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{{Football team | color1 = white| color2 = #10274c| logo = GCRiptide.PNG| pixels = 200px| founded = [[2001]]| league = [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance (WFA)|Women's Football Alliance]]| history = Pensacola Power ([[Wikipedia:National Women's Football Association|NWFA]]) 2001-2008<br /> Gulf Coast Riptide ([[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|WFA]]) 2009-Present| arena = John R. Jones Field - Ensley| colors = Navy & White| president = | coach = Mike Thomas| championships = 0| titles = 8 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)| mascot = }}The '''Gulf Coast Riptide, ''' formerly the [[Wikipedia:Pensacola Power|Pensacola Power]], is a women's American football full -contact tackle football team in the [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance |Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA) founded in 2001 as the Pensacola Power of the National Women's Football Association. The WFA, a 31- team league, plays under NFL rules with minor modifications such as ball size and kick -off placement. Their The Riptide's current home field is Escambia High School John R. Jones Fieldat 555 E. 9 Mile Road in West PensacolaEnsley. Their playing season runs April through June, with playoffs concluding in late Julywith the WFA National Championship Game. The "All-American Game, with " an All-Star classic follows the week after the 2009 season home opener on April 25championship game.
==2001 Season==The '''2001 Season:Pensacola Power's''The team's history started one cool Saturday morning in February 2001. That's when '''Catherine Masters ''', [[Wikipedia:National Women's Football Association|National Women's Football Association]] (NWFA ) CEO & founder) held tryouts for the first women's football team in Pensacola. '''Ray Quinn ''' (Head Coach & owner of the [[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama Renegades]]) and '''Tim Smart ''' (Power Head Coach Candidate) were on hand to greet the first batch of football hopefuls. Over 120 women tried out for the team over the next three weekends but only 60 could make the squad. After a laborious selection process, 60 women were chosen and the team was ready to get started.
The Power burst on the NWFA scene with had less than 2 months to select a vengeance setting records for attendance ranging from a reported 2team,500 to 5get in shape,000 fans per game. No one was disappointed. During order equipment and learn the course fundamentals of their first season the Power recorded game. Expectations for the first ever undefeated regular season, earned the Southern Division Title with the 2nd ranked defense were understandably moderate. With 4 games against teams from Nashville and the 2nd ranked offense in the leagueHuntsville, had the leagues first and only 1,000 yard rusher (Jill Penderghestteams with 8 games under their belts), the league leader in interceptions (Jodi Albright), the leagues’ best punter and field goal kicker (Emily Morgan) and earned a berth in the first ever National Women's Football Association National Championship game. While the Power lost the championship game to nerves and the overwhelming size and strength of the Philadelphia Liberty Belles, no one could have asked was optimistically hoping for a better start4-4 season.
The Power burst on the NWFA scene with a vengeance setting records for attendance ranging from a reported 2,500 to 5,000 fans per game. No one was disappointed. During the course of their first season the Power recorded the first ever undefeated regular season, earned the Southern Division Title with the 2nd ranked defense and the 2nd ranked offense in the league, had the leagues first 1,000 yard rusher in '''Jill Penderghest''', the league leader in interceptions with '''Jodi Albright''', '''Emily Morgan''' as the leagues’ best punter and field goal kicker and earned a berth in the first ever NWFA National Championship game. While the Power lost the championship game to nerves and the overwhelming size and strength of the [[Wikipedia:Philadelphia Liberty Belles|Philadelphia Liberty Belles]] 40-7, no one could have asked for a better start.
==2002 Season:==The 2002 season began under a heavy cloud of doubt. After an awesome 8-1 -0 inaugural season but after bad management, the Power was given a new life. Bolstered by new ownership and confidence, the Power prepared for the 2002 season. With about 25 returning veterans the Power had a solid core to build on. The NWFA had added another 10 teams to the league and had recreated itself into five conferences. The Power found itself in the new Gulf Coast Division with teams from Biloxi, Panama City and New Orleans. The Power was quick to use its experience and power to dominate divisional opponents and wrapped up its’ second consecutive undefeated season and divisional title. They outscored their opponents 421-19. They had the #1 rated offense and the #2 rated defense in the league. The Power defeated the [[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama Renegades ]] 12-8 in the first round of the playoffs but fell to the eventual National Champion, the [[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit Danger Demolition]] by a score of 14-7. The Power has amassed a 17-2 -0 (.894 winning percentage) record over the last their first two yearsof existence.
