AIFL's Bandits - 2006 Season
In front of their home crowd on Monday, Feb. 27, the Richmond Bandits (0-1) fell to the Rome Renegades (1-0) 55-43.It was the season opener for both teams as the second season of the American Indoor Football League kicked off this past week.
The Bandits, who won the inaugural championship last season, could not carry their momentum into the season as costly turnovers and sluggish defense sealed the deal for Richmond.
Bridgewater College's own Robbie Jenkins (QB, 2003) and Marcus Richardson (WR, 2002 - #6 in picture) started for the Bandits, both their second year playing in the indoor professional league. Ranardo Whitaker (OL, 2005) dressed out, but did not record a statistic. He is playing as a defensive lineman for the Bandits.
Jenkins finished the game 20-27 passing for 262 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. Richardson hauled in five catches for 78 yards and two scores (both thrown by Jenkins).
The Bandits travel to Florence, South Carolina, to face the Florence Phatoms (0-0) on Saturday, March 4. Richmond's next home game will be March 12 versus the Daytona Beach Thunder (0-1). Click here for ticket information.
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On Saturday, March 4, Robbie Jenkins threw for 334 yards and nine touchdown as the Richmond Bandits (1-1) erased a 26-22 second deficit on the road to route the Florence Phantoms (0-1) and win 81-40.
A game recap or box score have yet to be released by the AIFL.
The Bandits will return home and host the Daytona Beach Thunder (0-2) on March 12.
On Sunday, March 12, the Bandits (2-1) defeated the Thunder (0-3) 50-46.
Daytona Beach moved to the Richmond 3-yard in the game’s final seconds, but two pass attempts fell incomplete.
The Thunder erased a 29-13 second quarter deficit with four unanswered scores to take leads of 39-29 and 46-36 before the defending league champion Bandits made their run.
A game recap or box score have yet to be released by the AIFL.
The Bandits return to action on March 27 when they take on the conference-leading Raleigh Rebels (3-0).
They finally posted stats from the March 12 Bandits-Thunder game.
Robbie Jenkins was 15-for-27 passing for 177 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also had one rush for a one-yard touchdown.
Ranardo Whitaker recorded one unassisted and three assisted tackles. He also had two quarterback hurries.
Marcus Richardson did not play in the game.
Box Score: http://www.thestatguys.com/AIFL/RIC0312.HTM
The Bandits (3-1) defeated the Raleigh Rebels (3-1) 56-28 on Monday night.
The Bandits are now in a four-way tie for first in the Southern Conference of the AIFL.
More game details will be posted once available.
The box score from the March 27 was finally posted.
Robbie Jenkins was 16-of-30 passing for 221 yards and seven touchdowns (no INTs).
Marcus Richardson hauled in five of those passes for 66 yards. He also recorded two solo tackles.
Box Score: http://www.thestatguys.com/AIFL/RIC0327.HTM
Stats from the March 4 Bandits-Phantoms game has finally been posted.
Jenkins was 18-for-30 passing for 302 yards. He had nine touchdowns to only one interception.
Richardson had one catch for nine yards which went for a score. He also had a kickoff return for 16 yards.
Box Score: http://www.thestatguys.com/AIFL/FLO0304.HTM
Through four games, here are the statistical totals on the three former Bridgewater players on the AIFL's Richmond Bandits team:
Robbie Jenkins (QB)
• Games: 4
• Pass Efficiency: 104.61
• Cmp-Att: 69-114
• Cmp Pct: 60.5
• Yards: 962
• Avg/Gm: 240.5
• TDs/INTs: 23/5
• 1 Rushing TD
Marcus Richardson (WR/LB/KR)
• Games: 3
• Receptions: 11
• Yards: 153
• Avg/Rec: 13.9
• Avg/Gm: 51.0
• TDs: 3
• Kick Returns: 4
• KR Yards: 79
• Avg/KR: 19.8
• Tackles: 2
Ranardo Whitaker (DL)
• Games: 1
• Tackles: 2.5
• QB Hurries: 2
Through the first six weeks of the AIFL season, former Eagles quarterback Robbie Jenkins finds himself leading the league in three categories.
Jenkins leads the AIFL in pass completion percentage (60.5), pass efficiency (104.6) and touchdown-to-interception ratio (23-to-5, 4.6:1).
Jenkins, Marcus Richardson, Ranardo Whitaker and the Richmond Bandits (3-1) play host to the Augusta Spartans (2-2) on Sunday, April 9.
For ticket information, click here. If you'd like to listen to the game, click here. Kickoff is set for 4:00 pm.
The Bandits (4-1) defeated the Spartans (2-3) 59-6 on Sunday evening.
Jenkins, named player of the game, finished 15-for-26 passing for 231 yards, six touchdowns and only one interception. Richardson caught two passes for 12 yards.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The box score from the Bandits-Spartans game was finally posted.
As reported before, Robbbie Jenkins was 15-of-26 passing for 231 yards and six TDs (only one INT). He also had 12 rushing yards on three carries.
Marcus Richardson had two catches for 12 yards, as well as a kickoff return for 34 yards. On special teams, Richardson recorded two tackles.
