The 2014 San Antonio Talons season was the 14th season for the franchise, the fifth in the Arena Football League, and the third in San Antonio, Texas. The team was coached by Lee Johnson and played their home games at the Alamodome. Finishing the regular season with a 3–15 record, this was the worst season in franchise history.
2014 San Antonio Talons season | |
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Head coach | Lee Johnson |
Home field | Alamodome |
Results | |
Record | 3–15 |
Division place | 2nd NC West |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Standings
editTeam | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | CON | Home | Away | |
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z-Arizona Rattlers | 15 | 3 | .833 | 1151 | 905 | 4–0 | 11–2 | 9–0 | 6–3 | |
San Antonio Talons | 3 | 15 | .167 | 743 | 1017 | 1–3 | 1–5 | 0–9 | 3–6 | |
Los Angeles Kiss | 3 | 15 | .167 | 633 | 957 | 1–3 | 3–9 | 2–7 | 1–8 |
z - Clinched division and conference's best record
Schedule
editThe Talons began the season at home against the Los Angeles Kiss on March 15. Their last regular season game was on the road against the New Orleans VooDoo on July 26.[1]
Week | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Attendance | Report | |
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Score | Record | ||||||||
1 | Saturday | March 15 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Los Angeles Kiss | L 38–41 | 0–1 | Alamodome | 8,269 | [2] |
2 | Friday | March 21 | 7:30 p.m. CDT | Tampa Bay Storm | L 45–48 | 0–2 | Alamodome | 5,981 | [3] |
3 | Saturday | March 29 | 6:00 p.m. CDT | at Jacksonville Sharks | L 22–63 | 0–3 | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | 10,144 | [4] |
4 | Friday | April 4 | 7:30 p.m. CDT | Pittsburgh Power | L 17–70 | 0–4 | Alamodome | 4,112 | [5] |
5 | Saturday | April 12 | 7:05 p.m. CDT | at Iowa Barnstormers | L 62–63 | 0–5 | Wells Fargo Arena | 8,763 | [6] |
6 | Friday | April 18 | 7:30 p.m. CDT | at New Orleans VooDoo | W 69–33 | 1–5 | Smoothie King Center | 6,097 | [7] |
7 | Saturday | April 26 | 6:00 p.m. CDT | at Arizona Rattlers | L 59–69 | 1–6 | US Airways Center | 8,567 | |
8 | Saturday | May 3 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Iowa Barnstormers | L 52–62 | 1–7 | Alamodome | 7,283 | [8] |
9 | Bye | ||||||||
10 | Saturday | May 17 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | New Orleans VooDoo | L 44–62 | 1–8 | Alamodome | 6,125 | [9] |
11 | Thursday | May 22 | 9:00 p.m. CDT | at Portland Thunder | L 40–55 | 1–9 | Moda Center | 6,396 | [10] |
12 | Saturday | May 31 | 5:00 p.m. CDT | at Philadelphia Soul | L 40–76 | 1–10 | Wells Fargo Center | 7,811 | [11] |
13 | Saturday | June 7 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Orlando Predators | L 39–58 | 1–11 | Alamodome | 6,237 | [12] |
14 | Saturday | June 14 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Arizona Rattlers | L 34–70 | 1–12 | Alamodome | 5,692 | [13] |
15 | Friday | June 20 | 9:00 p.m. CDT | at Spokane Shock | L 30–70 | 1–13 | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena | 8,489 | [14] |
16 | Bye | ||||||||
17 | Saturday | July 5 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Jacksonville Sharks | L 34–62 | 1–14 | Alamodome | 5,212 | [15] |
18 | Saturday | July 12 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Cleveland Gladiators | L 47–50 (OT) | 1–15 | Alamodome | 8,217 | [16] |
19 | Saturday | July 19 | 9:00 p.m. CDT | at Los Angeles Kiss | W 72–65 | 2–15 | Honda Center | 11,059 | [17] |
20 | Saturday | July 26 | 7:00 p.m. CDT | at New Orleans VooDoo | W 38–35 (OT) | 3–15 | Smoothie King Center | 6,217 |
Roster
edit2014 San Antonio Talons roster | ||||||
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Quarterbacks
Fullbacks
Wide receivers
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen |
Linebackers
Defensive backs Kickers |
Injured reserve
Refuse to report
League suspension
Team suspension
Other league exempt
Inactive reserve
Recallable reassignment
Rookies in italics |
References
edit- ^ "2014 Arena Football League Schedule". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ^ Staff report (March 15, 2014). "Field goals seal winning debut for KISS vs. Talons". San Antonio Express-News. mysanantonio.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ "Storm mounts second half comeback, defeats the Talons 48-45". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. March 21, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- ^ Staff report (March 29, 2014). "Jacksonville flattens Talons". San Antonio Express-News. mysanantonio.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Dominates San Antonio in 70-17 Victory on the Road". Pittsburgh Power. Arenafan.com. April 5, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "Victory for Barnstormers in 2014 Home Opener". Iowa Barnstormers. Arenafan.com. April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
- ^ "VooDoo Topped by Talons". New Orleans VooDoo. Arenafan.com. April 20, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ "Barnstormers Shred Talons, 62-52". Iowa Barnstormers. Arenafan.com. May 3, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
- ^ "VooDoo Down Talons in San Antonio, 62-44". San Antonio Talons. Arenafan.com. May 18, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "Thunder Clip Talons, 55-40". Portland Thunder. Arenafan.com. May 23, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Soul declaw Talons, 76-40". Philadelphia Soul. Arenafan.com. June 1, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ "Predators Dominate Talons in 58-39 Victory". Orlando Predators. Arenafan.com. June 7, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ Loeschman, Matt (June 16, 2014). "Rattlers make AFL history in rout of Talons". Arenafan. Arenafan.com. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Shock Dismantle Talons 70-30". Spokane Shock. Arenafan.com. June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- ^ "Sharks Soar Past Talons on Sunday, 62-34". Jacksonville Sharks. Arenafan.com. July 6, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
- ^ "Gladiators win East Division, Lock up first place in American Conference with overtime win". Cleveland Gladiators. Arenafan.com. July 12, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ "Talons Fend Off KISS for an Emotional Victory". San Antonio Talons. Arenafan.com. July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.