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Car Rental Orlando and Orlando Predators
Founded in 1991 as a member of the Arena Football League, the Orlando Predators have become one of the sports most influential teams, posting 13 consecutive winning seasons over their 14 year career. Currently coached by one of the Arena Leagues most pivotal players/administrators Jay Gruden, the Orlando Predators are one of the leagues premiere franchise, posting six division titles, eight wildcard titles and two Arena Bowl championships. Legendary rivals of the neighboring Tampa Bay Storm, the Orlando Predators are one of the leagues most talented teams, showcasing a quick offensive line and attentive defenders. Top competitors in the Southern Division of the National Conference, the Orlando Predators are currently in the thick of their 2005-2006 season, so don't miss your chance to catch them play live during your upcoming American Car Rental Orlando Car Rental vacation! Tickets are currently on sale now so don't forget to reserve yours now!
Record Breaking Performance
Consistently ranked as one of the leagues most successful teams, the Orlando Predators have accomplished some pretty incredible feats during their 14 year run in the AFL, providing American Car Rental Orlando Car Rental clients with plenty of pulse pounding excitement. One such event took place in 1992 when the Predators faced the Detroit Drive on June 19th. With one minute left the Predators were trailing 42-32 until Barry Wagner caught a touchdown and a two point conversion, bringing the Predators within two. With just 46 seconds remaining the Drive immediately answered, scoring a long touchdown and extending their lead to nine. Bodacious Barry would quickly respond, snagging an onside kick within seconds. Barry would then make another fantastic touchdown grab followed by a two point conversion to pull the Predators within one. The next Detroit Drive possession would result in a safety, as the Predators would finally seal the deal, winning the game 50-49. This unbelievable game was quickly christened the Miracle Minute by Orlando football fans.
Interesting Facts about the Predators
- The Orlando Predators are the only team in the Arena Football League to post a shut-out victory. The Predators beat the San Antonio Force 50-0 on June 13, 1992. The Force's kicker would miss six field goal attempts during the game.
- Coach Jay Gruden was the first quarterback named to the Arena Football Hall of Fame.
- Coach Jay Gruden's older brother is prominent National Football League coach Jon Gruden.
- The legendary feud between the Tampa Bay Storm and the Orlando Predators ahs been coined the "War on I-4" after the interstate which connects the two Florida cities.
- The Predators recently inked a deal to bring NFL veteran and Super Bowl Champion Ron Warner to the team. Warner was a seventh round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints in '98.
The Predators' Foundation
Established in 2004, the Orlando Predators Foundation is one of the city's most highly regarded charitable community organizations. Formed to help enhance the Predators community involvement, the foundation allows the team to make a big impact on the lives of less fortunate Florida citizens. Groups that have benefited from the Orlando Predators Foundation include "Give Kids The World", the Arnold Palmer Women and Children's Hospital, the Edgewood Children's Home and the Florida Hospital. Members of the Predator family are also proud to be partners with Florida Citrus Sports providing tickets to economically challenged families throughout the city.
If you would like to learn more about the Orlando Predators arena football team before reserving your American Car Rental Orlando car rental please feel free to contact the team through their online resource page at www.orlandopredators.com. American Car Rental Orlando Car Rental customers can also purchase tickets by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Group tickets are also available for American Car Rental Orlando Car Rental crews of 15+ by contacting the Group Sales Manager, Chris Tamburrelli at 1-407-44-PREDS.