The 2014 Tri-Cities Fever season was the team's tenth season as a professional indoor football franchise and fifth in the Indoor Football League (IFL). One of nine teams competing in the IFL for the 2014 season, the Kennewick, Washington-based Tri-Cities Fever were members of the Intense Conference. Founded in 2005 as part of National Indoor Football League, the Tri-Cities Fever moved to the af2 in 2007 then jumped to the IFL before the 2010 season.
Under the leadership of owner/general manager Teri Carr and head coach Adam Shackleford, the team played their home games at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington. Shackleford's staff includes assistant coach Cleveland Pratt and defensive line coach Kimo von Oelhoffen. The Fever Girls are the official dance team.
Off-field moves Fever players participated in community programs, including the "After School Matters" after-school program and "Backpack Program" food assistance program at Eastgate Elementary in the Kennewick School District.
Awards and honors On March 5, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 2 Players of the Week. Tri-Cities Fever linebacker Boris Lee was named Special Teams Player of the Week. Wide receiver Jackie Chambers received an Honorable Mention for offense. Defensive back Lionell Singleton received an Honorable Mention for defense. Kicker Brady Beeson received an Honorable Mention for special teams play. On March 12, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 3 Players of the Week. Tri-Cities Fever defensive back Lionell Singleton received a second Honorable Mention for defense.
On March 19, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 4 Players of the Week. Tri-Cities Fever defensive back Donyae Coleman received an Honorable Mention for defense and kick returner Lionell Singleton received a third Honorable Mention for special teams play. On March 26, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 5 Players of the Week. Tri-Cities Fever kicker Brady Beeson and kick returner Dennis Rogan each received an Honorable Mention for special teams play. This is Beeson's second of the season.
On April 9, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 7 Players of the Week. Tri-Cities Fever running back Keithon Flemming and wide receiver Harry Peoples received an Honorable Mention for offense. Defensive back Lionell Singleton received an Honorable Mention for defense. On April 23, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 9 Players of the Week. Tri-Cities Fever quarterback Houston Lillard was named as the Offensive Player of the Week. Defensive back Donyaé Coleman received an Honorable Mention for defense. Kicker Brady Beeson and kick returner Harry Peoples each received an Honorable Mention for special teams play.
Schedule Key:
Regular season All start times are local time Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record 1 BYE 2 Friday February 28 7:00pm Wyoming Cavalry W 69–26 1–0 Toyota Center 4,407 3 Saturday March 8 7:05pm Sioux Falls Storm L 40–47 1–1 Toyota Center 3,650 4 Friday March 14 7:05pm at Nebraska Danger L 46–77 1–2 Eihusen Arena 3,650 5 Saturday March 22 7:05pm at Cedar Rapids Titans L 45–58 1–3 U.S. Cellular Center 4,128 6 BYE 7 Saturday April 5 7:05pm Cedar Rapids Titans L 43–63 1–4 Toyota Center 4,067 8 Sunday April 13 3:00pm at Colorado Ice L 28–55 1–5 Budweiser Events Center 2,497 9 Saturday April 19 7:00pm at Green Bay Blizzard W 73–62 2–5 Resch Center 3,435 10 Saturday April 26 7:05pm Colorado Ice W 44–35 3–5 Toyota Center 3,552 11 Saturday May 3 7:05pm Nebraska Danger L 62–66 3–6 Toyota Center 3,482 12 Saturday May 10 7:05pm at Bemidji Axemen W 51–50 4–6 Sanford Center 2,149 13 Saturday May 17 7:00pm at Texas Revolution W 55–34 5–6 Allen Event Center 3,691 14 Saturday May 24 7:05pm Wyoming Cavalry W 94–30 6–6 Toyota Center 3,434 15 BYE 16 Friday June 6 7:05pm at Wyoming Cavalry W 64–35 7–6 Casper Events Center 1,550 17 Saturday June 14 7:05pm Colorado Ice W 47–33 8–6 Toyota Center 2,700
Roster 2014 Tri-Cities Fever roster Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers Injured Reserve
Exempt List currently vacant
rookies in italics Roster updated June 3, 2014 24 Active, 2 Inactive → More rosters
Standings
References
External links Tri-Cities Fever official website Tri-Cities Fever official statistics Tri-Cities Fever at Tri-City Herald