Unlike the 2001 season the 2002 season was a success on and off the field. With new management and solid financial controls the Power ended the year with zero debt and the ability to start the 2003 season with a small balance in the bank.
==2003 Season==
Head Coach '''Tim Smart''' — who is a retired Air Force officer currently coaching the 2006 champions (the D.C. Divas) — receives orders and is unable to complete the season. The Power warms up with a home pre-season game against the [[Wikipedia:Nashville Dream|Nashville Dream]] winning 37-12. '''Coach Smart''' takes the Power to a regular season 7-0-0 record before he has to pack up. Defensive Cordinator '''Mike Thomas''' takes over as head coach and the transition is smooth. '''Coach Thomas'''' first official game as head coach is a victory and seals up an incredible record of 8-0-0 for the season outscoring opponents 480-10. The Power is now undefeated in regular season play for the third consecutive year.
'''Dana Wert''' leads the team in rushing with 796 yards on 76 carries, 11 TDs with a 10.5 average per carry. '''Pat Hines''' rushed 51 times for 454 yards and five TDs while '''Cassie Amato''' scores nine TDs on 39 carries for 342 yards. '''Emily Morgan''' has 10 receptions for 342 yards and six TDs with '''Jennifer Johnson''' adding four TDs on seven receptions for 243 yards. '''Morgan''' would add 52 PATs in 56 attempts. Tackle leaders are '''Jodi Wiggins''' (56), '''Val Deeb''' (36), '''Audrey Kidd''' (33) and '''Stacey Thorington''' (32).
==2006 Season==
Limping home after their loss, the Power never quite recovered and suffered their first regular season loss in the francise history to the [[Wikipedia:Austin Outlaws|Austin Outlaws]]. They ended the 2006 season 6-2-0 but still captured their Southeast Division Title. The Power were beaten by the [[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus Comets]] in the 2nd round of playoffs to end their 2006 season. Quarterback '''Jamie Moore''' goes 21-67 for 324 yards and four TDs. [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finishes 2nd in the league in two categories: Punt return yardage with a 25.3 average, and scoring with 94 points. '''Dana Wert''' gains 485 yards on 111 carries with six TDs while '''Donzaleigh Patterson''' has 61 carries with 225 yards and four TDs. '''Deb Glaze''' finishes 10th in the league in sacks with five and second on the team in tackles with 44, while '''Jodi Wiggins''' leads the team in tackles (55) followed by '''Deb Mackovic''' (43), '''Audrey Kidd''' (39), '''Skye Hoodless''' (30), '''Val Deeb''' (29) and '''Bri-Ann Wright''' (28).
==2008 Season==
Once again, the Power finished 6-2-0 and won the Southeast Division championship. Likewise, the Power were eliminated in the first round, losing 6-0 to the [[Wikipedia:Kentucky Karma|Kentucky Karma]]. Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] leads the league in three categories: Rushing with 2,725 yards and 28 touchdowns, kick-off return yardage with a 36.3 average, and scoring with 196 points. Defensive back '''Stefanie Durant''' finishes 3rd in the league with seven interceptions (two for TDs) and is tied in team total tackles with '''Audrey Kidd''' (45). '''Zaveria Goode''' has 44 total team tackles. '''Jodi Wiggins''' finishes with a 24.4 punt average.
Despite another well-played season and a second straight 6-2-0 record, for the first time in franchise history, the Riptide missed the playoffs. Eight teams in the WFA would make the playoffs; The four division winners from the American Conference and the three division winners plus one wildcard from the National Conference. The Riptide ended the sesaon as the league's 8th best team, however, the two losses to the eventual Southeast Division winner [[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]] sealed the team's fate. Th league's 9th ranked team, the [[Wikipedia:Indiana Speed|Indiana Speed]] would qualify as the eighth playoff team being the wildcard in the National Conference.
'''Awards / Honors'''
Second-Team WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''Ella Williams''', '''Jamie Freeman'''
== Season-By-Season ==
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| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Pensacola Power (NWFA)'''
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|2001 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st Southern Division || Lost NWFA Championship ([[Wikipedia:Philadelphia Liberty Belles|Philadelphia]] 40-7)
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|2002 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st Gulf Coast || Won First Round ([[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama]] 12-8)<br />Lost Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Detroit Danger|Detroit]] 14-7)
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|2003 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st South || First-round bye<br />Won Conference Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama]] 32-12)<br />Won Conference Championship ([[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City]] 26-14)<br />Lost NWFA Championship ([[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit]] 28-23)
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|2004 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st South Gulf Coast || Won Southern Conference Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Asheville Assault|Asheville]] 61-0)<br />Won Southern Conference Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Chattanooga Locomotion|Chattanooga]] 35-20)<br />Lost Southern Conference Championship ([[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City]])
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|2005 || 8 || 0 || 0 || T-1st South || Won South Division Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Chattanooga Locomotion|Chattanooga]] 42-12)<br />Won South Division Championship ([[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City]] 17-14)<br />Lost NWFA Championship ([[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit]])
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|2006 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 1st South East || First-round bye<br />Lost NWFA Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus]] 20-0)
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|2007 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st South || Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus]] 10-0)
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|2008 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 1st South Southeast || Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Kentucky Karma|Kentucky]] 6-0)
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| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Gulf Coast Riptide (WFA)'''
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|2009 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd American Conference Southeast Division|| --
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|2011 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 3rd National Conference South Atlantic Division|| --
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==2009 Season W L T Finish Playoff results Schedule=={| class="wikitable"|-!Date!Opponent!Location!Result|-|April 25|[[Wikipedia:New Orleans Blaze|New Orleans Blaze]]|Pensacola Power (NWFA) 2001 8 |Won 28-0 0 1st Unknown Division Lost NWFA Championship (Philadelphia) 2002 8 0 0 1st Gulf |-|May 2|[[Wikipedia:Emerald Coast Barracudas|Emerald Coast Won First Round (Alabama)Barracudas]]Lost Semifinal (Detroit) |Panama City2003 |Won 66-8 0 0 1st South First|-round byeWon Conference Semifinal (Alabama)|May 9|[[Wikipedia:New Orleans Blaze|New Orleans Blaze]]|New Orleans|Won Conference Championship (Oklahoma City)20-10Lost NWFA Championship (Detroit) |-2004 8 0 0 1st South Gulf Coast Won Southern Conference Quarterfinal (Asheville)|May 16Won Southern Conference Semifinal (Chattanooga)|[[Wikipedia:Memphis Belles|Memphis Belles]]Lost Southern Conference Championship (Oklahoma City) |Pensacola2005 |Won 55-8 0 0 T|-1st South Won South Division Semifinal (Chattanooga)Won South Division Championship (Oklahoma City)|May 30|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]|Pensacola|Lost NWFA Championship (Detroit) 36-492006 6 2 0 1st South East First|-round byeLost NWFA Quarterfinal (Columbus) |June 13|[[Wikipedia:Memphis Belles|Memphis Belles]]|Memphis|Won 54-202007 7 1 0 1st South South Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal (Columbus) |-2008 6 2 0 1st South Southeast Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal (Kentucky) |June 20Gulf |[[Wikipedia:Emerald Coast Barracudas|Emerald Coast Riptide (WFA) Barracudas]]|Pensacola2009 |Won 6 2 -0 2nd American Southeast -**|- Totals 72 15 0 (including playoffs) |June 27Pensacola Power (2001-2008)|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]] Preliminary Gulf Coast Riptide logo (pre-2009)|Jacksonville Gulf Coast Riptide (2009|Lost 14-present)37 |}
<nowiki>**</nowiki> = Won by forfeit
==2012 Season Schedule== April 14- HOME Houston Power L 31-0April 21- AWAY Acadiana Zydeco W 22-0April 28- AWAY Jacksonville Dixie Blues L 49-6May 5- HOME Tallahassee Jewels L 26-20May 12- HOME Acadiana Zydecos L 28-0May 19- AWAY Tallahassee Jewels L (Forfeit)June- 2- AWAY Atlanta L (Forfeit)June 9- HOME Tallahassee Jewels L (Forfeit) ==External links==* [http://gulfcoastriptide.net Gulf Coast Riptide website]* [http://www.wfafootball.com WFA website]* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Women%27s_Football_Association NWFA info site]*[http://wfbtalk.wordpress.com Women's Football Talk]* = Won by forfeit[http://womenstacklefootballgroup.ning.com Women's Tackle Football Group]* [http://wafcfootball.com Women's Football Information Site] [[Category:Football Teams]][[Category:Women's Sports Teams]][[Category:Women's Football Players]][[Category:Women's Sports Leagues]][[Category:Sports Leagues]][[Category:Professional Sports Teams]]