Norfolk Nighthawks
 Norfolk Nighthawks | |
| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2003 |
| League | AF2 |
| Conference | American |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Based in | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Arena | Norfolk Scope |
The Norfolk Nighthawks are a now-defunct charter member of the AF2. They played their home games at The Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. After a very impressive inaugural season, the Nighthawks never made it back to the playoffs and ceased all operations after the 2003 Af2 season. The Nighthawks coaches were: Deatrich Wise (2000-01), Mike Buck (2002), and Rick Frazier (2003). The assistant coaches were: Ron Hill, Offensive Coordinator, Ed Cunningham, Line coach, Keith Easley, Defence and Quality Control and Rich Salzer, Special Teams. The primary owners were: Kenny Easley, Jr (2000-02), Bruce Smith (2000-03) and Billy Mann, who was also the General Manager. Patricia Easley and Adianna Manzella were the front office leaders. Corporate Sales was covered by Don Mears, Sr.
Season-By-Season
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2nd AC | Won Round 1 (Norfolk 41, Jacksonville 28) Lost Semifinals (Quad City 75, Norfolk 27) |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Northeast | -- |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Atlantic | -- |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Atlantic | -- |
| Totals | 35 | 31 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |