San Diego Shockwave

San Diego Shockwave
Founded2006
Folded2007
Team history
  • San Diego Shockwave (2007)
Based inSan Diego, California
at Viejas Arena
Home arena
CheerleadersLady Shakers
MascotsShock and Wave
LeagueNational Indoor Football League (2007)
ColorsBlack, Maroon, White
     
Personnel
Head coachRobert Bees
Team presidentJeff Sprowls
OwnersJeff Sprowls and Robert Sprowls
Championships
League titles (1)2007

The San Diego Shockwave were an indoor football team based in San Diego, California, that competed in the National Indoor Football League. The team played its home games at Viejas Arena, home of the San Diego State Aztecs basketball teams. The Shockwave were founded as an expansion franchise in 2007.

The team was owned by former BYU player Jeff Sprowls and his father, Robert.[1] The Shockwave finished the 2007 season 10–1 in the league and won the NIFL title, but the league itself experienced many difficulties as other teams folded. For 2008, the Shockwave ownership decided not to continue operations in the NIFL.[2]

Some games were broadcast on XEPE, "San Diego 1700 AM." Chris Ello was the play-by-play announcer.

2007 season results

Date Opponent Result Att. Record
Regular Season
March 31 Los Angeles W, 56–9 3,237 1–0
April 7 at Casper L, 57–20 2,692 1–1
April 14 Beaumont W, 46–9 2,379 2–1
April 21 Pomona W, 61–32 3,473 3–1
April 28 at Los Angeles W, 61–6 2,733 4–1
May 5 Los Angeles W, 77–6 3,013 5–1
May 12 at San Bernardino W, 56–15 N/A 6–1
May 26 Casper W, 52–45 4,952 7–1
June 9 at Beaumont W, 50–26 3,000 8–1
June 23 Tri–Valley W, 33–24 2,933 9–1
June 30 San Bernardino W, 56–0 2,987 10–1

References

  1. ^ Hiro, Brian (March 31, 2007). "Shockwave will try to do what others couldn't —— succeed in San Diego". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. ^ SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports - Indoor football is gone again