1997 Iowa Barnstormers Roster
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 Results
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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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Allen | FB/LB | June 24, 1973 | 6'3" | 245 | Northern Iowa | Itta Bena, MS | 14 |
| John Anderson | WR/DB | November 30, 1971 | 5'11" | 190 | Oklahoma | Sugarland, TX | 4 |
| Mike Black | K | July 25, 1969 | 5'6" | 145 | Boise State | Belleview, WA | 14 |
| Larry Blue | FB/LB | May 15, 1971 | 6'3" | 250 | Iowa | Hempstead, NY | 2 |
| Vernon Broughton | OL/DL | February 26, 1971 | 6'5" | 295 | Fayetteville State (NC) | Hugar, SC | 13 |
| David Bush | OL/DL | January 12, 1973 | 6'1" | 280 | South Dakota | Temecula, CA | 10 |
| Toney Catchings | OL/DL | August 11, 1965 | 6'3" | 236 | Cincinnati | Jackson, MS USA | 13 |
| Shawn Collins | WR/LB | February 20, 1967 | 6'2" | 207 | Northern Arizona | San Diego, CA USA | 4 |
| Leonard Conley | WR/LB | October 16, 1968 | 5'8" | 190 | Miami (FL) | Tarpon Springs, FL | 13 |
| Lamart Cooper | OS | December 2, 1973 | 5'7" | 170 | Wayne State (NE) | Miami, FL | 14 |
| Jarrod DeGeorgia | QB | December 23, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | Wayne State (NE) | Lompoc, CA | 8 |
| Greg Eaglin | WR/LB | November 14, 1967 | 6'2" | 190 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | Cleveland, TX | 4 |
| Matt Eller | OL/DL | January 30, 1970 | 6'6" | 280 | Bethel College (MN) | Ames, IA | 5 |
| Todd Harrington | WR/DB | February 7, 1973 | 5'11" | 180 | Northern Iowa | Davenport, IA | 14 |
| Mike Horacek | WR/LB | July 7, 1973 | 6'2" | 200 | Iowa State | Omaha, NE | 6 |
| Steve Houghton | OL/DL | May 18, 1971 | 6'3" | 270 | Ferris State (MI) | Grand Rapids, MI | 14 |
| Garry Howe | OL/DL | June 20, 1968 | 6'1" | 298 | Colorado | Spencer, IA USA | 6 |
| Anthony Hutch | OL/DL | April 21, 1973 | 6'3" | 295 | Murray State | South Fulton, TN | 4 |
| Willis Jacox | WR/DB | March 25, 1966 | 5'8" | 165 | North Dakota | Bloomington, MN | 11 |
| Carlos James | WR/DB | February 5, 1972 | 6'0" | 180 | Iowa | Park Forest, IL | 14 |
| Rossie Johnson | OL/DL | January 10, 1973 | 6'4" | 260 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Dallas, TX | 1 |
| Evan Matautia | OL/DL | 6'7" | 350 | Wayne State (Ne.) | 1 | ||
| Ron Moran | FB/LB | May 16, 1970 | 6'3" | 250 | Southern Illinois | Ottawa, IL | 6 |
| John Motton | FB/LB | June 20, 1967 | 6'1" | 235 | Akron | Columbus, OH | 14 |
| Hiawatha Phifer | WR/DB | February 16, 1973 | 5'11" | 185 | Western Illinois | Phoenix, AZ | 13 |
| Charles Puleri | QB | March 1, 1969 | 6'2" | 205 | New Mexico State | New York, NY | 6 |
| Chris Spencer | WR/LB | August 31, 1970 | 6'4" | 235 | Iowa State | Omaha, NE | 14 |
| Mike Sunvold | OL/DL | September 21, 1967 | 6'4" | 270 | Minnesota | New Hope, MN | 10 |
| Kurt Warner | QB | June 22, 1971 | 6'2" | 220 | Northern Iowa | Burlington, IA USA | 14 |
| Dave Witthum | OL/DL | July 8, 1969 | 6'3" | 310 | Portland State | Fairfield, CA | 14 |