Box Score: http://www.thestatguys.com/AIFL/RIC0409.HTM
The Bandits (5-1) defeated the Florence Phatoms (1-5) 77-35 on Saturday. The Bandits held a 34-0 lead at the half.
Jenkins went 19-of-30 passing for 301 yards and seven touchdowns (no INTs) in the win. He also added a score on the ground. Richardson had three cathes for 29 yards.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The Bandits (5-2) fell to the Rome Renegades (7-1) 47-44 on Saturday. A 47-yard FG by the Renegades as time ran out won the game.
Jenkins went 22-of-33 passing for 2771 yards and five touchdowns (one INT) in the loss.
Richardson had seven cathes for 74 yards and one score. He added one assisted tackle.
Box Score
The Bandits (6-2) defeated the Raleigh Rebels (5-3) 49-40 on Thursday night.
Jenkins finished 14-for-33 passing for 230 yards, five touchdowns and three interception.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The box score from the Bandits-Rebels game is now posted.
The official box score actually has Robbbie Jenkins as 14-of-34 passing for 230 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions.
Marcus Richardson had one catch for 13 yards, as well as three kickoff returns for 66 yards.
Box Score: http://www.thestatguys.com/AIFL/RAL0427.HTM
With six weeks remaining in the 2006 AIFL season, the Bandits are currently tied for the league's third-best record. Both of their losses were to Renegades.
The Bandits are back in action on Saturday, May 6, when they travel to face Valley Vipers.
Current Standings:
1. Rome Renegades - 8-1
2. Erie Freeze - 7-2
3. Reading Express - 6-2
3. Richmond Bandits - 6-2
5. Huntington Heros - 5-2
6. Raleigh Rebels - 5-3
7. Canton Legends - 5-4
7. Johnstown Riverhawks - 5-4
9. Daytona Beach Thunder - 4-4
9. Miami Valley Silverbacks - 4-4
9. Valley Vipers - 4-4
12. Augusta Spartans - 2-6
12. Florence Phatoms - 2-6
14. Syracuse Soldiers - 1-7
15. AIFL Ghostchasers - 0-5
16. Steubenville Stampede - 0-8
The Bandits (7-2) defeated the Chattahoochee Valley Vipers (4-5) 63-24 on Saturday night.
Jenkins finished 14-for-24 passing for 248 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Richardon caught three of those passes for 40 yards and one score.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The Bandits (9-2) defeated the Daytona Beach Thunder (5-6) 63-60 on Saturday night. Chris Segaar kicked a 19-yard field goal with 53.1 seconds left in overtime, and Shannon Davis sealed the outcome with an interception about 8 seconds later to seal the playoff-clinching win for the Bandits.
Jenkins finished 17-for-36 passing for 309 yards and eight touchdowns. Richardson caught four of those passes for 104 yards and two scores.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The Bandits (10-2) defeated the AIFL Ghostchasers 113-0 on Sunday. The 113 points are the most in league history.
Jenkins finished 10-for-14 passing for 166 yards and eight touchdowns. Jenkins also rushed for a score.
Richardson caught three of those passes for 55 yards and three scores.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The Bandits (11-2) defeated the Augusta Spartans 51-34 on Saturday.
Jenkins finished 17-for-35 passing for 230 yards and five touchdowns.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The Bandits (12-2) defeated the Chattahoochee Valley Vipers 74-62 on Saturday.
Jenkins finished 17-for-30 passing for 252 yards and eight touchdowns. He was named one of the AIFL's Southern Conference Week 16 Players Of The Week for his efforts.
Richardson had five receptions for 60 yards in the win.
A box score has not been posted yet, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran on article on the game.
The Bandits (12-2) will host the Raleigh Rebels (8-6) in the quarterfinals of the AIFL playoffs. The game is set for Monday, June 19. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 804-262-8100 or 804-780-0383.
The Bandits, led by two former Bridgewater standouts (Jenkins and Richardson), are the defending AIFL champions.
Robbie Jenkins and Marcus Richardson will be playing in the first round of the American Indoor Football League playoffs tonight. The Richmond Bandits (12-2) host the Raleigh Rebels (8-6) at the Richmond Colesium for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The game can be heard on the internet through http://www.radiorichmond.com/ (the link at the bottom of the page). The Bandits are the defending AIFL champions.
Jenkins was also just named AIFL Southern Conference ProStar second team. He led the league in passing yards (3,206) and touchdowns (79) in the 13 games he started at quarterback for the Bandits.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TEAM!!!!!
from the Bandits' website...
Bandits are no longer in Playoffs!!!
Tuesday, 20 June 2006
Richmond, VA - The Richmond Bandits of the American Indoor Football League (AIFL) will not be participating in the playoffs for the 2006 season.
The American Indoor Football League and the Richmond Bandits did not agree on an issue concerning the team and the enforcement of league rules.
The Richmond Bandits will no longer be a member of the AIFL by the choice of the owner and not the league.
The Bandits would like to thank all fans and sponsors for their support of the team through the two years in Richmond.
We would also like to thank the Richmond Coliseum and the City of Richmond for being such gracious hosts during our time here.
All Fans that had purchased tickets to the June 19th game will receive a full refund for the game.
Refunds will be given out at point of purchase for more information call 804-780-0383
To all the players... Thank you.
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