The Orlando Fantasy were a

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in the

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that began playing in the 2010–11 season and based in

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. Initially, former

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' quarterback

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was named head coach, but resigned due to disagreements with league management. He was replaced by the Predators'

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. McEntyre was also replaced before the season started by Predators' assistant coach Doug Miller. The team played their two home games at

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. In 2011, the team changed home venues and moved outdoors to the

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. Following the team's final game of the 2011–12 season, head coach Miller was fired for behavioral infractions and playing running back Etta Paul after she had sustained a

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. The team was suspended in May 2012 and never returned.

2010–11 roster

Seasons

2010–11 schedule

2011–12 schedule

References

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