1996 Anaheim Piranhas Roster
Arena Football League (Arena League)
Team Record: 9-5
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: Babe Parilli (9-5)
Location: Anaheim, California
Attendance: 92,577, Avg. 13,225 in 7 home dates
1996 Anaheim Piranhas StatisticsTeam Record: 9-5
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: Babe Parilli (9-5)
Location: Anaheim, California
Attendance: 92,577, Avg. 13,225 in 7 home dates
1996 Anaheim Piranhas Results
The Anaheim Piranhas of the Arena Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses, finishing second in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Anaheim scored 602 points, while the rigid defensive squad yielded 505. Scooter Molander threw for 2,728 yards. Adrian Jarrell paced all receivers, snagging 95 passes for 1,142 yards.
James Johnson ran for a team-best 123 yards for the Piranhas.
Rodney Mazion intercepted 7 errant tosses from the opposition. Darryl Milburn sacked opposing passers 7 times, topping a defense credited with 27 sacks.
Babe Parilli coached the team. The 1996 Anaheim Piranhas lost in the Quarterfinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Bridges | DS | January 1, 1973 | 5'10" | 180 | North Texas State | Moultrie, GA | 11 |
| Nathan Burchette | WR/LB | August 20, 1970 | 6'3" | 210 | Weber State | Boulder City, NV | 14 |
| Kevin Carroll | OL/DL | June 17, 1969 | 6'3" | 270 | Knoxville College | Hempstead, TX | 13 |
| Johnny Feinga | OL/DL | November 14, 1970 | 6'3" | 280 | Oregon State | 10 | |
| Robert Gaddy | OL/DL | June 22, 1971 | 6'4" | 295 | Alcorn State | Caila, MS | 14 |
| Kenny Hall | OL/DL | July 15, 1971 | 6'4" | 310 | Fresno State | Wallugan, IL | 10 |
| Sam Hernandez | OL/DL | November 18, 1969 | 6'3" | 255 | Sonoma State (CA) | San Jose, CA | 14 |
| Jai Hill | WR/LB | June 1, 1970 | 6'3" | 210 | Indiana (PA) | New Brighton, PA | 13 |
| Ian Howfield | K | June 4, 1966 | 6'2" | 196 | Tennessee | Watford, England | 14 |
| Adrian Jarrell | WR/DB | August 13, 1971 | 6'1" | 185 | Notre Dame | Athens, GA | 12 |
| Carleton Johnson | WR/DB | October 13, 1969 | 5'10" | 190 | UNLV | Las Vegas, NV | 10 |
| James Johnson | FB/LB | March 28, 1970 | 6'2" | 225 | Jackson State | Forrest, MS | 9 |
| Tommy Jones | WR/DB | January 25, 1971 | 6'0" | 190 | Fresno State | Lemoore, CA | 4 |
| Troy Kopp | QB | August 21, 1971 | 6'2" | 210 | Pacific | Mission Viejo, CA | 14 |
| Rodney Mazion | WR/DB | February 4, 1971 | 5'8" | 175 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Tampa, FL | 12 |
| Darryl Milburn | OL/DL | October 25, 1968 | 6'3" | 260 | Grambling St. | Baton Rouge, LA USA | 14 |
| Scooter Molander | QB | October 26, 1966 | 6'2" | 205 | Colorado State | Colorado Springs, CO | 14 |
| Nuygen Pendleton | WR/DB | May 12, 1967 | 5'8" | 160 | California State - Fullerton | Quincy, FL | 7 |
| William Pollard | WR/LB | February 19, 1971 | 6'3" | 215 | Notre Dame | 2 | |
| Pete Porcelli | OL/DL | November 3, 1966 | 6'1" | 275 | C W Post (NY) | Bay Shore NY, | 6 |
| Sai Poulivaati | OL/DL | November 18, 1970 | 6'2" | 275 | Oregon State | Portland, OR | 10 |
| Chuck Reed | OL/DL | December 21, 1970 | 6'2" | 305 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Shreveport, LA | 14 |
| Time Sitala | OL/DL | 6'3" | 295 | Long Beach City College (CA) | 3 | ||
| JeMone Smith | WR/LB | July 22, 1971 | 6'5" | 200 | Indiana (PA) | 13 | |
| Lance Thomas | WR/LB | August 4, 1972 | 6'0" | 195 | Fresno State | Encino, CA | 1 |
| Daren Williams | FB/LB | April 4, 1971 | 6'2" | 270 | Nebraska | Chicago, IL | 10 |
| Mike Wilpolt | WR/DB | January 4, 1968 | 5'9" | 165 | Mesa State (CO) | Broomfield, CO | 12 |
