San Francisco Demons


Demons Kicker, Mike Panasuk, watches as his field goal sails through the uprights.

The first season of XFL Demons’ football was to be their one and only. Fans rocked Pacific Bell Park with a league-high average of more than 35,000 fans. In spite of the city hosting an NFL team, the Demons fans came out in droves to support their team. The team was originally slated to play in San Jose, about 50 miles south of San Francisco, but Pacific Bell Stadium officials convinced the XFL to move the Demons there.

The Demons featured two of the best Quarterbacks in the league in Mike Pawlawski and Pat Barnes, and also featured Eric England on defense. The team struggled early on in the season, but then really got turned on about the middle of the season; they finished strong and not only qualified for the playoffs, but made it all the way to the championship game ("The Million Dollar Game") against the Los Angeles Xtreme.

One popular feature at home games was the "Hell Hole", at one end of the endzone. Fans packed into the Hell Hole and did their best to have the most intimidating endzone in the league.

A solid performance endeared the team to their fans, and the fans made the Demons into the most popular team in the league. The Demons set the standard for the other teams to follow, and they will be sorely missed.

San Francisco Demons News Archive

27 August 2000Introducing
8 September 2000The San Jose Demons... What kind of name is that?
11 January 2001XFL DEMONS SCRIMMAGE FOR FIRST TIME
17 January 2001XFL DEMONS BRAVE STRONG WINDS
18 January 2001Demons Arrange a Practise Facility
20 January 2001XFL DEMONS DISCOVER DEFENSIVE UNIT,
21 January 2001DEMONS PLACE TWO ON INURED RESERVE,
25 January 2001XFL DEMONS ON VERGE OF ENDING TRAINING CAMP, FINAL SCRIMMAGE WITH LAS VEGAS SET FOR FRIDAY
26 January 2001DEMONS CONCLUDE TRAINING CAMP
29 January 2001Demons Make Final Cuts
31 January 2001Demons Reach a Radio Deal
1 February 2001Scott Adams - "A Little Bit of Both"
1 February 2001Demons Announce a Sellout
3 February 2001Demons Fill Final Roster Spot
5 February 2001Mayday Mayday! Field Goal! Field Goal!
9 February 2001Here comes a Shootout!
9 February 2001LEADING RECEIVER ROBERSON OUT FOR XFL DEMONS
11 February 2001Demons lose their Rage
11 February 2001Demon's Commit Costly Turnovers - Lose First game
12 February 2001Demons Starting Tight End Roche Lost for the Season
15 February 2001Demons Adjust Receiving Corp
17 February 2001Demons Need to Win
19 February 2001Three interceptions, Two Touchdowns, One win
21 February 2001DEMONS' CLAIM DEFENSIVE BACK COLE
24 February 2001The Demons are back in town!
24 February 2001Jimmy "The Jet" To Start as Receiver
26 February 20013 Interceptions, 2 Fumbles, 1 Loss
27 February 2001Pawlawski Sidelined with Neck Injury
2 March 2001Demons face Bolts without the League's Leading QB
5 March 2001Rainy Day Demons Raise Hell for the Bolts
5 March 2001Players Move in a Three-Team Deal
11 March 2001Hitmen Eliminate Demons with Pass Rush, Big Plays
22 March 2001Demons Add to Roster
6 April 2001Demons One Victory From Hosting Playoff Game
17 April 2001Underdog Demons Win After a 16 point Deficit

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In sport, what name or symbol could be more menacing? The long-flight home for most opponents will seem even longer after the striking red, black and gold colors of the DEMONS possess them.

General Manager:
Mike Preacher

Head Coach:
Jim Skipper

Team Colors:
Red, black and gold

Stadium:
Pacific Bell Park

Announced:
July 10, 2000
(San Jose Demons)

Preseason odds to win championship:
7-1

Final Record:
5-5
2nd place XFL West
XFL Runner-Up

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