2002 Indiana Firebirds Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-7
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Mike Dailey (7-7)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Attendance: 70,603, Avg. 10,086 in 7 home dates
2002 Indiana Firebirds Roster
The Indiana Firebirds of the Arena Football League ended the 2002 season with a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, finishing third in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Firebirds ran up 669 points, and the solid defense yielded 646. Ray Philyaw threw for 3,167 yards. Eddie Brown snagged 69 passes for 881 yards. Jay Jones and Van Johnson contributed to the receiving game also.
Leroy Thompson carried the ball for a team-best 117 yards for Indiana.
DeJuan Alfonzo intercepted 6 opponent throws. Chris Snyder sacked opposing passers 7 times, topping a defense credited with 17 sacks.
Mike Dailey coached the team. The 2002 Indiana Firebirds lost in the Wild Card.
Click on column headings to sort.
Regular Season Points For: 669
Regular Season Points Against: 646
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2002 | Chicago Rush 47 at Indiana Firebirds 42 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| April 27, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 49 at Grand Rapids Rampage 43 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| May 4, 2002 | New York Dragons 45 at Indiana Firebirds 52 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| May 9, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 36 at Toronto Phantoms 45 | L | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| May 18, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 55 at Detroit Fury 34 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| May 24, 2002 | Orlando Predators 40 at Indiana Firebirds 37 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| May 31, 2002 | Tampa Bay Storm 53 at Indiana Firebirds 52 | L | 1-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| June 8, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 65 at Dallas Desperados 79 | L | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| June 14, 2002 | Detroit Fury 38 at Indiana Firebirds 56 | W | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| June 22, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 21 at Arizona Rattlers 34 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| June 29, 2002 | Grand Rapids Rampage 42 at Indiana Firebirds 56 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| July 5, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 41 at San Jose SaberCats 52 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| July 14, 2002 | Los Angeles Avengers 53 at Indiana Firebirds 56 | W | 4-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| July 20, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 51 at Chicago Rush 41 | W | 4-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| July 27, 2002 | Indiana Firebirds 46 at Dallas Desperados 47 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | Playoff |
