Thats why I think the casual fan will love it, said former Bucs kicker Martin Gramatica, who coaches both Strikers teams. But the Bandits have more certainty at quarterback and Ta'amu will make enough plays and limit the self-inflicted mistakes to get his team back to .500 and keep Tampa Bay's playoff hopes alive . From Bombers to Bandits, Renegades to Rollin Thunder, weve seen a smorgasbord of pro teams try to make their mark with varying degrees of success. [3][4][5][6] Reynolds was prominently involved in the Bandits' early marketing campaigns, and the cover of the team's first media guide featured a photo of the actor wearing a Bandits jacket and trucker hat. The Breakers (2-0) will play the Birmingham Stallions in a matchup of unbeaten teams later in the day at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. He was one of 16 nominees for the U.S. Army National Player of . Game log for the match-up between Bridgewater Jr. Bandits vs. New Hampshire Jr. [14] After the XFL's season was cut short, Ta'amu was placed on the reserve/other league list on April 2, 2020, in order to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. However, to gain a competitive advantage and draw attention to their teams, some owners attempted to sign more high-profile players to free agent contracts, sometimes engaging in bidding wars against more financially powerful NFL teams. The most popular franchise during the USFL's original three-year run back in the 1980s will be one of several teams in the new version of the football league, set to launch in the spring. [7], On August 7, 2019, Taamu signed with the Houston Texans;[10] he was released on August 30, 2019.[11]. Monarchs on Mon 27/02, 2023 . FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Behind Colombian superstar Carlos Valderrama whose bronze Afro bore a finger-in-a-socket effect the Mutiny boasted the the leagues best regular season record (2012) in their inaugural year and won 17 games the following season. Gary Anderson, a star in any league, rushed for four touchdowns Saturday night to help the Tampa Bay Bandits open the United States Football League's third season with a 35-7 rout of the Orlando Renegades. This led to USFL teams losing substantial amounts of money, causing much instability throughout the league. [1] Bassett had a part-time home in the Tampa Bay Area, and when the USFL announced its twelve charter franchises in May 1982, Bassett was introduced as the majority owner of the as-yet unnamed team in Tampa along with Miami attorney Steve Arky. By 2017, however, the AFL had dwindled to five teams, and then-owner Jeff Vinik made the tough decision to pull the plug. While they were owned by Canadian businessman John Bassett, actor and former Florida State player Burt Reynolds bought in as a minority owner and became a big part of the teams marketing. Tampa Bay Bandits. Kyle Sloter #10 of New Orleans Breakers looks to pass the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Bandits at Protective Stadium on April 24, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. Cheerleaders warm up the crowd at the first game (FOX 13 / file). While Haley's name isn't as big as some of the other coaches in the USFL, the players on his roster are big names in many circles. STAMFORD, Conn., - April 21, 2022 - After an exciting opening weekend highlighted by three one-score games, USFL Week 2 features quarterback Kyle Sloter and the New Orleans Breakers against quarterback Jordan Ta'amu and the Tampa Bay Bandits from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., this Sunday at 3 p.m. Football is in our DNA and the return of this innovative and iconic league is a fantastic addition to our robust slate of football programming, Shanks said. 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Defenders", ". [6] In his senior season he passed for 3,918 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Bassett was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, and staffers suspected that his illness was impairing his judgment. Scouting Report: It is easy to see why so many NFL teams have had interest in Taamu, as he possesses an intriguing combination of size, athleticism and arm talent. This article about a sports team in Alabama is a stub. The Bandits began play in 1983 in Tampa Stadium, and were immediately more successful than the area's NFL franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with whom they shared a home field (though the Bucs played in the fall and early winter while the Bandits played in the spring and early summer). While he had been by far the richest owner in the WFL, he realized that he would be one of the poorest owners in the USFL. With the USFL failing to win the necessary money from its antitrust lawsuit to continue operating, and suddenly without one of its most financially successful franchises, the league suspended operations the same day, never returning to play. Some flourished, some were fleeting, and some have been totally forgotten. At Spurrier's introductory press conference, Bassett joked that the he knew that he'd found the right coach when he discovered that the Spurrier family also had a dog named Bandit.