The 2014 Sioux Falls Storm season was the team's fifteenth season as a professional indoor football franchise and sixth in the Indoor Football League (IFL). One of nine teams that competed in the IFL for the 2014 season, the Sioux Falls Storm were members of the United Conference.
Led by head coach Kurtiss Riggs, the Storm played their home games at the Sioux Falls Arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls entered the 2014 season following consecutive wins in the league's "United Bowl" championship game in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Off-field moves In mid-April 2014, the team announced that this season would be its last at the aging Sioux Falls Arena. In 2015, the Storm will follow the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League to the newly constructed Denny Sanford Premier Center.
Roster moves Quarterback Chris Dixon, a three-time IFL MVP, returned to the Storm after one season in the Arena Football League. Dixon previously led the Storm to the IFL championship in 2011 and 2012.
Awards and honors On February 26, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 1 Players of the Week. Kicker Parker Douglass was named Special Teams Player of the Week. The league cited his perfect night offensively (1-1 on field goals, 7-7 on PATs) as well as his "high booming kickoffs" forcing Nebraska to start offensive drives from deep in their own territory. Several Sioux Falls players also received Honorable Mentions from the league: running back Tory Harrison for offense, linebacker Tyler Knight for defense, and wide receiver/kick returner James Terry for special teams play.
On March 5, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 2 Players of the Week. Sioux Falls Storm linebacker Tyler Knight was named Defensive Player of the Week. Quarterback Chris Dixon and wide receiver Judd Harrold received Honorable Mentions for offense. Kicker Parker Douglass received an Honorable Mention for special teams play. On March 12, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 3 Players of the Week. Sioux Falls Storm linebacker Tyler Knight was named as the Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. On March 19, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 4 Players of the Week. Sioux Falls Storm kicker Parker Douglass received his second Honorable Mention for special teams play.
On April 2, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 6 Players of the Week. Sioux Falls Storm running back/kick returner Tory Harrison and kicker Parker Douglass were jointly named as the Co-Special Teams Players of the Week. Quarterback Chris Dixon received his second Honorable Mention for offense. Linebacker Tyler Knight and defensive back Patrick Wells each received an Honorable Mention for defense. On April 16, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 8 Players of the Week. Sioux Falls Storm quarterback Chris Dixon was named as the Offensive Player of the Week. Honorable mentions were awarded to wide receiver Jeremiah Oates for offense, linebacker Tyler Knight for defense, and kick returner Tory Harrison for special teams play. On April 23, 2014, the IFL announced its Week 9 Players of the Week. Sioux Falls Storm defensive back Kyle Theret received an Honorable Mention for defense.
Schedule Key:
Pre-season Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Score Record 1 Friday February 7 7:00pm at Sioux City Bandits (CPIFL) W 24–9 1–0 Tyson Events Center
Regular season Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record 1 Friday February 21 7:05pm Nebraska Danger W 52–35 1–0 Sioux Falls Arena 4,875 2 Friday February 28 7:00pm at Colorado Ice W 41–30 2–0 Budweiser Events Center 2,257 3 Saturday March 8 7:05pm at Tri-Cities Fever W 47–40 3–0 Toyota Center 3,650 4 Sunday March 16 4:05pm Colorado Ice W 50–37 4–0 Sioux Falls Arena 4,900 5 BYE 6 Sunday March 30 4:05pm Green Bay Blizzard W 86–42 5–0 Sioux Falls Arena 4,875 7 BYE 8 Saturday April 12 7:00pm at Green Bay Blizzard W 78–47 6–0 Resch Center 5,569 9 Saturday April 19 7:05pm Wyoming Cavalry W 64–29 7–0 Sioux Falls Arena 4,524 10 BYE 11 Friday May 2 7:05pm at Wyoming Cavalry W 69–51 8–0 Casper Events Center 1,914 12 Saturday May 10 7:05pm Cedar Rapids Titans W 48–36 9–0 Sioux Falls Arena 4,317 13 Saturday May 17 7:05pm Bemidji Axemen W 34–13 10–0 Sioux Falls Arena 4,520 14 Saturday May 24 7:00pm at Texas Revolution W 69–42 11–0 Allen Event Center 3,712 15 Saturday May 31 7:05pm at Nebraska Danger W 45–20 12–0 Eihusen Arena 3,779 16 Saturday June 7 7:05pm Texas Revolution W 34–29 13–0 Sioux Falls Arena 3,000 17 Saturday June 14 7:05pm at Cedar Rapids Titans L 37–49 13–1 U.S. Cellular Center 4,126
Postseason Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record United Conference Championship Saturday June 21 7:05pm Cedar Rapids Titans W 73-36 1–0 Sioux Falls Arena NA 2014 United Bowl Saturday June 28 7:05pm Nebraska Danger W 63-46 2-0 Sioux Falls Arena 4,500
Roster 2014 Sioux Falls Storm roster Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers Injury reserve Currently vacant
Exempt list
Refused to report
Rookies in italics Roster updated May 29, 2014 25 Active, 3 Inactive
Standings
References
External links Sioux Falls Storm official statistics