1997 Iowa Barnstormers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 11-3
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Championship
Coach: John Gregory (11-3)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Attendance: 85,232, Avg. 10,654 in 8 home dates
1997 Iowa Barnstormers Roster
The Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League ended the 1997 season with a record of 11 wins and 3 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
On offense, the Barnstormers topped the league with 803 points. Meanwhile, the defensive squad yielded 645 points. Kurt Warner directed the offense, passing for 4,149 yards. Lamart Cooper led all receivers, snagging 83 receptions for 1,186 yards. Willis Jacox contributed to the receiving game, too.
John Motton carried the ball for a team-high 132 yards, while Andre Allen also buoyed the ground attack.
Todd Harrington intercepted 8 opponent throws. Andre Allen paced pass rushers with 5 sacks, topping a defense credited with 17 sacks.
John Gregory coached the team. The 1997 Iowa Barnstormers lost in the Championship.
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Regular Season Points For: 803
Regular Season Points Against: 645
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1997 | Iowa Barnstormers 63 at Texas Terror 45 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| May 9, 1997 | Iowa Barnstormers 21 at New Jersey Red Dogs 45 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| May 17, 1997 | Portland Forest Dragons 13 at Iowa Barnstormers 60 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| May 24, 1997 | Iowa Barnstormers 68 at Albany Firebirds 57 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| May 31, 1997 | Anaheim Piranhas 42 at Iowa Barnstormers 63 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| June 8, 1997 | Iowa Barnstormers 56 at Portland Forest Dragons 36 | W | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| June 14, 1997 | San Jose SaberCats 37 at Iowa Barnstormers 31 | L | 2-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-2-0 | OT | |
| June 20, 1997 | Iowa Barnstormers 72 at Milwaukee Mustangs 53 | W | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| June 28, 1997 | Florida Bobcats 68 at Iowa Barnstormers 55 | L | 2-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| July 5, 1997 | Milwaukee Mustangs 29 at Iowa Barnstormers 47 | W | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| July 12, 1997 | Orlando Predators 56 at Iowa Barnstormers 60 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| July 19, 1997 | Iowa Barnstormers 61 at Tampa Bay Storm 38 | W | 4-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 9-3-0 | ||
| July 26, 1997 | Texas Terror 62 at Iowa Barnstormers 70 | W | 5-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 10-3-0 | ||
| August 2, 1997 | Albany Firebirds 64 at Iowa Barnstormers 76 | W | 6-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 11-3-0 | ||
| August 8, 1997 | San Jose SaberCats 59 at Iowa Barnstormers 68 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Playoff | |
| August 16, 1997 | Orlando Predators 34 at Iowa Barnstormers 52 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | Playoff | |
| August 25, 1997 | Iowa Barnstormers 33 at Arizona Rattlers 55 | L | 2-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ArenaBowl 11 |
