The 2001 Arena Football League season was the 15th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Grand Rapids Rampage, who defeated the Nashville Kats in ArenaBowl XV.
Relocation The New England Seawolves was purchased by TD Securities and were relocated to Toronto to become the Toronto Phantoms. On October 19, 2000, the Albany Firebirds announced they were relocating the Indianapolis. On November 1, 2000, the Iowa Barnstormers announced that they relocated to New York to become the New York Dragons. Standings Team Overall DivisionWinsLossesPercentageWinsLossesPercentage National Conference Eastern Division Toronto Phantoms860.571710.875 New York Dragons860.571440.500 Carolina Cobras770.500530.625 Buffalo Destroyers680.429440.500 New Jersey Gladiators2120.143080.000 Southern Division Nashville Kats1040.714420.667 Tampa Bay Storm1040.714330.500 Orlando Predators860.571330.500 Florida Bobcats680.429240.333 American Conference Central Division Grand Rapids Rampage1130.786620.750 Indiana Firebirds950.643440.500 Detroit Fury770.500530.625 Chicago Rush770.500350.375 Milwaukee Mustangs3110.214260.250 Western Division San Jose SaberCats1040.714710.833 Arizona Rattlers860.571530.625 Los Angeles Avengers590.357440.500 Oklahoma Wranglers590.357350.375 Houston Thunderbears3110.214170.125
Green indicates clinched playoff berth Purple indicates division champion Grey indicates best regular season record
Playoffs
All-Arena team PositionFirst teamSecond teamQuarterbackAaron Garcia, New YorkClint Dolezel, Grand RapidsFullback/LinebackerAndre Bowden, Tampa BayRupert Grant, NashvilleWide receiver/Defensive backDameon Porter, ChicagoJarrick Hillery, NashvilleJay Jones, IndianaCharlie Davidson, TorontoWide receiver/LinebackerGary Compton, MilwaukeeMichael Baker, Grand RapidsOffensive specialistKevin Swayne, New YorkJames Bowden, Tampa BayOffensive lineman/Defensive linemanJames Baron, NashvilleRobert Stewart, New YorkR-Kal Truluck, DetroitErnest Allen, OrlandoJoe Jacobs, San JoseRod Williams, Tampa BayDefensive specialistKenny McEntyre, OrlandoMark Ricks, Los AngelesDamon Mason, OrlandoCornelius Coe, IndianaKickerMike Black, Tampa BayBrian Gowins, Grand Rapids
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