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2013 Arizona Rattlers season
Indoor football season
Indoor football season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Arizona Rattlers |
| year | 2013 |
| record | 15–3 |
| division_place | 1st NC West |
| coach | Kevin Guy |
| owner | Ron Shurts |
| stadium | US Airways Center |
| playoffs | Won Conference Semifinals (SaberCats) 59–49 |
| Won Conference Championship (Shock) 65–57 | |
| Won ArenaBowl XXVI (Soul) 48–39 | |
| shortnavlink | Rattlers seasons |
Won Conference Championship (Shock) 65–57 Won ArenaBowl XXVI (Soul) 48–39
The ** Arizona Rattlers season** was the 22nd season for the franchise Arena Football League, coming off of their victory in ArenaBowl XXV. The team was coached by Kevin Guy and played their home games at the US Airways Center. With a 15–3 record, the Rattlers won their fourth consecutive division title to qualify for the playoffs. The Rattlers successfully defended their championship in ArenaBowl XXVI by once again defeating the Philadelphia Soul by a 48–39 score to win their fourth ArenaBowl championship in franchise history.
Final roster
| 2013 Arizona Rattlers roster |
|---|
| Quarterbacks |
Standings
Regular season schedule
The Rattlers began the season at home against the Philadelphia Soul on March 23 in a rematch of ArenaBowl XXV. They closed the regular season on the road against the Iowa Barnstormers on July 27.
| Week | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Report | Score | Record | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | March 23 | 5:00 p.m. MST | Philadelphia Soul | W 66–52 | 1–0 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday | March 29 | 6:30 p.m. MST | at Utah Blaze | W 77–49 | 2–0 | EnergySolutions Arena | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | April 6 | 5:30 p.m. MST | San Jose SaberCats | W 73–47 | 3–0 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday | April 12 | 7:00 p.m. MST | at Spokane Shock | L 49–66 | 3–1 | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | April 20 | 6:00 p.m. MST | San Antonio Talons | W 83–40 | 4–1 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunday | April 28 | 3:00 p.m. MST | Orlando Predators | W 82–42 | 5–1 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | May 4 | 4:00 p.m. MST | at Jacksonville Sharks | W 58–48 | 6–1 | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | May 11 | 6:00 p.m. MST | Utah Blaze | W 65–49 | 7–1 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunday | May 19 | 1:00 p.m. MST | at Chicago Rush | W 56–49 | 8–1 | Allstate Arena | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | May 25 | 6:00 p.m. MST | Iowa Barnstormers | W 70–26 | 9–1 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | June 1 | 1:05 p.m. MST | at Philadelphia Soul | W 64–57 | 10–1 | Wells Fargo Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | June 8 | 5:30 p.m. MST | at San Antonio Talons | W 70–21 | 11–1 | Alamodome | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | June 15 | 6:00 p.m. MST | Spokane Shock | W 59–42 | 12–1 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | June 22 | 7:30 p.m. MST | at San Jose SaberCats | L 42–72 | 12–2 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | July 6 | 4:00 p.m. MST | at Orlando Predators | W 84–56 | 13–2 | Amway Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | July 13 | 6:00 p.m. MST | New Orleans VooDoo | W 79–42 | 14–2 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | July 20 | 6:00 p.m. MST | Chicago Rush | L 42–63 | 14–3 | US Airways Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday | July 27 | 5:05 p.m. MST | at Iowa Barnstormers | W 84–45 | 15–3 | Wells Fargo Arena |
Playoffs
| Round | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Report | NC Semifinals | NC Championship | ArenaBowl XXVI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | August 4 | 5:00 p.m. MST | San Jose SaberCats | W 59–49 | US Airways Center | |||||
| Saturday | August 10 | 6:00 p.m. MST | Spokane Shock | W 65–57 | US Airways Center | |||||
| Saturday | August 17 | 10:00 a.m. MST | Philadelphia Soul | W 48–39 | Amway Center |
References
References
- (November 13, 2012). "AFL Announces 2013 Schedule". Arena Football League.
- "2013 Arena Football League Schedule". Arenafan.com.
- (March 24, 2013). "Rattlers knock off Soul to open 2013 season". Arenafan.com.
- (March 30, 2013). "Rattlers make quick work of Blaze". Arenafan.com.
- (April 7, 2013). "SaberCats Fall to Rattlers, 73–47". Arenafan.com.
- (April 13, 2013). "Shock rattles Arizona with 66–49 win". Arenafan.com.
- (April 22, 2012). "Rattlers trounce Talons". Arenafan.com.
- (April 28, 2013). "Predators Suffer Another Loss, Arizona Takes The Victory 42–82". Arenafan.com.
- (May 4, 2013). "Sharks Fall to Rattlers, 58–48, On Saturday Night". Arenafan.com.
- Jose M. Romero. (May 11, 2013). "Arizona Rattlers hold off the Utah Blaze rally". [[The Arizona Republic]].
- (May 19, 2013). "Rattlers escape Chicago with 56–49 victory". Arenafan.com.
- (May 26, 2013). "Barnstormers Snake Bitten in Arizona". Arenafan.com.
- (June 1, 2013). "Arizona comeback ends Soul winning streak, 64–57". Arenafan.com.
- (June 9, 2012). "Talons Fall 70–21 to Rattlers". Arenafan.com.
- (June 15, 2012). "Shock fall to Rattlers 59–42". Arenafan.com.
- (June 23, 2013). "SaberCats Charm the Rattlers, 72–42". Arenafan.com.
- Adam Markowitz. (July 6, 2013). "Efficient Rattlers Continue Rolling in (First?) Trip to Orlando". Arenafan.com.
- (July 28, 2013). "Barnstormers End Season With Loss To Rattlers". Arenafan.com.
- (August 4, 2013). "SaberCats Fall 59-49 to Rattlers in Close One in the Desert". Arenafan.com.
- (August 11, 2013). "Shock fall to the defending champs 65-57". Arenafan.com.
- Jeff Sims. (August 17, 2013). "Rattlers Repeat as ArenaBowl Champs". Arenafan.com.
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