2000 Iowa Barnstormers Roster
Team Record: 9-5
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: John Gregory (9-5)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Attendance: 71,616, Avg. 10,231 in 7 home dates
2000 Iowa Barnstormers Results
The Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League ended the 2000 season with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Barnstormers moved the ball well, scoring 797 points, and the defensive squad conceded 677. Aaron Garcia led the charge, passing for 4,026 yards. Mike Horacek snagged 119 receptions for 1,880 yards.
Leonard Conley carried the pigskin for a team-high 23 yards for Iowa, while Aaron Garcia also contributed to the rushing attack.
Carlos James and Kevin Kaesviharn each intercepted 9 opponent throws. Anthony Hutch topped the defensive unit with 5 sacks, leading the way for a team which created 20 sacks.
John Gregory coached the team. The 2000 Iowa Barnstormers lost in the Quarterfinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Achebe | FB/LB | September 7, 1977 | 6'1" | 255 | Iowa State | Steubenville, OH | 3 |
| Larry Blue | FB/LB | May 15, 1971 | 6'3" | 250 | Iowa | Hempstead, NY | 13 |
| Vernon Broughton | OL/DL | February 26, 1971 | 6'5" | 295 | Fayetteville State (NC) | Hugar, SC | 10 |
| Eddie Brown | WR/DB | August 6, 1966 | 6'0" | 185 | Iowa State | Topeka, KS | 9 |
| Toney Catchings | OL/DL | August 11, 1965 | 6'3" | 236 | Cincinnati | Jackson, MS USA | 13 |
| Leonard Conley | WR/LB | October 16, 1968 | 5'8" | 190 | Miami (FL) | Tarpon Springs, FL | 14 |
| Wardell Crutchfield | DS | May 11, 1975 | 5'9" | 195 | San Jose State | Pomona, CA | 2 |
| Rodney Filer | FB | June 14, 1974 | 6'3" | 255 | Iowa | Houston, TX | 14 |
| John Fisher | DS | July 28, 1973 | 6'0" | 200 | Missouri Western | Oakland, CA | 1 |
| Aaron Garcia | QB | October 20, 1970 | 6'1" | 195 | Sacramento State | Sacramento, CA | 14 |
| Eric Gohlstin | OL/DL | October 29, 1975 | 6'6" | 320 | Ohio State | Cleveland, OH | 14 |
| Mike Horacek | WR/LB | July 7, 1973 | 6'2" | 200 | Iowa State | Omaha, NE | 14 |
| Garry Howe | OL/DL | June 20, 1968 | 6'1" | 298 | Colorado | Spencer, IA USA | 14 |
| Anthony Hutch | OL/DL | April 21, 1973 | 6'3" | 295 | Murray State | South Fulton, TN | 14 |
| Carlos James | WR/DB | February 5, 1972 | 6'0" | 180 | Iowa | Park Forest, IL | 14 |
| Kevin Kaesviharn | WR/DB | August 29, 1976 | 6'1" | 194 | Augustana (SD) | Paramount, CA USA | 14 |
| John Motton | FB/LB | June 20, 1967 | 6'1" | 235 | Akron | Columbus, OH | 14 |
| Basil Proctor | FB/LB | October 6, 1966 | 6'4" | 275 | West Virginia | Miami, FL | 1 |
| Clay Rush | K | October 27, 1973 | 6'3" | 220 | Missouri Western | Riverview Gardens, MO | 14 |
| Matt Sherman | QB | June 17, 1974 | 6'3" | 210 | Iowa | St. Ansgar, IA | 5 |
| Shea Showers | WR/DB | January 11, 1974 | 5'11" | 184 | Florida | Gainesville, FL | 14 |
| Chris Spencer | WR/LB | August 31, 1970 | 6'4" | 235 | Iowa State | Omaha, NE | 4 |
| Cory Stone | OL/DL | March 6, 1972 | 6'3" | 317 | Tennessee | Memphis, TN | 13 |
| Geoff Turner | WR/DB | September 12, 1974 | 5'8" | 190 | Colorado State | Urbandale, IA | 6 |
| Jack Walker | WR/DB | September 23, 1972 | 6'3" | 190 | Kent | Toledo, OH | 8 |
| Keith Williams | DS | May 16, 1974 | 5'11" | 210 | Saint Cloud State (MN) | 9 | |
| Brad Winn | OL/DL | July 26, 1976 | 6'5" | 320 | North Texas | Austin, TX | 6 |
