The Omaha Mammoths were a professional football team based in Omaha, Nebraska. They were a charter member of the Fall Experimental Football League, which was trying to become the developmental league for the National Football League. They played their home games at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, home of the College World Series and the former home of the United Football League's Omaha Nighthawks. The Mammoths were the first pro outdoor football franchise to play in Omaha since the Nighthawks.Pro football franchise coming to TD Ameritrade Park; league founder says Omaha provides 'a high probability of success', Rich Kaipust, Omaha World-Herald, June 19, 2014Omaha’s FXFL franchise preparing to reveal coach and team name, Rich Kaipust, Omaha World-Herald, July 24, 2014Omaha's FXFL franchise reveals team mascot, logo, Marjie Ducey, Omaha World-Herald, July 31, 2014FXFL unveils its Omaha franchise -- the Mammoths, Josh Planos, KETV-TV Website, July 31, 2014FXFL considers Omaha place for professional football, KETV YouTube channel, June 11, 2014
Despite having the strongest attendance in the FXFL for 2014 and a promise from the commissioner that the team would return, the Mammoths were quietly replaced by the Hudson Valley Fort during the 2015 offseason due to travel costs. Mammoths coach Sandy Buda confirmed the report on July 19.Kaipust, Rich (July 19, 2015). FXFL's Omaha Mammoths football team not returning for second season. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved July 30, 2015. The Mammoths finished their first and only season in second place with a record of 3–1, declining to play a championship game.
Schedule Regular season WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenue 1 Boston Brawlers W 41–18 1–0 TD Ameritrade Park Omaha 2 Florida Blacktips W 20–19 2–0 TD Ameritrade Park Omaha 3 at Brooklyn Bolts L 13–15 2–1 MCU Park 4 Boston Brawlers W 10–8 3–1 TD Ameritrade Park Omaha 5 Brooklyn Bolts TD Ameritrade Park Omaha 6 at Brooklyn Bolts (championship) MCU Park
Final roster Omaha Mammoths final roster Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams Reserve lists Currently vacant
Practice squad Currently vacant
Rookies in italicsRoster updated October 27, 201440 Active, 0 Inactive
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External links
Official Twitter page