Birmingham Lions
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| Entered BCAFL | 1989-1990 | ||
| Team Colors | Blue & White | ||
| Universities | University of Birmingham | ||
| Home Field | Bournbrouke Rugby Pitch | ||
| Division | Southern Conference-Central Division | ||
| Regular Season Record | 93-41-10 | ||
| Playoff Record | 12-11-0 | ||
| Playoff Appearances (13) 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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| Division Championships (8) 1990, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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| Conference Championships (2) 1990, 2005 |
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| BCAFL Championships (1) 2005 |
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The Birmingham Lions are a member of the British Collegiate American Football League (BCAFL)'s Southern Conference-Central Division. The Lions broke into the BCAFL with a bang, becoming the first team to reach the College Bowl in its inaugural season, only to wait 15 years until playing in it again. While a consistent contender in the BCAFL's Southern Conference throughout the past decade (only one losing season in their past twelve), the Lions had a difficult time putting together victories in the playoffs until recently. In the 2005 playoffs, the Lions put together 4 victories, including one over the Glasgow Tigers in the College Bowl, to complete a perfect 12-0 season. Despite being upset in the Southern Conference semifinal by eventual College Bowl winner Southampton, the Lions in 2006 became the only team to complete three straight perfect (8-0) regular seasons. At the end of the 2006-07 season, head coach Wayne Hill stepped down after a long and succsessful time as head coach. His sucsessor Tony Athersmith looks to lead the Lions to more divisional titles and possible college bowl victories after a solid 1st season in charge.
[edit] Team Records by Season
- 1989-90 - 6-1-1
- 1990-91 - 4-2-2
- 1991-92 - 2-5-1
- 1992-93 - 1-5-2
- 1993-94 - 2-6-0
- 1994-95 - 5-3-0
- 1995-96 - 7-0-1
- 1996-97 - 6-2-0
- 1997-98 - 4-4-0
- 1998-99 - 7-1-0
- 1999-2000 - 3-4-1
- 2000-01 - 6-2-0
- 2001-02 - 5-2-1
- 2002-03 - 6-2-0
- 2003-04 - 8-0-0
- 2004-05 - 8-0-0
- 2005-06 - 8-0-0
- 2006-07 - 5-2-1
- 2007-08 - 8-0-0
[edit] External links
- BCAFL
- Birmingham Lions Official Site
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