History

April 5, 2008
2008 Season Ignites!
Head Coach Lee Leslie returns with a solid core of fan favorites and an infusion of new talent for the 2008 season. This season’s quest for the ArenaCup begins with the Tulsa Talons; last year’s af2 champions. Don’t miss a moment of another fun-tastic season. Fuel the fire! Get your season tickets today! Call 383-0080 and ask to speak to a ticket sales executive.

July 28, 2007
Tofi D-ominates Season Finale with Four Sacks
Travis Tofi’s (University of Southern California) dominant four sack performance versus the Tri-Cities Fever put an exclamation point on a very successful inaugural 2007 season. Expect them to pick up in ’08 right where they left off as defensive stars Tofi, Levi Madarieta and Corey Dodds return to turn up the heat on opposing quarterbacks this season.

July 14, 2007
Harris’ Scorching Performance Burned Into the Record Book
Ahmad Harris (Louisiana Tech University) scorched the Stockton Lightning defense and set single-game franchise records for receptions (12), receiving yards (199), and receiving touchdowns (5). Returning offensive weapons Harris and Casey Allen ensure that the aerial attacks will continue in the upcoming ’08 season!

June 23, 2007
A Rivalry Is Born; Dodds Gets Downright Defensive
Following an emotional, heated first meeting between the Spokane Shock and the Boise Burn at Qwest Arena on May 19, the Burn traveled north with revenge in mind. Despite falling short on the scoreboard, Corey Dodds (University of Utah) was a defensive force, recovering two fumbles and returning one for a touchdown in the losing cause. Circle Saturday, June 7, on your calendars fans. Spokane is back in our house!

May 5 & 12, 2007
Bart Airs It Out With Back-to-Back Record Setting Performances
All he did was throw touchdown passes. The Bakersfield Blitz and the Central Valley Coyotes experienced Hendricks’ rocket arm first-hand as Bart lit up both teams with back-to-back 9 touchdown performances.

April 21, 2007
Standing-Room Only Crowd Witnesses Burn Football
Qwest Arena overflowed with nearly 5,500 frenzied football faithful stoked with anticipation. Opening night performances by fire dancers and the smokin’ Hanigan Hotshots as well as giveaways, games and free merchandise established Boise Burn football games as the ultimate in sports entertainment. Oh yeah… and the Burn throttled the Everett Hawks 70-34.

March 30, 2007
Burn Extinguish Fire in Debut
The Boise Burn strapped on their pewter helmets for the first time and silenced the hostile Louisville Fire fans with an impressive 57-52 win. Bart Hendricks connected with fellow Boise State University Alum, Lee Marks, for a 16-yard touchdown strike; the first in Boise Burn history!

December 19, 2006
Burn hire choreographer; select inaugural "Hotshots" dance team
With an impressive resume including stints as a dancer for the Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos, Jaime Moore was selected as the “Hotshots” coordinator and choreographer. With the first set of auditions in the books, the 2007 “Hotshots” will have the temperature rising come opening night at the Qwest Arena.

October 26, 2006
Former Boise State standouts first to sign
The Burn roster takes shape straight from the pages of the BSU record book as Head Coach Lee Leslie announces the signings of Bart Hendricks (QB) and Lee Marks (WR/DB).

October 11, 2006
Thousands of fans participate in contest, Boise Burn selected as team identity
On the field the team will play with all the energy, strength and power of a raging fire - one of the mightiest forces in nature. Off the field, the Burn will partner with local, state and federal agencies to promote fire awareness and safety. The team will launch community programs to educate children about the dangers of fire, while honoring city and wildland firefighters.

June 28, 2006
Lee Leslie named head coach of Boise's first Arena Football team
Along with a 38-year history of football experience both as a player and coach, Lee Leslie’s passion for football and commitment to excellence puts Boise square in the hunt for an ArenaCup Championship.

June 6, 2006
Boise awarded af2 franchise
The arenafootball2 League Office announces Boise, Idaho as an expansion franchise. Boise will compete in the 30 team league beginning in the spring of 2007.

	DATE/TIME	OPPONENT
	Sat, Apr 5 6:00 PM	Tulsa 28 - 65 (L)
	Sat, Apr 12 8:00 PM	Stockton 51 - 43 (W)
	Sat, Apr 19 7:10 PM Summary	Tri-Cities 74 - 28 (W)
	Sat, Apr 26 7:10 PM Summary	Texas 41 - 14 (W)
	Sat, May 3 7:10 PM Summary	Stockton 77 - 14 (W)
	Sat, May 10 6:00 PM	Spokane 42 - 62 (L)
	Sun, May 18 1:00 PM	Daytona Beach 61 - 34 (W)
	Sat, May 24 7:10 PM Summary	Central Valley 40 - 46 (L)
	Sat, May 31 8:00 PM	Tri-Cities 46 - 57 (L)
	Sat, Jun 7 7:10 PM Summary	Spokane 51 - 68 (L)
	Sat, Jun 14 7:10 PM Summary	Oklahoma City 33 - 51 (L)
	Sat, Jun 21 8:00 PM	Stockton 55 - 51 (W)
	Sat, Jun 28 7:10 PM Summary	Tri-Cities 52 - 34 (W)
	Sat, Jul 12 7:10 PM Summary	Florida 59 - 47 (W)
	Sat, Jul 19 8:00 PM	Central Valley 50 - 55 (L)
	Sat, Jul 26 6:00 PM Details	Spokane

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