2014 Tampa Bay Storm season
The 2014 Tampa Bay Storm season was the 27th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League, and their 23rd in the Tampa Bay area. The team was coached by Lawrence Samuels, following his promotion from offensive coordinator. They played their home games at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Finishing the regular season with an 8–10 record, the Storm failed to reach the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
2014 Tampa Bay Storm season | |
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Head coach | Lawrence Samuels |
Home field | Tampa Bay Times Forum |
Results | |
Record | 8–10 |
Division place | 2nd AC South |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Standings
South Division | ||||||||||
Team | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | CON | Home | Away | |
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y-Orlando Predators | 11 | 7 | .611 | 1005 | 957 | 7–2 | 8–6 | 7–2 | 4–5 | |
Tampa Bay Storm | 8 | 10 | .444 | 904 | 953 | 4–3 | 7–6 | 5–4 | 3–6 | |
Jacksonville Sharks | 7 | 11 | .389 | 879 | 862 | 2–5 | 3–8 | 4–5 | 3–6 | |
New Orleans VooDoo | 3 | 15 | .167 | 770 | 1011 | 2–5 | 2–12 | 1–8 | 2–7 |
y - Clinched division
Schedule
The Storm began the season by hosting the New Orleans VooDoo on March 14. They ended the regular season at home against the Cleveland Gladiators.[1]
Week | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Attendance | Report | |
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Score | Record | ||||||||
1 | Friday | March 14 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | New Orleans VooDoo | W 62–57 | 1–0 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 10,370 | [2] |
2 | Friday | March 21 | 8:30 p.m. EDT | at San Antonio Talons | W 48–45 | 2–0 | Alamodome | 5,981 | [3] |
3 | Saturday | March 29 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Orlando Predators | L 52–56 | 2–1 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 10,896 | [4] |
4 | Friday | April 4 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Philadelphia Soul | W 63–49 | 3–1 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 11,102 | [5] |
5 | Friday | April 11 | 8:00 p.m. EDT | at Jacksonville Sharks | L 41–60 | 3–2 | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | 8,132 | [6] |
6 | Saturday | April 19 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | at Orlando Predators | L 65–77 | 3–3 | CFE Arena | 5,434 | [7] |
7 | Saturday | April 26 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Spokane Shock | L 41–53 | 3–4 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 9,448 | [8] |
8 | Saturday | May 3 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Portland Thunder | L 42–61 | 3–5 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 10,584 | [9] |
9 | Bye | ||||||||
10 | Saturday | May 17 | 6:00 p.m. EDT | at Philadelphia Soul | L 34–62 | 3–6 | Wells Fargo Center | 8,058 | [10] |
11 | Saturday | May 24 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Jacksonville Sharks | W 56–35 | 4–6 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 12,501 | [11] |
12 | Friday | May 30 | 8:30 p.m. EDT | at New Orleans VooDoo | W 62–48 | 5–6 | Smoothie King Center | 4,853 | [12] |
13 | Friday | June 6 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Philadelphia Soul | W 56–49 | 6–6 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 11,062 | [13] |
14 | Saturday | June 14 | 8:05 p.m. EDT | at Iowa Barnstormers | W 62–56 (OT) | 7–6 | Wells Fargo Arena | 8,862 | [14] |
15 | Saturday | June 21 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Orlando Predators | W 35–34 | 8–6 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 11,890 | [15] |
16 | Friday | June 27 | 7:00 p.m. EDT | at Cleveland Gladiators | L 41–48 | 8–7 | Quicken Loans Arena | 10,855 | [16] |
17 | Bye | ||||||||
18 | Friday | July 11 | 10:30 p.m. EDT | at San Jose SaberCats | L 43–52 | 8–8 | SAP Center at San Jose | 8,645 | [17] |
19 | Monday | July 22 | 8:30 p.m. EDT | at Spokane Shock | L 52–55 | 8–9 | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena | 9,479 | [18] |
20 | Saturday | July 26 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Cleveland Gladiators | L 49–56 | 8–10 | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 14,770 | [19] |
Roster
2014 Tampa Bay Storm roster | ||||||
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Quarterbacks
Fullbacks
Wide receivers |
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers
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Injured reserve
Refuse to report
Other League Exempt
League suspension
Team suspension
Inactive reserve
Rookies in itlatics → More rosters | |||
References
- "2014 Arena Football League Schedule". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- "Storm force turnovers; Defeat New Orleans, 62-57, in Arena football home opener". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
- "Storm mounts second half comeback, defeats the Talons 48-45". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. March 21, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- Akeman, Connor (March 30, 2014). "Little Things Doom Storm in Collapse Against Predators". ArenaFan. Arenafan.com. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- "Tampa Bay "'Storms" Philadelphia, 63-49, in arena game". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. April 5, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- "Storm falls in Jacksonville, lose to the Sharks 60-41". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. April 11, 2014. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
- "Storm loses in Orlando, falls to the Predators 77-65". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. April 20, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- "Second-half Aftershock Leads to Storm's Third Straight Loss". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. April 26, 2014. Retrieved April 27, 2014.
- "Portland "Thunders" past Tampa Bay Storm, 61-42". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. May 3, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
- "Storm falls in Philadelphia, loses to the Soul 62-34". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- "Tampa Bay Storm bury Jacksonville, 56-35, in Southern Division game". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- "Storm blows through New Orleans, defeats the VooDoo 62-48". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- "Storm comeback tops Soul, 56-49". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. June 7, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- "Storm wins overtime thriller in Iowa, defeats the Barnstormers 62-56". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. June 14, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- "Tampa Bay Storm defense stops Orlando in exciting AFL contest, 35-34". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- "Storm's win streak ended at five games, loses to Cleveland 41-48". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- "Storm falls in San Jose, loses to the SaberCats 43-52". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. July 12, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- "Storm drops thriller in Spokane, loses to Spokane 52-55". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- "Tampa bay Storm season ends with loss to 17-1 Cleveland Gladiators, 56-49". Tampa Bay Storm. Arenafan.com. July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 29, 2014.