As I'm sure most of you reading this are aware, the Tennessee Valley Vipers, Huntsville's af2 football team, will be kicking off their season this Saturday, March 29th at the Van Braun Center (affectionately known to use fans as the Snake Pit).
I have been attending Vipers' games the past few years and decided they were great enough to deserve their own blog. This year, being my first year with season tickets, is the perfect time to start it as well. I will have access to every game from a great vantage point.
The Vipers website is: http://vipersaf2.com/
They are currently in the process of moving from an old site so it isn't completely functional as of right now. Hopefully it will be by mid-season if not sooner.
The Vipers have had a history of winning, posting records of 12-7 (with an Arena Cup loss), 15-3, 13-4, and 12-5; from 2000 until 2004. In 2005 then team owner Art Clarkson moved the Vipers to the United Indoor Football (UIF) league. The had to change their names during that season to the Tennessee Valley Raptors due to legal threats from the af2 (AFL's minor league). That season the Raptors (ugh) posted a 7-10 record. Luckily, after practically killing the team, Clarkson moved the Raptors to Rockford, Illinois. This opened up room for the af2 to start a new team in Huntsville. They would still get to keep the vacated records of the past Vipers teams. Since returning things haven't been as great for the Vipers. They posted a 3-13 record in 2006 and a 7-9 record in 2007. The improvement in wins does seem promising, however, and I fully expect the Vipers to return to the playoffs for the first time in four years. This opening weekend's game against the South Georgia Wildcats will offer good insight into how the year will go.
Thank You for reading and be sure to keep checking in on all Tennessee Valley Viper news.
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