[4][8]. The New Orleans Breakers are still undefeated following their second United States Football League game, a 34-3 win over the Tampa Bay Bandits on Sunday. Though most fans assumed the Bandits name was a reference to Reynolds popular movie franchise, Bassett said hed named the team after his granddaughters dog. 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Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, USFL Draft 2022: Michigan Panthers take QB Shea Patterson. Kyle Sloter #10 of New Orleans Breakers looks to pass the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Bandits at Protective Stadium on April 24, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. The Michigan Panthers, New Jersey Generals, Philadelphia Stars and Pittsburgh Maulers will form the North Division. [7] Though Bassett had also considered several established coaches with NFL experience, he chose Spurrier due to his deep connections to the state of Florida and his reputation as an innovative young offensive coach; Spurrier was 37 when hired, making him the youngest head coach in professional football at the time. On Monday, we tackled the Michigan Panthers, early favorites in the North. Ta'amu finished the game completing 44.4% of his passes for 62 yards and one interception. Showboats games will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (formerly known as the Liberty Bowl). [16], Taamu signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on April 2, 2020. Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. [29][34], Rushing Yards: 1206 (1985), Gary Anderson, Receiving Yards: 1146 (1983), Danny Buggs, This article is about the first edition of the USFL. The Bandits arguably have the best quarterback-head coach duo in Jordan Ta'amu and Todd Haley. Final roster. 1985 Tampa Bay Bandits Roster. Here is every pick from the Tampa Bay Bandits so far in the 2022 USFL Draft. He compiled a 68-88 overall record in the . The Bandits were a charter member of the USFL and was the only franchise to have the same principal owner (John F. Bassett), head coach (Steve Spurrier), and home field (Tampa Stadium) during the league's three seasons of play (19831985). 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After the Bandits went three and out, the Breakers went on a 12-play 69-yard drive. Home venue: Houlihans Stadium (1996-98), Raymond James Stadium (1999-2001). ET Sunday. [26][27], However, by mid-1985, the Bandits' ownership group was in disarray. The Bandits are led by head coach Todd Haley, who spent a ton of time in the NFL as both a head coach and offensive coordinator. [5][6], Rookies in italics He won a Super Bowl in 2018/2019 season with the New England Patriots. Headquartered at the original Jack Russell Stadium on North Greenwood Avenue, the Bombers had success, star power and an electric home atmosphere. Sign up for the Bucs RedZone newsletter to get updates and analysis on the latest team and NFL news from Bucs beat writer Joey Knight. [1], On January 6, 2022, it was announced on The Herd with Colin Cowherd that former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley was named the head coach and general manager for the Bandits. The 6-foot-3, 221-pound QB has an athletic frame with excellent size and better football speed than his 40-yard dash of 4.77 suggests, getting to top speed quickly with his long strides that make him a legitimate dual-threat nightmare for defenders. But attendance had bottomed out by then (as low as 295 for one game), and new owner John Tuschuman moved the team to South Dakota before the end of the third season. The South Division includes the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Gamblers, New Orleans Breakers and Tampa Bay Bandits. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Tampa Bay Bandits; Philadelphia Stars; New Jersey Generals; . He finished the game going 25-for-39 with 266 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and no interceptions. The Florida stars up-tempo, aggressive offense which earned the nickname Bandit Ball was usually among the best in the league. On December 15, 2021, Ta'amu was signed to the Washington Football Team's practice squad,[29] but was released eight days later. 9 to 5) cost both of their second-round picks at Nos. The Bandits' mascot gallops around Tampa Stadium (FOX 13 / file). Tampa Bay Bandits Mekhi . After he was relieved of his duties in Kansas City in December of 2011, Haley caught on as offensive coordinator with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a few . SCORES; Day Date Opponent Score Location Venue Attendance; Sun: 3/6/1983: H: Boston Breakers 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Bandits quarterback Jordan Ta'amu comes into this game off his best performance of the year including a pair of touchdown passes . The Bandits were led on the ground by Ta'amu and B.J. