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| '''W''' 30–23<ref>{{cite news |last=Wilson |first=Allen |title=After 12 losses, Destroyers finally get their first win |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news-after-12-losses-destro/139062890/ |newspaper=[[The Buffalo News]] |location=[[Buffalo, New York]] |date=July 24, 1999 |page=11 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{Open access}} }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 05:45, 11 July 2024
1999 Buffalo Destroyers season | |
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Head coach | Dave Whinham |
Home field | Marine Midland Arena |
Results | |
Record | 1–13 |
Division place | 4th |
Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1999 Buffalo Destroyers season was the 1st season for the franchise and the 1st in Buffalo, New York. They finished with a 1–13 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Destroyers recorded their first win in franchise history on July 23, 1999, when they defeated the Portland Forest Dragons, 30–23.
Coaching
[edit]Dave Whinham was the head coach of the Destroyers for their inaugural season.
Preseason schedule
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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1 | April 7 | Florida Bobcats | Neutral | W 24–17[1] |
2 | April 16 | Orlando Predators | Away | L 34–35[2] |
Regular season schedule
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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1 | April 30 | New England Sea Wolves | Home | L 26–59[3] |
2 | May 7 | New Jersey Red Dogs | Home | L 39–41[4] |
3 | May 15 | Albany Firebirds | Away | L 41–51[5] |
4 | May 21 | New England Sea Wolves | Away | L 22–36[6] |
5 | May 28 | Grand Rapids Rampage | Home | L 38–40[7] |
6 | June 4 | Florida Bobcats | Home | L 32–50[8] |
7 | June 12 | Iowa Barnstormers | Away | L 42–29[9] |
8 | June 21 | Albany Firebirds | Home | L 34–54[10] |
9 | June 25 | New Jersey Red Dogs | Away | L 20–34[11] |
10 | July 2 | Tampa Bay Storm | Home | L 14–59[12] |
11 | July 9 | San Jose SaberCats | Away | L 46–52[13] |
12 | July 16 | Portland Forest Dragons | Away | L 43–46[14] |
13 | July 23 | Portland Forest Dragons | Home | W 30–23[15] |
14 | July 30 | Orlando Predators | Away | L 40–48[16] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Destroyers win preseason opener". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. April 8, 1999. p. 26. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Destroyers fall to Predators". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. April 17, 1999. p. 45. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Wilson, Allen (May 1, 1999). "Sea Wolves shoot down Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 13, 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Wilson, Allen (May 8, 1999). "Winning is no snap for Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 13, 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Carucci, Vic (May 16, 1999). "Firebirds outlast Destroyers, 51-41". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 69. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Destroyers can't get it in synch, fall to Sea Wolves". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. May 22, 1999. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Wilson, Allen (May 29, 1999). "Destroyers lose again despite leading late". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Wilson, Allen (June 5, 1999). "Turnovers and penalties help Destroyers extend losing streak to six". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Destroyers see victory slip away". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. June 13, 1999. p. 65. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Northrop, Milt (June 22, 1999). "Brown leaves Destroyers feeling blue". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Destroyers lose ninth straight". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. June 26, 1999. p. 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Northrop, Milt (July 3, 1999). "Buffalo destroyed by Storm in franchise's worst loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 31, 35. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Destroyers suffer 11th straight defeat". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. July 10, 1999. p. 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Time runs out as Destroyers drop decision to Portland". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. July 17, 1999. p. 16. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Wilson, Allen (July 24, 1999). "After 12 losses, Destroyers finally get their first win". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 11, 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Destroyers end season with 48-40 loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. July 31, 1999. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .