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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.
''NWFA teams play according to standard NFL rules with the following notable exceptions:''
''TDY-sized football,''
''only one foot in-bounds is required for a reception,''
''no blocking below the waist downfield,''
''kickoff takes place on the 35 yard line.''
The Power had less than burst on the NWFA scene with a vengeance setting records for attendance ranging from a reported 2 months ,500 to select a team5, get in shape, order equipment and learn 000 fans per game. No one was disappointed. During the fundamentals course of their first season the game. Expectations for Power recorded the first ever undefeated regular season were understandably moderate. With 4 games against teams from Nashville , earned the Southern Division Title with the 2nd ranked defense and Huntsvillethe 2nd ranked offense in the league, had the leagues first 1,000 yard rusher in '''Jill Penderghest''', (teams the league leader in interceptions with 8 games under their belts) '''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 was optimistically hoping 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 4-4 seasonbetter start.
==2002 Season==The Power burst on the NWFA scene with 2002 season began under a vengeance setting records for attendance ranging from a reported 2heavy cloud of doubt. After an awesome 8-1-0 inaugural season but after bad management,500 to 5,000 fans per game. No one the Power was disappointedgiven a new life. During the course of their first season Bolstered by new ownership and confidence, the Power recorded prepared for the first ever undefeated regular 2002 season, earned . With about 25 returning veterans the Southern Division Title with Power had a solid core to build on. The NWFA had added another 10 teams to the 2nd ranked defense league and the 2nd ranked offense had recreated itself into five conferences. The Power found itself in the leaguenew 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 leagues first #1 rated offense and only 1,000 yard rusher (Jill Penderghest), the #2 rated defense in the league leader in interceptions (Jodi Albright), . The Power defeated the leagues’ best punter and field goal kicker (Emily Morgan) and earned a berth [[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama Renegades]] 12-8 in the first ever National Women's Football Association National Championship game. While round of the Power lost playoffs but fell to the championship game to nerves and eventual National Champion, the overwhelming size and strength [[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit Demolition]] by a score of the Philadelphia Liberty Belles, no one could have asked for 14-7. The Power has amassed a better start17-2-0 (.894 winning percentage) record over their first two years of 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 '''2002 Season:Tim Smart'''The 2002 season began under — who is a heavy cloud of doubtretired Air Force officer currently coaching the 2006 champions (the D. After an awesome 8-1 inaugural season but after bad management, the Power was given a new lifeC. Bolstered by new ownership Divas) — receives orders and confidence, the Power prepared for is unable to complete the 2002 season. With about 25 returning veterans the The Power had warms up with a solid core to build on. The NWFA had added another 10 teams to home pre-season game against the league and had recreated itself into five conferences[[Wikipedia:Nashville Dream|Nashville Dream]] winning 37-12. The Power found itself in '''Coach Smart''' takes the new Gulf Coast Division with teams from Biloxi, Panama City and New Orleans. The Power was quick to use its experience and power a regular season 7-0-0 record before he has to dominate divisional opponents and wrapped pack up its’ second consecutive undefeated season and divisional title. They outscored their opponents 421-19. They had the #1 rated offense Defensive Cordinator '''Mike Thomas''' takes over as head coach and the #2 rated defense in the leaguetransition is smooth. The Power defeated the Alabama Renegades 12-8 in the '''Coach Thomas'''' first round official game as head coach is a victory and seals up an incredible record of 8-0-0 for the playoffs but fell to the eventual National Champion, the Detroit Danger by a score of 14season outscoring opponents 480-710. The Power has amassed a 17-2 (.894 winning percentage) record over is now undefeated in regular season play for the last two yearsthird consecutive year.
==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).
==2007 Season==Despite capturing a 7-1-0 record and another Southeast Division Title, the Power were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the [[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus Comets]] once again. Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finishes 3rd in the league in rushing with 1,109 yards with 13 touchdowns, and 7th in the league in points with 86. '''Johnson's''' biggest game was April 28 where she gained 225 yards on 14 carries and two TDs. Kick returner '''2003 Season:Lottie Perkins'''Head Coach Tim Smart finishes 3rd in kick- who is off return yardage with a retired Air Force Officer currently coaching the 2006 champions (the D29.C. Divas) receives orders 7 average and is unable to complete finishes the seasonwith 529 yards on 53 carries with six TDs. '''Donzaleigh Patterson''' has 194 yards on 39 and three TDs. The Power warms up with a home pre-season game against the Nashville Dream, winning 37-12Wide receiver '''Jennifer Johnson''' hauls in 11 catches for 156 yards and seven TDs. Coach Smart takes '''Deb Glaze''' and '''Audrey Kidd''' finish in the Power to a regular season 7NWFA Top-0 record before he has to pack up10 for sacks with '''Glaze''' netting 41 tackles. Coach Mike Thomas Team tackle leaders are '''Candice Artym''' (68), '''Michelle Wert''' (defensive coordinator53), '''Deb Machovic''' (51) takes over as head coach and the transition is smooth'''Jodi Wiggins''' (43). Coach Thomas' first official game as head coach is ''Monica Strother''' posts a victory and seals up an incredible record of 8-0 for the season outscoring opponents 480-1019. The Power is now undefeated in regular season play for the third consecutive year9 punt average.
==2009 Season==
For the 2009 season, the '''Power''' moved to the [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA), a more unified league, and changed their team nickname to the [[Gulf Coast Riptide]]. The Power's former owner, renowned Pensacola boxer [[Wikipedia:Roy Jones, Jr.|Roy Jones, Jr.]] stepped down as owner but retained the naming rights and logos. The Riptide's head coach is '''Mike Thomas'''. The regional name "Gulf Coast" reflects numerous players who live in surrounding cities such as Mobile, Milton and Panama City as well as the metro-Pensacola area.
Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finished 5th in the league in rushing with 1,023 yards with 13 TDs, 5th in kick-off returns and 1st in two-point conversions. Quarterback [[Ella Williams]] finished 11th in the league in passing with 516 yards and 14 TDs. '''Dominique Jones''' finished 9th in the league in receiving with 247 yards and six TDs. '''Jamie Freeman''' finished tied for 3rd in the league in interceptions with four while '''Audrey Kidd''' finished tied for 9th in the league in sacks. '''Stefanie Durant''' placed tied for 6th in pass deflections while '''Jodi Wiggins''' finished in the Top-12 in punt average.
'''2005 season:Awards / Honors'''This time, riding another 8-0 season, the Power beat OKC in overtime earning a third appearance at the Championships. They traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to play the Detroit Demolition for the NWFA Championship but they were literally out of their league as the were overpowered by a painful 74-0 loss.
First-Team WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''Lakeisha Johnson'''
Second-Team WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''2006 Season:Ella Williams'''Limping home after their loss, the Power never quite recovered and suffered their first regular season loss in the francise history to the Austin Outlaws. They ended the 2006 season 6-2 but still captured their Southeast Division Title. The Power were beaten by the Columbus Comets in the 2nd round of playoffs to end their 2006 season.'''Jamie Freeman'''
Honarable Mention WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''Audrey Kidd'''
== Season-By-Season =={{Start NFL SBS}}|-| colspan="6" align="center" | '''2007 Season:Pensacola Power (NWFA)'''Despite capturing a |-|2001 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st Southern Division || Lost NWFA Championship ([[Wikipedia:Philadelphia Liberty Belles|Philadelphia]] 40-7)|-|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)|-|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)|-|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]] 35-1 record and another Southeast 20)<br />Lost Southern Conference Championship ([[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City]])|-|2005 || 8 || 0 || 0 || T-1st South || Won South Division Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Chattanooga Locomotion|Chattanooga]] 42-12)<br />Won South Division Title, the Power were eliminated in the first Championship ([[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City]] 17-14)<br />Lost NWFA Championship ([[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit]])|-|2006 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 1st South East || First-round of the playoffs by the bye<br />Lost NWFA Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus]] 20-0)|-|2007 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st South || Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets once again.|Columbus]] 10-0)|-|2008 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 1st South Southeast || Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Kentucky Karma|Kentucky]] 6-0)|-| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Gulf Coast Riptide (WFA)'''|-|2009 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd American Conference Southeast Division|| --|-|2011 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 3rd National Conference South Atlantic Division|| --|-
!Totals || 75 || 20 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
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<nowiki>**</nowiki> = Won by forfeit
==2012 Season-By-SeasonNote: W = Wins, L Schedule= Losses, T = Ties