with a 9–4 record, winning the Northeast Division, but were defeated 68–43 by the Albany Panthers in the first round of the playoffs.http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110623/FOOTBALL09/306239924/-1/SPORTS Erie Explosion's record season ended in disappointment Duane Rankin June 23, 2011 CyberInk LP and the Erie Times-News www.goerie.com December 27, 2013 December 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131227235333/http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110623/FOOTBALL09/306239924/-1/SPORTS dead Despite the playoff loss, DiMichele was named SIFL MVP, finishing the season with 91 touchdown passes.http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110709/FOOTBALL09/307089905/-1/SPORTS Erie Explosion QB named indoor league MVP July 9, 2011 CyberInk LP and the Erie Times-News www.goerie.com December 27, 2013 December 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131227235328/http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110709/FOOTBALL09/307089905/-1/SPORTS dead Roster 2011 Erie Explosion roster Quarterbacks 13 Adam DiMichele Running backs 99 Bob Hammer Wide receivers -- David Ball 1 Kevin Concepcion 6 Terry Jackson 8 Tirone Morris -- Maurice Williams Offensive linemen 62 Joe Blanks -- Mike Fazio -- Ron Idoko Defensive linemen -- Andre Mathis -- Jerrickus Speights Linebackers 2 Roosevelt Benjamin Defensive backs 11 Sam Reynolds 3 Lenny Wicks Kickers currently vacant Injured reserve currently vacant Exempt list currently vacant Practice squad currently vacant rookies in italics Roster updated February 19, 2013 15 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS Schedule Regular season thumb|right|The Tullio Arena scoreboard following the Explosion's record-setting game from 2011. DateOpponentHome/AwayResultMarch 20Harrisburg StampedeAwayWon 46–25March 26Trenton SteelAwayWon 76–73April 1Carolina SpeedAwayWon 39–36April 9Trenton SteelHomeLost 62–65April 15Harrisburg StampedeHomeWon 89–35April 23Richmond RaidersHomeWon 74–54April 30Harrisburg StampedeAwayLost 40–41May 7Richmond RaidersAwayWon 65–50May 13Trenton SteelHomeWon 90–79May 21Fayetteville ForceHomeWon 138–0May 26Trenton SteelAwayLost 78–53June 4Harrisburg StampedeHomeWon 71–32 Postseason DateOpponentHome/AwayResultJune 18Albany PanthersAwayLost 43–68 Standings Team Overall DivisionWinsLossesPercentageWinsLossesPercentage Eastern Conference Northeast Division Erie Explosion930.750530.625 Trenton Steel840.667620.750 Harrisburg Stampede2100.167170.125 Mid-Atlantic Division Richmond Raiders*660.500310.750 Carolina Speed390.250220.250 Fayetteville Force390.250130.250 South Division Columbus Lions1110.917510.833 Albany Panthers920.818420.667 Alabama Hammers380.273060.000 Western Conference Gulf Division Louisiana Swashbucklers840.667101.000 Mobile Bay Tarpons**230.500010.000 Lafayette Wildcatters***0120.0000120.000 Southwest Division Houston Stallions1201.000801.000 Corpus Christi Hammerheads750.583340.429 Rio Grande Valley Magic660.500360.333 Abilene Ruff Riders480.333160.143 Green indicates clinched playoff berth Purple indicates division champion Grey indicates best league record * = Failed to make the playoffs despite winning division ** = Folded five games into their season. *** = Suspended operations prior to the season due to lack of Worker's Compensation Insurancehttp://www.lafayettewildcatters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141:press-release-on-canceled-season&catid=2:latest-news&Itemid=12 Press Release on Canceled Season 2013-12-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20141217145701/http://www.lafayettewildcatters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141:press-release-on-canceled-season&catid=2:latest-news&Itemid=12 2014-12-17 dead References 30em Erie Explosion Category:Erie Explosion seasons Category:2011 in sports in Pennsylvania