The Resume

(1990-2004)
Located in Albany, New York (1990-2000) and Indianapolis, Indiana (2001-04)
Won ArenaBowl XIII (1999)
Notable players included Mike Pawlawski, Raymond Philyaw, Adrian McPherson, Leroy Thompson and Greg Hopkins

Why they might be annoying:

Some compared their relocation from Albany to Indianapolis to the Baltimore Colts' infamous move.
Their logo looked like a more sinister version of the Kansas University Jayhawks mascot.
They signed Adrian McPherson, who was kicked out of college for gambling on sporting events.
They disbanded when their new owner failed a background check.

Why they might not be annoying:

They won in their only ArenaBowl appearance.
They were known for having a potent offense.
They averaged more than 10,000 fans every year of their existence. They lasted 15 seasons, which is long for an Arena Football League franchise.
Credit: Hoxy
See Related: Arena Football League, Albany (Indiana) Firebirds, Arizona Rattlers, Austin Wranglers, Chicago Rush, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers, Dallas Desparados, Denver Dynamite, Detroit Drive, Georgia Force, Grand Rapids Rampage, Houston Thunderbears, Kansas City Brigade, Las Vegas Gladiators, Los Angeles Avengers, Nashville Kats, New York Dragons, Orlando Predators, Philadelphia Soul, San Jose SaberCats, Tampa Bay Storm and Utah Blaze

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Arena Football Teams
• ArenaBowl Champs (Ranked: 1999)
• Defunct Sports Organizations
• Football Players
• Hoxy's Profiles [Series 3]
• Indianapolis Area Sports Teams
• Known By a Single Name
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• Look at My Balls
• Profiles 18251-18500 (Ranked: 18401)
• Sixty-Nine
• Sports Fans and Teams
• Sports' Teams
• Sports Teams Who are Flying Animals

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 114 Votes: 71.05% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 53 Votes: 69.81% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 46 Votes: 78.26% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 103 Votes: 75.73% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 76 Votes: 60.53% Annoying