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Subscribe to our XFL News Hub YouTube Channel. He was out of football entirely for two seasons before stepping in as a high school coach in 2020 in the Tampa area before being named the Bandits coach. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [32][33], Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 05:17, "How did Jordan Ta'amu, a Hawaii native who went to a New Mexico JUCO, end up at Ole Miss? During the BattleHawks first game against the Dallas Renegades on February 9, Ta'amu threw for 209 yards and a passing touchdown, while rushing for 77 yards, helping the team win a 159 victory against the Renegades. Follow our Tampa Bay Times sports team on Twitter and Facebook. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/OH) or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Tampa Bay starting quarterback Jordan Ta'amu paced the Bandits' offense, completing 17-of-33 passes for 225 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The Bandits stumbled, scoring only 162 points, though they the defensive unit yielded 195. Published: May. League: Continental Basketball Association, Home venue: Bayfront Center (1984-85, 1986-87), University of Tampa (1985-86). One general partner was actor Burt Reynolds. Due to broad local support, the Bandits were one of a very few USFL teams with a stable home and steady finances - they were the only franchise to have the same coach, owner, and home city throughout the league's three-year existence. But New Orleans responded on the next drive, as Sloter connected with wide receiver Shawn Poindexter for an 18-yard touchdown. After John Bassett passed away in 1986, the team struggled to secure a TV contract and ultimately folded along with the rest of the league. [1] He transferred to Ole Miss in 2017, entering the season as the backup to Shea Patterson before taking over as the starter for the final five games after Patterson suffered an injury. Follow our Tampa Bay Times sports team on Twitter and Facebook. [16], When the season was over, quarterback John Reaves was the leading passer on the squad. JORDAN ELLIS LIFTS BREAKERS TO FIRST USFL WIN OVER STARS. Weve ranked them right here. [17] On September 5, 2020, he was waived. The Tampa Bay Bandits were coached by Steve Spurrier. The Bandits led the league in average attendance over their three years, outdrawing the Buccaneers, who also played at Tampa Stadium. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Heres a look at the rest of the roster for Tampa Bay. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Jordan Ta'amu #10 of Tampa Bay Bandits looks to pass the ball in the third quarter of the game against the New Orleans Breakers at Protective Stadium on April 24, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. In the inaugural draft's unique format, each round is dedicated solely to one position group, and the first round featured only quarterbacks. Over its three seasons, the league fielded a total of 18 teams in NFL cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Houston, but also in non-NFL cities like Jacksonville, Memphis, and San Antonio. Howd that go? All rights reserved. [2], After it was decided that the franchise would play in Tampa, several minority owners bought stakes, among them Hollywood star Burt Reynolds, a former college football player at Florida State who was one of the most popular motion picture actors in the world. While Haleys name isnt as big as some of the other coaches in the USFL, the players on his roster are big names in many circles. Spurrier's "Bandit Ball" offense led them to three winning seasons and two playoff appearances, and their exciting brand of play combined with innovative local marketing helped the Bandits lead the league in attendance. @JTaamu10 has a new home, and it's D.C.", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jordan_Ta%27amu&oldid=1141665312, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 05:17. League: Various, but mainly Amateur Softball Association. However, he soon warmed up to the USFL after discovering that he was nowhere as well off as the other owners. Jacksonville was 1-1, after soundly defeating the Washington Federals and nearly beating the New Jersey Generals. The Tampa Bay Bandits are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida, The Bandits competed in the United States Football League (USFL) . Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. (Photo by Jamie Squire/USFL/Getty Images). The USFL is relaunching in 2022, four decades after the spring football leagues short-lived run that featured such stars as Reggie White, Herschel Walker, Steve Young, Jim Kelly and future president Donald Trump. . This American football team article is a stub. Read More Tampa Bay Bandits quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Maulers during the first half of a USFL football game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Birmingham, Ala . 39 and 61. . 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