The 2001 Oklahoma Wranglers season was the seventh and ultimately final season for the Arena Football League franchise, and the second in Oklahoma City.[2] The team was coached by Bob Cortese and played their home games at The Myriad in Oklahoma City. The Wranglers came off a 7–7 record from the previous season and a loss in the second round of the AFL playoffs.[3] They finished the season with a 5–9 record.[4]
| 2001 Oklahoma Wranglers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ed Gatlin, then the AFL[1] |
| General manager | David Vance |
| Head coach | Bob Cortese |
| Home field | The Myriad |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–9 |
| Division place | 4th |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Schedule
editRegular season
edit| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Game recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 14 | Houston Thunderbears | W 38–28 | 1–0 | The Myriad | Recap |
| 2 | April 21 | Chicago Rush | W 45–44 | 2–0 | The Myriad | Recap |
| 3 | April 28 | at Detroit Fury | L 42–50 | 2–1 | The Palace at Auburn Hills | Recap |
| 4 | May 5 | at San Jose SaberCats | L 17–73 | 2–2 | San Jose Arena | Recap |
| 5 | May 12 | Arizona Rattlers | L 42–50 | 2–3 | The Myriad | Recap |
| 6 | May 19 | at Toronto Phantoms | L 38–72 | 2–4 | Air Canada Centre | Recap |
| 7 | May 26 | at Los Angeles Avengers | L 33–36 | 2–5 | Staples Center | Recap |
| 8 | June 2 | Milwaukee Mustangs | W 52–38 | 3–5 | The Myriad | Recap |
| 9 | June 9 | at Arizona Rattlers | L 27–69 | 3–6 | America West Arena | Recap |
| 10 | June 16 | at Houston Thunderbears | W 78–52 | 4–6 | City Bank Coliseum | Recap |
| 11 | June 24 | San Jose SaberCats | L 41–60 | 4–7 | The Myriad | Recap |
| 12 | June 30 | Nashville Kats | L 47–73 | 4–8 | The Myriad | Recap |
| 13 | July 14 | at Grand Rapids Rampage | L 70–72 | 4–9 | Van Andel Arena | Recap |
| 14 | July 22 | Los Angeles Avengers | W 60–42 | 5–9 | The Myriad | Recap |
After the season
editDuring the season owner, Ed Gatlin forfeited ownership of the franchise. The League gained control of the franchise. After an unsuccessful attempt to find new ownership for the team, the league folded the Wranglers in November.[1] The team has no connection to the Austin Wranglers an Arena Football League team from 2004 to 2008.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Munn, Scott (November 22, 2001). "Wranglers Dissolved Bottom Line No Owner No Future". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Kramer, Bill (January 7, 2000). "Wranglers new name for AFL team". Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "2000 Oklahoma Wranglers". Arenafan.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "2001 Oklahoma Wranglers". Arenafan.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
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