1996 Iowa Barnstormers Roster
Team Record: 12-2
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Championship
Coach: John Gregory (12-2)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Attendance: 78,866, Avg. 11,267 in 7 home dates
1996 Iowa Barnstormers Results
The Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The Barnstormers piled up points with 712 points, while the defense allowed 601. Kurt Warner led the charge, passing for 3,336 yards. Willis Jacox led pass catchers, snagging 85 receptions for 1,199 yards.
Willis Jacox carried the ball for a team-high 71 yards for Iowa, while Andy Chilcote also buoyed the ground attack.
Leonard Conley intercepted 3 opponent throws. Steve Houghton and Ron Moran each topped the defensive unit with 4 sacks, leading the way for a team which created 22 sacks.
John Gregory coached the team. The 1996 Iowa Barnstormers lost in the Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Black | K | July 25, 1969 | 5'6" | 145 | Boise State | Belleview, WA | 14 |
| Larry Blue | FB/LB | May 15, 1971 | 6'3" | 250 | Iowa | Hempstead, NY | 13 |
| David Bush | OL/DL | January 12, 1973 | 6'1" | 280 | South Dakota | Temecula, CA | 14 |
| Toney Catchings | OL/DL | August 11, 1965 | 6'3" | 236 | Cincinnati | Jackson, MS USA | 14 |
| Andy Chilcote | FB/LB | May 27, 1971 | 6'0" | 250 | Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Marinette, WI | 14 |
| Leonard Conley | WR/LB | October 16, 1968 | 5'8" | 190 | Miami (FL) | Tarpon Springs, FL | 14 |
| Lamart Cooper | OS | December 2, 1973 | 5'7" | 170 | Wayne State (NE) | Miami, FL | 14 |
| Matt Eller | OL/DL | January 30, 1970 | 6'6" | 280 | Bethel College (MN) | Ames, IA | 14 |
| Weyland Harding | DS | January 5, 1972 | 5'10" | 180 | Iowa State | Spring, TX | 13 |
| Todd Harrington | WR/DB | February 7, 1973 | 5'11" | 180 | Northern Iowa | Davenport, IA | 10 |
| Harvie Herrington | OL/DL | February 2, 1972 | 6'3" | 280 | Western Illinois | Blue Island, IL | 9 |
| Steve Houghton | OL/DL | May 18, 1971 | 6'3" | 270 | Ferris State (MI) | Grand Rapids, MI | 13 |
| Garry Howe | OL/DL | June 20, 1968 | 6'1" | 298 | Colorado | Spencer, IA USA | 6 |
| Willis Jacox | WR/DB | March 25, 1966 | 5'8" | 165 | North Dakota | Bloomington, MN | 14 |
| Carlos James | WR/DB | February 5, 1972 | 6'0" | 180 | Iowa | Park Forest, IL | 14 |
| Harold Jasper | WR/DB | February 14, 1972 | 5'9" | 195 | Iowa | Brookhaven, NY | 6 |
| Ron Lopez | QB | August 21, 1970 | 6'5" | 220 | Utah State | Los Angeles, CA | 14 |
| Ron Moran | FB/LB | May 16, 1970 | 6'3" | 250 | Southern Illinois | Ottawa, IL | 14 |
| Ryan Murray | WR/DB | May 5, 1972 | 5'11" | 180 | Saint John's | Saint Paul, MN | 7 |
| Rick Schaaf | OL/DL | May 11, 1970 | 6'5" | 280 | Wisconsin-LaCrosse | Janesville, WI | 9 |
| Calvin Shakoor | WR/DB | December 9, 1971 | 6'0" | 175 | Central State (OH) | Philadelphia, PA | 5 |
| Chris Spencer | WR/LB | August 31, 1970 | 6'4" | 235 | Iowa State | Omaha, NE | 13 |
| Matt Steeple | OL/DL | April 3, 1972 | 6'3" | 340 | Morgan State | Baltimore, MD | 6 |
| Kurt Warner | QB | June 22, 1971 | 6'2" | 220 | Northern Iowa | Burlington, IA USA | 14 |
| Tony Young | WR/DB | December 17, 1968 | 5'10" | 180 | Albany State (GA) | Bartow, FL | 2 |
