The San Angelo Stampede Express was a professional indoor football team from San Angelo, Texas owned by Darlene Jones. They were announced as a charter member of the Lone Star Football League but folded before play began in 2012. They played their home games in the Foster Communications Coliseum . They changed their name from the San Angelo Stampede for the 2006 season.
7-592: On August 9, San Angelo confirmed that the Express would be a new expansion member of the Intense Football League . Before the season began owner Darlene Jones announced that the team's goal is to "Win Football Games!!". Jones made big changes with the announcement of new general manager Bridget Jones and new head coach J. T. Smith . The team showcased new Home field uniforms. In February
14-810: The National Indoor Football League and the league suspended operations. In 2006, the Intense Football League restarted. Three of the original teams (Odessa, San Angelo and Corpus Christi) returned to the IFL, joined by new teams from Belton , Lake Charles , and Laredo . Following the 2006 season, the Laredo Lobos left for AF2, but the league expanded with three new teams for 2007 in the Frisco Thunder , Katy Ruff Riders , and Alaska Wild (notable for being
21-544: The Stampede announced the hiring of former player Johnny Anderson. The team retired his number 6. On May 2 the Stampede's front office announced the suspension of head coach Johnny Anderson for 10 days. The reason for the suspension was Anderson was being investigated by the San Angelo Police Department regarding a physical assault on two women. In 2009, former Texas Tech quarterback Sonny Cumbie
28-648: The first ever professional football team in the state of Alaska ). For 2008 another Alaskan team was added with the Fairbanks Grizzlies . The league planned to add a team in El Paso for 2009. On July 22, 2008, it was announced that the IFL would be merging with United Indoor Football for the upcoming 2009 season, following the National Indoor Bowl Championship between both leagues' champions on August 2. On August 1 it
35-628: The playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Clint Dolezel , a 13-year veteran of the AFL, was named head coach and the team had their best season in franchise history with a 10–4 record. The Express lost in the conference semifinals to the Billings Outlaws . Running Back Derrick Ross was named Rookie of the Year and led the league in rushing yards as well as touchdowns. Intense Football League The Intense Football League ( IFL )
42-701: Was a professional indoor football minor league that began operations in 2004. Its focus was in Texas , but it was notable for being the first professional football league to place a franchise in Alaska . During its first season, the El Paso Rumble folded and the league oversaw operations of the team until the end of the season. In 2005, the Amarillo Dusters left for the AF2 , while the other teams joined
49-621: Was named head coach and director of player personnel to replace Jon Loudermilk. Cumbie was the 10th head coach named in the team's history. As a player, Cumbie had stints with the Indianapolis Colts , Baltimore Ravens and finally the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL). Four games into the 2009 Stampede Express season, Cumbie became the starting quarterback and lead the team to
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