The FCF Zappers are a professional
indoor football team founded on December 2, 2020. They are a member of the
Fan Controlled Football League and are currently owned by
Trevor May
Trevor Joseph May (born September 23, 1989) is an American online streamer, YouTuber and former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, and the Oakland Athletics from 2014 to ...
,
Dalvin Cook
Dalvin James Cook (born August 10, 1995) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, earning unanimous All-American honors and finishing his career as the school's all-time leadin ...
, Bob Menery, Alex Campbell, Ronnie Singh, and Stephen Deleonardis.
History
On December 2, 2020, the Zappers' team name and logo were announced, along with three other teams (
Glacier Boyz,
Beasts, and
Wild Aces). On January 14, 2021, all four team uniforms were revealed.
2021 Season V1.0
On December 30, 2020, It was announced that former
Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Manziel
Johnathan Paul Manziel ( ; born December 6, 1992), nicknamed "Johnny Football", is an American former football quarterback. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and was the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. He played prof ...
had signed with the Zappers.
The Zappers lost their first franchise game 48–44 against the
Beasts on February 13, 2021.
On February 27, 2021, it was announced that
Josh Gordon
Joshua Caleb Gordon (born April 13, 1991), nicknamed "Flash", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was ...
had signed with the Zappers after being suspended indefinitely by the
NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The N ...
.
The Zappers finished the regular season 2–2, securing the #2 seed in the playoffs, but ultimately lost to the #2 seed
Wild Aces 32–6 in the semifinals, finishing the
2021 Fan Controlled Football season
The 2021 Fan Controlled Football season was the first season of the Fan Controlled Football (FCF), a professional Indoor American football, indoor football league.
The league began play on February 13, 2021, with four teams competing in a 12-gam ...
2–3.
Roster
2022 season
For 2022, Manziel agreed to return to the team as a
player-coach
A player–coach (also playing coach, captain–coach, or player–manager) is a member of a sports team who simultaneously holds both playing and coaching duties. Player–coaches may be head coaches or assistant coaches, and they may make chang ...
.
The team used its other franchise tag to sign
Terrell Owens
Terrell Eldorado Owens (; born December 7, 1973), also known by his initials "T.O.", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Regarded as one of the greatest wide rec ...
, a
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional football (gridiron), professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, 1963, the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport of profes ...
wide receiver who last played professionally in 2012.
Before week 5 begun, the fans were asked if they wanted to trade H.O.F Terrell Owens, as well as the 1st and 16th pick in that weeks draft, for Beasts QB Jason Stewart as well as the 5th and 10th pick in the upcoming draft. The trade was accepted making it the first trade In league history.
The franchise won its third game in team history, and first of the season in week 5 defeating the year 1 champion Shoulda been stars 28-24.
References
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Fan Controlled Football
Indoor American football teams in the United States
American football teams established in 2020